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Supporting companion animals across Haywood County through the maintenance and adoption of homeless animals, and helping to maintain housed animals in happy homes.

11/13/2026

Hazelnut has joined our crew, and she’s bringing a whole lot of heart, a little bit of shyness, and some pretty impressive accomplishments with her!

At just 2 years old, this 50-pound Shepherd mix recently graduated from the ASPCA’s Behavioral Rehabilitation Center (BRC) in Weaverville, NC. The BRC specializes in helping severely fearful and undersocialized dogs build confidence and learn the skills they need to navigate life in a home. Through individualized behavioral rehabilitation, dogs work on things like becoming comfortable around people, experiencing new environments, and learning that the world isn’t quite as scary as it might seem.

Hazelnut made wonderful progress during her time there, quickly moving through her treatment program and tackling some big milestones. She’s worked on riding in the car, walking through busy areas, warming up to people, and even learning to play with other dogs. She’s also discovered that pets can actually be pretty nice, and she’ll lean into affection from people she’s gotten to know!

She’s still a timid girl who needs time to warm up to new faces and situations, but familiar people get her tail wagging and her excitement going. She’s been working on crate training, loves enrichment activities, and enjoys playing in the yard with both dog friends and people.

Hazelnut will need a home willing to give her patience, consistency, and the space to continue growing at her own pace. She may take a little time to show you who she is, but she’s already worked incredibly hard to get here.

We’re excited to see what the next chapter looks like for this girl, and we’d love to help her find the people who will let her blossom.

Learn more about her here: https://www.sarges.org/adoptable-dogs

Fill out an interest form here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SARF/Dog

11/13/2026

At 10 years old, Yubaba has officially earned the right to be cozy, slightly nosy, and full of unsolicited advice.

This dilute calico lady knows exactly what she likes: cuddling, rubbing around your legs, snacks on demand, bird watching, fresh laundry, and sleeping under the covers. She’s also a big fan of binge-watching her favorite shows and is almost certainly the reason Netflix keeps asking if you’re still watching. (Yes, Netflix. We are. Yubaba picked the show.)

Don’t let her age fool you. Yubaba still gets the occasional burst of zoomies, enjoys experimenting with catnip, and is always up for an open-minded conversation. She’s got 10 years of life experience behind her, plenty of wisdom to share, and absolutely no hesitation about giving you advice you didn’t ask for.

She’s lived with both cats and dogs before, making her a seasoned roommate with references.

If your idea of a perfect companion involves cozy nights, shared snacks, fresh laundry, and a cat who wants to be involved in absolutely everything you’re doing, Yubaba might be your girl.

Come meet this experienced professional in the art of being a cat. She’s ready to retire from shelter life and settle into a home of her own.

Learn more about her here: https://www.sarges.org/adoptable-cats

Fill out an interest form here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SARF/Cat

11/12/2026

Crazy cat people, this one’s for you. If your idea of a good time is kitten zoomies, tiny claws climbing everything, and a little chaos sprinkled throughout your day, we’ve got just the crew for you.

Meet Lock, Shock, Barrel, and Fumble! Four 8-week-old kittens who are ready to pack up their antics and bring them straight to your living room.

Lock, Shock, and Barrel are a trio of brothers, joined by their singleton buddy, Fumble, a little boy who is more than ready to keep up with the brothers.

These four are funny, outgoing, and full of the kind of energy that only kittens can manage. They’re ready to play, jump, tumble, tackle, explore, and generally make sure there’s never a dull moment. If you’ve been looking for a tiny wild child to keep you entertained, we have a few candidates!

All four kittens are ready to head home through our foster-to-adopt program! That means you don’t have to wait to welcome your new best friend into the family. You can bring them home, love them, spoil them, and start making memories together while they wait for their already-scheduled spay or neuter appointments. Once their procedures are complete, we’ll take care of finalizing the adoption and making things official!

As always, when adopting kittens in pairs, the second adoption fee is waived.

Learn more about them here: https://www.sarges.org/adoptable-cats

Fill out an interest form here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SARF/Cat

11/12/2026

This senior lady is all about the finer things: comfortable places to lounge, keeping tabs on whatever you're doing, and hunting down every feathery toy that dares cross her path. She's also happy to leave a little reminder of herself on your clothes in the form of black cat hair. You're welcome.

Zeneba is the perfect mix of soft and sweet with just the right amount of nosy and mischievous. She's got a petite frame, a big personality, and a little cross-eyed look that only adds to her charm. She's also lived with other cats before and may be a lovely addition to a home with feline friends.

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and we'd really love to see Zeneba celebrate by finding a home of her own! Senior cats have so much love left to give, and this little lady deserves a cozy spot to nap, someone to keep her company, and a wardrobe she can generously decorate with black cat hair.

Let's get Zeneba home 🖤

Learn more about her here: https://www.sarges.org/adoptable-cats

Fill out an interest form here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SARF/Cat

11/12/2026

Our angel trees are starting to pop up through our area! Be sure to check out local businesses like Bumble Holler Farm when doing your holiday shopping ♥️🐾

11/12/2026

Meet Daddy Longleg. He’s got the legs, the zoomies, and absolutely no plans to slow down. 🐾

At just 11 weeks old, this mixed-breed boy is already stretching toward his future, and he’s expected to grow into a roughly 50-pound best friend. Don’t let those long legs fool you, though. He’s still very much a baby with three main interests: eating, sleeping, and playing. Preferably in that order, but he’s flexible.

Daddy Longleg loves people, loves other dogs, and loves being wherever the action is. He’s had limited exposure to cats, but we think he’d do just fine with dog-friendly feline friends. He’s playful, affectionate, and gets the kind of zoomies that make those extra-long legs really earn their keep.

