NEW BURKE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
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Exciting news for Burke County! A brand-new Burke County Animal Shelter is currently under construction! This modern facility is designed to provide a safe, comfortable, and loving environment for dogs and cats in need. It will offer essential care, medical services, and adoption opportunities—ensuring every animal has a chance at a happy, forever home.
You can make a difference! Donate today, spread the word, and be part of the most significant advancement in animal welfare in Burke County’s history. Together, we can change lives—one paw at a time!
SHELTER RENDERING
Leave a Lasting Legacy
Consider making a meaningful impact by including the Animal Services Foundation in your estate planning. A planned gift ensures that your love for animals continues to make a difference for years to come. Whether through a bequest, trust, or beneficiary designation, your generosity will help us provide essential support to Burke County's shelter pets and pet owners in need.
Memorial Donations
Honor the memory of a loved one—two-legged or four-legged—by making a memorial donation to the Animal Services Foundation. Your gift not only pays tribute to their life but also helps provide food, shelter, and care for animals in need. Families of the honoree will receive a beautifully designed sympathy card acknowledging your thoughtful gift.
Together, we can create a compassionate future for pets and the people who love them.
To learn more about estate giving or to make a memorial donation, please contact us at burkeanimalservicesfoundinc@gmail.com or donate online.
Checkout our Shelter Store!
We’re making it easy for YOU to be part of building the new Burke County Animal Shelter! Our Shelter Store lets you purchase cat cages, dog kennels, and more essential pieces needed for the shelter.
Please consider donating towards the needs listed below!
We gladly accept donations via credit card, ACH transfer, wire payment, and checks.
Make checks payable to Animal Services Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 52
Morganton, NC 28680
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Staff Offices
$100,000
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Lobby/Customer Service
$100,000
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Medical/Surgery Suite
$100,000
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Conference Room
$100,000
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Sally-Port
$100,000
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Parking Lot
$100,000
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Catios/Cat Comm. Rooms
$25,000
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Dog Play Areas
$25,000
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Dog & Cat Get Acquainted Rooms
$10,000
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Grooming Room
$10,000
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Dog Get Acquainted Yards
$10,000
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Dog & Cat Laundry Room
$10,000
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Outdoor Covered Area
$10,000
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Cat Medical Rooms
$10,000
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Cat Medical Rooms
$10,000
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Stray Cats Room
$10,000
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Cat Adoption Room
$10,000
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Cat Work Room
$10,000
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Animal Control Offices
$10,000
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Break Room & Restroom
$10,000
🐾 Purrs & Paws on Main
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM
100 Main Restaurant & Bar – Valdese, NC
Join us for an afternoon of festive fun at Purrs & Paws on Main—a holiday-themed fundraiser benefiting the Animal Services Foundation, Inc. Enjoy delicious heavy appetizers, live music, a silent auction, and the chance to meet some of Burke County’s adoptable pets!
Your $25 ticket ($26.03 with PayPal or SquareSpace Fee) includes:
🎟️ Admission to the event
🍴 Heavy appetizers
🍷 Two (2) drink tickets (beer or wine)
A cash bar will be available for additional beverages. Don’t forget to wear your most outrageous holiday attire for our Ugly Sweater Contest—you could walk away with bragging rights (and a prize)!
It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season while supporting Burke County’s shelter pets and lifesaving programs.