Given they get no support from Avery County, rely on in and out-of-state donations, they do a bang…read moreup job. We adopted Maggie 16 yeaqrs ago from them and out of the many kittens we have had over the years, Maggie was the best. We moved away but would not hesitate to adopt an animal from them if we were younger.

They are the worst Humane society I've ever dealt with. They were very unhelpful, no compassion…read moretoward a injured animal, basically said they couldn't help, call wildlife, wouldn't attempt to help or contact anyone saying they didn't have the information about the animal on the road although they were fully aware! They should not hold the word Humane in their title! I would not work with them nor would I give any donations to them. I'd find another animal shelter or habitat to assist. These people are all out for themselves and not the animals. They should be ashamed!

After seeing a photo of the cutest puppy ever on the Watauga Humane Society website, we drove up…read morethe very next day to meet her and her remaining female littermates. The shelter staff were extremely friendly and helpful, quickly bringing all 3 puppies to meet us and our friend in a relatively clean visiting room, complete with 2 chairs and a handful of toys. We played for the puppies for a while, and they obviously get 5 stars for playfulness and cuteness. After we had inevitably picked out the little runt we had first seen online, the staff came back and took the other two so we could see how she was alone, then they told us a little bit more about her and her litter's history. We then filled out a little bit of paperwork while our baby Poppy, formerly known as Ganondorf, was taken back to be microchipped and get one final checkup from the vet there. Then, for only $170 (plus a refundable deposit of $100 promising we would spay her when she is old enough), we got to walk out with the sweetest 2 month old puppy, a bag of her food, several toys, a coupon to a pet store in town for even more free food and treats, and the promise of a free spay surgery (on top of getting the $100 deposit back) if we bring her back there and use their surgeon. All in all this was a fantastic monetary value, and of course we are absolutely enamored with our new little buddy. 1 month later, I can say she's been an absolute gem so far. She's relatively well behaved for a puppy, which is probably just genetics and good luck driving her temperament, but she is also brave and very well socialized, despite us not taking her out much since she isn't fully vaccinated against parvo yet. The socialization, I attribute to the Watauga Humane Society, as it is very clear she was raised surrounded by love, and given plenty of care and attention.

Called with concerns about a potentially abandoned pet rat and was brushed off and told to let it…read moredie along with other rude comments. Really earning the "humane" part of the name with that one.

I'm happy to have my dog but the service here is awful. Even the management is unprofessional. If…read morethey treat people bad it makes me nervous how they are with the animals. Such an disgusting experience.

I inquired about a puppy I found on Petfinder.com. I got two separate emails saying I had to fill…read moreout an online application to get an interview before I could even see the dog in person. I went to their website and found two other dogs I was interested in seeing also. I filled out the online applications and it said someone would be contacting me within 72 hrs and to notify my vet to that someone from there would be contacting them. It has been a week and I have received neither a phone call nor email from the humane society. I checked online and the puppy i was originally interested in is no longer available and the two other dogs still are. I won't jump thru hoops with them again just to get to look at an animal only to never be contacted back. I will go to the animal shelter and/or pets mart so I can see the animal up front and make a decision if I want to proceed with an adoption from there.

Gotta love a place that no matter what no animal is euthanized. These places need more…read moreacknowledgement to the greater good they are providing

From the owner: The Tri-Cities No Kill Shelter; INC. is dedicated to ensuring every animal we house is loved for,…read moremedically fit, and will have the opportunity to go home with an adopter. Operating expenses can vary depending on the number of animal we house, but costs associated with cat/dog food and cat litter never stop. We look to the community for support to help us take care of all of these wonderful, beautiful fur babies. Give us a call, visit our website, or send us an e-mail with any questions, comments or concerns. Thank you again for your continued support of the Tri-Cities No Kill Shelter; INC.

Had a friend to contact the animal shelter again today about the cat that's been set out.. they…read morefirst said they could bring a trap then they said they couldn't.. and then they told my friend oh the cat would be okay.. if she thinks the cat will be okay.. I would sure hate to see her house. What animal can make it in wet leaves wet food know where to lay down because being scared to death to leave where it's at.. I read on Google a cat would stay where they were set out at waiting for their owners to come back... Johnson City animal shelter has got the last donation from me

This shelter has went downhill fast with the new mgmt. They are the rudest people, mostly…read morevolunteers since they can't keep employees. They raised their fees and don't care if your dog is stolen. They still expect you to pay stating it is state law when in fact it is not. If they don't like you, they won't adopt to you. They absolutely refuse to answer their phone. They claim to be non-profit while still taking city and county funds. These people don't care about the animals like Debbie Dobbs did. It's no wonder why this shelter is always full. All from poor ngmt by Tammy Davis.

I am a first time visitor and I have had a easy time getting to here .Hope I get to see some…read morepuppies .Thank you

YES. We scheduled the private tour and it was so fun! We met the animals and were able to give…read moresnacks and love. It's an amazing mission and we're in awe of their work! Playground review: it's a super nice space and is designed for ages 2-12. There's a ton of different equipment for all abilities. However frustrating when older/larger kids are wreaking havoc and abusing the equipment while moms are talking with their backs turned away from the playground. Don't be those moms.

The kindest souls for the sweetest rescues. This place doesn't get enough credit. My child and I…read morealways learn something new and have the BEST time!

This organization is completely backwards in regulating adoptions. My dog that had been lost for…read moreover a year showed up on their website, and I was completely ecstatic. I thought it was a miracle. When I contacted them they informed me that the dog was already adopted and they gave me some big story to guilt me into not pursuing the matter further. However we made an agreement that I would get my dog if this adoption fell through (I prayed that it would). The adoption did fall through but the organization went ahead and adopted my dog to another family. When I pursued the matter they told me the previous adopter was a horrible fit but this one was much better giving me another sob story to sway my persistence but I would not budge this time because this was my dog and I knew that he would be best in my care. The organization refused to give me my dog back stating that the dog was now the property of the animal shelter and that I had no rights over the dog. It amazes me that with all the animals that need a home this organization went through so much effort to place this dog when it already had a home to go to and a more than willing owner to take responsibility of him. I was treated with complete disrespect by Patricia Beam who I suppose is the head adoption coordinator. She refused to give me any information or contact information for the board member that was apparently making the executive decisions on my case. When my mother kept pressing her for his name and information she was told that the information had to go through her and then she hung up the phone abruptly. I can't believe the treatment we have received from this organization and I cannot believe that my dog has been forever taken away from me because of sheer incompetence and lack of professionalism. I pray that my dog is with a good family; although, I know he belongs with me. This organization will never receive another donation from my friends and family.