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.
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.
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
4/4/26
273 Phillips Road
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Black and white petite pitbull. Very sweet.
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Heather Abrell
Contact Info:
8022791742
Lost
Dog
Date
3/30/26
100 robo creek trail
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Luna is a Rottweiler/lab mix, Luna looks like a small lab with Rottweiler coloring with a long tail with a white tip and all white paws.
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Tyler Robinson
Contact Info:
(864)8048686
Lost
Dog
Date
3/23/26
65 Big Sky Dr
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Male
Short legs — Brendan and black short hair… young adult male
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Margaret Long
Contact Info:
8288174419
Found
Dog
Date
3/15/26
Found around grady Ave. in Tryon
Where found:
Tryon
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Male
mixed breed that seems to be Pitt and hound dog. black and brown short hair with short ears. Long tail
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Laura fry
Contact Info:
803-417-0279
Lost
Cat
Date
3/4/26
150 Hickory Nut Drive
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
Grey, with black. Short hair. Tail grey with black rings like racoon
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Lila Pack
Contact Info:
8644576486
Lost
Dog
Date
3/3/26
7 Jared Ct
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Grey and white put. Female very friendly super hyper
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Christina Thomas
Contact Info:
8287771461
Lost
Cat
Date
4/3/26
739 Blanton St. NC 28722
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
Tabby cat, brownish, black strips, light undercoat (tanish)
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Anneliese Guzman-Mejia
Contact Info:
8283355630
Lost
Cat
Date
3/27/26
141 Dug Hill Rd, Landrum, SC
Where found:
Landrum
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
grey tabby, small to medium size. White bib and paws.
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Lynn Hurst
Contact Info:
703-861-5996
Lost
Cat
Date
3/20/26
570 S. Phillips Rd
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
Tabby/tortoise with white paws
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Melissa Bennett
Contact Info:
9127554905
Lost
Dog
Date
3/10/26
Main St
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
Testing
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
John doe
Contact Info:
0000000000
Lost
Cat
Date
3/4/26
150 Hickory Nut Dr Mill Spring, NC 28756
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
Slanted eyes, grey with black rings on tail like a racoon.
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Lila Pack
Contact Info:
864-457-6486
Found
Cat
Date
2/6/26
429 Bill Jackson Rd Mill Spring NC 28756
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Unsure
Black & white adult? Cat. Friendly. Vocal. Kind. Gets along with other cats. I have photos of cat.
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Angie short
