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
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
11/17/25
80 highway 9 south
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Male
White brown and gray
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Ashlie
Contact Info:
8288945254
Lost
Cat
Date
11/12/25
50 Tom Johnson Rd
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
Get tabby, Domestic Short hair, green eyed
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Ashley pena
Contact Info:
828 458 7340
Lost
Dog
Date
11/9/25
I-26 right before the La drum exit. Up on a hill right off of the highway headed towards ashville
Where found:
Landrum
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
large 60-99lbs
Unsure
White/tan doodle
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Lauren Drennen
Contact Info:
8645469523
Lost
Cat
Date
11/25/25
23 Boxelder Ct
Where found:
Landrum
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
Tabby (black,white,gray) pink nose
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Bettina Wilkins
Contact Info:
8647128904
Lost
Cat
Date
10/25/25
1669 prison camp rd campobello, sc 29322
Where found:
Landrum
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
Black American shorthair
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Ana
Contact Info:
8643989330
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
Contact Info:
8288945254
Lost
Cat
Date
11/12/25
59 Tom Johnson rd
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
Grey tabby, domestic short hair, green eyed
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Ashley Pena
Contact Info:
828 458 7340
Lost
Dog
Date
11/14/25
40 Half Moon Ln
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
large 60-99lbs
Male
He is a white pit mix he has blue eyes and is a very sweet boy he is neutered
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Lexi Mccraw
Contact Info:
8285016333
Lost
Cat
Date
10/27/25
23 Boxelder ct Campobello sc 29322
Where found:
Landrum
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
Tabby cat, pink nose, blue eyes overweight
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Bettina Wilkins
Contact Info:
8647128904
Lost
Cat
Date
10/20/25
102 Walker Ridge Drive Mill Spring NC
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
All black
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Lisa Cressey
Contact Info:
727-409-6962
Lost
Cat
Date
10/25/25
1669 prison camp rd campobello sc 29322
Where found:
Landrum
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
American short hair
Black
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Ana Lee
