Columbus County Animal Control runs the shelter serving 57,000 people. In 2017, it reported a 99% live release 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 2017, it reported a 92% live release rate for dogs, 96% for cats, and 92% 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 FY 2017-2018, it reported a 95% live release rate for dogs, 93% for cats, and 92% for other animals. For more information, click here.
The Rowan County Animal Shelter serves 139,000 people. In 2017, it reported a 97% live release rate for dogs, 94% for cats, and 96% 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 2017, it reported a 96% live release rate for dogs, 98% 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.)
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.)