Local Animal Welfare Groups
(828) 505-3440
Brother Wolf was initially formed in the fall of 2006 by a small group of volunteers and later incorporated in the spring of 2007. Since then, we have saved the lives of over 1000 dogs! In early 2009, our cat friends joined us, and in June of 2009, we became a licensed shelter.
31 Glendale Ave, off Swannanoa River Rd.
(828) 253-6807
Asheville Humane Society/Buncombe County Friends For Animals is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with over twenty-five paid employees. AHS is governed by a fifteen member, active, volunteer Board of Directors and supported by more than 800 general members. AHS receives payments from Buncombe County and the City of Asheville under a contract arrangement to operate the Shelter and Pet Adoption Center. The organization programs are also supported by donations, memberships, grants, and fundraising. They are located at 72 Lee's Creek Rd. in Asheville -- out Leicester Hwy.
http://www.ashevillehumane.org
Today, Animal Compassion Network is proud to be the largest, non-profit, safe-for-life animal welfare organization in Western North Carolina with over 140 foster animals. We continue to augment lifesaving and life-improving programs as new areas of need arise, including a Dog House Program, a public education program, and a referral service designed to keep pets who already have homes in them. We also respond to local and national emergencies, such as Hurricane Katrina, when called upon and serve as a driving force in legislative change towards more compassionate animal laws. hey provide rescue and help for both dogs and cats.
http://www.animalcompassionnetwork.org
Critter is an animal adoption publication dedicated to improving the quality of life for animals through education, by supporting spay/neuter efforts, encouraging responsible pet guardianship, and helping to find loving homes for animals in need. Although the majority of the animals profiled are dogs and cats, we will profile any animal that is in need of adoption. If you are looking for an animal to adopt, please explore the pages and see if any of the featured animals might be of interest.
http://www.crittermagazine.com/
Check out www.lostpetswnc.org --a great resource for posting lost and found pets!
