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BUNCOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
BUNCOMBE COUNTYPET RESOURCES
B U N C O M B E C O U N T Y P U B L I C L I B R A R I E S
I N T R O D U C T I O N
BROTHER WOLF ANIMALRESCUE (BWAR)
bwar.org
ASHEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY
ashevillehumane.org
MOUNTAIN PET RESCUE
www.mountainpetrescueavl.org
SARGE'S ANIMAL RESCUE
www.sargeanimals.org
FUREVER FRIENDS ANIMALRESCUE
www.facebook.com/FurEverFriendsAsheville/
HAYWOOD COUNTY ANIMALSHELTER
www.haywoodcountync.gov/154/Animal-Services
BUNCOMBE COUNTY HAYWOOD COUNTY
FUR OF WNC
furofwnc.org
A N I M A L A D O P T I O N
Having a pet is a lifelong commitment. When we bring them into our homes, we aremaking a promise to feed them, care for them, and keep their best interests at heart.This guide will provide you with information about community resources to help youadopt and care for your animal friends in Buncombe County and the surroundingarea, including Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Madison, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford,Transylvania, and Yancey Counties. Inside, you will find sections on:
Animal AdoptionLow-Cost Vaccine ClinicsLow-Cost Spay/Neuter ClinicsEmergency & Financial Assistance
Life sometimes brings us unexpected challenges, but as a community, we can cometogether to support each other and our pets.
Lost & Found PetsPet Care Advice & EducationEnd of Life Care & BereavementResources
A N I M A L A D O P T I O N
SPCA OF POLK COUNTY
spcaofpolkcounty.org
FOOTHILLS HUMANE SOCIETY
www.foothillshumanesociety.org
POLK COUNTY
MCDOWELL COUNTY
MCDOWELL COUNTY ANIMALSHELTER
facebook.com/McDowellCountyAnimalShelterNC/
MARYPAWS
www.marypaws.org
DAY ONE ANIMAL RESCUE
facebook.com/dayonerescue/
CHARLIE'S ANGELS ANIMALRESCUE
www.charliesangelsanimalrescue.org
BLUE RIDGE HUMANE SOCIETY
www.blueridgehumane.org
MADISON COUNTY ANIMALSHELTER
www.madisoncountync.gov/animal-shelter.html
HENDERSON COUNTY
MADISON COUNTY
JACKSON COUNTY
CATMAN2 CAT SHELTER
www.catman2.org
HUMANE SOCIETY OF JACKSONCOUNTY
a-r-f.org
JACKSON COUNTY ANIMALSHELTER
animal.jacksonnc.org
CASHIERS-HIGHLANDSHUMANE SOCIETY
chhumanesociety.org
RUSTY'S LEGACY
rustyslegacy.org
A N I M A L A D O P T I O N
CRITTER MAGAZINE
www.crittermagazine.com/asheville-nc
ONLINE
PETFINDER
petfinder.com
PETANGO
petango.com
PETHARBOR
petharbor.com
ADOPT A PET
adoptapet.com
RESCUE ME
rescueme.org
YANCEY COUNTY HUMANESOCIETY
www.yanceyhumanesociety.org
YANCEY COUNTY
TRANSYLVANIA ANIMALALLIANCE GROUP (TAAG)
taagwags.org
PISGAH ANIMAL WELFARESOCIETY
pisgahpaws.org
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTYANIMAL SERVICES
transylvaniacounty.org/departments/animal-services
RUTHERFORD COUNTY HUMANESOCIETY
rutherfordcountyhumanesociety.org
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
RUTHERFORD COUNTY ANIMALCONTROL
rutherfordcountync.gov/departments/animal_control_services/index.php
PAWS OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY
pawsrc.org
GET YOUR PET
getyourpet.comanimal rehoming
L O W - C O S T V A C C I N E C L I N I C S
ASHEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY
Call 828-761-2008 or visitashevillehumane.org/resources/low-cost-vaccine-clinics forupcoming dates and pricinginformation.
TRACTOR SUPPLY
Weekly Clinics at 14 Old BrevardRd. Asheville NC 28806 locationBiweekly Clinics at 125 Old US 70E. Black Mountain, NC 28711 and14 Monticello Rd. Weaverville NC28787 locationsVisit petvet.vippetcare.com/find-a-clinic/ for information aboutthe closest clinic.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY
PETCO
Weekly clinics 964 MerrimonAve. Asheville NC 28804 location.Call 828-412-6073.Monthly Clinics at 825 BrevardRd. Asheville NC 28806 locationCall 828-665-7977.
PET SUPERMARKET
Biweekly Clinics at 244 Tunnel Rd.Asheville NC 28805 locationVisit petsupermarket.com/in-store-vaccinations/ for moreinformation.
APPALACHIAN ANIMALHOSPITAL
Call 828-658-8989 for moreinformaiton.
