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.
Found
Dog
Date
12/3/25
Spartanburg Christian academy
Where found:
Landrum
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Short hair brown/black
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Becky Clark
Contact Info:
7274156463
Found
Dog
Date
12/9/25
Houston rd and old Kuykendall rd
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
large 60-99lbs
Male
Redbone coonhound
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Amelia McGrath
Contact Info:
8035301033
Found
Cat
Date
12/8/25
46 International Boulevard Mill Spring NC 28756
Where found:
Tryon
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
Gray and White Short hair cat
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Jodi Vasquez
Contact Info:
8033891788
Found
Dog
Date
12/5/25
Howard gap road, Saluda
Where found:
Saluda
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Male
Tab and white, enormous balls
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Lindsey crosby
Contact Info:
3153962837
Lost
Dog
Date
11/25/25
333 lambs grill road
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
White Pomeranian. Very friendly
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Leila louzri
Contact Info:
8643864569
Lost
Dog
Date
11/13/25
Sandy MusH
Where found:
Tryon
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
Greying toy poodle about 8 pounds. Missing front teeth.
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Elliot Ridgeway
Contact Info:
7202546090
Lost
Dog
Date
12/10/25
445 old mountain page road
Where found:
Saluda
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
large 60-99lbs
Male
Blue nose pit with white on his chest and between his eyes
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Bojana
Contact Info:
8285828019
Lost
Dog
Date
12/7/25
230 Buck Branch Road
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Black and tan with white on her chest
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Kacy Geyer
Contact Info:
8284291890
Found
Dog
Date
12/7/25
372 S Broadway St, Forest City, NC 28043
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
Yorkie with blonde face a black body
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Jonathan Hanson
Contact Info:
7044777200
Found
Dog
Date
12/5/25
Howard gap road, Saluda NC
Where found:
Saluda
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Brindle and white bully mix. Lactating!!!
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Lindsey Crosby
Contact Info:
3153962837
Lost
Dog
Date
11/21/25
141 shadow Creek Lane, Columbus, nc
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
Black cockapoo, 19 lbs, 17 inches tall, wavy hair, very soft, bobbed tail
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Gail Combs
Contact Info:
864-384-7507
Lost
Dog
Date
11/17/25
80 highway 9 south mill springs
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
White brown grey
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Ashlie Kneeream
