A New Animal Adoption and Education Center for Buncombe County

Asheville Humane Society is building a new 11,000 square foot Animal Adoption and Humane Education Center.  The facility will provide a healthy, low-stress, family-friendly environment to house cats, dogs, and other animals that are ready for adoption. The design of the center will provide ample space, state-of-the-art noise and disease control, and stress-reducing animal housing. These improvements will greatly increase our adoption placements. This center will also provide space and facilities for much needed education services that support the humane treatment of animals, and will be available for use by other community groups.

Benefits for Animals

• Adequate and appropriate animal holding and handling areas;
• Animal runs and cages that promote behavioral health and socialization;
• Less stress, fewer behavior problems, and more adoptable animals;
• Reduced noise, odors, overcrowding, and congestion;
• Reduced risk of spreading contagious diseases among animals;
• Reduction in euthanasia caused by the spread of disease, overcrowded conditions, inadequate cage sizes, and stress-related behavioral problems.

Benefits for the Pet-Loving Public

• A welcoming atmosphere with adequate space for adoption activities, such as family discussion, interacting with the animals, having the prospective pet meet with existing family pets, and more;
• Enhanced adoption services, including behavior assessment, pre-adoption education, and post-adoption support aimed at achieving permanent placements;
• Low-cost shot clinics;
• Education on pet care and obedience training;
• Resource center and library for information on all animal related issues;
• Innovative programs such as temperament testing of dogs to help match them with potential owners, and a senior citizen adoption program, which helps reduce loneliness and depression in the elderly.
   

Benefits for the Community

• Centralized location with easy access for all Buncombe County residents;
• Expansion of education services to the public at large, including our program in the schools;
• Meeting facilities for area community groups;
• Enhancing the reputation of Buncombe County as a progressive, caring community.

How You can help

If you're already determined to help, you can securely donate now, or Let us show you more! Click on the links below to learn more:
 
Brick and Tile Fundraiser
The Financial Picture
Case For Support (Details of the entire building project) pdf
Map of Location for the new Adoption & Education Center