CEDAR RIDGE ANIMALHOSPITAL
call 828-575-2430 for moreinformation.
HAYWOOD COUNTY
HAYWOOD COUNTY ANIMALSERVICES
Rabies vaccine clinics held twicea year every spring and fall.Call 828-456-5338 for moreinformation.
HENDERSON COUNTY
BLUE RIDGE HUMANE SOCIETY
Low-cost vaccine clinics 1-5:30p.m. every third Monday of themonth, by reservation onlyCall (828) 692-2639 x300 for moreinformation.blueridgehumane.org/community-services/low-cost-vaccines/
L O W - C O S T V A C C I N E C L I N I C S
MADISON COUNTY
FRIENDS OF MADISON COUNTYANIMALS (FOMCA)
Checkwww.fomca.org/index.php/programs/vaccination-clinics-micro-chip for more information.
HENDERSON COUNTY(CONT.)
HENDERSON COUNTYDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Low-cost vaccine clinics heldtwice per year, usually in thespring.Call 828-692-4223 for moreinformation.
JACKSON COUNTY
CASHIERS-HIGHLANDSHUMANE SOCIETY
Call 828-743-5752 or [email protected] formore information.
JACKSON COUNTY ANIMALSHELTER
Call 828-586-6138 for moreinformation.
POLK COUNTY
POLK COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL
Call (828) 894-3001 for moreinformation.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
RUTHERFORD COUNTY ANIMALCONTROL
rutherfordcountync.gov/departments/animal_control_services/index.phpCall 828-287-6025 for moreinformation.
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTYANIMAL SERVICES
$10 rabies vaccinestransylvaniacounty.org/departments/animal-servicesCall 828-883-3713 for moreinformation.
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
YANCEY COUNTY HUMANESOCIETY
$10 rabies vaccinesyanceyhumanesociety.org/rabies-clinicCall 828-682-9510 or [email protected] more information.
YANCEY COUNTY
L O W - C O S T S P A Y / N E U T E R
HAYWOOD SPAY & NEUTER
sliding scale based on income - as low as $10 for spay/neuterservices if you qualify forgovernment assistanceOperation Pit: free spay/neuter,rabies vaccine, and microchip forpit bulls and pit mixeshaywoodspayneuter.orgalso provide low-cost flea, tick,and worm treaments
LEND US YOUR EAR
Haywood County trap, neuter,return program for stray catsluyear.orgHelpline: 828-550-3662
HUMANE ALLIANCE-ASPCA
low cost spay and neuter servicesfor dogs and cats25 Heritage Dr., Asheville, NCaspca.org/humane-alliancecall 828-252-2079 for moreinformationFinancial assistance may beavailable.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY
TOWN OF WOODFIN
free spay, neuter, and rabiesvaccines for pets of townresidentsCall 828-253-4887, x 1006 formore information
HAYWOOD COUNTY
FRIENDS2FERALS
trap, neuter, return program forferal catsfacebook.com/friends2ferals/Call 828-505-6737 or [email protected]
BROTHER WOLF ANIMALRESCUE MOBILE SPAY/NEUTERCLINIC
bwar.org/mobile-cliniccall 828-490-1578 or [email protected] to schedule.Financial assistance may beavailable.
L O W - C O S T S P A Y / N E U T E R
MADISON COUNTY
FRIENDS OF MADISON COUNTYANIMALS (FOMCA)
transportation to HumaneAlliance-ASPCA low-costspay/neuter clinic every otherWednesdaycall 828-649-9798 for moreinformationmore information and calendaravailable atfomca.org/programs/spay-neuter
JACKSON COUNTY
CATMAN 2
organizes cat-only monthly tripsto Humane Alliance-ASPCAspay/neuter clinic$20 for Jackson County catscatman2.org/low-cost-spayneuter.html
HUMANE SOCIETY OF JACKSONCOUNTY
Call 877-273-5262 for upcomingspay and neuter clinic dates.
HENDERSON COUNTY
BLUE RIDGE HUMANE SOCIETY -SNIP PROGRAM
828 Stoney Mountain Road,Hendersonville, NCdiscount spay, neuter, rabies, andmicrochip program for residentsof Henderson Countyblueridgehumane.org/community-services/snipcall 828-698-4481 or [email protected]
CASHIERS-HIGHLANDSHUMANE SOCIETY
Call 828-743-5752 or [email protected] formore information.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FORPETS, INC. (CPPI)
Call 828-693-5172 or [email protected] for more information.communitypartnershipforpets.org/our-programs/#petsforlife
L O W - C O S T S P A Y / N E U T E R
FOOTHILLS HUMANE SOCIETY
free and low-cost spay andneuter servicesfoothillshumanesociety.org/pet-fix-voucher-program/Call 828-863-4444 for moreinformation.
