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.
Found
Dog
Date
1/24/25
135 Williams rd
Where found:
Landrum
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Black lab
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Alissa benfield
Contact Info:
8643599702
Lost
Dog
Date
1/3/25
440 Cannon Ford Rd inman sc 29349
Where found:
Landrum
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Male
dark blue/black lab
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
savannah seay
Contact Info:
8645249053
Lost
Dog
Date
1/1/25
Holy hill Columbus
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Black and white spaniel mix
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Chelsea Taylor
Contact Info:
4107032279
Found
Dog
Date
12/11/24
HWY 176 & Pace rd Saluda NC
Where found:
Saluda
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Male
Black Labrador approx 1 year
Male
Shy
Sweet
UNNEUTERED!!!!!
Running down the highway almost got hit several times.
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Jessica Miller
Contact Info:
8745979060
Lost
Dog
Date
12/10/24
207 Herbert Page Rd, Tryon NC
Where found:
Tryon
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
10 years old, Short hair, Black and Tan, about 45lbs
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Mary P Alexander
Contact Info:
7272351597
Found
Cat
Date
11/1/24
150 chesterfield road mooresboro nc
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Male
white and orange
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
harley kent
Contact Info:
7042970592
Found
Cat
Date
1/14/25
Cooley Springs, SC
Where found:
Landrum
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Unsure
Gray and white long haired cat. Came to door. Looks fairly old. Several wounds on face. Kind eyes. Easily caught.
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Sarah
Contact Info:
8282280111
Lost
Cat
Date
2/1/24
195 Landrum Rd
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
Calico
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Sarah Eickert
Contact Info:
5095951374
Lost
Dog
Date
12/26/24
Hoot owl Lane Mill Spring, N.c. 28756 (pea ridge Rd near Whiteside Rd)
Where found:
Mill Spring
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Female
Brown/black/white German shepherd with short hair. Healthy and loves to play fetch.
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Justin B.
Contact Info:
(828)894-3813
Lost
Dog
Date
12/10/24
207 Herbert Page Road
Where found:
Tryon
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Male
short to medium hair, brownish red, no collar, 55-60 lbs
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Mary P Alexander
Contact Info:
727235159
Found
Dog
Date
11/22/24
144 Skyview Ave
Where found:
Columbus
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
medium 20-59lbs
Male
Hound/Boxer, tan, light brown eyes
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Kaleob
Contact Info:
9803965942
Lost
Cat
Date
11/28/24
River road tryon nc
Where found:
Tryon
Description:
Pet size:
Pet gender
small 1-19lbs
Female
White and calico cat
Contact Info:
Owner/Founder:
Lauren Dixon
