Donations
Did you know it costs us more than $4,000 a day to operate
Asheville Humane Society?
Nearly 7,000 animals arrive on our doorstep each year who rely upon us for a second chance. Can the animals rely on you to make a donation to help care for them?
There are several ways you can donate:
Over The Phone,
In Person,
or Through The Mail
Stop by our offices located at 14 Forever Friend Lane, Asheville, NC 28806 or you can call (828) 761-2001 x 310 to faciliate your donation. If it's easier to drop a check in the mail, please send it to the address above.
Secure, Online Donation
For those who appreciate the ease of internet giving, you can make a gift today to help the homeless animals in our care. It's as easy as clicking here to make your secure, online donation.
hungry hearts donation
With nearly 7,000 mouths to feed each year, we spend approximately $12,000 on food alone! Being in a shelter can sometimes be confusing to a dog or cat so keeping them healthy and weight-appropriate is a top priority while they are in our care. The animals need a healthy, consistent diet and special needs animals require supplemental nutrition to booster their immune system. Biscuits, peanut butter and chewies also make their time with us more enriching. Make a donation today by clicking here toward our Hungry Hearts feeding program and know that your donation is directly feeding an animal who needs you.
Leadership circle
If saving lives of homeless animals is a top priority for you, consider taking a lead in your own community by joining our Leadership Circle - our major gifts program. By joining, members become part of an elite sector of donors who have a voice in how their donation is spent on the animals. Annually, members vote between three life-saving programs chosen by Asheville Humane Society leadership to specifically save the lives of healthy, adoptable animals. Each Leadership Circle member makes a tax-deductible gift of $1,200 per year with a minimum one year commitment (payment can be made lump sum or by monthly payment of $100). Members are also routinely invited to exclusive parties and cultivation events, get special educational and behind the scenes invitations, and share their pride of giving with other like-minded animal loving members. To accept our invitation to be a leader in saving lives, please contact our President/CEO Katherine Shenar at to receive an application. Katherine can be contacted at office@ashevillehumane.org or by phone at 828.761.2001 x 310. Thank you so much for this important consideration!
Humane Hero Monthly Giving Program
Become a Humane Hero by joining our monthly giving program. Monthly giving is an easy way to help Asheville Humane Society do even more to save lives and help animals all year long! Your contribution will be automatically charged to your credit card at the same time each month until you cancel. A minimum $25 monthly contribution is required for participation in this life-saving program. Becoming a Humane Hero is as easy as calling (828) 761-2001 x 310 or by donating securely online by clicking here (but don’t forget to select “monthly” under the frequency tab to ensure your reoccurring gift). The animals thank you for being their hero!
The Lily-Grace Fund
The Lily Grace Fund, established in 2008, enables us to provide life-saving medical care to injured or sick dogs and cats who arrive at the shelter; these animals would otherwise be euthanized without the medical treatment necessary to rehabilitate them. Once rehabilitated, these special pets can be adopted into a loving, new home. Your gift gives them a second chance. Contact Susan Prescott at (828) 761-2001 x 310 or click here to make your secure, online donation.
Memorial Gift
Make a gift in memory of that special person or pet that has made a difference in your life. Your special gift will be acknowledged in our newsletter and a letter will be sent to your designee. Contact (828) 761-2001 x 310 or click here to make your secure, online donation.
Tribute Gifts
Rather than buying a gift, make a donation to the animals to acknowledge a beloved person, anniversary, birthday or any special occasion. The honoree will receive a letter acknowledging your kindness and you will feel good knowing you’ve helped homeless animals. Contact Susan Prescott at (828) 761-2001 x 310 or click here to make your secure, online donation.
Matching Gift
If you work for a company with a matching charitable gift program, you can double your gift to the animals. Be sure to include your matching gift form when you mail your donation to our administrative office - we'll submit the form for you. Mail your donation along with the matching gift form to: 14 Forever Friend Lane, Asheville, NC 28806
Car Donations
The animals need your car! If you own a vehicle and wish to donate it to a charity, please consider gifting your vehicle to help homeless animals! We've partnered with Vehicles for Charity (www.vehiclesforcharity.org), a nonprofit helping other nonprofits liquidate donated vehicles. Vehicles for Charity can make your donation a snap for Asheville Humane Society. They make the arrangements to assess and tow the vehicle, and will give a significant percentage of the net value of the vehicle to Asheville Humane Society as a cash donation. To get started, it's as simple as visiting their website, or calling them directly at 866.628.CARS (2277). Be sure to mention that your charity of choice for the donation is Asheville Humane Society!
Appreciated Securities
Donate appreciated securities including stocks or mutual funds to help the animals. Contact Meghan Jordan, Director of Development & Community Relations, at (828) 761-2001 x 311 to process your gift.
Donor Policy Statement
Asheville Humane Society respects the privacy of our donors.
We do not sell or exchange donor information.
