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JANUARY 2013
VOL. 1 NO. 9

The Critter Calendar is a listing of animal and/or nature-related happenings in and around Boone, as well as other interesting
tidbits we discover in far-off places. Please send your event information by the 15 th of each month for publication the following month to:
Critter Magazine, P.O. Box 111, Sugar Grove, NC 28679 or e-mail: crittermagazineboone@gmail.com.
Ongoing Events & Announcements
Rescue D.O.G. Non-Profit Rescue Group is accepting donations at
Mtn. City Antiques, Janie’s Video and Taylor Animal Clinic. They also
have items for sale at Mountain City Antiques Booth #803 to benefit their
non-profit group.
Pet Partner’s ‘Adopt-A-Pet’ adoption days every Saturday at Tractor
Supply on Hwy. 321 in Lenoir from 10 am-4 pm.
A Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic is available every Tuesday thru
Caldwell SNAP program. Pets are dropped off at Rooster Bush Chevrolet,
2581 Hickory Blvd in Lenoir on Hwy 321 and available for pick up the
following morning. Call for cost and to register your pet. 828-640-7700.
A Low-Cost Rabies Clinic is held every 3rd Saturday from noon-4 pm
at Tractor Supply on Hwy 321 in Lenoir. $10. A current rabies certificate is
required for a 3-year vaccine.
Pet Adoptions will be held at Ashe County Humane Society, 1175 Old
Hwy 16 in Jefferson, from 10 am-3 pm every Saturday.
A Low-Cost Microchip Clinic at All God’s Creatures in Lenoir will be
held every month. Microchips are $10. All Gods Creatures Grooming
and Boarding, 2001 Hickory Blvd. Call 828-640-7700 to register and find
out what day the event will be held.
Pet Adoptions will be held at PetSense in Lenoir (by Bo’s Entertainment)
for Caldwell Animal Rescue Group every Saturday from 11 am-4 pm.
Caldwell Animal Rescue needs foster homes and dog food.
Boone Mall Pet Adoptions will be held every 1st and 3rd Saturday
each month for Second Chance Dogs of Ashe Rescue Group. See all
available pets at www.secondchancedogsofashe.org. The mall is located
at 1180 Blowing Rock Rd.
A ‘Pet Adoption Fair’ will be held every other Saturday from noon-4 pm
at PetSmart in Wilkesboro. Animals from Watauga Humane Society and
Humane Society of Wilkes will be available for adoption.
Registration for Wilkes County Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Program
(“SNAP”) is available every Tuesday at the Wilkes Public Library,
215 10th St. North Wilkesboro, NC or the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the
month at Ronda Town Hall at 123 Chatham St. in Ronda.
A Ruby Tuesday Fundraiser Dinner will be held the 2nd Tuesday of
every month. Ruby Tuesday donates 20% of your bill to Humane Society
of Wilkes. Eat out and support a great cause at 1512 Winkler Mill
Extension, Wilkesboro.
A Sagebrush Steakhouse Fundraiser Dinner will be held the
4 th Thursday of each month at 1302 South Collegiate Dr. in Wilkesboro.
Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Wilkes, a volunteer funded
animal rescue group. Call 336-984-0227 for more info or to volunteer.
Each Tuesday in January
Woof Pack Pet Services will be offering Puppy Kindergarten and Basic
Obedience classes at Watauga Humane Society at 312 Paws Way in
Boone, NC. The class is $175/$150 for pets adopted from Watauga
Humane Society. Contact 828-773-4811 to enroll!
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IN THIS ISSUE
January 2013
Critter Calendar ......………………….……………….... 2
Angus & Phil ………...………………………………..... 3
Don’t Shop - Adopt! .........................................….…. 7
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs ..……………….… 11
2011 High Country Euthanasia Rates .....….………. 14
High Country Rescues and Shelters .....….……….. 15
Wishing everyone a
Happy New Year!
ON THE COVER
Dingo is an adorable 7-month old Hound mix who is
available for adoption at Avery Humane Society. He is
neutered and enrolled in basic obedience training in
the New Leash on Life program. For more information
about the animals available at Avery Humane Society,
visit www.averyhumane.org or call 828-733-2333.
Cover photo by Charlene Calhoun
Thank you for all your time and dedication at the shelter to
find homes for all of the homeless pets in Avery County!
