Buncombe County Animal Shelter

16 Forever Friend Lane Asheville, North Carolina 28806

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

Buncombe County Animal Shelter in Asheville, NC

Asheville Shelters

(828) 250-6430 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Today
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Buncombe County Animal Shelter in Asheville, NC

Buncombe County Animal Shelter, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and sits about 50 miles south of Greenville, SC. It is the only open-intake animal shelter in Buncombe County, serving as the point of entry for unsafe or unhealthy stray animals, animals brought in through Animal Services, and animals surrendered by their owners by appointment. It operates alongside its sister facility, the Adoption Center, which takes in all animals from the shelter and works to find them loving homes. The shelter is run by Asheville Humane Society, a local, independent nonprofit that has served the community since 1984.

Before you go

Adopting from Buncombe County Animal Shelter

Adoption process

View available pets online or in person, then visit the Adoption Center in person (first-come, first-served, no appointment needed) to meet with an adoption counselor and find a match; once matched, sign the adoption contract and bring your pet home, usually the same day.

Service area: Buncombe County, NC
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals