Yancey County Humane Society
A Heart for Animals
The Yancey Humane Society is a non-partisan, nonprofit shelter dedicated to providing compassionate care for homeless, injured, and neglected animals. Our mission is to ensure every companion animal lives free of suffering in a community where their lives are truly valued.
Our Dream for the Future
We believe in the power of community, and our recent achievement—building our own dedicated spay/neuter clinic—is the most impactful step we have taken to improve animal welfare in Yancey County. By offering accessible surgeries to our shelter animals and the wider community, we are changing the future for countless dogs and cats.
A Haven of Care
Our shelter is more than just a facility; it is a dedicated team committed to keeping our residents healthy, happy, and comfortable. We take deep pride in learning the unique personalities, quirks, and traits of every animal in our care, which helps us ensure they receive the best environment possible during their stay.
Finding Your Perfect Match
Adoption is a joyful partnership, and we are here to support you in finding the perfect family member. Our thoughtful matching process is designed to ensure our animals go to the best homes, and our team is always here to help you through the transition. Because we know our animals so well, we can provide you with the background information needed to build a lasting, loving bond.
Join Our Mission
Ready to add some joy to your life? We invite you to view our adoptable animals online or visit our shelter to meet your new best friend. Your journey toward a rewarding life-long companionship starts here, and we cannot wait to help you take that next step.
- Affordable veterinary services
- Dedicated and helpful staff
- Inconsistent communication
9/15 - Yancey Humane Pawty on the Town! Get Your Tickets Now
Join us for a fun evening at the Yancey County Humane Society’s Paw-ty on the Town Fall Fundraiser! Get ready for a lively night filled with mouthwatering local food catered by Pig & Grits and high-energy live music from Gypsy River. Guests
6/30 - Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Leaders Support Yancey Humane Society
Leaders from Blue Ridge Regional Hospital recently came together for a community service project benefiting the Yancey Humane Society, creating more than 400 homemade dog treats and rope toys for local shelter animals. The donated items will
9/25 - This. This is why we do what we do. 🐾❤️ A shelter worker’s POV. #spayandneuter #abandoned #adopt #shelterworker #animalwelfare
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9/24 - 🥣✨ INTRODUCING THE CEREAL LITTER! ✨🥣 These teeny tiny Chihuahua babies are only 3 weeks old, but don’t let their size fool you… they already have some BIG, spunky, and VERY vocal personalities. 😂📣🐾 Momma is barely 10 pounds, and daddy was around 18 pounds, so we expect these little nuggets to stay on the smaller side! 🤏🏼❤️ We will NOT be letting anyone officially speak for or reserve these pups until they are at least 6 weeks old, but you are more than welcome to go ahead and submit an adoption application! Applications will be reviewed closer to the time they are ready. If you’ve been searching for a small-breed dog, this may be the perfect opportunity to add a tiny best friend to your family! 🥹 🐾 Their adoption fee will be $475 each. Due to their breed and the extremely high adoptability of small-breed puppies, these babies will have a higher adoption fee. This includes their full vetting before going home! We know $475 is higher than many of our adoption fees, but these higher “hero” fees allow us to keep adoption fees as LOW as possible for the many other animals in our care who are often overlooked. ❤️ In this case, their adoption fees are also helping us get the other dogs from this household spayed/neutered, helping prevent another accidental litter in the future! For now, their only jobs are eating, sleeping, growing, yelling at us, and developing those adorable little personalities. 😂🥣 ⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: • Applications can be submitted now, but no puppy will be reserved before 6 weeks of age. • An application does not guarantee a specific puppy. • Momma is NOT available for adoption. Stay tuned as we introduce each member of our Cereal Litter individually! 🥣🐶💕
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