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Asheville Humane Society

For over 30 years Asheville Humane Society has been saving homeless Buncombe County animals. Today we operate both our own state-of-the-art Adoption and Education Center and the County's only open door shelter where no local animal is ever turned away. We rescue, reunite, rehabilitate and re-home abandoned, abused, injured and lost animals. We provide education, training and support to keep pets in their homes. Asheville Humane Society has earned the highest rating of Four Stars from Charity Navigator, a designation achieved by only 25% of all charities nationwide. Our nationally recognized innovative programs and partnerships are steadily moving Buncombe County toward a no-kill community.

Asheville Humane Society Waives Pig and Dog Adoption Fees Through March

Hurry, We need more space!  Asheville Humane Society is currently caring for OVER 30 pigs and piglets who are all looking for forever homes of their very own. As the only open intake shelter in Buncombe County, we have welcomed every pig that comes through our doors with the commitment of finding their forever families!

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 4th ANNUAL WICKED HALLOWEEN 5K & FUN RUN BENEFITING ASHEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY

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On Saturday, October 16th at Carrier Park in Asheville, Asheville Humane Society, Delaney Agency, and Archetype Brewing are inviting you to walk and run in your spookiest Halloween costumes for the 4th Annual Wicked Halloween 5k & Fun Run. All proceeds from this event will directly benefit the Asheville Humane Society and the life saving work they do daily.

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Senior Dogs at AHS and Brother Wolf Win Grant

Senior Dogs At Asheville Humane Society and Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Fetch Grant From Grey Muzzle Foundation

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Petco Love Gives Grant to Asheville Humane Society

Asheville Humane Society announced today a $20,000 grant investment from the newly named, Petco Love, to support their lifesaving work for animals in Buncombe County.

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Asheville Humane Society Helps Keep Senior Dogs in Loving Homes

Matthew, a disabled veteran, and Zeke, a ten-year-old Boxer, are enjoying life together thanks to a program of Asheville Humane Society that helps keep senior dogs in their loving homes and out of shelters.

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Robbery at Asheville Humane Society’s Community Center

On Saturday, March 13 at 11:10 PM, two unidentified individuals stole $2,000 worth of fencing supplies from an outdoor enclosure at Asheville Humane Society's Community Center (located at 1425 Patton Avenue in West Asheville).

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Asheville Humane Society Announces New Board Members

Asheville Humane Society announced the appointment of six new members to their board of directors. This brings the number of board members to thirteen.

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Asheville Humane Society Reopens Adoption Center

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After operating by appointment only since the pandemic began, Asheville Humane Society has recently reopened their Adoption Center to walk-ins.

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Local Foster Hero Recognized for Saving Lives in Asheville

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Asheville Humane Society is celebrating National Foster a Pet Month with the Petco Foundation and Skechers’ charity footwear collection, BOBS from Skechers, by recognizing Local Foster Hero, Dawn Marie Klug, for stepping up and saving animal lives in Asheville.

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Asheville Humane Society Announces Tracy Elliott’s Departure

Asheville Humane Society announces that their executive director, Tracy Elliott, has resigned from his position, effective February 15. Last month, Elliott informed the organization and its supporters of his planned departure. Personal matters are calling him to be closer to his parents in the Midwest, and Elliott has accepted the position of President at the Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago.

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