CSHS is a non-profit and No-kill animal shelter. They have adoptable dogs and cats on site. But,…read morethere is an adoption process and you should refer to their website for more info before driving out. The kennels and cat rooms can be walked through and their cats/kittens are free roaming. They have all sorts of breeds and sizes of pets. Typically there are 60-80 adoptable animals. They need Volunteers! The Volunteers here are wonderful. They give the dogs and cats their time and love while awaiting forever homes. The shelter is need of donations as well. The main things they need are: Gallon bleach, Laundry soap, Wet pate dog or puppy food, and paper towels.

Got my furbaby Bear here!!! The pets are so well taken care of and loved... I don't know how she…read moredoes it sometimes! There will be more furbabies in my future and I wouldn't go anywhere else. Xoxo

PAWS does what they can with the resources that they have. Overall, I really do like them. They…read morehave TONS of dogs. I don't remember the exact number but I think they have 3 or 4 "pods" or rooms of dogs. It's massive how many dogs they deal with. To my understanding, Anderson county has an animal control that isn't open to the public but you can call them if you come across an animal for them to pickup. A lot of those animals wind up at PAWS because they are connected (I think paws is animal care and the counterpart to the animal control?). It's a little confusing/ not fully transparent how that works... I've gone to volunteer there before and they are really welcoming to people who want to help. Lots of dogs that need walking! And the volunteer trainer is really nice and open to new ideas. He's the one who came up with dog play groups. There's always tons of things that need to get done that volunteers can help with such as: - walking dogs (they have tons of pent up excitement and walking them helps them be more adoptable) - washing floors and kennels (it stinks sometimes in the shelter and that obviously deters adopters on stinky days) - helping with dog play groups - doing laundry (so much towels and blankets) - going through newspapers/ setting that up - filling Kong balls with peanut butter (this is like the highlight of the doggies' day) - grooming/ bathing animals if you have that experience (some stink) - fostering an animal - donating $ or supplies They also do what they can for enrichment of the dogs like peanut butter filled Kong balls and play groups under supervision. As for the cat program, it's minimal. They have one designated room for the cats and it's usually half full. They have a harder time getting their cats adopted out and so they have priced the adoption fee of cats at $0. Not a huge fan of that. I wish they had a cat room for the cats to stretch their legs. Like dogs, cats also get antsy from being pent up in a cage. My other impression is when I walk into the lobby, it's a little overwhelming with the front desk being packed with 3-5 staff members and some members of the public there. It's just kind of crowded. Most of the time, no one answers the phone despite having so many people there at the front desk. What surprises me is that there are sometimes 3-5 staff members standing at the front desk with nothing to do and they're just chit chatting. I don't think that many people are necessary unless it's a busy moment. Really, there are tons of things those staff could be doing and that many people standing there/ talking amongst themselves is just kind of unwelcoming for visitors. Also, the staff have no way of knowing why people are there; sometimes to volunteer/ help out, and sometimes to potentially adopt or need some sort of help. I really think volunteers should be wearing a colored lanyard or a volunteer apron or tee so staff know who the volunteers are and who are potential adopts. Also, the shelter does not have small animals. It's cats and dogs only. If cats and dogs are in need, I'm sure there are small animals within the community that could use their help too. I guess they can't do it all but I'd love to see them do intake for small animals as well. I've also come across homeless cats and so I know finding a shelter or rescue to take in a cat in Anderson is not easy. PAWS will not accept a cat from the public unless it's 2 months old exactly. Very strange. The cat situation in Anderson is unfortunate. Paws does have a TNR program though. If you have outdoor, neighborhood cats, you can trap them and bring to paws to get the cat fixed and ear tipped for free. This is really an important part of the organization because fixing animals does reduce the number of animals that wind up at shelter. TNR has been shown to reduce euthanasia rates at shelters so fixing saves lives! Also, if you have a pet that needs to be fixed, you can call Anderson Humane. Maybe one day, Anderson PAWS will do this themselves as well. I'd like to see some vaccine and microchip clinics at PAWS too. Overall, the facility is very nice and management is very forward-thinking. They are animal lovers and have even been in the news for training shelters throughout the south so other shelters can better take care of their animals. They are also in the process of building a massive dog park for the public and their shelter dogs. They're growing and improving everyday. There's room for improvement but as is they're a good program and very needed.

