This post is for the volunteers, employees and those considering fostering/adopting…read more.. Our girl Hattie has brought so much healing, joy, and peace to my family. She calms my son on the spectrum and sleeps with him at night. She has awakened the empath in me and increased my drive/motivation. She helps me get out of bed, enjoy sunshine, and has brought so much love and laughter! And here I thought I was going to give to her/rescue her... What an absolute blessing! Thank you Foothills Humane Society for everything you do!

Back on Dec. 23, 2025. I made a Donation of 50.00 (Receipt # ON002081) in memory of a friend's…read morepet. I asked that notice be sent to my friends. That never happened. I ended up telling my friend about it, he called Foothills to check on it, spoke with someone who was suppose to call him back, that never happened either. Since this time, I had made 2 different donations to Spartanburg Animal Shelter,(in memory of.....) and those people received notice within a week. In future I will be making contributions to Spartanburg, not Tryon.

See other review. DO NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL. The carelessness of some caretakers was completely off…read morethe charts! Who wants that in a shelter and why is that even allowed?

We always adopt older dogs that get passed up. We take one until they are gone and give them all of…read morethe love we can then move on to another. We have adopted 4 dogs from now from Brother Wolf. All have been a very good experience and we have had nothing but great experiences from them. We feel so lucky to have been able to love each one that passed through our home over the years. Brother Wolf rescues so many animals, dogs, and cats but also other animals. I am amazed they can keep track of them all! I think that is why it is usually a bit chaotic when we go there. But our experiences have always been good ones. Adopt the older ones! They need good homes and are so appreciative.

I have had a lot of dealings with BRHS over the years. Most importantly, I adopted two cats from…read morethem. The process was smooth and took just a few minutes. The cats were healthy, had been chipped, and we're up to date on their shots. Nine years later, my girls are still going strong! I have volunteered there as well. Their Kibble Crew works very hard to bag hundreds of pounds of dog and cat food to give away to the community. I can't imagine how much food has been given out. The shelter is always clean. The staff there is knowledgeable and their top priority is the animals. I recommend them every chance I get.

What a lovely safe haven for precious animals waiting for forever homes. Very clean and animals…read moredon't look stressed here. It's smaller than most shelters but that seems to lend itself to less stress & more attention to the animals. They have an adult cat room that is filled with plush beds and outdoor access. On the wall there are magnetic pics of who is for adoption with a professional picture & their name. There is a separate kitten room where the antics are captivating. Dogs are separated far enough away from cats to minimize any anxiety. The staff is very friendly and helpful, willing to give any info they can on a particular animal. I highly recommend this Humane Society if you are looking for a fur-ever companion. They also have a thrift store you can donate and buy an array of great finds from. The store is located in city of Hendersonville

WORST PLACE EVER !!!! Absolutely disgusted with them. If I could give negative stars I would !…read moreTurned in two strays with writing saying on both dogs intake paper work to call me if they don't pass a behavioral test and also that when they are spayed and neutered or if they are having any issues with them that we will come and adopt them and was told by multiple staff that I would get a phone call and it was silence I was very nice when I asked for an update phone call saying I know yall are busy and a lot going on I just want to know if these dogs are ready to be adopted... I get a call a week later toray now for the first time after they have been there for almost a month that they KILLED the dog I was going to adopt. No phone call no email no nothing just me asking to be updated on them for 2 weeks for a call multiple times to see what was going on and got nothing until they finally felt to call me a week after they KILLED him and told me he was put down for being aggressive... this dog in the time we watched him from finding him as a stray and him living with us for almost 4 weeks he didn't hurt us or anyone else or even try to. he never growled at nothing. Again no phone call asking if I can get him before they make a permanent decision and end a young dogs life that had a guaranteed home. We turned in 2 wonderful stray dogs wanting a shot at life and love nursed them back to health and just needed them to get them checked out and fixed so we can move to a bigger house to fit and adopt them ... we were going to adopt both the 28th of this month and what we got back from them after we left today one dead and the other sick. We're heart broken absolutely devastated. If you find a stray and ever have hopes of adopting it or seeing it again DONT TAKE THEM HERE PLEASE DONT TAKE THEM !!! They are heartless and I asked why I was never called all I got was nothing from them !!! Heartless and not a very "humane " society.

Before you all get defensive please let me tell you what the Asheville Humane Society did to me…read moreafter all I did for them as a devoted volunteer. The PAID STAFF are simply the coldest rudest Humans I have ever worked with. They treat volunteers horribly. Rude and heartless. I fostered my kitty Debra and then adopted her. Not one of them ever mentioned or asked about her. I sent a few photo to them and was told never do that again. That the message thread was strictly for business only. What planet are they on? I Knitted many ADOPTION blankets that went home with the babies and really helped them feel loved and cared for. The staff made very little of it and hardly thanked me although I do it for the precious animals and not for humans. I never said no to anything asked of me and always showed up for my volunteer work never did I miss. Even did my Birthday fundraiser on Facebook and made money for them. I was treated so poorly that I cried many times by myself while driving home. I now volunteer for another wonderful rescue and shelter in the area and it's like a breath of fresh air. Although the Asheville Humane Society has and does help many precious bundles of joy I will say that they do it and get highly paid for that. You can go online and see their salaries. Volunteers‍ ‍ to them are invaluable and they don't care anything about us. It's all about the money . I refuse to put up with human bull crap including so called animal rescues. I will be the change this world wishes to see even if it means telling the truth and being an outcast. The universe is what serve and not silly egotistical humans. Ali Volunteer Manager, Kat relocation manager, Erin and Evie Foster Manager who check you out while filling out the paperwork in the street and not inside the facility even if u work there and Tina the adoption manager who told me in her own words "she had no idea what she was doing" after not even knowing that my kitty I was adopting had already been spayed while checking us out are just a few of the staff who have no class and obviously were not raised well and had a poor upbringing. No one should ever have to go through the sadness I experienced trying to help precious animals. Animals have always been and always be my passion and priority until my last breath. Attached are a few of my blankets and a few other photos including the lovely letter. Little did they know I had already found a truly wonderful shelter who do what they do with all their heart and without a salary it's all volunteer. Amen

