Columbus County Animal Control runs the shelter serving 57,000 people. In 2018, it reported a 98% placement rate for dogs and 94% for cats. It does not have a safety net for rabbits and other animals. North Carolina statistics for all reporting shelters are available by clicking here. (Please note: NC statistics do not include deaths in kennel.)
Haywood County Animal Control runs the shelter serving 59,000 people. In 2018, it reported a 93% placement rate for dogs, 95% for cats, and 95% for rabbits and other animals. North Carolina statistics for all reporting shelters are available by clicking here. (Please note: NC statistics do not include deaths in kennel.)
Lee County Animal Services serves 60,500 people. In 2018, it reported a 95% placement rate for dogs and 93% for cats. It did not report or does not taken in rabbits and other small animals. North Carolina statistics for all reporting shelters are available by clicking here. (Please note: NC statistics do not include deaths in kennel.)
Lincoln County Animal Services serves 81,000 people. In 2018, it reported a 96% placement rate for dogs, 95% for cats, and 100% for other animals. North Carolina statistics for all reporting shelters are available by clicking here. (Please note: NC statistics do not include deaths in kennel.)
The Rowan County Animal Shelter serves 139,000 people. In 2018, it reported a 97% placement rate for dogs, 96% for cats, and 95% for rabbits and other animals. North Carolina statistics for all reporting shelters are available by clicking here. (Please note: NC statistics do not include deaths in kennel.)
Sheltering services in Polk County is handled by contract with the Foothills Humane Society. It serves 21,000 people. In 2018, it reported a 97% placement rate for dogs and 97% for cats. It did not report or does not taken in rabbits and other small animals. North Carolina statistics for all reporting shelters are available by clicking here. (Please note: NC statistics do not include deaths in kennel.)
Sheltering services in Watauga County is handled by contract with the Watauga Humane Society. It serves 53,000 people. In 2017, it reported a 98% live release rate for dogs, 95% for cats, and 98% for rabbits and other animals. North Carolina statistics for all reporting shelters are available by clicking here. (Please note: NC statistics do not include deaths in kennel.)