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14 Forever Friend Lane
Asheville, NC 28806
828.761.2001

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Buncombe County Animal Shelter Info

16 Forever Friend Lane
Asheville, NC 28806
828.250.6430

Shelter Hours:
Monday–Friday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Saturday: 12–4 p.m.

Adoption Center Hours

Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Closed daily 1–2 p.m. for naptime.

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800 Fairview Road Suite EE, Asheville, NC 28803
828.761.2002

Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Donation hours are noon–4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

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