Morganton, NC Animal Shelters

3 Shelters

    e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

    A Better Life Animal Rescue Inc
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 8311
    Morganton, NC 28680

    Located in Burke County

    828-584-6767
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    Friends for Animals - Humane Society of Burke County
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 1884
    Morganton, NC 28680

    Located in Burke County

    828-433-1115
    Details
    Morganton/ Burke County Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    203 S. Green Street
    Morganton, NC 28655

    Located in Burke County

    828-438-5430
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    Animal Shelters in Morganton, NC

    Morganton has three listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, in Burke County. The mix is fairly even between rescue organizations and animal shelters. Hudson and Lenoir, both within about 15 miles, have listings of their own. Not many, but the ones here are ready to go home today.

    Morganton has three listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first.

    Mostly shelters and humane societies, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

    The Morganton listings all fall in Burke County, which is worth knowing if you are checking whether a shelter takes animals from your area.

    If nothing here suits, Hudson, Lenoir and Marion all have listings within about 19 miles. Each one links through from the sidebar.

    Every listing here carries a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.
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      e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

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