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Adopt

Our Adoption Process

We encourage potential adopters to submit an adoption application online prior to arrival to make the adoption process more efficient. Appointments are encouraged because it helps our staff give you the needed time when you visit since manpower is limited and the staff has numerous responsibilities but they are certainly not required. Meet and Greets between animals you currently own and the animal you are interested in adopting can also be arranged.

Puppies

Interested in Adopting?

We want to make it easy and fun to bring home a new best friend! When you choose an animal you’d like to make part of your family, our adoption coordinator will spend time reviewing your adoption application with you to ensure the pet you’ve chosen will be a great fit with your home and lifestyle. Our staff will advise you on training, introductions to other pets and family members, and can happily answer any other questions you might have.

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If for any reason the animal you adopt is not a good fit for you or your family the FHS will allow you to return the animal to the shelter for any reason at any time.

Can't Adopt?

Adoption Fees

Our adoption fees help to cover the cost of providing housing, feeding, training, and medical care for the hundreds of animals we see at our facility each year.  Below are our Adoption Fees however we frequently offer special discounted rates so check with our staff on current rates/offers.

Puppies (<6 months): $100-$250

Puppies come with:

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  • Spay/neuter

  • Age-appropriate vaccinations

  • Dewormer

  • Microchip & Registration

  • Heartworm test & treatment if tested positive*

  • A bag of the food they are currently eating

  • Martingale collar & tag

 

*Puppies are tested for heartworms if over 9 months of age.

Kittens (<6 months of age): $50

Kittens come with:

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  • Spay/neuter

  • Age appropriate vaccinations

  • Dewormer

  • Microchip & Registration

  • A bag of the food they are currently eating

 

Second Kitten is FREE

Adult Dogs (>6 months of age): $80

Adult dogs come with:

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  • Spay/neuter

  • Vaccinations including DHPP & Bordetella

  • Dewormer

  • Microchip & Registration

  • Heartworm test & treatment if tested positive

  • A bag of the food they are currently eating

  • Martingale Collar & tag

  • Many adult dogs also come with basic to advanced obedience training.

 

*Dogs are tested for heartworms if over 9 months of age.

Adult Cats (>6 months of age): $30

Adult cats come with:

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  • Spay/neuter

  • Vaccinations including FVRCP

  • Dewormer

  • Microchip & Registration

  • A bag of the food they are currently eating

  • FIV & FELV Combo test- upon request

Barn Cat Program

We usually have several feral to semi-feral barn cats looking for an outdoor pest control job. These low-maintenance felines were brought in as strays and are used to outdoor living. If you need help controlling the rodent population in your barn or shed, a barn cat is the perfect organic solution. All they need is a warm place to sleep and their own bowl of food and water.

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Our barn cats would make a great addition to any barn home. As well as being great mousers, you will also have a constant companion while doing your daily outside activities and your farm animals will love their new friend.

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All barn cat adoptions are FREE. They are fixed, vaccinated, dewormed, and awaiting a new home!

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To adopt a barn cat, please fill out our online adoption application.

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Can't Adopt?

Get in Touch

Main Address:

989 Little Mountain Rd, Columbus NC 28722

Mailing Address:

PO Box 985, Columbus, NC 28722

Phone. (828) 863-4444

Turn-ins: (828) 863-4444 Ext 0

Wednesday-Sunday: 11am – 5 pm

Monday-Tuesday: Closed

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