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A humane, open admission shelter for Mitchell County, with a low cost spay/neuter program and humane education in schools.
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Mitchell County Animal Rescue, Inc
PO Box 308
2492 Hwy 19E, Spruce Pine, NC.28777
HOURS: Mon, Tu, Th, Fr 11AM - 4:30pm
Wed CLOSED
Saturday 11-1
mitchellcountyanimalrescue.org
828-765-6952
EIN 56-1432402 Yes we do adopt to out of county residents but only accept unwanted pets from Mitchell County pets. We offer low cost spay/neuter for your pets, humane education, low cost rabies clinics, etc.

11/02/2026

🐾 **TRAIL BUDDIES IS NOW ON SATURDAYS!** 🐾

Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday and make a shelter dog's day? Come join us for Trail Buddies! 🐶❤️

Take one of our amazing shelter dogs out for some fresh air, exercise, adventure, and a little one-on-one love. It's a wonderful break from shelter life for them and a whole lot of fun for you!

Whether you're hiking, strolling, or just enjoying some quality time together, you'll be making a difference in a dog's life.

🌲 **Now every Saturday!**
🐕 Pick a buddy and hit the trail!
❤️ Help our dogs get out, stretch their legs, and show off their personalities.

You might just meet your new best friend!

**Come walk with us. Every dog deserves an adventure!** 🐾

Sign up at mitchellcountyanimalrescue.org/trailbuddies
Thank you to VCA Charities for sponsoring Trail Buddies!
Photo credit Bradley Wilser

10/31/2026

Today some really special pups who had a really hard start in life, got first class treatment!! Look how cute sweet Murdock is. Thank you Shelter Dog Transport Alliance

10/30/2026

REHOMING: Meet Ziggy!
Ziggy is not at the shelter.
At just 1 year and 3 months old, this sweet boy is full of love and just wants a person of his own! He loves belly rubs, playtime, and being close to his people. He’s even found a favorite toy—a little pumpkin-headed cat toy! He seems to enjoy playing with other dogs, too.

Ziggy is ready for a family to give him the love and attention he deserves.
If you would like to know more information about Ziggy call or message us and we can get you in touch with his owners.

10/29/2026

So many kittens! Come adopt today.

10/29/2026

We are SO happy to say since we have started TNVR (Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Return) some feral colonies in our community, in the last 2 months we have spayed/neutered 104 community cats! All of this has been made possible from our friends and partner with the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance with the ASPCA ❤🐱

Feral cats historically do not do well in an animal shelter settings. They are constantly terrified, and are at a much higher risk of getting sick. We of course do what we can to off-set the risk by allowing them to have places to hide, enrichment, and if we can, fellow cat friends. 🐾❤

By us being able to TNVR all of these cats we have prevented 100's of litters, improved their health by stopping the physical stress of constant heat cycles, pregnancy and birth, lowered the rates of fighting/roaming, and it helps protect them from common feline viruses, including rabies.

But the only way to make sure that we are able to TNVR community cats is the promise that they have someone to provide them basic care such as food, water, and shelter. We want to continue doing this as it helps out the community, but it also helps us take in less litters of kittens. If you or someone you know has a feral colony that they are caring for, please reach out! For community cats, their spay/neuter surgeries (including their vaccines) are FREE!

10/28/2026

🏴‍☠️🐾 **ARRRGH, MATEYS! CAP’N CRUNCH IS SEARCHING FOR HIS FOREVER TREASURE!** 🐾🏴‍☠️

Ahoy there, landlubbers! ⚓️ It’s time to make a **purr-fect choice** and adopt! Meet **Cap’n Crunch**, the tiniest tabby pirate to ever sail the seven seas in search of a loving home! 🐱❤️

At just **2 months old and a whopping 1.1 pounds**, this little captain may be small, but he’s got a whole ocean of love ahead of him! 🌊🐾 With his handsome black-and-tan tabby coat, he’s ready to sail straight into someone’s heart.

🦜 **Cap’n Crunch’s adoption mission:**
⚓️ Find a loving crew to call family
💎 Discover the treasure of a safe, cozy home
❤️ Trade shelter life for a lifetime of love
🏴‍☠️ Claim his rightful place as captain of your couch!

This little pirate shouldn’t have to sail alone! He’s looking for a forever family ready to give him all the love, care, and cuddles a growing kitten needs. 🥹💕

**ARRRGH YOU READY TO ADOPT?** 🏴‍☠️ Come meet Cap’n Crunch at Mitchell County Animal Rescue and let this tiny captain steal your heart!

