Humane Society of Catawba County

Humane Society of Catawba County Humane Society of Catawba County is a 501 (c)(3) non profit animal rescue. Stop by today!

Humane Society of Catawba County offers companion pet adoptions, low cost spay/neuter services, low cost vaccine and microchip clinics, community outreach programs, business sponsorship opportunities and a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for animal lovers.

Need vaccines? How about your pet's yearly exam? We've got you covered! 🐾We just opened up a few extra dates on our cale...
07/23/2025

Need vaccines? How about your pet's yearly exam? We've got you covered! 🐾

We just opened up a few extra dates on our calendar, including Annual Exams August 4th and 7th, as well as just Vaccine Clinic August 11th. (Appointments required for all!)

What's the difference? - Annuals are a complete head to toe exam of your pet by our licensed veterinarian, followed by any testing and vaccines needed that day. This is ✳REQUIRED✳ to purchase flea/tick and heartworm prevention from HSCC. However, if you just need some quick vaccines updated, join us at our Vaccine Clinic, where we offer low cost vaccinations without the added examination for the year.

Please note that appointments are required for all clinic appointments! All vaccination and annual appointments are at our Claremont location. You can get scheduled here: https://catawbahumane.org/services/vaccine-clinic/

If you need help getting scheduled, call our front desk at 828-464-8878!

Summer Love Special - Lilo 🌞🐶Some dogs take the right fit to thrive and learn how to trust again - that's the case with ...
07/22/2025

Summer Love Special - Lilo 🌞🐶

Some dogs take the right fit to thrive and learn how to trust again - that's the case with our pal Lilo. He's a sensitive, intelligent and strikingly handsome dog that has been waiting for several years in our care. Yes you heard right - years. 😢 Could you be the hero Lilo needs? 🦸‍♂️

Lilo needs a structured and dog savvy family who can be patient and committed to work on training once he exits the shelter. He has great potential! Lilo just needs a chance and special adopter to help him learn life outside of the shelter.

Once he trusts you, Lilo is a loyal companion who adores his people. He can be affectionate, eager to please, and a great playmate for another dog. He loves walks, car rides, toys and giving hugs/kisses to his favorite people! 💙 Lilo is housebroken, crate trained, and trains well for food!

Here is what Lilo is searching for in a new home:
☑️ Dog savvy adopters
☑️ Patient family
☑️ Fenced in yard or commitment to containment (he is not off leashed trained)
☑️ Somebody who will enroll him in training for manners
☑️ Strong and firm handler
☑️ Okay to live with other dogs or by himself
❌ No kids or cats
❌ Best without frequent strangers in his space (happy to be crated until they leave!)

Don't hesitate to reach out to meet this boy! You can apply to adopt at catawbahumane.org to begin the process of adoption. He is ❗️FEE WAIVED❗️ through the rest of July!

Gingerale was adopted about a month ago. 🐶 Her family checked back in with us to share an update:"Hi! I wanted to give...
07/22/2025



Gingerale was adopted about a month ago. 🐶 Her family checked back in with us to share an update:

"Hi! I wanted to give an update on Gingerale who we adopted last month. She is the most wonderful addition to our family! Gingerale is playful, outgoing, smart, and just the sweetest little dog. We are so thankful to the Humane Society and her foster family for all they did for our girl. We can't imagine our lives without her!"

Thank you guys for adopting sweet Gingerale 🥰 And thank you to her previous HSCC fosters, Josh B. and Alyssa R. for keeping her safe and socialized for several months until this perfect family came along to scoop her up! Every adoption is a team effort 🤝

Bugsy is one of the most unique pups we've seen in a long time! With his flappin' bat ears, unusually curly tail, and ...
07/21/2025



Bugsy is one of the most unique pups we've seen in a long time! With his flappin' bat ears, unusually curly tail, and perfectly petite size (35 pounds), we just don't know why nobody's scooped him up yet 🥹

He's friendly to all, confident, happy-go-lucky, and the sweetest at just 1 year old! But unfortunately still without a place to call home 😢 Could his forever person be you??

Bugsy is...
☑️ Dog friendly 🐶
☑️ People friendly
☑️ Energetic and playful
☑️ A+ car rider 🚗
☑️ An excellent kisser 😘
☑️ The perfect size (35 pounds)
☑️ Intelligent and eager to learn 🧠
☑️ A head turner

With some puppy training and guidance, Bugsy would be an AMAZING companion! Unfortunately, he's starting to wear down from being in the shelter for 2 months, and it just isn't fair to him. He's more than deserving of a forever home, and we know there's someone out there waiting for Bugsy to join their family.

Thanks to The Natural Dog, his adoption fee is ❗️WAIVED❗️the rest of this week! Apply to adopt him today onsite or online at catawbahumane.org

Who's got the most handsome head tilt in the shelter?... CHARLIE!We can't get over how adorable this cat is - and hope...
07/21/2025



Who's got the most handsome head tilt in the shelter?... CHARLIE!

