Burlington Animal Services runs the shelter for Alamance County. It serves 166,000 people. In 2021, it reported a 95% placement rate for dogs, 97% for cats, and 82% for 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.)
Avery Humane Society runs the shelter for Avery County. It serves 17,500 people. In 2021, it reported a 97% placement rate for dogs, 96% for cats, and found homes for the two guinea pigs it took in. 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 Shelter serves 59,000 people. In 2021, it reported a 93% placement rate for dogs, 96% for cats, and 100% 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.)
Lincoln County Animal Services serves 81,000 people. In 2021, it reported a 97% placement rate for dogs, 97% for cats, and 100% for rabbits, guinea pigs, 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.)
Madison County Animal Services serves 22,000 people. In 2021, it reported a 97% placement rate for dogs and 96% for cats. It also placed one rabbit it took in. 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 2021, it reported a 94% placement rate for dogs, 96% for cats, and 90% 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 2021, it reported a 98% placement rate for dogs and 95% for cats. For more information, click here.
Wake County Animal Care & Control serves 1.1 million people. In 2021, it reported a 95% placement rate for dogs, 90% for cats, and 99% for 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.)