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Critter Magazine is an animal adoption publication dedicated to
improving the quality of life for animals through education, support of spay/
neuter efforts and encouraging responsible pet guardianship, as well as
helping to find loving homes for animals in need. Although the majority of the
animals profiled are dogs and cats, we will feature any animal that is in need
of adoption. We publish each month and distribute throughout Avery, Ashe,
Caldwell, Wilkes and Watauga counties. Advertising and editorial deadline is
the 15th of the month for the following month’s issue. We welcome letters
to the editor, comments and suggestions, as well as informative articles and
stories which are relevant to our goals.
Critter cannot screen either potential adopters or animals.
We urge all parties to act responsibly in these matters.
Critter Magazine is a publication of Critter Communications, LLC
and is also published in Athens, GA; Greenville, SC;
Asheville, NC; Gainesville, FL and Knoxville, TN.
Jessica Bryant
Publisher and Editor
P.O. Box 111 Sugar Grove, NC 28679
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Be sure to visit our new shelter at
279 New Vale Rd In Newland !
Thelma is a
5-month old Boxer/
Beagle mix. She
is already spayed
and is very sweet.
New Leash On Life is a partnership with
the AKC and The Mountain View
Correctional Facility. Dogs from Avery
Humane Society spend 8 weeks in training
at the correctional facility learning basic
obedience with a professional trainer and
their inmate. Putting the dogs through
training makes them more adoptable, and
helps prepare them for their forever
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dogs currently enrolled.
Winter is an 8-week
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BamBam is a
4-year old domestic
short haired cat. He
is already neutered
and is ready for his
new home!
Ryan is a 2 year old Black Lab/Airedale
mix that just graduated from basic
obedience training. He is anxious in the
shelter but once he is outside he is a
great dog. He is housetrained, loves to
play but knows how to relax too.

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Giving Sick, Abused, and Unwanted Horses a Second Chance
Photo by Mark Newton
Chico is a southern
gentleman of the
first order. He is a
Tennessee Walking
Horse who’s about
21-years old and
you won’t find a
horse with more
saddle miles then
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rideable for easy
rides and deserves a
home where he can
hang out with his
family and live his
last years in comfort.
Rosie is an amazing
senior Tennessee Walker/
Saddlebred cross. Rosie was
surrendered because her
owner could no longer care
for her … and it was a tearful
decision. She really likes
people and being with other
horses. She also likes being
blanketed on cold winter
days. She is very spirited
and opinionated but knows
her basic ground manners.
She stands for the farrier and
is a dream to load. Rosie spent
the summer in a foster home
where they got her back
under saddle and she was
used with children being
led as well as riding down the road on her own.
Ashe County Animal Control
767 Fred Pugh Road Crumpler, NC
(336) 982-4060 www.AsheAnimals.com
30 % of dogs surrendered to
animal shelters are purebreds.
Please Don’t Shop, Adopt!
Ruger is a 2-year old Boxer/
Plott Hound mix. He is friendly
with shelter staff and
volunteers. He appears
healthy and has learned to sit
on command at the shelter!
He would do great in a home
with a fenced in yard.
Louie is a 2-year old
Cocker Spaniel. He is
friendly with the staff
and does well around
other dogs.
Friends of Ashe Rescue Group works closely with
Ashe Animal Control. Please check their Facebook
page for more information and available animals.
Looking for a particular breed? Contact Meghann at
Critter Magazine. We can alert you when purebred animals come
into the High Country shelters. Call/Txt (828) 734-4218 or
email us at crittermagazineboone@gmail.com.
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Don’t Shop ... Adopt!
With increasing overpopulation in shelters, and rescue
organizations scrambling to save animals’ lives, there has
never been a better time to adopt. When faced with a
choice between adopting and buying, consider this:
Adoption saves money and saves lives.
1. Save Lives
Shelter animals are almost evenly divided between
those who are abandoned by their people and those
picked up by animal control services. According to the
ASPCA, five out of 10 shelter dogs and seven out of
10 shelter cats are euthanized each year simply because
no one will adopt them. Adoptions reduce euthanizations
and make way for others who need homes.
Purebred dogs are in high demand, but they too are
likely candidates for euthanasia. An estimated 25 percent
of shelter dogs are purebred, according to the Humane
Society of the United States (HSUS). If you are seeking a specific kind of dog or cat, there are rescue groups for every
breed.