He’s got a whole lot of growing to do, and we’d love for him to do it with a family of his own. If you’ve got room in your life for a 50-pound lap dog who hasn’t quite figured out how big he’s going to be, Daddy Longleg is ready to reach out and grab your heart.

Learn more about him here: https://www.sarges.org/adoptable-dogs

Fill out an interest form here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SARF/Dog

11/11/2026

Our community pet pantry is completely out of food. We need your help restocking our shelves.

Last month, our community pet pantry served 218 families, helping feed nearly 1,000 pets with approximately 5,000 pounds of donated pet food. That’s a whole lot of full bellies, and a whole lot of families counting on this resource.

But right now, our shelves are empty, and the need for assistance hasn’t slowed down.

Our community pet pantry helps take some of the financial pressure off families struggling to make ends meet. It allows people to continue providing for their pets during difficult times, helping keep beloved companions in the homes and families they already know and love. For many, this resource makes a very real difference.

We urgently need donations of dog and cat food to get our pantry back up and running.

Here’s how you can help:

🐾 Shop our wishlist: Order pet food directly from our wishlist and have it shipped to Sarge’s. View our wishlist here: https://a.co/01dc6QKg

🐾 Drop off at Sarge’s: Bring donations directly to the shelter.

🐾 Shop local collection partners: Donations can also be dropped off at any of these participating locations:

* Mast General Store Waynesville
* Balsam Animal Hospital
* Creature Comforts
* Maple Tree Veterinary Hospital and Dog Camp
* Junaluska Animal Hospital PA
* East Asheville Family Vet
* Smoky Mountain Aquatic Club

Whether it’s a bag of kibble, a case of canned food, or a few extra cans added to your shopping cart, every donation helps us get food back into the hands of families who need it.

218 families came to us last month. Nearly 1,000 pets benefited. We don’t want those families to show up this month to find empty shelves.

If you’re able to help, please consider donating or sharing this post. Our community has always been a big part of making this pantry possible, and right now, we really need you.

Let’s get those shelves stocked again.

11/11/2026

This Veterans Day, we’re celebrating one of our very own: Marci, Sarge’s Outreach Coordinator and one of our favorite veterans. (We may be a little biased.)

Marci served 20 years in the United States Air Force as a medic, so helping people in need has been a part of her life for a long time. But if you know Marci, you know that compassion isn’t just something she does for a living. It’s simply who she is.

Throughout her military service and the years since, Marci has shown time and time again that she has a heart of gold, an endless supply of empathy, and a knack for putting others before herself. After retiring from the Air Force, she went on to earn a degree in Health Psychology, finding yet another way to turn her passion for helping others into a career.

Eventually, Marci found her way to Sarge’s, where she first joined our team as Adoption Coordinator. It didn’t take long for us to recognize that her heart for helping others reached far beyond the adoption process. We created the Outreach Coordinator position, and Marci found her place doing what she does best: showing up for people and pets who need a little extra help.

Today, she helps connect our community with resources through our Community Pet Pantry, manages our Rehoming page to help pets find new homes, and works to make sure people know where to turn when their pets need support. She serves our community in ways both big and small, and we are incredibly lucky to have her.

Marci is the kind of person who would give you the shirt off her back without thinking twice. She has a calm demeanor, a quick wit, a contagious laugh, and a smile that makes you feel like someone genuinely cares. Because she does.

To all who have served, and those who continue to serve, thank you. Happy Veterans Day.

And to Marci: Thank you for 20 years of service, for the countless ways you continue to serve others, and for being exactly the person you are. We’re proud to have you on our team, and our community is better because of you.

11/10/2026

Meet Thor. He’s 1 year old, orange, and has already decided he’s in charge.

Thor is not exactly a wallflower. He likes to make his presence known, whether that’s through a gentle head bonk, a little love bite, or generously distributing what we’ve come to know as orange cat glitter all over your black clothing. Personal space and clean laundry are concepts he’s chosen not to participate in.

He’s an observant guy who likes to be included in household activities. Choosing what’s on TV, supervising dinner, and silently judging your seasoning choices (salt and pepper do not constitute as sole seasonings) are all part of his daily routine. He also firmly believes that any available lap is his lap.

Thor has lived with dogs before but hasn’t lived with other cats. He’d do best as the only cat in the home, though an experienced cat owner willing to commit to a proper, slow introduction may be able to make a multi-cat household work.

In return for providing a home, Thor offers companionship, unsolicited supervision, occasional love bites, and a wardrobe that will never be entirely free of orange hair again.

He’s ready to meet his people. Please have your lap available and your expectations of personal space appropriately adjusted.

Learn more about him here: https://www.sarges.org/adoptable-cats

Fill out an interest form here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SARF/Cat

11/10/2026

Update: Adopted 🎉

Trinity has officially graduated from recovery mode! 🐾

This almost 1-year-old girl is officially healed from her leg amputation, thriving on three legs, and ready to get back to the important business of being a dog. And the best news? Our doctor has given her the all-clear to play with dog friends again!

Trinity has spent her healing time in foster care, where she’s had plenty of opportunities to show off more of her goofy personality. She’s a girl who melts for affection, loves to play, and approaches the world with curiosity and confidence. She’s friendly, social, and always happy to be part of whatever is going on around her.

Three legs haven’t slowed this girl down one bit. She’s got plenty of personality, plenty of love to give, and a whole lot of life left to live.

Now that she’s officially cleared for all the fun, Trinity is ready to find a family of her own to share it with.

Learn more about Trinity here: https://www.sarges.org/adoptable-dogs

Fill out an interest form here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SARF/Dog

Address

256 Industrial Park Drive, Suite B
Waynesville, NC
28786

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 4pm
Wednesday	11am - 4pm
Thursday	11am - 4pm
Friday	11am - 4pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm

Website

http://sarges.org/

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