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
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
Dog
Date
3/3/26
6 jared Ct Candler NC 28715
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Grey and white blue nose pit
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Christina ThOmas
Contact Info:
8287771461
Lost
Cat
Date
3/1/26
7869 Poors Ford Rd
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
Long Hair basically black. A little white on chest. Black Tabby. Long tail
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Chris Allan
Contact Info:
7044020703
Found
Cat
Date
2/26/26
7864 S NC-9
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
Calico small cat with green eyes and 4 white socks
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Lexi Howton
Contact Info:
6303401879
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
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
Contact Info:
8282893119
Lost
Dog
Date
3/3/26
1536 owl hollow rd
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
There are two girls that are mostly black with a lil bit of white on them and one of the girls had 6 toes on one foot and the boy is brown and black they are a lou 7 months old
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Tiffany watkins
Contact Info:
8284299138
Lost
Dog
Date
2/25/26
2737 landrum rd
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
I believe she's German Shepherd mix not sure with what else but she looks like a German Shepherd and she pays attention to hand signals very well a little timid because she was abused when I got her so she's still in work in process with that but she's very sweet and will come to you and will cause no harm
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
cheyanne heffner
Contact Info:
18285730426
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