If you are a dog owner, you know that great responsibility comes with owning a precious fur baby…read more I've always been more of a cat person, but my honey really wanted a trail buddy and when we came upon Willow and her sweetness, we couldn't help but fall in love. :D Hope has become SUCH an important part of our family! I was worried about letting a stranger come into our house, but from the moment we spoke it never felt that way. She came over for a free consultation, so she could meet Willow and we could meet her. They were both taken with each other right away and she was very gentle and patient with Willow (even though she was a bit excited to meet a new person). Hope has been an absolute dream to work with. Although my boyfriend's schedule is stable, mine sometimes has a few changes that pop up. Hope is always very quick to respond to my walking requests and very flexible. She always leaves me a detailed message about Willow's walks, along with pictures! And I also want to add that getting used to owning a 45 pound dog who came from questionable circumstances was a little bit of a challenge at first. Hope gave me great advice along the way and encouraged me to have patience as we both settled in with each other. Hope offers walks, outings, dog sitting and more for a very reasonable price. She is very knowledgeable and sweet, and if you're looking for someone to take care of your fur baby with as much love and attention as you would, look no further. Hope has got you covered. :)

From the owner: Hope's Hounds offers dog walking, cat sitting, drop-in visits, and pet waste removal. We give pet…read moreowners peace of mind by providing their fur family with experienced, dependable care. Please note that we do not provide boarding services.

The staff at the Buncombe County Animal Shelter are awesome. Office Doty treated our dog and…read morefamily with such care and respect that I have renewed faith in our county officials. Thank you for taking such great care of our pooch during a very difficult time in our lives .

you can walk among the animals. this is really good for children as they are able to relate to the…read moreanimals and respect them.

Amazing place for neglected and/or abused animals. I brought my family to Asheville and we stayed…read morein an airbnb across the street. The owner was so kind, we bought a few things from the thrift shop and then got to walk around and pet the sweet animals. They seem so happy and live in a little paradise here at the Animal Haven of Asheville. Such a great stop on our trip. I'll be bringing my friends back soon!

My family has grown in love and joy through the wonderful canine companion that we got from…read more Sarge's. Even during COVID with special precautions for safety, they took extra time to help match us with an excellent dog for our family. They demonstrated great care for all their pups, cleanliness, kindness, and knowledge about their different dog's dispositions and needs. Thanks for all your hard work and saving these great animals.

Sarge's is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that rescues homeless cats and dogs in Haywood County and places…read morethem in permanent and loving homes. They believe animals are an integral part of our lives and they enjoy seeing the excitement on adopters' faces as they add a new canine or feline family member. They are growing and expanding as an organization currently, but their mission stays the same: increasing the save rate of Haywood County's homeless pets! Their mission is to save animals from euthanasia in the Haywood County Animal Shelter. Unfortunately, the number of animals who arrive at HCAS is so great that they can only remain there for a limited time before room must be made for more arrivals. They rescue those healthy and adoptable animals who are in danger of euthanasia.

Amazing haven for homeless pets! The staff are very compassionate and competent. The facility is…read morespotlessly clean and well organized. The pets are all well cared for and happy! They took in the pup we ended up adopting from another facility. SCHS was more thorough in her evaluation than the first, and they were able to discover a medical issue that was addressed immediately. Thank goodness our new baby was saved, twice, by these special caring people!!! We will surely adopt here again and recommend all of our friends to do so also.

What a wonderful place! I came to visit and make a donation to the cause. Katie welcomed me, and…read moreled me around the shelter for my visit. What a charming honey! She was very caring, and truly loves the animals. The cats are free to wander in an open room. There is a long haired, one eyed tuxedo cat I fell in love with particularly that I'd love to take home if I just could! Another favorite is a mid sized red dog, who I'm told has had a hard life. He's previously been scarred by mange, and was neglected. He doesn't know what to think yet, but a sweet and cheerful fellow was giving him personal attention. I wish I'd gotten his name. But anyway, this shelter is where it's at! Friendly, professional, caring, and helpful people abound. This is my kind of place. If you are looking for a pet, come and meet your forever friend here!

Have been looking to adopt a kitty for some time and all I can say is I was blown away by how…read moreamazing this place is. The amount of love and time and effort that has been put into it is obvious. It is truly a cat haven, with staff that cares about them. The manager there was incredibly kind and knowledgeable, and took us throughout the whole sanctuary. The cats were relaxed and happy, and we were able to get a sense of each cat's true personality. Please, if you're looking for a kitty, this is the place to go!

FUR is an outstanding facility for cats who need a break--and lots of love and care. This is where…read moreyou want a cat to be when their world gets turned upside down. Bravo!