Animal Shelters & Rescues near Asheville, NC

At Chewy, we share your passion for pets. You can help us make an even greater impact by donating items to your local shelter or rescue through their Wish List or opening up your heart and home by adopting. Together, we can make a bigger difference.

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Meals on Wheels of Asheville & Buncombe County, Inc.

146 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC 28801 (0 mi from Asheville, NC)

At Meals on Wheels, we know how important pets are to our homebound seniors. Research shows that pets can help lessen depression and feelings of loneliness - and they are great companions! Besides the friendly face and hot meal brought by our volunte... Learn More

18 Wish List Items

3 People Favorited

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Pup N Purr Rescue

2 Lucerne Ave, Asheville, NC 28806 (0 mi from Asheville, NC)

We're a 501c3 nonprofit who specializes in rescuing animals from high-kill shelters in North Carolina. Our goal is to bring animals and humans together to create forever, sacred bonds. We believe when the perfect match is made, animals and humans hav... Learn More

1 Wish List Item

1 Person Favorited

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Chickweed Sanctuary

18 American Way, Asheville, NC 28806 (0 mi from Asheville, NC)

Chickweed Sanctuary provides rescued farmed or companion animals the chance to live out their life in peace and comfort. Learn More

7 Wish List Items

2 People Favorited

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Shelter Dog Transport Alliance

Asheville, NC (0 mi from Asheville, NC)

Shelter Dog Transport Alliance supports county shelter systems throughout our state that are experiencing an overwhelming number of homeless or unwanted animals. When shelters are at capacity, we safely transport shelter animals free of charge to our... Learn More

5 Wish List Items

5 People Favorited

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Binx’s Home for Black Cats

Asheville, NC (3 mi from Asheville, NC)

Our organization is committed to spreading the magic of black cats by ensuring their safety, happiness and health while they wait to be placed in a forever home. Learn More

31 Wish List Items

24 People Favorited

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Brother Wolf Animal Rescue

Asheville, NC (3 mi from Asheville, NC)

Founded in 2007, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue enhances the lives of companion animals and the people who love them. We work across county lines with the goal of saving the greatest number of lives possible through strategic, creative, and impactful pro... Learn More

$0.00 - $300.00 Adoption Fee

1 Wish List Item

31 People Favorited

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Asheville Humane Society

14 Forever Friend Ln, Asheville, NC 28806 (3 mi from Asheville, NC)

We're about hope, not heartache. As Buncombe County’s critical safety net since 1984, we are always here to save and protect every animal. We have mastered the art of saving lives within our walls and now we are going even further, helping our commun... Learn More

74 Wish List Items

33 People Favorited

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Animal Haven of Asheville

65 Lower Grassy Branch Rd, Asheville, NC 28805 (5 mi from Asheville, NC)

Animal Haven of Asheville is a 501c3 nonprofit farm animal sanctuary where rescued goats, pigs, sheep, chickens, and other farm animals find lifelong safety, care, and compassion. We are a 100% volunteer run organization, welcoming families, visitors... Learn More

17 Wish List Items

14 People Favorited

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FurEver Friends Animal Rescue Network

Asheville, NC (5 mi from Asheville, NC)

FurEver Friends Animal Rescue Network has been in operation since 2002 serving Buncombe County NC and surrounding counties. We work closely with individuals and families in our communities to provide a NO-KILL alternative to government shelters. We r... Learn More

6 Wish List Items

13 People Favorited

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Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance

21 Pond Street, Arden, NC 28704 (7 mi from Asheville, NC)

Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance provides care and rescue to orphaned newborn kittens through loving foster homes, strategic partnerships, and community education. Learn More

25 Wish List Items

11 People Favorited

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Saved by Grace Shepherd Rescue

Arden, NC (7 mi from Asheville, NC)

Saved by Grace Shepherd Rescue is a nonprofit organization committed to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming at-risk German Shepherds and shepherd mixes. Our mission is to provide safe shelter, medical care, foster placement, and transport for dogs... Learn More

20 Wish List Items

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Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville

7 Old Pisgah Hwy, Suite 200, Candler, NC 28715 (8 mi from Asheville, NC)

Mountain Pet Rescue is a foster-based animal rescue in Asheville, NC. Built on the love and support from countless fosters, volunteers and donors, we’ve saved thousands of lives since our inception in 2017. Our mission is simple, but very important... Learn More

$50.00 - $500.00 Adoption Fee

27 Wish List Items

20 People Favorited

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Blue Ridge Rescue Barn

223 Cody Embler Rd, Alexander, NC 28701 (10 mi from Asheville, NC)

We provide sanctuary for farm animals and prioritize their emotional and physical health, as well as their overall well-being. We strive to educate and engage the community about the wonderful qualities that are innate within each of our unique resi... Learn More

1 Wish List Item

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Charlie's Angels Animal Rescue

5526 Hendersonville Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732-6616 (11 mi from Asheville, NC)

Charlie's Angels Animal Rescue was founded in 2009 by a small group of volunteers helping one local county shelter. By 2012 we opened our shelter in Fletcher, NC and today we work closely with rural shelters in four counties to rescue adoptable anima... Learn More

9 Wish List Items

9 People Favorited

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Phoenix Landing Foundation

Alexander, NC (12 mi from Asheville, NC)

​Phoenix Landing is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) parrot welfare organization. We serve Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, North Carolina, and Northeast Florida through our parrot adoption program. Almost all birds will need a succession of good home... Learn More

51 Wish List Items

8 People Favorited

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Laps and Naps Home for Senior Cats

Black Mountain, NC (13 mi from Asheville, NC)

We aspire to be a model for the humane care of all cats in their senior years. While we raise the money to build our senior cat sanctuary, we provide foster care and sanctuary homes. Not only do we provide peace of mind to cat guardians by accepting ... Learn More

31 Cats to Adopt

$60.00 - $125.00 Adoption Fee

24 Wish List Items

4 People Favorited

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Asheville Underdogs Inc

Mills River, NC (13 mi from Asheville, NC)

Our organization is committed to keeping pets safe, happy and healthy while they wait to be placed in a forever home. Learn More

1 Wish List Item

1 Person Favorited

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Humane Society of Buncombe County DBA Friends2Ferals

Alexander, NC (13 mi from Asheville, NC)

Friends2Ferals is dedicated to improving the lives of community cats and humanely reducing their numbers over time utilizing TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return). Learn More

8 Wish List Items

3 People Favorited

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Final Run Rescue

Leicester, NC (15 mi from Asheville, NC)

Our organization is committed to keeping our animals safe, happy and healthy! On a 100+ year old 50 acre farm outside of AsheviIle, NC, Chef Taylor and his wife Fran, a vet tech with 15+ years of experience run Final Run Rescue, a forever home for re... Learn More

57 Wish List Items

2 People Favorited

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Hope for Horses

848 Turkey Creek Rd, Leicester, NC 28748 (15 mi from Asheville, NC)

Our Mission is to improve quality of life and end suffering for at-risk horses in WNC. Our Vision is for all horses to live out their lives with dignity in safe and enriching homes Learn More

1 Wish List Item

1 Person Favorited

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