989 Little Mountain Road  • Columbus, NC 28722 • Phone: (828) 863-4444 • FAX (828) 863-2122Directions Email

"There are no ordinary cats.”

. . . Colette

FHS Programs and Services

Built in 1990, the FHS animal shelter cares for stray, abandoned and homeless animals in Polk County, NC and upstate SC. FHS places over 1,500 animals each year. Come visit to find your purrrrfect pet.

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Adoption

We cannot imagine our lives without our animals, and the joy, fun and unconditional love and loyalty they give us. They are our companions, our friends, our partners. We love them, and they give us SO much. We hope that FHS can be the “matchmaker” to help you find a loving, loyal partner. Want a new 'best friend'?   Check out Our Animals

 

Lost or Found an Animal?

Check out our Lost and Found page

 

Low Cost Spay and Neuter

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Millions of adoptable animals die every year in the United States because there are not enough people to care for them. The only way to prevent the cruel tragedy of hungry, fearful and abandoned animals is to spay or neuter YOUR pet. The call of nature is too strong for them to ignore, and it is your responsibility to keep your animal from adding to the problem by producing yet more unwanted, abandoned animals. Unfixed animals also stray, “mark their territory”, fight and have more medical problems, with resulting serious consequences.

Foothills’ has arranged for monthly spay/neuter clinics for dogs and cats to provide an easy, affordable way to solve these problems. This program is open ONLY to citizens of Polk County, NC and Landrum, Campobello and Gowansville, SC.

Spay Neuter Clinic signup is first come/first served for each date. The charge for either dogs or cats is $10. Females must be over 12 weeks to spay and males over 10 weeks to neuter, but you should consult with your vet regarding their recommendations. Pregnant animals require individual assessment.

Pre-registration is required for both Spay/Neuter Clinics and your animal must have a current rabies vaccination. Rabies clinics are offered prior to each spay/neuter date at the shelter. Click here for clinic calendar or stop by the Shelter to sign up.

Rabies and Micro-chip Clinics

FHS supports animal owners by sponsoring periodic clinics to provide low cost rabies and microchip services. Clinics are held monthly at the Humane Society Shelter on the Saturday prior to the Dog Spay/Neuter Clinic. The charge for rabies is $8 and for Micro-chipping $10. Micro-chipping is also available at the Shelter every Saturday from 10-1 for $15.  Click here for clinic calendar.

Feral Cat Problems?

Po' Kitties is a group of volunteers concerned about the welfare of feral cats in Polk and Upper Spartanburg Counties operating under the auspices of the Foothills Humane Society.  The  Po’ Kitties Program works with you to trap, neuter and release feral cats, provide support for colony caretakers, and to socialize and adopt feral kittens.   If you have a feral cat in your area or would be willing and able to sponsor a colony, give us a call at 863-4444.

Need to Give Up Your Pet?

Giving up a pet is a difficult decision for anyone. FHS can provide help and support to allow you to keep your pet. We cannot guarantee that we can take your pet or that it will find a new home, and we ask that you consider all options before turning the pet into FHS. For more information, go to Giving Up Your Pet.

Pet Care and Training

FHS provides counseling and support to help with your pet. Call the Shelter if you have questions or need referrals. Also, check out these resources [use CAASPCA as model]

Report Animal Cruelty

If you suspect an animal is being abused, contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Department Animal Cruelty Officer at 828-894-3001.

Memorial Garden and Crematorium Services

Our Memorial Garden and Crematorium services are there for you when you need us most. We would be happy to discuss your needs, or click here for more information.