Adoption Fees Waived for All Dogs


Adoption Center
We find loving homes for thousands of animals each year including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, farm animals, and more.
Lost & Found
Our team works to safely reunite lost pets with their families.


Behavior Training
Our public canine training courses equip dog owners to prevent and handle challenges. Prep your pooch for a paw-some lifetime at your side!
Community Solutions
We increase access to pet services and resources so families don’t have to face the difficult decision of surrendering a pet.


Meet Artu, our featured pet!
Artu the house panther is looking for love! This handsome boy loves wand toys, and enjoys sitting on top of tall things to survey his kingdom. Artu will let his family know that he wants affection by strutting through the house meowing!
See more of our furry (and not so furry) friends.
Our Adoption Center is full of deserving pets waiting for a loving home.
Empathy for pets – and people.
We take a holistic approach to taking care of our animals and the people who love them.



Expanding our local impact.
As the only open-admission shelter in Buncombe County, we never turn away an animal in need. We face challenges head-on to care for every animal in our community.
Just a few amazing stats from 2021:
It's easy to up your pet game.
There are so many ways to get involved with Asheville Humane Society. From spending quality time with pets to getting your thrift on, there's a fit for everyone.
Volunteer
Whether you want to cuddle some cuties or you're a cleaning machine, your unique talents are vital to our mission.
Foster
We provide all the supplies so you can focus on giving TLC to an animal who needs a little extra attention.
Thrift Store
Not all thrift stores are created equal. 100% of our proceeds help run and expand our programs.
Events
Become part of a community full of animal-lovers just like you.
Support Us
Your financial support makes a life-changing impact.
More ways to get involved
Interested in corporate sponsorships, or want to discuss personalized ways to help pets and people?
Help our pets jump with joy
Keeping pets in our care safe, happy, and healthy – that's our goal. Your donations will feed more than pets, they'll feed your soul.
We're working towards a community where every pet is safe, loved, and thriving.
Our Adoption Center relies on private donations to operate. We make every dollar count and know your trust in us is as valuable as the money you give. It’s your generosity that makes these happy tails possible!
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