Our Impact
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Our Mission
Our Mission is to shelter and care for stray and surrendered animals within our community, prevent cruelty to animals, reunite lost animals with their owners, adopt animals to qualified homes or place them with reputable rescue organizations, and educate the public about responsible animal ownership and population control.
A friend to over 15,000 animals in need since 2010
In operation since 1957
Looking to Adopt?
Appointments are strongly encouraged. We aim to give potential adopters one-on-one care when it comes to adopting their new pet. Some animals are housed outside the facility. Appointments allow us to make sure that the pets are on site for you to meet them. Please fill out an online application. We will notify you when your application is received and call you to set up your visitation appointment.
Upcoming Events
4 days to the eventSep 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMHarmon Field, 117 Harmon Field Rd, Tryon, NC 28782, USACome browse the bargains, meet an adoptable dog or two, and shop for a great cause! 🐾🛍️
18 days to the eventOct 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMPolk County Public Libraries: Columbus L, 1289 W Mills St, Columbus, NC 28722, USAWhether you’re brand new to fostering or have opened your home before, come learn, ask questions, and connect with FHS! 🐾
18 days to the eventOct 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSt Luke's Plaza, Tryon, NC 28782, USACome meet some of FHS’s reel stars 🐾🎬 We’ll be at St. Luke’s Plaza with adoptable dogs during the Tryon International Film Festival!
Multiple Dates19 days to the eventOct 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMStubborn Mule Restaurant & Brewery, 501 N Howard Ave, Landrum, SC 29356, USAYour Sunday plans just got a whole lot cuter. 🐶🥂 Grab brunch, sip something good, and hang out with adoptable pups at Stubborn Mule during Furever Brunch Club!
32 days to the eventOct 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PMStearns Park, 125 E Mills St, Columbus, NC 28722, USAA parade of dogs and their people through downtown Columbus, followed by an after-party at Iron Key Brewing! 🐾🎉
Foothills Humane Society appreciates the generous support of the Polk County Community Foundation.
