Asheville Humane Society

We don't stop at adopt.

We believe that every animal deserves a life worth living. From one-on-one adoption counseling to behavior classes, education to ongoing care, we’re here for people and pets far beyond love at first sight.

Spay/Neuter resources

Now offering expanded affordable spay/neuter services to help pets live longer, healthier lives with their families. Surgery reduces cancer risks, prevents infections, and curbs unwanted behaviors like roaming and marking. The cost is far lower than caring for a litter, and you’ll help reduce pet homelessness. Protect your pet—schedule today!

Adoption Center

We find loving homes for thousands of animals each year including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, farm animals, and more.

Learn how to adopt your perfect pet

Lost & Found

Our team works to safely reunite lost pets with their families.

Find or report a pet

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!

All dog training classes

Community Solutions

We increase access to pet services and resources so families don’t have to face the difficult decision of surrendering a pet.

Get help & find programs

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 2024:

animals helped or saved in the community

10000

adoptions

of pet food distributed to the community

120000 lbs

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!