We can't get over how adorable this cat is - and hopefully he's adorable enough to find himself a forever home. 🏡

He's everything you could wish for:
☑️ Social
☑️ Friendly to all - kids, dogs and other cats included
☑️ Precious, chunky and handsome
☑️ Professional biscuit maker
☑️ Easy going
☑️ Cuddly
☑️ Litter trained and non-destructive

Let Charlie warm your heart with his purrs and pawsitive vibes ☮️ - come adopt him today! Apply on site or online at catawbahumane.org to begin the process of adopting Charlie 🐾

Thanks to The Natural Dog, Charlie is FEE WAIVED the rest of this week!

Summer Love Special - Raine ☔️✨Is a bowling bowl shaped, snuggle-obsessed, snoring machine of a dog what you're searchin...
07/20/2025

Summer Love Special - Raine ☔️✨

Is a bowling bowl shaped, snuggle-obsessed, snoring machine of a dog what you're searching for? Then have we got the dog for you! Better yet - she is ❗️FEE WAIVED❗️through the rest of July!

Raine is the type of dog that can bring sunshine to your rainy day! She's a total goof 🤡 who bounces around like it's her business. This precious house hippo is alwaysss, and we mean always down for a cuddle 🫶 When she's not playing with her toys and stuffies, she's in someone's lap!

We must warn you that Raine does come with a mean snore, and occasional snort. Whether this is from her pitty quirks, slightly chunky form, or a trait of previous heartworms (that she was treated for), we aren't quite sure. But we do know one thing for sure - she's a doll baby! It doesn't slow her down and just adds to her ✨character✨

Raine is best in a home with no small dogs or cats. She has a queen bee attitude with other dogs her size and larger, so she prefers slow introductions or to be your only pet. She's a fan of any people - kids and elderly included, but is strong on a leash. 💪

This sweet girl is ready to leave the shelter and steal your heart 💜(and probably your couch if we're being honest 🫣). Apply to meet her today at catawbahumane.org !

Miss Finley had her family wrapped around her paw from the first day she went into foster with them 🐾 They brought her h...
07/20/2025

Miss Finley had her family wrapped around her paw from the first day she went into foster with them 🐾 They brought her home intending to help us find her forever home.... Little did they know that she already decided that her perfect family was with them! They couldn't stand to see her leave, and recently made her an official member of the family 🥰

Thank you for adopting this sweet pup 😇 It sounds like she's already fitting in wonderfully with her older canine siblings!

HAPPY UPDATE! 🤩🙌We could not be happier to share that Sky... our who waited almost a year for a home... is ADOPTED! Th...
07/20/2025

HAPPY UPDATE! 🤩🙌

We could not be happier to share that Sky... our who waited almost a year for a home... is ADOPTED! This is the reason our staff and volunteers do what they do - to find each animal in our care their happily ever after.

Look how much love these two have between them 🥰 Congratulations Sky and her new dad (who loves her very much!)

Thank you to The Natural Dog for sponsoring Sky's adoption fee this week!

Eli, recently adopted from HSCC, looks like he's living his best life with his new family! He was a shy boy who finall...
07/19/2025



Eli, recently adopted from HSCC, looks like he's living his best life with his new family! He was a shy boy who finally came out of his shell to find that forever fit. His family is thrilled to have him. They said:

"Eli is slowing warming up, but has found a cozy spot on the couch to take his cat naps under his blanket 😊"

Thank you for giving this sweet boy a chance! We are happy for you all.

Look who just left the building... Cassie! Congrats on finding your forever home, sweet girl 💕This energetic pup spent s...
07/19/2025

Look who just left the building... Cassie! Congrats on finding your forever home, sweet girl 💕

This energetic pup spent several months in our care, but despite that, she held onto hope of finding a family to call her own 🐾 She finally gets that forever feeling!

It’s Saturday at HSCC! 😃Thinking about stopping by today? We’re open from 10 AM to 4 PM, and we’d love to see you!You’re...
07/19/2025

It’s Saturday at HSCC! 😃

Thinking about stopping by today? We’re open from 10 AM to 4 PM, and we’d love to see you!

You’re welcome to stop by and meet the animals we have available, but adoption and meet & greet appointments do take priority. If you’d like to guarantee a future appointment, be sure to submit an adoption application online at www.catawbahumane.org/adopt. This allows our team to process your application during downtime, helping free up appointment slots for others. 🐾

While you’re here, you’re also welcome to:
• Make spay/neuter or wellness appointments
• Pick up prescriptions
• Drop off donations (THANK YOU!)

We appreciate your patience and support—it helps make every Saturday smooth, safe, and successful for the animals in our care.

P.S. Want to meet adoptable dogs off-site? Visit us at Pet Supermarket (3000 N Center St, Hickory) from 11 AM to 2 PM today!

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Hickory, NC

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18284648878

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