2. Improve Health
Spending long days in a noisy, cramped kennel is no way to live, but that is reality for many animals. According to the
HSUS, adopting animals can improve quality of life for both the animal and you by reducing stress and anxiety.
Research shows that pets reduce anxious outbursts in Alzheimer’s patients, help college students cope through
transition periods, and reduce risk of heart attacks by almost one-third. Going for long walks and playing Frisbee
improve cardiovascular health, and simply living with a pet can lower blood pressure.
3. Save Money
With food, supplies, medical care, and training, the average cost of care for dogs and cats can total more than $800
annually. Purchasing from a breeder or pet store can tack on $1,000 or more in the first year. Most animals can be
adopted from shelters and rescue groups, often already spayed or neutered and vaccinated, for around $100 or less
4. Find a Perfect Match
While what you see is what you get at the pound, pet purchasers often don’t know what’s in store for them. Kittens
and puppies are cute but eventually grow to have big personalities. Most shelter dogs are at least 6 months old, and
rescue groups often place pets in foster homes, so animals’ temperaments and projected size are pretty clear. With 8 to
12 million cats and dogs entering shelters each year the odds of finding a great pet are definitely in your favor.
Often shelter dogs are already housetrained and crate-trained and know obedience commands. Shelter and rescue
group employees know which animals get along with other animals and children, and sometimes offer a trial or foster
period to see how they adjust to home life. There are plenty of volunteers and employees available to provide adoption
counseling to prospective parents and follow-up assistance to ensure the adoption was successful.
5. Gain a Best Friend
Life on the streets and in crowded shelters makes for grateful pets. Because they’ve had difficult lives and uncertain
futures, rescued cats and dogs often form deeper bonds with their adoptive parents. These loyal animals can also teach
children about compassion, responsibility, and friendship.
Not only do pets and people provide emotional support for each other, but a shelter dog is ready to go anywhere with
his or her person. From playing in the park to swimming at the beach, people get out more with their dogs, and those
looking for love or friendship always have a furry conversation starter by their side. Shelter cats are good companions for
people who work long hours. Their independent nature keeps maintenance minimal, and they’re content to cuddle on the
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Low Cost Spay/Neuter Available EVERY Tuesday
Cats $40 Neuter/ $50 Spay
Dogs $50 Neuter ($60 if over 100 lbs) / $60 Spay
$8 Rabies Shots can be given before surgery if pet is not UTD on rabies.
$40 Special Spay/Neuter & vaccines for trapped feral cats.
CRITTER MAGAZINE • JANUARY 2013 • PAGE 7

Caldwell Animal Rescue
(828) 572-3227
www.caldwellanimalrescue.org
Caldwell County
Animal Control
829 Fairview Drive SW, Lenoir,
(828) 757-8625
www.CaldwellAnimalShelter.org
(828) 757-8625
M-F 10-5; Every 2nd Sat. 10-2
Gromit is a 4-month old
Retriever/Hound mix. He loves
to run and play. He is very
good with other dogs, sharing
and plays nice with others.
He loves being outside, and
would love to have his own
family to play with.
Pepper is a sweet Feist mix
puppy. She loves to play and is
great with other dogs and
children. She is spayed, UTD
on shots and ready for her
forever home!
Female Bully mix about 3-months old.
She is blue/white in color and
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adoption. Fred is a 2-year old Schnauzer
male. He’s house and crate trained. Ethel is
a 5-year old Schnauzer/Yorkie Mix. These
two make a wonderful pair and they would
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Second Chance Dogs
of Ashe County
www.secondchancedogsofashe.org
336-877-3865
Officially a 501(c)3 non-profit organization,
Second Chance Dogs is currently fostering dogs
for Ashe County Animal Control and needs help
finding loving, forever for these great canines!
Chester is a 1-year old
Beagle. He was hit by a
car so now he is paralyzed.
He gets around well but
drags his back legs. He
is able to go outside on
his own and still enjoys
playing. He’s a very sweet
boy who needs a patient
loving owner.
Terra is a Rat Terrier/Jack
Russell mix. She is a very
sweet and energetic pup.
She received her first
puppy shots and is ready
to find a home to call
her own!
