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
2/12/26
union road
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
large 60-99lbs
Male
short hair with white paws
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
kayla
Contact Info:
2525441342
Lost
Dog
Date
2/15/26
Green creek/sandy plains
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
large 60-99lbs
Male
Brindle boxer mix
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Alison shanahan
Contact Info:
8288173932
Lost
Dog
Date
2/11/26
387 zion rd
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
large 60-99lbs
Male
husky / pitt mix
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
kayla
Contact Info:
252-883-0100
Lost
Dog
Date
2/10/26
500 Burgundy lane Columbus
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
large 60-99lbs
Female
Black German Shepard friendly wearing collar
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Jennifer Labbe
Contact Info:
828-722-4215
Lost
Cat
Date
2/6/26
White Oak Apts - Hill complex
Where found:
Tryon
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
Maine Coon mix - long hair - very furry - multi-grey
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Kathy Hellstrom
Contact Info:
828-859-0223
Lost
Cat
Date
2/1/26
201 E Howard Street (White Oak Complex)
Where found:
Tryon
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
Small multi-colored Calico
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Kathy Hellstrom
Contact Info:
8288590223
Found
Dog
Date
2/17/26
Toney Rd mill springs nc
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Black and white pitt mix
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Summer v
Contact Info:
8288516105
Found
Dog
Date
2/16/26
42 Faye Lane Mill Spring Nc 28756
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
extra large 99+lbs
Female
Possible Great Dane or greyhound mix. Should probably weigh 100 pounds but is extremely malnourished.
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Amber Edler Zollner
Contact Info:
9177446710
Lost
Dog
Date
2/10/26
500 burgundy lane
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
large 60-99lbs
Female
Black malinois
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Jennifer labbe
Contact Info:
+1 (561) 301-0195
Lost
Cat
Date
2/7/26
175 pine st tryon NC
Where found:
Tryon
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
Solid black. Short haired
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Kelly Sexton
Contact Info:
8642902231
Found
Cat
Date
2/3/26
429 Bill Jackson Rd mill spring nc 28756
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Unsure
Black & white cat
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Angela Short
Contact Info:
8282893119
Lost
Dog
Date
1/22/26
221 Mockingbird Hill Rd
Where found:
Landrum
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Male
White with large tan markings
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Gilliann Reynolds
