Columbus County Animal Control runs the shelter serving 57,000 people. In 2019, it reported a 95% placement rate for dogs and 91% 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 Shelter serves 59,000 people. In 2019, it reported a 96% placement rate for dogs, 97% 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.)
Lee County Animal Services serves 60,500 people. In 2019, it reported a 98% placement rate for dogs and 96% 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 2019, it reported a 96% placement rate for dogs, 96% 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 2019, it reported a 96% placement rate for dogs and 95% 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.)
The Rowan County Animal Shelter serves 139,000 people. In 2019, it reported a 97% placement rate for dogs, 96% for cats, and 80% 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 2019, it reported a 96% placement rate for dogs and 96% for cats. It placed all four horses it took in, but 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.)