PAWS of Rutherford County, NC

05/10/2026

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Friends, please take a moment to sign this petition for this young lady who is going to forward it to our NC Governor and Congressmen. Let's show our support for her efforts to help keep animals safe. Sharing is appreciated, thank you!

Prohibit pet stores in NC from selling mill-bred dogs, cats, and bunnies

05/06/2026

Our friends at SNIP in Shelby are offering Wellness Clinics for May & June. Call them at 704-600-6100 to make an appointment for one of these two days.

05/04/2026

04/07/2026

From our friends at the Community Pet Center. Sharing is appreciated!

****FREE RABIES CLINIC****

WHEN: May 16-Saturday

WHERE: Community Pet Center-861 Piney Ridge Road in Forest City, NC

VACCINES:
* Pets needing a first Rabies Vaccine will receive the Vaccine, a 1-year tag, and certificate.
* Pets needing updated Vaccines must provide proof that each pet has already had the first-year Vaccine. These pets will receive the Vaccine, a 3-year tag, and certificate.

**BY APPOINTMENT ONLY**
* Call the CPC office at: 828-287-7738
* Email them at: [email protected]
* Message them on Facebook at: communitypetcenter

****FREE RABIES CLINIC****

WHEN: May 16-Saturday

WHERE: Community Pet Center-861 Piney Ridge Road in Forest City, NC

VACCINES:
*Pets needing a first Rabies Vaccine will receive the Vaccine, a 1-year tag and certificate.
*Pets needing updated Vaccines must provide proof that each pet has already had the first-year Vaccine. These pets will receive the Vaccine, a 3-year tag and certificate.

**BY APPOINTMENT ONLY**
*Call our office at: 828-287-7738
*Email us at: [email protected]
*Message us on Facebook at: communitypetcenter

Thank you🐾

03/31/2026

Today, we sent 30 owned and feral cats to the ASPCA to be fixed with 80% of the roster being free of charge with ear tip. We normally have a once-a-month transport, but the ASPCA was kind enough to give us an "extra" date in anticipation of kitten season thanks to Amanda Sexton, Manager, Partner Relations. BIG thanks to Kelly, Callie, and Bethany for your wonderful and sweet care of these felines AND owners! They even played soft cat music throughout the air-conditioned cabins, WOW!

03/05/2026

Our feline babies are precious, little beings who love us so

03/04/2026

EXCITING NEWS! The ASPCA has recently informed us they are slowly expanding back to pre-Covid surgical capability and are now offering us anywhere from 34-40 appointments per transport. This is going to make a BIG difference in the number of owners we can service with shorter wait times for appointments. Click on a transport date link for more information and how to register to take advantage of Low Cost & Free Services. Thank you, ASPCA, and we look forward to continuing to serve Rutherford County!

02/28/2026

An oldie, but still a goodie!

01/25/2026

UPDATE 1/30/26: Tucker didn't need a transfusion and was able to come home this week on medications and rest. He has to return for follow up blood work, but he's feeling better. Please donate to help us pay for his medical expenses. This family is eternally grateful!

Friends, we urgently need to raise $2600 to help pay Tucker's Vet bill. Any and every amount is greatly appreciated. Click on the link below to read his story and to donate. Please share, thank you!

Tucker is an absolutely precious, 5 YO, male Chihuahua who we… PAWS Of Rutherford County NC needs your support for Tucker Needs Immediate Help with Emergency Vetting

01/22/2026

Please, we beg you, bring your pets inside or get heat lamps for them and bundle them in your old sweatshirts.

Here's another tip, put tarps on your lawn that can catch the ice and snow. Lift sections of it to give them a dry place to potty then once the precipitation stops, remove the tarps and they have a dry, ice/snow free area to do their business.

Raise doghouses off the ground and put a thick layer of straw under it to absorb the cold keeping your pet warmer. Wrap any shelters with tarps and cover the entrance enough that they can go in and out. Replace damp or wet blankets daily as this holds in the cold preventing your pet from being able to properly warm themselves.

Thank you for taking care of your furbabies!