Services & Resources

As a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Burke County Animal Services Center, we focus on three key areas in order to support the welfare of companion animals within Burke County.

  • We work to educate pet owners on the responsiblities of good ownership. This covers advice on proper dog training, safety tips for outdoor pets and travel plans, the importance of spaying and neutering, as well as tips on how to be prepared in case of an emergency. By educating pet owners on responsible ownership, we increase the chances of pets and owners staying together, thus reducing the amount of homeless animals in our community.

  • We believe that reducing euthanasia begins with pet owner education. As a volunteer organization, we support the Burke County Animal Services in reducing unnecessary euthanasia by:

    • Facilitating low-cost spay/neuter programs

    • Providing ample adoption and foster opportunities

    • Encouraging responsible pet ownership

    • Developing innovative strategies for keeping people and their companion animals together.

  • By supporting the Burke County Animal Services Center through awareness about adoption, fostering, and reducing euthanasia, we promote the welfare of companion animals and their owners within Burke County. This saves the lives of animals, keeps animals and their owners together, and improves the well-being of all within our community.

We are here to support our community.

 

Below we have provided a list of trusted community partners — veterinary clinics, emergency vet hospitals, and animal rescue organizations in Burke County.

We encourage you to use this list if you are searching for quality veterinary or emergency care, or if you are looking to adopt a companion animal.

Community Resources

Burke County Spay & Neuter Resources

REASON 828-403-3675

HEARTS AND HANDS 828-403-3503

FOOTHILLS HUMANE SOCIETY 828-863-4444

Burke County Veterinary Offices

HEALTHY PETZ VET CLINIC 828-437-4524

MEDICINE MAN VET HOSPITAL 828-475-0287

SHADOW RIDGE VET HOSPITAL 828-893-7387

ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF EAST BURKE 828-874-8387

BURKE ANIMAL CLINIC 828-437-0481

MORGANTON ANIMAL CLINIC 828-433-9265

WNC Emergency Veterinary Hospitals

CAROLINA ANIMAL SPECIALTY & EMERGENCY 828-328-6697

MEDVET ASHEVILLE 828-665-4399

ANIMAL EMERGENCY CLINIC OF THE HIGH COUNTRY 828-268-2833

Rescue Organizations

FRIENDS FOR ANIMALS bcffa1@gmail.com

A BETTER LIFE abetterlifear@gmail.com

CAT'S CRADLE garibaldicat@gmail.com

PARTNERS FOR CATS partnersforcats@gmail.com


 ** ASFI DOES NOT TAKE IN OWNER SURRENDERS OR STRAYS **

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