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.

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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Found a stray hound wandering near my property and brought her in to be scanned for a chip. The staff had her owner on the phone within minutes and the reunion happened that same afternoon. Professional, kind, and quick. You can tell these folks love what they do.

Randy G Newton, North Carolina

The online adoption page made it so easy to find the right fit before we ever walked in the door. When we arrived, the dog we came to meet was ready and the staff already knew his personality inside and out. This is our second adoption from them and it will not be our last.

Jessica M Claremont, North Carolina

We came in just to look and left completely in love. The staff took the time to learn about our home and our two kids before introducing us to Biscuit, and it was a perfect match from the first minute. Six months later he is glued to my son's side every night. The Humane Society of Catawba County clearly cares about getting it right, not just getting animals out the door.

Melissa T Hickory, North Carolina