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Our Mission
Our Mission is to shelter and care for stray and surrendered animals within our community, prevent cruelty to animals, reunite lost animals with their owners, adopt animals to qualified homes or place them with reputable rescue organizations, and educate the public about responsible animal ownership and population control.
A friend to over 15,000 animals in need since 2010
In operation since 1957
Looking to Adopt?
Appointments are strongly encouraged. We aim to give potential adopters one-on-one care when it comes to adopting their new pet. Some animals are housed outside the facility. Appointments allow us to make sure that the pets are on site for you to meet them. Please fill out an online application. We will notify you when your application is received and call you to set up your visitation appointment.
Upcoming Events
2 days to the eventOct 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMFoothills Humane Society, 989 Little Mountain Rd, Columbus, NC 28722, USAJoin us for FREE family fun, FREE adoptions, and a chance to see the joy inside our shelter walls! Meet the animals, tour the shelter, learn about volunteer opportunities, and discover what makes FHS such a special place!
9 days to the eventOct 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PMStearns Park, 125 E Mills St, Columbus, NC 28722, USAA parade of dogs and their people through downtown Columbus, followed by an after-party at Iron Key Brewing! 🐾🎉
Multiple Dates24 days to the eventNov 08, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMStubborn Mule Restaurant & Brewery, 501 N Howard Ave, Landrum, SC 29356, USAYour Sunday plans just got a whole lot cuter. 🐶🥂 Grab brunch, sip something good, and hang out with adoptable pups at Stubborn Mule during Furever Brunch Club!
Foothills Humane Society appreciates the generous support of the Polk County Community Foundation.
