Avery County Humane Society

Our mission is to help our community respond humanely to the needs of animals.

Adoption Policy
Our adoption system is rather simple. We want to help you find the perfect pet.
a. The adoption fee for...
Adoption Application
279 New Vale Rd
Newland, NC 28657
United States
The Gentleman

The Gentleman is a very sweet and calm boy. He loves soft and comfy beds. He likes canned food and...

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Kelly Grape Jelly

Kelly is very sweet and enjoys being held or sitting in your lap. She is calm and adjusting to life...

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Macho Nacho

Macho is timid but will let you hold him. He is still adjusting to shelter life but making a lot...

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Azalea

Azalea has lived indoors with time outside. She is still learning house training because she is just a puppy. She...

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Scooby

Scooby was brought in when his owner moved and could not take him with him. He knows commands sit and...

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Lenny

Lenny loves attention and gets along well with other cats. He has plenty of playful energy. A very sweet boy!

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Shenanigan

Shenanigan has been permitted outdoors and brought in especially at night. She last been permitted on furniture and likes to...

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Calliope

Calliope has been permitted outdoors and brought in especially at night. She last been permitted on furniture and likes to...

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Ally

Ally is described as playful, affectionate and independent. She has lived mostly indoors with time outside. Ally has lived with...

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Macaroni Bob

Macaroni Bob is very sweet and likes string toys. He loves his back scratched.

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Janie

Janie is described as affectionate, independent, rambunctious and playful. She has lived with ducks, chickens, dogs, pigs and other cats....

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Blossom

Blossom is very cuddly. She loves getting her cheeks scratched and is a purr box. So sweet.

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Ben

Ben is described as affectionate, independent, rambunctious and playful. He has lived with ducks, chickens, dogs, pigs and other cats....

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Ms. Peabody Membo

Ms. Peabody was found stray and brought in for adoption.

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Klod

Klod is a very sweet boy who loves attention. He will jump on you until you start petting him, and...

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Fern Grouchwood

Fern Grouchwood is a little shyer than his siblings, but he will warm up to you. He will play with...

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Bernie Lumen

Bernie is shy when he first meets new people, but he warms up to people quickly and is very sweet.

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Guinness

Guinness is very sweet and loves being outside. He likes to be around and meet new people. Guinness is very...

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Pompeii

Pompeii is sweet. She loves to play and run. Pompeii has plenty of puppy energy and is very smart.

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Mary Cooper

Mary Cooper has lived with dogs and other cats. She us used to sleeping on the furniture, in a cat...

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Sheldon

Sheldon has lived with dogs and other cats. He us used to sleeping on the furniture, in a cat bed...

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Penny

Penny has lived with dogs and other cats. She us used to sleeping on the furniture, in a cat bed...

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K Pop

K-Pop loves attention. She is one of the first to run to the front of her kennel when someone walks...

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Scream O

Scream-O loves to be carried and will look at you the whole time. He loves to cuddle up on a...

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Heavy Metal

Heavy Metal is very happy when someone walks in. He is up front and center when someone stops in front...

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Dub Step

Dub Step is a bit more chill than his siblings. He loves to play with them and will chase them...

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Rock N Roll

Rock N Roll enjoys playing with his brothers and sisters. He is a little unsure about walking on a leash...

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Rosco

Rosco has lived with other dogs and around chickens though he was in a fenced yard. He is said to...

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Owen

Owen has lived with other dogs and around chickens though he was in a fenced yard. He is said to...

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Amelia

Amelia has lived with chickens and other dogs. Her family said she is friendly and playful with children.

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Leah

Leah is affectionate and used to other cats. She has lived inside and used a "cat door".

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Fifi Fifi

Fifi is a very patient girl. She will wait her turn to get attention, eat and play with toys. Fifi...

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Peppermint Patty

Peppermint Patty loves to explore. She is the first of her litter to greet new people at her kennel door.

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Peggy Jean

Peggy Jean is shy to new people but once she gets comfortable, she will play until she tires then will...

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Dolores

Dolores is very playful and loves to play with balls. He is great with his litter mates.

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Linus

Linus is sweet and loves people. He is a bit silly and very curious about new things.

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Bosko

Bosko has lived 100% indoors. He has lived with dogs and other cats. This litter played on a cat tower.

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Vodka Tonic

Vodka Tonic has only lived indoors so far. She behaves and uses puppy pads when left alone in the home....

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Tequila Rose

Tequila Rose has only lived indoors so far. She behaves and uses puppy pads when left alone in the home....

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Elk River

Elk River is shy and may take some time to get used to everything. She is very sweet and likes...

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Eagles Nest

Eagles Nest is very sweet and playful. She would be a good cat for a household with children. She loves...

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Eseeola

Eseeola likes cat beds and is still a little shy. She will warm up in no time and make a...

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Diamond Creek

Diamond Creek might take some time to get used to everything but she loves to get loved on.

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Oliver

Oliver is a very sweet dog! He is very much a people dog - he would sleep in my lap,...

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Jakey

Jakey was found stray and brought in for adoption.

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Brenda

Brenda was found stray and brought in for adoption.

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Girly Pop

Girly Pop is described as independent. She has lived inside with no other pets. Girlie likes to sleep on the...

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Benedryl

Benadryl loves being bundled up in a blanket. She definitely melts in your arms once comfortable. She is such a...

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Aliyah

Aliyah was found stray and brought in for adoption.

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Wally World

Wally World loves to be petted. Though he is shy, if you try to pet him he is quick to...

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Sally

Sally was brought in because her family can not keep her. She has lived with people of all ages and...

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Nick

Nick was brought in for adoption because he was too strong and powerful for his finder to handle. He knows...

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Tuna Tiffany

Tuna Tiffany is very friendly and playful. She is fun to watch play and is very sweet.

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Tiger

Tiger was brought in when his family moved. He is used to sleeping anywhere sunny and warm. Tiger has not...

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Skooter

Skooter has lived indoors and has lived with other cats. He has lived with dogs and is shy with children....

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Churro

Hi there. I like to take things pretty slow. I’m in no great hurry to get anywhere – except perhaps...

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Oreo

Oreo has lived indoors and has lived with other cats. He has lived with dogs but is afraid of them....

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Kawi

Kawi has always lived indoors. She has lived with dogs and with other cats. Kawi is described as playful, rambunctious...

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Sadie

Sadie is just here for the love. She will soak up any amount of attention you can give her. At...

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Jorts

I am quite playful and affectionate, But I am your typical kitten, So I love to run and jump around...

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Rosie

Rosie has always lived indoors. She has lived with other cats and is used to sleeping anywhere sunny and warm,...

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Diesel

Diesel is a social boy who would like to be a lap dog. He has lived indoors and goes to...

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Joey

Junior has lived inside and will whine when he need to go out. He is used to sleeping with the...

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Hasta La Pasta

Hasta La Pasta likes to be brushed and close to you. She likes to rub against you and swings her...

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Gilligan

Gilligan is a very sweet and independent boy. He likes to sleep on the furniture or under it. Gilligan has...

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Finley

Finley is a calm and relaxed kitten. Finley is playful and loves attention. String toys are his favorite. He likes...

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Nutty Buddy

Nutty Buddy was brought in because his family is moving. He has lived indoors only and is used to a...

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Carmen

Carmen has lived indoors and allowed time outside. She has lived with 3 other cats and an older gentleman. Carmen...

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Simba

Simba is a loving and calm boy looking for a forever family. He is calm and curious and will be...

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