Friends Of Rutherford County N.C. Animal Shelter

Friends Of Rutherford County N.C. Animal Shelter The Rutherford County, NC Animal Shelter is a small, open admission county shelter located in Rutherfordton, NC. Adoption is $20 if already spayed/neutered.

We aim to keep this page updated with the available pets looking for homes at the shelter. Adoption from the shelter is $80 and includes a vet exam, rabies and first distemper/parvo vaccine, and spay/neuter at a local veterinarian. The shelter can be reached directly at:
Rutherford County Animal Control Services
578 Laurel Hill Drive
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-6025

Hours:
10:00 am- 4:00 pm

Monday- Friday

Feel free to message this page if you have questions or think we can help you find the right pet to add to your family. However please be aware that we are not the shelter, have no authority over the shelter, and do not make decisions on their behalf. To help decrease the homeless and unwanted pet population in Rutherford County, PLEASE make sure to spay/neuter your pets! Keep them up-to-date on vaccines (especially rabies). Consider microchipping your pet so they can be returned to you if they do get lost, and always keep current tags on your dogs collar at all times.

01/04/2026

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