We are new to the area and found Burke county Animal…read moreServices. We fostered a cat over the holidays and decided to adopt. Facilities were very clean and the staff friendly. They really put effort into adoptions. Great website and photo shoots. Would highly recommend.

Staff is a little too impressed with own self worth. A little kindness would go a long way.read more

Gotta love a place that no matter what no animal is euthanized. These places need more…read moreacknowledgement to the greater good they are providing

From the owner: The Tri-Cities No Kill Shelter; INC. is dedicated to ensuring every animal we house is loved for,…read moremedically fit, and will have the opportunity to go home with an adopter. Operating expenses can vary depending on the number of animal we house, but costs associated with cat/dog food and cat litter never stop. We look to the community for support to help us take care of all of these wonderful, beautiful fur babies. Give us a call, visit our website, or send us an e-mail with any questions, comments or concerns. Thank you again for your continued support of the Tri-Cities No Kill Shelter; INC.

After taking my dog and spending way too much just to have him bathed at Barkers dog Grooming in…read moreLenoir I was not pleased with the results after they kept him for 5 hours. something told me to take him to Petsense in Lenoir just because I was told that they couldn't do clean poodle feet on him cause he was too scared and I chose to stay there while they attempt to get him used to getting clean feet. Well when I take my standard poodle to Petsense, they ask me have everything been done just to confirm that all they needed to do is give him clean feet! for some odd reason, Casey asks to check my dog! She took a look at his ears and informs me that barkers grooming of Lenoir did Not clean his ears but charged me. Casey also pulled clogs of dirty cotton swabs out of his ears and he havent even been there 24 hrs at all! I felt lied to and heartbroken! She also pointed out how they did not cut phantoms nails and file them as they said they did. Apparently barkers dog grooming of Lenoir only gave him a bath and clean face and Nothing else and I was also lied to and told not to cut his puppy coat which would have caused him to matt up due to the adult coat coming in. I paid $82.40 just to have to have Casey fix the issue for me (which she did free of charge due to the fact that I had already overspent). I will always take my poodle to Petsense and Casey referred me to Emily who could do pom-poms on his feet and cut him the way I would like for him to be cut and she did not have to do that. It was done out of the kindness of her heart. I feel they wanted to rush and get him done at barkers grooming just because phantom was a fill in and I could of been told to come back before charging me and half doing the job! I really will never ever be taking him to anybody else but Petsense due to the fact they made my dog look just how I wanted him to look without irritating his ears or shoving him in a kennel! I spoke to the manager Angie at barkers dog grooming, she had every excuse it the book instead of offering to fix the issue, After leaving a horrible review on their website, she later called me and offered to give me a refund and was professionally rude to me, I did Nothing to deserve this and I will never go back! Thanks petsense for making my dog look how I wanted ! Emily has a forever Client at Petsense and was actually cheaper and the job was actually done! Within 3 hours! I advise you to not take your doggie to Barker's grooming in lenoir because there are other options. Thanks Petsense for fixing the issue !

Do NOT use anyone from this store to check in on your pets at your home. I had some very expensive…read morejewelry disappear and that person is the only one that had been in our house alone. Yes, I should have had a safe but I trust people too much

I have had a lot of dealings with BRHS over the years. Most importantly, I adopted two cats from…read morethem. The process was smooth and took just a few minutes. The cats were healthy, had been chipped, and we're up to date on their shots. Nine years later, my girls are still going strong! I have volunteered there as well. Their Kibble Crew works very hard to bag hundreds of pounds of dog and cat food to give away to the community. I can't imagine how much food has been given out. The shelter is always clean. The staff there is knowledgeable and their top priority is the animals. I recommend them every chance I get.

What a lovely safe haven for precious animals waiting for forever homes. Very clean and animals…read moredon't look stressed here. It's smaller than most shelters but that seems to lend itself to less stress & more attention to the animals. They have an adult cat room that is filled with plush beds and outdoor access. On the wall there are magnetic pics of who is for adoption with a professional picture & their name. There is a separate kitten room where the antics are captivating. Dogs are separated far enough away from cats to minimize any anxiety. The staff is very friendly and helpful, willing to give any info they can on a particular animal. I highly recommend this Humane Society if you are looking for a fur-ever companion. They also have a thrift store you can donate and buy an array of great finds from. The store is located in city of Hendersonville

Back on Dec. 23, 2025. I made a Donation of 50.00 (Receipt # ON002081) in memory of a friend's…read morepet. I asked that notice be sent to my friends. That never happened. I ended up telling my friend about it, he called Foothills to check on it, spoke with someone who was suppose to call him back, that never happened either. Since this time, I had made 2 different donations to Spartanburg Animal Shelter,(in memory of.....) and those people received notice within a week. In future I will be making contributions to Spartanburg, not Tryon.

This post is for the volunteers, employees and those considering fostering/adopting…read more.. Our girl Hattie has brought so much healing, joy, and peace to my family. She calms my son on the spectrum and sleeps with him at night. She has awakened the empath in me and increased my drive/motivation. She helps me get out of bed, enjoy sunshine, and has brought so much love and laughter! And here I thought I was going to give to her/rescue her... What an absolute blessing! Thank you Foothills Humane Society for everything you do!