📍 2492 US-19E, Spruce Pine, NC
📞 828-765-6952
🌐 mitchellcountyanimalrescue.org

💬 Share this post and help Cap’n Crunch find his treasure: **YOU!** ❤️🐾

10/28/2026

🐑🖤 **KODA: SERIOUSLY OBSESSED WITH LAMBCHOP!** 🖤🐑

We need to talk about Koda. He has a serious obsession. A full-blown, head-over-paws, can't-live-without-it kind of obsession. And that obsession is… **LAMBCHOP!** 😂❤️🐑

Koda and his Lambchop toy? It's a love story for the ages! 💕 We're pretty sure if Lambchop could sign adoption papers, Koda would already have his forever family picked out. But since Lambchop can't drive or open a bag of treats, Koda is hoping a real human will come along and make his dreams come true! 🐾

Meet this handsome black-and-tan boy! At 5 years old, Koda has a wonderful mix of qualities:
🐾 **Adventurous** — ready to explore the world!
⚡ **Energetic** — life is more fun when there's something to do!
💗 **Gentle** — a sweet side beneath all that enthusiasm.
🎾 **Playful** — especially when Lambchop is involved!

Koda is ready for a home where he can enjoy adventures, playtime, and all the love he deserves. Bonus points if you're willing to keep his favorite toy collection growing! 😉🐑

🏡 **Could Koda be your new best friend?** Come meet him at Mitchell County Animal Rescue and see if you’re ready to join the Koda-and-Lambchop fan club!

📍 2492 US-19E, Spruce Pine, NC
📞 828-765-6952
🌐 mitchellcountyanimalrescue.org

Help Koda find his happily-ever-after — Lambchop can come, too! 🐑❤️🐕

10/28/2026

💖🐾 **PRECIOUS ISN’T JUST HER NAME… IT’S HER SUPERPOWER!** 🐾💖

Meet **Precious**, a beautiful Treeing Walker Coonhound girl who is ready to trade shelter life for a home of her very own! 🏡❤️

At 54.6 pounds, this grown-up girl has plenty of love to give and is waiting for someone to see just how special she is. At 5 years old, Precious is ready for her next chapter — one filled with cozy naps, happy walks, a soft place to land, and a family who will love her forever. 🐶💕

✨ **Meet Precious!**\
🐾 Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound\
🤎 Color: Brown & White\
🐕 Age: 5 years\
⚖️ Weight: 54.6 lbs\
🏡 Status: Ready to find her forever home!

Precious deserves more than a kennel and a wish. She deserves a family who will make her part of their world and remind her every day that she is loved. Could that family be yours? 🥹💗

📣 **Come meet Precious at Mitchell County Animal Rescue!** Your new best friend might be waiting right here.

📍 2492 US-19E, Spruce Pine, NC\
📞 828-765-6952\
🌐 mitchellcountyanimalrescue.org

Every adoption gives a deserving animal a **Second Chance for All.** ❤️🐾

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10/28/2026

💙🐾 **ALL HAIL ZEUS… THE GOD OF CUDDLES!** 🐾💙

Who needs perfect eyesight when you have a heart that sees nothing but love? 🥹❤️

Meet **ZEUS**, our handsome black-and-white boy who may not be able to see the world around him, but is ready to fill someone's world with an incredible amount of love!

At 3 years old and 61 pounds, Zeus is a big guy with an even bigger heart. He's affectionate, friendly, gentle, and an absolute cuddle bug. ☁️🐶 If you're looking for a companion who appreciates the simple joys of being close to his people, Zeus might just be your guy!

✨ **A little about Zeus:**
🖤🤍 Handsome black-and-white coat
🐾 61 pounds of lovable goodness
💕 Affectionate and friendly
🤗 Gentle and cuddly
💙 Blind, but so deserving of a loving home

Zeus is blind, which means he'll need a family willing to make a few accommodations to help him feel safe and confident. Keeping furniture in consistent places, using familiar voices, and allowing him time to learn his surroundings can help him navigate his world. ❤️

But blindness doesn't mean a life without adventures, happiness, or love! Dogs rely on their incredible senses of smell, hearing, and touch, and Zeus deserves the chance to show someone just how wonderful life together can be. 🐾

We dream of a home where Zeus can settle into a soft bed, learn the sounds of his favorite people, enjoy gentle cuddles, and finally know that he's right where he belongs. 🏡💕

**Could you be Zeus's guiding light?** ✨

Come meet this special boy at **Mitchell County Animal Rescue**. He may not see you coming, but we hope he'll feel the love when you arrive. 🥹💙

Please share Zeus's story. His forever family is out there, and they need to know he's waiting!

🐾 Mitchell County Animal Rescue
🤍 *Second Chance for All*

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Address

2492 19E Highway PO Box 308
Spruce Pine, NC
28777

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	11am - 4:30pm
Thursday	11am - 4:30pm
Friday	11am - 4:30pm
Saturday	11am - 1pm

Telephone

+18287656952

Website

http://www.mitchellcountyanimalrescue.org/, https://mitchellcountyanimalrescue.networkforgood.com/projects/151629-everyd

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