Humane Society of Wilkes
PO Box 306 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
336-838-9588 www.humanesocietyofwilkes.org
Wilkes County has NO Animal Shelter. All pets
surrendered in Wilkes County go to the local animal control
that has a high rate of euthanasia. Please consider
fostering to save a life! Humane Society of Wilkes
is completely volunteer funded.
Low-cost Spay/Neuter Programs are available.
Available cats are also at
PetSmart in Wilkesboro!
Fritz is a 9-week old male
kitten that is friendly and
outgoing. He does great with
other dogs, cats, and loves to
be on your lap. For more
information or an adoption
application contact
maryhsow@gmail.com.
Boscoe is a 9-week old
male potbellied pig. He is
an adorable baby!
Contact Lillian at
royaldvm@aol.com or
(336)667-1109
Wilkes County Animal Control
(336) 903-7688
408 Call Street Wilkesboro, NC
Foster Homes Needed!
Shelter Hours: 10:30 am-5 pm M-F Sat. 10:30-Noon
Boxer mix puppy
5-months old and
very sweet.
Pen 7.
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Rugby Creek Animal Rescue (RCAR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization run by the Smart family for over 10 years. They
rehabilitate and rescue unwanted dogs, cats, horses and goats.
Please consider fostering or donating to this great family!
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Wilco is a sweet grey
tabby. He loves people
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neutered and UTD on
shots. He would work as
an indoor/outdoor cat
and gets along with dogs.
There was nothing wrong with me.
I JUST RAN OUT OF TIME.
Foster homes give great dogs time to find homes.
If you have room in your heart and room in your home for a
temporary pet, please consider fostering. It costs you only time
and love. For a dog who runs out of time, it means the world.
CONTACT ANY OF THE SHELTERS OR RESCUE
ORGANIZATIONS IN CRITTER MAGAZINE.
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Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs
in the High Country
Four million cats and dogs—about one every eight seconds—are put down in U.S.
shelters each year. Often these animals are the offspring of cherished family pets.
Spay/neuter is a proven way to reduce pet overpopulation, ensuring that every pet has
a family to love them. Low Cost Spay/Neuter programs are in place to reduce
euthanasia #s in shelters and assist families that cannot afford a vet bill to spay/neuter
their animal. Contact your local shelter to spay/neuter your pet today. It is the only
solution to lowering euthanasia rates in our area.
**Note: Make sure that your pet is up to date on vaccinations before surgery,
especially Bordetella (kennel cough vaccine)
Watauga Humane Society works with the Humane Alliance of Asheville. To make an appointment for your pet, call the
Watauga Humane Society at (828) 264-7865. Spay/Neuter Surgery Dogs $60 Female Cats $50 Male Cats $35
Rabies (and all other vaccines) are $8 each Rabies vaccinations are required by law. Without proof of current rabies, a rabies
shot will be given at the clinic for a cost of $8. They can also vaccinate your pet while they spay/neuter vaccines cost $8. Feline
Leukemia tests cost $20, and must be administered if requesting a Feline Leukemia vaccine.
Caldwell County Low Cost Spay/Neuter “SNAP” Spay and Neuter ALL Pets is available every Tuesday in Lenoir NC. Cats
$40 Neuter/ $50 Spay. Dogs: $50 Neuter ($60 if over 100 lbs) / $60 Spay, $8 Rabies Shots Register your pet today by calling
(828) 640-7700. Pets will be dropped off at Rooster Bush Chevrolet at 2581 Hickory Blvd in Lenoir on Hwy 321. This program is
completely volunteer funded and ran. Please mention making a small donation when you spay/neuter your pet to help with gas
expenses for their program.
Wilkes County “SNAP” Spay/Neuter Assistance Program registration is held every Tuesday at the Wilkes County Public
Library from 6-7 PM. Cats: $40 Neuter/ $50 Spay. Dogs: $55 Neuter ($70 if over 100 lbs)/ $55 Spay ($70 if over 100 lbs).
Rabies Shots $7. Proof of Income less than $35,000 required.
Ashe County Humane Society offers Low Cost Spay/Neuter vouchers for Ashe County residents. They work in collaboration
with Animal Clinic in Jefferson for pets that have been adopted from ACHS Twin Oaks Veterinary Hospital and Animal Hospital
of Ashe honors the vouchers for both adopted and non-adopted pets. Dogs: Spay $65/ Neuter $55. Cats: Spay $50/ Neuter
$30. If you are unable to afford to spay/neuter your pet contact Ashe Humane Society at they may be able to assist you.
