HUMANE SOCIETY OF CATAWBA COUNTY

P.O. Box 63

Hickory, North Carolina 28603

Located in Catawba County

(828) 327-3878

Dogs & Cats

Help Save Pets

Adoption Process

Prospective adopters browse available pets online, visit the shelter in person during open hours to meet an animal, and complete a dog or cat adoption application, with staff guiding them to find the right match; adoption fees vary by pet age and cover spay/neuter, vaccinations, deworming, and a microchip.

Service Areas

Catawba County and surrounding communities, North Carolina

Humane Society of Catawba County in Hickory, NC

The Humane Society of Catawba County is a cat rescue based in Hickory, North Carolina, roughly 40 miles southeast of Charlotte, and one other animal shelter or rescue also serves Catawba County. It operates as an independent, nonprofit, no-kill shelter, meaning animals stay in its care for as long as it takes to find the right family. Beyond adoptions, the organization offers low-cost spay/neuter and wellness services, pet microchipping, a pet food pantry, and lost-and-found assistance to keep pets healthy and families together throughout Catawba County and surrounding communities. Its mission centers on giving every animal a second chance at a loving home through adoption, education, and compassionate, open-door service.

Nearby Shelters and Rescues

Catawba County Animal Care and Control
Located in Newton, NC

3.5 miles away
Fur Babies Rescue
Located in Hickory, NC

7.5 miles away
Humane Society of Lincoln County
Located in Lincolnton, NC

13.7 miles away
Lincoln County Animal Control
Located in Lincolnton, NC

14.4 miles away
Caldwell Animal Rescue
Located in Hudson, NC

15.4 miles away