Lost and Found Pets
Rules & Policies
Per NC state law an animal that has been at the shelter for 72 hours becomes the property of Foothills Humane Society. If you believe the found pet is yours, please call 828-863-4444.
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North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 130A-185 states that, “any person adopting or reclaiming any animal at the animal shelter shall have the animal vaccinated prior to leaving the shelter.” Therefore, owners reclaiming their animals must either provide proof that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies or must provide permission to FHS to vaccinate the animal prior to leaving the shelter. Owners will be charged $15 for the rabies vaccine if it is administered.
Reporting a Lost/Found Pet
If you have a missing pet or have found a pet within Polk County, NC, please fill out the Lost/Found Pet Form. Filling out the form creates a visible, descriptive listing for others to see right here on our website. We encourage you to only list pets that are within our service area to better assist our community. Please be as descriptive as possible for both pet and location.
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If there are any specific questions or concerns about lost/found pets, please call (828) 863-4444 or email social@foothillshumanesociety.org. You may also email photos of lost/found pets within Polk County, NC.
Lost & Found Pets
Below are lost and found pets that have been sent to us. We try to keep this as up-to-date as possible with limited staff. To see found pets brought to our facility, make sure to follow us on Facebook.
Lost
Dog
Date
5/23/25
230 Blanton St
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Mostly black with a few white spots (feet, tail, head, and neck). Small pit
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Abby fogal
Contact Info:
8284502760
Lost
Dog
Date
5/21/25
Lost at farm on 300 Luther Durham rd
Where found:
Tryon
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Brindle and white border collie mix
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Liz Scoville
Contact Info:
4407590963
Lost
Dog
Date
5/16/25
66 Sunshine Lane
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Mostly black Blue Heeler mix
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Brooke
Contact Info:
8288172673
Lost
Cat
Date
4/29/25
83 Moore Rd
Where found:
Tryon
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
Tabby female Spayed
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Susan Xanthopoulos
Contact Info:
406 925-0569
Lost
Dog
Date
5/4/24
1011 Houston Rd. Columbus.
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
large 60-99lbs
Female
Plott hound mix, elderly,greying on face. mostly brindle. White patch on chest
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Diane Canniff
Contact Info:
8644946941
Lost
Cat
Date
4/23/25
84 Cantrell ln
Where found:
Saluda
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
Gray and black tabby, orange tint behind her ears and on tummy. Very friendly, and pregnant. Her side markings are heart shaped.
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Molly Mckelvey
Contact Info:
8284902817
Lost
Cat
Date
5/19/25
Pacolet valley hwy 176
Where found:
Tryon
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
gray tabby 13 pounds gray ears speckled with white spots
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Marianne Carruth
Contact Info:
8288171209
Lost
Dog
Date
5/21/25
Lost on 300 Luther Durham rd farm
Where found:
Tryon
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Brindle and white border collie mix
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Liz scoville
Contact Info:
4407590963
Lost
Cat
Date
5/15/25
15 Keith lane
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
American short hair brown tabby. Fixed
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
AimeeSJohnson
Contact Info:
8282035713
Lost
Cat
Date
5/3/25
21 Walker St Ext
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
Orange dsh.
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
meagan
Contact Info:
8283883828
Lost
Dog
Date
5/4/25
1011 houston rd columbus nc
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
large 60-99lbs
Female
plothound mix face very grey (is elderly) mostly brindle spots of white
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
diane
Contact Info:
8644946941
Lost
Cat
Date
4/29/25
61 Cantrell ln
Where found:
Saluda
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
Tabby cat
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Molly pace