Johnson County Humane Society offers Spay/Neuter vouchers to low income Johnson County residents. Call their hotline at
(423) 727-9286 for financial assistance if you cannot afford to spay/neuter your pet. 100% of donations go towards helping low
income residents of Johnson County spay/neuter their pets.
Avery Humane Society offers low cost Spay/Neuter every Thursday. Cats: $35 Neuter/ $50 Spay. Dogs: $50 Neuter/ $50
Spay. $6 rabies shots. Call (828) 733-6312 to make an appointment. Also offers $20 Spay/Neuter for low income residents of
Avery County.
CRITTER MAGAZINE • JANUARY 2013 • PAGE 11

Watauga Humane Society
(828) 264-7865
adopt@wataugahumanesociety.org
www.wataugahumanesociety.org
Be sure to visit our new shelter in Boone at 312 Paws Way!
THANKS to Watauga Humane Society and their amazing staff, we have been able to save several dogs from being put down
in local High Country shelters that have very high euthanasia rates. Please support our goals to end euthanasia in our area
and help shelters work together to save lives. High Country Transports greatly appreciates all your help and support.
Bailey Jones is our office
cat who is available for
adoption. He would enjoy
being an indoor cat with
the option of going outside
to play as well. Call
828-467-5216 for info.
Chad is a 4-year old male
Himalayan mix. He’s a
beautiful cat with gorgeous
blue eyes. He would make
a wonderful addition to
any home.
Derp is a 3½-year old male
Jack Russell Terrier/Beagle
mix. He’s very playful and
loves belly rubs.
Babe is a 5½-year old female
Pot Bellied pig. Come
meet her today!
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Carter County Animal Shelter
Elizabethton, Tennessee
(423)547-6359
253 Sycamore Shoals Rd, Elizabethton, TN
Find them on PetFinder.org.
May is a sweet
Beagle mix who is
hoping to find her
forever home soon!
St Francis of Assisi’s Bully Breed Rescue
1-800-778-3542 sfabbr@gmail.com
Hickory, NC www.sfabbr.com
Leah is a small 1-year old
Bully mix. She is spayed,
UTD on shots, potty and
crate trained, and gets
along with other dogs. She’s
a very sweet, happy girl
looking for her forever home.
Wanda is an adult
Beagle/Dachshund
mix. She is a great
dog, is very friendly
with people and
other dogs.
MYTH: I want my children to
experience the miracle of birth.
FACT: The miracle of birth
is quickly overshadowed by
the thousands of animals
euthanized in animal shelters in communities all across
the country. Teach children that all life is precious by
spaying and neutering your pets.
Allow your children to foster a puppy from a shelter.
You get to save a life and they get to experience
the responsibilities of owning a puppy!
Johnson County Humane Society
4125 Pine Orchard Rd. Butler, TN
(423) 768-0896 on PetFinder or www.jchsi.org
Open to the public Mon, Wed & Sat from 10-2
Cutie is a 1-year old
Retriever mix who
definitely lives up to
her name. Very
sweet and playful.
Simba is a 3-month
old Tiger Tabby.
He's still a little shy –
except when he
forgets to be!
Pete is a sturdy-built, 3-year old male American
Bulldog. He is very social and enjoys the company
of other dogs. Pete has a pure white body, with the
exception of his black eye! Pete is a high energy
dog and loves to play hard. He has also had training
as a search/narcotics dog with one of our local
rescue squad officers. He is ready to work when
he loses some weight! He is current on
vaccinations, housetrained, and neutered.
Rescue D.O.G.
Mountain City, Tennessee
saveonelife@yahoo.com
www.RescueDog.Petfinder.org
CRITTER MAGAZINE • JANUARY 2013 • PAGE 13

2011 Euthanasia Rates in The High Country
Statistics from NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services NCDA&CS Veterinary Division
2011 Public Animal Shelter Report http://www.ncagr.gov/vet/aws/Fix/index.htm
They’re already trained, with
no personality surprises for you …
and they need your love.
Won’t you consider
adopting a senior pet?
