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
6/11/25
3182 Pea Ridge Rd
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Male
black doodle and orange/tan shepard mix
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Mattie Ellenburg
Contact Info:
828-980-2724
Lost
Dog
Date
6/4/25
2383 Highway 11
Where found:
Landrum
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
large 60-99lbs
Male
Reddish brown boxer with white chest and tiny white blaze between eyes
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Madison Faulkner
Contact Info:
8649087077
Lost
Cat
Date
5/21/25
86 Denton St
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
Orange long hair tabby
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Ashley
Contact Info:
8288296320
Lost
Cat
Date
5/23/25
401 North Howard Ave
Where found:
Landrum
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
Long hair calico black, grey and light brown. Green eyes
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Kenslee Padgett
Contact Info:
8644576177
Lost
Cat
Date
5/19/25
Pacolet valley hwy 176
Where found:
Tryon
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
gray tabby 13 pounds gray ears speckled with white spots
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Marianne Carruth
Contact Info:
8288171209
Lost
Dog
Date
5/21/25
Lost on 300 Luther Durham rd farm
Where found:
Tryon
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Brindle and white border collie mix
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Liz scoville
Contact Info:
4407590963
Lost
Dog
Date
6/7/25
410 blackeood rd
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Male
White with brown spots med length hair
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Lavonda Turner
Contact Info:
8284479199
Lost
Dog
Date
5/19/25
None
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Short hair, short leg typical beagle colors brown white black.
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Sandra Taylor
Contact Info:
8282905750
Lost
Cat
Date
5/25/25
635 Wildcat View Lane
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Very fluffy mostly grey with light orange and brown mixed in.
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Ashley
Contact Info:
828-577-8856
Lost
Dog
Date
5/23/25
230 Blanton St
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Mostly black with a few white spots (feet, tail, head, and neck). Small pit
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Abby fogal
Contact Info:
8284502760
Lost
Dog
Date
5/21/25
Lost at farm on 300 Luther Durham rd
Where found:
Tryon
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Brindle and white border collie mix
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Liz Scoville
Contact Info:
4407590963
Lost
Dog
Date
5/16/25
66 Sunshine Lane
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Mostly black Blue Heeler mix
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Brooke
