Columbus County Animal Control runs the shelter serving 57,000 people. In 2016, it reported a 98% live release rate for dogs and 95% for cats. It does not have a safety net for rabbits and other animals. North Carolina statistics for all reporting shelters are here. (Please note: they do not include deaths in kennel.)
Haywood County Animal Control runs the shelter serving 59,000 people. In 2016, it reported a 91% live release rate for dogs, 93% for cats, and 100% for rabbits. North Carolina statistics for all reporting shelters are here. (Please note: they 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 2016, it reported a 100% live release rate for dogs and 100% for cats. It did not report any rabbits, though it did take in and place other animals. North Carolina statistics for all reporting shelters are here. (Please note: they do not include deaths in kennel.)