They NEVER answer their phone. I have my deceased mother's dog which we are allergic to, and want…read moreto give up for adoption. So, I go in person. Only to be told I have to email them. But.. I'm right here!! I took the trouble to drive there, and was basically patted on the head and told to go home! And the attitude! Yikes, I hope these people (3 standing around the counter, talking) are volunteers, cuz they sure shouldn't get paid. Oh, and I was told they are not accepting any animals anyway. So, why should I email? Will they contact me later when they have an opening? I don't know because they didn't say, and couldn't get me outta there fast enough. But I guess this is a typical government institution...poor service and bad attitude.

We just got our new kitty from here a couple of days ago. And we are so happy with him! The staff…read morewere amazing and very helpful! Very kind animal loving people work here! If you are looking for a new kitty they have a lot of sweet cats who need homes.

My husband and I visited the shelter yesterday. We were pleasantly surprised. After reading the…read morecurrent posted review, we didn't know what to expect. We found the shelter to be very clean for the animals. The cats were in nice big cages with hammocks for them and they were well fed and watered and there was no smell from the cats as their cages were very clean. The dog kennels were also very clean and so were the animals. We both felt that the reception area could be kept neater, but we found the small staff there very friendly and helpful. I would not hesitate adopting from or relocating to this shelter.

The staff was incredibly caring and attentive, taking the time to explain everything about my cat's…read morehealth and treatment options. Great place!

I needed a Veterinary practice as good as the one I had left when I moved. I tried others before…read moregoing to Golden Corner and all paled in comparison to Golden Corner. The staff and veterinarians are caring, compassionate, and all about what's best for you and your animal. I refuse to go anywhere else now. Thank you for the professionalism and care.

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.

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!

This facility is highly recommended for everyone to find a new friend that could possibly lead to a…read moregreat relationship with your family. They are a no-kill shelter. There is a selection of dog's and cats that have been trying to find new homes. I am thankful that they spend quality time with each of the animals and they also work on training and social skills with other animals in the hopes that they will have a better chance of being adopted. Please don't hesitate to visit and see if they have your forever friends and give them a chance for more than a life in a shelter. They do offer you a chance to talk, walk and socialize with the animals before you leave.

Loving, caring, and knowledgeable. They have given Blount County the ability to be a no kill…read morecommunity, and the staff is amazing! Please adopt from these folks.

I have been fostering with AARF for about 5 months and I love it! They offer a lot of support and…read moretraining to their volunteers and it is a really rewarding experience. I had my first foster dog for a few months and she recently got adopted to a wonderful family. I can't tell you how cool it was to help a dog who literally was on death row at a local shelter to get healthy again and then to find a new home. AARF made it a really easy and rewarding experience to volunteer and they help wonderful animals find great homes. There are other rescue groups in Atlanta and they are all doing amazing work. I'm certainly not saying AARF is any better than any other rescue group because I haven't volunteered with any others but I am saying that the people at AARF rock and I really love working with them.

Thank you, AARF, for giving me the funnest, most affectionate animal I have ever met! I am a…read moresupporter of all animal rescue organizations, but the idea behind this one is special. Fostering an animal while it finds a home is one of the best things a person can do. Animals in tiny cages where they don't get room to run and play can get issues that can take years of training and care to treat. But, give a homeless animal a temporary home while you find a permanent one and it can learn from your other pets or just get used to what it is like to have a nice home. I am still training my dog on some basic lessons, but once she's ready to teach others, I plan to foster. Check their web site if you want to foster or need a pet yourself!

Not accepting a legally mandated, dated, rabies tag, and needing additional paperwork "to confirm…read moreit" to do a groom, is ridiculous. I will never come near this place again.

Excellent salon team! They're always professional, kind, and consistently exceed expectations…read more Highly recommended!