Humane Society of Wilkes

A stray animal must be kept by us for at least 72 hours. Many lost pets that are found without tags and are not adoptable are put to death. Each year, the Animal Shelter gets more than 6,000 impounds. It is impossible to find loving and caring homes for all of them.

Numerous fresh stray dogs and cats continue to fill our shelter to capacity. Please take into account adopting a homeless animal from our shelter if you're looking for a new pet.

The Ashe Humane Society seeks to improve responsible pet ownership and decrease the pet population through programs and methods that support the welfare of companion animals in the neighborhood.

In 2005, The Shelter initially became accessible. Our facility has 21 dog kennels, 3 outdoor dog kennels, 21 cat kennels, an isolation/quarantine room with space for 20 more cats or 6 more dogs, and the "Catty Shack," an area for adoptable cats with space for 12 cats.

Iredell County Animal Services and Control offers a comprehensive range of services designed to encourage responsible pet ownership, safeguard the public from ill and dangerous animals, and give fair and humane treatment to all people and animals.

The Watauga Humane Society was established on December 12th, 1969, to provide shelter, care, and adoption services for stray, unwanted, and abandoned animals. Since then, we have thankfully expanded to fulfill the demands of Watauga County's residents and animals. To maximize our efforts to save lives, we joined with Watauga County Animal Care and Control in 2011 and built a new facility. Since 1979, we have held our 501(c)(3) status, making all donations to WHS tax deductible.