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High Country Shelters & Rescues
Boone Area
- Horse Helpers Of The High Country
Zionville, NC www.horsehelpersnc.org
(828) 297-1833 To volunteer contact Betsy at
(704) 607-9604
- Avery County Humane Society
(828) 733-2333 279 New Vale Road
Newland, NC www.averyhumane.org
M-Sat 10am-5pm Sun Noon-3pm Adoptions Only
- High Country Friends For Life Boone, NC
(828) 964-8828 www.hcfriendsforlife.org
- Watauga Humane Society
(828) 264-7865 312 Paws Way Boone, NC
www.wataugahumanesociety.org
Tues-Fri 12:30-6 pm Sat, Sun 12:30 -5pm
Mon Closed
Mountain City TN Area
- Johnson County Humane Society
4125 Pine Orchard Rd. Butler, TN
(423) 768-0896 www.jchsi.org
Mon, Wed, & Sat 10 am-2 pm
- Rescue D.O.G. Mountain City, TN
Petfinder.com or saveonelife@yahoo.com
- Carter County Humane Society
253 Sycamore Shoals Dr Elizabethton, TN
(423) 547-6359 M-F noon-4:30 pm Sat 11 am-2 pm
www.petfinder.com/shelters/TN381.html
- Mountain City Animal Control
901 Tobacco Rd Mountain City, TN
(423) 727-7880 caet216@hotmail.com
8 am-noon, Mon-Fri and 8 –10 am, Sat.
Wilkes County Area
Wilkes County has NO Animal Shelter
All pets surrendered in Wilkes County go to the local
animal control that has a high rate of euthanasia. Please
consider fostering to save a life! Humane Society of
Wilkes is completely volunteer funded. Low-cost Spay/
Neuter Programs are available. Please spay or neuter
your pet - the ONLY real solution to pet overpopulation.
- Humane Society Of Wilkes
North Wilkesboro, NC (336) 838-9588
www.humanesocietyofwilkes.org
All animals listed on their website are from
animal control or animals in foster care.
- Wilkes County Animal Control
408 Call St. Wilkesboro, NC
(336) 903-7688
M-F 10:30 am to 5 pm Sat 10:30 am-noon
Lenoir/Hickory Area
- Caldwell Rescue Group Lenoir, NC
(828) 572-3227 Cats available for adoption
at PetSense in Lenoir.
www.caldwellanimalrescue.org
- Caldwell Animal Control
829 SW Fairview Dr. Lenoir, NC (828) 757-8625
M-F 10 am-5 pm Every 2nd Sat 10 am-2 pm
- Pet Partners Network Lenoir, NC
(828) 394-7490 www.petpartnersrescue.org
- Rejondo Valley Animal Society
(828) 855-9263
Cats available for adoption at
Petco, 2239 Hwy. 70 SE in Hickory (behind
the Olive Garden)
- St Francis of Assisi’s
Bully Breed Rescue
Hickory, NC 800-778-3542
sfabbr@gmail.com www.sfabbr.com
- Catawba County Animal Services
www.catawbacountync.gov/animal
100 Southwest Blvd # C, Newton, NC
(828) 464-7686 Mon - Fri 11am - 6 pm; Sat 10 am - 3 pm
Ashe County Area
- Rugby Creek Animal Rescue
Rescuing Horses, Dogs and Cats
1314 Rugby Rd Mouth of Wilson, VA
(276) 579-4215 www.rugbycreekanimalrescue.org
- Friends Of Ashe County
767 Fred Pugh Rd. Crumpler, NC
(336) 982-4060 Available pets on Facebook
- Second Chance Dogs of Ashe County
(336) 877-3865
secondchancedogsofashe@aol.com
www.secondchancedogsofashe.org
- Ashe County Animal Control
(336) 982-4060
767 Fred Pugh Rd. Crumpler, NC
www.asheanimals.com
M-W-F 10am-2pm
- Ashe County Humane Society
1175 Old Hwy 16 Jefferson, NC
(336) 982-4297 ashehumane@skybest.com
www.ashehumanesociety.org
Tue/Thur/Fri 10 am-1 pm Sat- Adoption Days 10 am-3pm
- MASH Mountain Animal Safe Haven
(336) 877-4455 mountainanimalsafehaven.com
mountainanimalsafehaven@gmail.com
CRITTER MAGAZINE • JANUARY 2013 • PAGE 15

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