K-9 Curriculum

01/13/2026

Class of the month. K9 Curriculum is going to start offering special classes each month. This months class will be on 1/31/2026, Saturday at 2 pm and the class will be "K9 Coat & Dental Care." Our groomers will demonstrate proper techniques for brushing or combing out you dog and how to brush their teeth between grooming visits. Bring your dog for a Pawsitively fun class. Class cost is $30 which includes brush or comb for your dog and toothpaste with tooth brush. Space is limited so register today by stopping by or calling 828-620-8186.

01/13/2026

Who knew.......Happy National Sticker Day. National Sticker Day is celebrated annually on January 13th, founded by StickerGiant in 2016 to honor R. Stanton Avery, the inventor of the modern self-adhesive label, and to celebrate the fun and creativity stickers bring to everyday life. It's a day for people to share their love for stickers, use them in unique ways (like decorating planners or laptops), organize sticker swaps, or even go on sticker scavenger hunts.

01/13/2026

01/12/2026

OFFICE DOG: FAE

Fae has never been shown any affection before arriving at the shelter. It took her a little while to even understand what it even was.

Now she can’t get enough.

She will melt into you once she gets to know you. She loves to always have a hand on on her or be touching you in some way. She will lean into you, and on you, if she gets half a chance.

She will lay down while you work, but the second she senses an opportunity for this new thing called affection she go for it.

If you want a loving dog that truly deserves love back, come meet her.

There are endless cuddles in your future.

https://24petconnect.com/HAYWAdopt?at=DOG

HAYWOOD COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
453 Jones Cove Road
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 456-5338

01/12/2026

A post a day gets Roco a home to stay! Day 117! Now that Bruce has found a home, Roco is our longest term resident. Let’s share this post to find Roco a home!

HUGE shoutout to Best Day Ever Doggy Day Care for sponsoring his adoption! Meaning it’s FREE! Don’t forget that ALL dogs adopted from JCAS get a discount on daycare and grooming services!

Meet Roco!
Age: 3 years old
S*x: neutered male
Weight: around 65 lbs
Behavior/Personality: Roco is a very sweet boy! He goes home with a volunteer most weekends, so he’s gotten the hang of home life. He’s house trained, good on a leash, and overall an extremely well behaved boy. He’s a good snuggler, rides well in the car, and is attentive without being needy. He’s been out in downtime Sylva and loves to hangout at lazy hiker and would make a good brewery dog! Last awesome and cool fun fact is that he saved his previous owner from a bear attack in Montana, talk about an impressive resume!
Energy Level: low-medium energy level
Dogs: We think Roco would love to have another dog friend! He came in with another dog and has done good with others, but we always recommend meet and greets!
Cats: unknown
Children: We don’t know for sure, but we think he would be fine with kids. We always recommend children meet a dog before they get taken home.

Call the shelter at 828-586-6138 to meet Roco!🎉

01/12/2026

Archie Red Panda is our feature Fluuf & Tuff this week.

Did you know that Archie loves playtime more than he loves bamboo? It’s true! He’s ready to hang out and snuggle up with his long, striped tail and his new best friend. Archie is a large toy measuring 12" long with a Play Style of Shake, Fetch & Tug.

01/12/2026

Self Suds Sunday will now be by appointment only. Appoints for this Sunday need to be made by Noon on Saturday. Call 828-620-8186 to make that appointment.

01/12/2026

Manicure Monday is here. No appointment necessary. Bring you Pup in for a special on nail trims today @ 64 Main Street in Clyde.

01/11/2026

Today's Hero Dog

Brutis (Golden Retriever)

Brutis was a 7 year old golden retriever that valiantly saved a young child from a venomous coral snake as it was slithering dangerously close to him. He quickly snatched up the snake and went away before the snake could get to the boy. As a result, Brutis suffered a near-deadly bite from the snake but eventually made a full recovery. Venomous Coral snakes are known for being one of the most poisonous snakes in North America, and it could have been fatal had it bit the child. Luckily, Brutis did not hesitate for a second longer and risked himself anyways.
His heroics did not go unnoticed, and he was soon flown to Los Angeles to receive the National Hero Dog award.
“When we give an award like this, we’re looking for something extra, something that would make people wonder why a dog would do what he did.” said the committee who awarded him this award.

(Source: Fatherly)

01/11/2026

Open Enrollment Basic Obidence Class at 2 pm today. Call 828-620-8186 for more information. Classes are held at the training facility, 64 Main Street, Clyde.