Come Meet Your New Best Friend

At the Humane Society of Catawba County, pets in need of loving homes are waiting for adoption.

Help Support Us!

Your Generosity Saves Lives

Monetary donations, pet food, toys, blankets, and other items are accepted, and volunteers are always needed.

Pet Services

Caring For Our Furry Friends

Our mission is to put an end to animal homelessness and provide the necessary care to companion animals in need.

A Message From Our Director

Our shelter is in a fight for its life — and we believe you deserve the full truth. Read a direct message from our new Executive Director, Doug Rae, on the debt we inherited, the changes already underway, and how you can help.

Read the Message

Humane Society of Catawba County

Adopt. Donate. Volunteer.

At the Humane Society of Catawba County, we work every day to find homes for animals who don't have one and to care for the pets who need us most. Our adoptions, low-cost veterinary care, community programs, and volunteers all play a part in keeping animals across Catawba County and the surrounding towns healthy, safe, and loved.

Our mission is straightforward: give homeless companion animals a safe place to land and the care they deserve, while leading our region in affordable spay/neuter, humane education, and adoption services. We're an independent nonprofit, which means the donations, grants, and fundraising we receive from neighbors like you are what keep our doors open.

A No-Kill Shelter

As a no-kill shelter, every animal in our care stays with us for as long as it takes to find the right family. We also know that folks in our community sometimes hit hard times, so we're here to help with:

Honesty you can count on. Care they can feel. Every life matters here — and with your support, every animal gets the second chance they deserve.

We Need Your Help!

Every Contribution Helps

Humane Society of Catawba County needs your help! We provide vital services to animals in need in Catawba County and surrounding communities. We appreciate any help we can get, and thank you for supporting our mission to give these animals a second chance at life. Here is a list of ways people can help us:

- Donate money online through our donation form, or by sending a check or cash to our mailing address.
- Adopt a Utility Bill, Clear a Medical Debt, or Replenish the Pharmacy — three of our most urgent, direct ways to keep the shelter running for the animals in our care.
- Contribute needed items like postage stamps, dog and cat food, dry treats, towels, collars and leashes, and pet crates, or check items off our Amazon Wish List.
- Shop our on-site retail area, where every purchase directly benefits the animals in our care.
- Join one of our Facebook Live sales — shop gently used and donated items, with proceeds going straight back to shelter operations.

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I adopted my cat Pepper from the Humane Society of Catawba County last spring and could not be happier. The adoption process was clear and simple, and they made sure I had everything I needed before I left. Pepper runs the house now, exactly as it should be.

Denise W Conover, North Carolina

The facility is clean, the animals are obviously well cared for, and the staff answered every question we had without ever rushing us. We adopted a senior dog named Gus and they were upfront about his health history and needs. That kind of honesty means a lot. Highly recommend.

Carl B Maiden, North Carolina

Great organization doing a lot with limited resources. They helped me get several barn cats spayed and vaccinated at a reduced cost, and the whole process was easy to schedule. If you appreciate what they do for this county, consider donating a few dollars. They earn every bit of it.

Tom H Hickory, North Carolina

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Available Pets