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More than 155 pets so far
found home with our help this year

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Homeless.

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no rescue. Every year we save
the lives of over 500 pets.

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would otherwise not be able to
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Are you looking for a new companion?

View our featured pets and all our animals ready for adoption!
Maggie

Maggie

Huckleberry

Huckleberry

General

General

General is a sweet handsome 3-yr old boy who gets along with everyone. He’s gentle with the underdog and playful...

Alfie

Alfie

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Recent News

Vet Corner: Caring for Aging Dogs
January 9, 2015June 22, 2022
Vet Corner: Caring for Aging Dogs

As dogs age, they begin to wear out (they are no different from people). Since they cannot verbally express how they feel, it is up to us, their caretakers and friends, to try to identify their ailments and help them maintain a comfortable and happy life. . .

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Courteous Canine Training: Dogs and Kids
January 9, 2015June 22, 2022
Courteous Canine Training: Dogs and Kids

Everyone thinks that dogs and kids are a natural combination. And they are—a natural disaster!

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Vet Corner: Geriatric Pets
January 9, 2015June 22, 2022
Vet Corner: Geriatric Pets

Kittens and puppies are great. Who can dispute that? I have always preferred puppies and kittens to full-grown pets, but in the past few years I have had the pleasure of taking in several older pets and, although it has been different. . .

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Humane Links
  • Breed Rescue Directory
  • Low-Cost Dog Training Classes>
  • Humane Education for Kids"
  • The ASPCA Spay Neuter Alliance
  • Report Animal Abuse in Jackson County
Spay/Neuter Clinic
  • Preparing for Spay Neuter
  • After Surgery Instructions
  • Schedule Spay/Neuter Surgery
  • Volunteer
Training Your Pet
  • Training Your Dog
  • Crate Training: The Best Kind of Housebreaking
  • Training Shelter Dogs
  • How to Introduce Dogs
  • Staying Safe Around Dogs
Other Rescues and Shelters
  • Adopt from Jackson County Animal Shelter
  • Adopt a Cat from Catman2
  • Paws Bryson City
  • Haywood County Animal Shelter
  • Appalachian Animal Rescue Center
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