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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.

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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.

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Found Pets

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

Contact Info:

8643989330

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Get in Touch

Main Address:

989 Little Mountain Rd, Columbus NC 28722

Mailing Address:

PO Box 985, Columbus, NC 28722

Phone: (828) 863-4444

Turn-ins: (828) 863-4444 Ext 0

Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm

Monday - Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday - Saturday: 11am – 5 pm

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