Lost and Found Pets
Rules & Policies
Per NC state law an animal that has been at the shelter for 72 hours becomes the property of Foothills Humane Society. If you believe the found pet is yours, please call 828-863-4444.
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North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 130A-185 states that, “any person adopting or reclaiming any animal at the animal shelter shall have the animal vaccinated prior to leaving the shelter.” Therefore, owners reclaiming their animals must either provide proof that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies or must provide permission to FHS to vaccinate the animal prior to leaving the shelter. Owners will be charged $15 for the rabies vaccine if it is administered.
Reporting a Lost/Found Pet
If you have a missing pet or have found a pet within Polk County, NC, please fill out the Lost/Found Pet Form. Filling out the form creates a visible, descriptive listing for others to see right here on our website. We encourage you to only list pets that are within our service area to better assist our community. Please be as descriptive as possible for both pet and location.
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If there are any specific questions or concerns about lost/found pets, please call (828) 863-4444 or email social@foothillshumanesociety.org. You may also email photos of lost/found pets within Polk County, NC.
Lost & Found Pets
Below are lost and found pets that have been sent to us. We try to keep this as up-to-date as possible with limited staff. To see found pets brought to our facility, make sure to follow us on Facebook.
Lost
Cat
Date
4/19/25
932 Solen Williams Rd, Tryon (Green Creek area)
Where found:
Tryon
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
Lynx Point Siamese (has strips on legs, black color on bottoms of paws, Left ear clipped.
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Catherine Hunter
Contact Info:
828-505-9221
Lost
Cat
Date
4/15/25
83 Grady Ave tryon
Where found:
Tryon
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Male
Tabby shaved
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Terri Parker
Contact Info:
5612674923
Lost
Cat
Date
4/4/25
487 Sanderling CT
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
Gray Tabby, marble/classic on side, shows a "c" and belly has the spotted cheetah look
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Emily Aldridge
Contact Info:
5034646765
Lost
Cat
Date
4/6/25
776 Burgundy Lane Columbus, NC
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
DSH brown/ black marble tabby
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Martha Kemmer
Contact Info:
864-415-3759
Lost
Cat
Date
3/28/25
3033 Skyuka road
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
Tuxedo
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Trisha
Contact Info:
6263772083
Lost
Cat
Date
3/21/25
1220 rock spring Rd, Mill spring, NC, 28756
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
Black with white patch on chest, belly, and his four paws look like he's wearing small white boots.
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Nainsi
Contact Info:
2397776272
Found
Cat
Date
4/21/25
561 Peniel rd
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
Black and white cat
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Devin williams
Contact Info:
Lost
Cat
Date
4/13/25
358 Iroquois Trl
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
Gray, short but fluffy hair, very small
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Jena Jones
Contact Info:
9705563331
Lost
Dog
Date
4/7/25
County line rd south
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
Small female Yorkie, brown and grey in color, with floppy ears
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Elizabeth Poe
Contact Info:
9103828258
Lost
Dog
Date
4/3/25
406 walnut hill church rd
Where found:
Landrum
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
Red
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Crystal
Contact Info:
9712070785
Lost
Dog
Date
4/3/25
406 walnut hill church rd / page rd
Where found:
Landrum
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
Toy poodle apricot
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Crystal zvoz
Contact Info:
9712070785
Lost
Cat
Date
3/14/25
682 Coney Island Rd
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Male
Tuxedo,Black and white face/chest
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Angela McAdams
