The Humane Society of Catawba County accepts owned pets from Catawba County residents and surrounding areas as space allows. Please review the following policies before requesting a surrender or reporting a stray.

Owner Surrender

• Relinquishment Fee
  A relinquishment fee of $50.00 is collected at intake and goes directly toward the animal's care until adoption.
  
  
• Appointment Only
  Owner surrenders are by appointment only. A staff member will contact you within 72 hours of your request with further instructions.
  
  
• Behavioral Assessment (Dogs)
  All dogs undergo a behavioral assessment at the shelter before we commit to accepting them.
  
  
• Friendly Cats Only
  Cats and kittens must be friendly to be surrendered. We do not accept feral cats through owner surrender.

Safety Emergencies

• Immediate Danger
  If you need to surrender your pet immediately due to a safety emergency, please contact your local Animal Control rather than the shelter.

Space Limitations

• Not Every Request Can Be Accommodated
  Because of space limitations, we are not able to accommodate every surrender request we receive. We maintain a list of local rescues and shelters who may be able to help, and we ask for your patience as our staff works through every request with care.

Found a Stray?

• Strays Are Not Accepted
  The Humane Society of Catawba County does not accept stray animals. All stray animals should be taken to the county animal shelter.

Questions about surrender or intake? Email surrender@catawbahumane.org or call (828) 464-8878.