I came here on a Saturday morning and looked around the store and there's so many cute cat related…read moreitems at a great price compared to the prices of other stores in Downtown Hickory! They also have coffee, tea, and hot chocolate that you can try and also buy and take home! I purchased a cute hello kitty tote bag and some golden milk turmeric powder to try! The best part is that my purchase helps feed the cats. The owner there is a wonderful lady, full of passion for these cats. I never seen anything like it! Head there on a Saturday morning after hitting the farmers market and it's a great way to destress and pet some cute kitties and drink some tea or coffee. Try not to miss it, just walk into the bottega store and walk in and you'll find the stairs to go up!

From the owner: Help Meowt Catawba (AKA Brews & Blessings) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cat rescue based in Newton,…read moreNorth Carolina, dedicated to saving and improving the lives of community cats, foster cats, and cats belonging to low-income families. Through compassionate rescue efforts, medical care, trap-neuter-return (TNR), and thoughtful adoptions, we work tirelessly to reduce suffering and create sustainable solutions for cats in need. We believe every cat—whether feral, abandoned, surrendered, or belonging to a family facing financial hardship—deserves safety, proper medical care, and a chance at a healthy, happy life. At the heart of our organization is our community-focused catfé and education space in Newton, NC. This welcoming hub brings people and cats together, increases visibility for adoptable cats, and serves as a center for lifesaving outreach, community education, and fundraising. The revenue generated through the catfé helps fund medical care, spay/neuter programs, emergency treatments, TNR, adoptions, and other critical rescue operations. To further support our work, we also offer add-on services including cat boarding, grooming, vet tech services, and educational classes, which provide affordable resources for families while ensuring more proceeds go directly back to cats in need.

We adopted 'Shazam' (now named Snoopy) from Cedar Farm about 8 weeks ago. We could not be happier…read morewith our new addition! Tony at Cedar Farm is AMAZING. No one cares for these dogs like Tony. He is devoted to finding the most suitable home for these pups, and, in the meantime, he provides a stable, nurturing haven for them. Our 11-year old son and Snoopy are the best of friends! We can't thank Tony enough!!!

We wanted to adopt a dog that was going to get along with our cat. Very few rescue places provide…read moreinformation on how good dogs are with cats. Cedar Farms does and with the help of Tony we found a dog that works for us as well as gets along with our cat. They give you information on well the dog does with other dogs, cats, and kids along with energy level. We could not be happier with our pet and how well he fits into our family.

We dropped in to the Cornelius Animal Shelter today to donate some cat litter, treats and toys…read more When we lived in New York we worked closely with the local animal shelter and would foster sick cats and kittens through them until they were ready to go back to the shelter and get adopted. Our new place down here isn't big enough to handle fosters, but we still want to help out all those poor kitties. The shelter is set up to hold about sixty cats at a time (not sure how many dogs), though when we went there were under twenty of them. The cages are very spacious and clean which is important to not only the cat's health but to make them more "attractive" to prospective parents who drop in. There is also a nice little wooded area set aside as a dog walking trail, so there is a nice place where their dogs can get some exercise. The employee at the front desk was very friendly and appreciative of our donation. The location is a little off the beaten path but still worth visiting if you're looking to bring home a new family member. The cost to adopt a cat is $85 and it's $95 for a dog. I would highly recommend adopting over purchasing from a breeder or somewhere else.

I have adopted a dog and my one sister adopted a cat and my other sister adopted a dog. We are very…read moreplease with facility, and it is very clean and the animals are well taking care of. The staff Kenny and Trey are very pleasant and knowledgeable, and take the time to talk to you and answer any questions you have.

After seeing a photo of the cutest puppy ever on the Watauga Humane Society website, we drove up…read morethe very next day to meet her and her remaining female littermates. The shelter staff were extremely friendly and helpful, quickly bringing all 3 puppies to meet us and our friend in a relatively clean visiting room, complete with 2 chairs and a handful of toys. We played for the puppies for a while, and they obviously get 5 stars for playfulness and cuteness. After we had inevitably picked out the little runt we had first seen online, the staff came back and took the other two so we could see how she was alone, then they told us a little bit more about her and her litter's history. We then filled out a little bit of paperwork while our baby Poppy, formerly known as Ganondorf, was taken back to be microchipped and get one final checkup from the vet there. Then, for only $170 (plus a refundable deposit of $100 promising we would spay her when she is old enough), we got to walk out with the sweetest 2 month old puppy, a bag of her food, several toys, a coupon to a pet store in town for even more free food and treats, and the promise of a free spay surgery (on top of getting the $100 deposit back) if we bring her back there and use their surgeon. All in all this was a fantastic monetary value, and of course we are absolutely enamored with our new little buddy. 1 month later, I can say she's been an absolute gem so far. She's relatively well behaved for a puppy, which is probably just genetics and good luck driving her temperament, but she is also brave and very well socialized, despite us not taking her out much since she isn't fully vaccinated against parvo yet. The socialization, I attribute to the Watauga Humane Society, as it is very clear she was raised surrounded by love, and given plenty of care and attention.

Dropping in 5 months after getting my puppy to say that the adoption experience at the Watauga…read moreHumane Society was so smooth! I went in knowing which dog I wanted to see and they were quick to bring her out and give us some time to meet with her. After deciding that she was the perfect fit, we completed the paperwork and were sent away with some awesome goodies and lots of well wishes from the staff. The facility was clean and the other animals looked well taken care of. These people definitely care about the animals there! Old and new pics of my Poppy girl for fun!