WNCTIMES
Serving The Citizens of Western North Carolina Since 1995 
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Relocation: Hundreds of animals each year are sent on our relocation van to partner shelters across the country. Due to the low number of strays in these areas, shelters are willing to place specified animals into their care while giving us more space to take in additional Buncombe County animals.
Foster: Our volunteer foster families open their homes to over 1,000 animals per year who are too young, sick or scared to be immediately adopted.
Volunteer: Hundreds of volunteers take on a variety of tasks to help care for and promote our animals, assist administration, and represent AHS at community events, allowing more time for our staff to do their jobs efficiently.
Lost and Found: Incoming animals are scanned for a microchip, photographed, placed on our website, and then held for 72 hours so worried families can search for their missing pets. Reports of lost pets are filed and reviewed when new animals arrive at our shelter.
Community Solutions: We offer services and resources to pet owners in our community who need assistance with their pets due to personal or financial constraints. We make every effort to ensure that pets remain in their homes with the families who love them.
Company Overview
We save lives of homeless, abused, or neglected animals. Please join us in our mission by becoming a volunteer, donor or adopter!
Founding Date
1984
Awards
Four Star Charity with Charity Navigator for five years running, placing us in the top 8% of charities nationwide!
Platinum rating - GuideStar
Top Rated Nonprofit - Great Nonprofits
categories
Animal Shelter · Nonprofit Organization · Adoption Service
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