POLK COUNTY
PAWS & CLAWS OUTREACH
monthly low cost transport clinic facebook.com/pawsandclawsoutreachcall Carol Ferebee at 828-460-4897 to scheduleCost: $50discounts for families withmultiple pets
MCDOWELL COUNTYDEPARTMENT OF SOCIALSERVICES
free spay/neuter services forMcDowell County residentsreceiving government assistanceIndividuals who are unemployedor make under $15,900/year mayqualify for vouchers.Call 828-652-3355 for moreinformation.
MCDOWELL COUNTY
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
BROTHER WOLF ANIMALRESCUE MOBILE SPAY/NEUTERCLINIC
bwar.org/mobile-cliniccall 828-490-1578 or [email protected] to scheduleFinancial assistance may beavailable.
PAWS OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY
pawsrc.orgCall 1-888-422-7303 or [email protected] for moreinformation.
COMMUNITY PET CENTER
communitypetcenter.comCheck their Facebook page forupcoming spay & neuter clinics:facebook.com/PineyRidgeRoad/
BROTHER WOLF ANIMALRESCUE MOBILE SPAY/NEUTERCLINIC
bwar.org/mobile-cliniccall 828-490-1578 or [email protected] to scheduleFinancial assistance may beavailable.
L O W - C O S T S P A Y / N E U T E R
TRANSYLVANIA ANIMALALLIANCE GROUP (TAAG)
offers transportation to and feeassistance for WNC residents forHumane Alliance-ASPCAspay/neuter clinictaagwags.org
FRIENDS OF TRANSYLVANIAANIMALS (FOTAS)
$10 vouchers available at theTransylvania County AnimalShelter. Vouchers can be used atHumane Alliance Spay/NeuterClinic in Asheville.friendsoftheanimalstc.org
YANCEY COUNTY
YANCEY COUNTY HUMANESOCIETY
$20-60, depending on speciesyanceyhumanesociety.org/spay-neuter-programCall 828-682-9510 or [email protected] more information.
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
OTHER
SPAYNC HELPLINE
Search online for low cost spay &neuter options near you:animalkind.org/programs/spaync-helplineCall 1-888-NC-FIX-EM or [email protected] more information.
SPAY USA
Search online for low cost spay &neuter options near you:animalleague.org/get-involved/spay-usa/Call 1-800-248-SPAY or [email protected] formore information.
BROTHER WOLF ANIMALRESCUE MOBILE SPAY/NEUTERCLINIC
bwar.org/mobile-clinicCall 828-490-1578 or [email protected] to schedule.Financial assistance may beavailable.
E M E R G E N C Y & F I N A N C I A LA S S I S T A N C E
ASHEVILLE CAT WEIRDOSEMERGENCY FUND
ashevillecatweirdos.orgemergency veterinary careassistancecat food & supply pantry held atMountain Pet Rescue ThriftHound Store
BUNCOMBE COUNTY
ASHEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY
Holds monthly affordable petcare clinics to treat injuries andillnesses and providepreventative careFor a list of veterinary careassistance programs, visitashevillehumane.org/resources/vet-care-assistanceFor a list of pet food assistanceprograms, visitashevillehumane.org/resources/pet-food-assistanceCall the Safety Net Helpline at828-761-2008 for moreinformation about financialassistance programs.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Provides pet food and supplies tohomebound individuals.mowabc.org
HAYWOOD SPAY/NEUTER
low cost flea and worm treatment$10 microchipshaywoodspayneuter.org/wellness.html
HAYWOOD COUNTY
HENDERSON COUNTY
BLUE RIDGE HUMANE SOCIETY
Emergency veterinary assistanceonly, not help with existing petmedical bills.Call 828-698-4481 during businesshours Monday-Friday or -828-393-5832 on evenings, weekends, andholidays to find out if you qualify.blueridgehumane.org/community-services/emergency-vet-assistance/
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FORPETS, INC. (CPPI)
Pet food pantryCall 828-693-5172 or [email protected] for more information.communitypartnershipforpets.org/our-programs/#petsforlife
ADVOCATES FOR ANIMALS
Provide assistance with food,medicine, pet supplies, andfencing.Fill out a request for assistance atadvocatesforanimalsjc.org/request-for-emergency-assistance/Call 828-477-4775 or [email protected] for more information.
E M E R G E N C Y & F I N A N C I A LA S S I S T A N C E
CASHIERS-HIGHLANDSHUMANE SOCIETY
Pet pantryCall 828-743-5752 or [email protected] formore information.
MADISON COUNTYJACKSON COUNTY
FRIENDS OF MADISON COUNTYANIMALS (FOMCA)
Pet Pantry 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Monday & Wednesday; 1 - 5 p.m.Tuesday & Thursday.Free straw for insulating doghousesVeterinary clinics with FrenchBroad Mobile Vet 2 - 5 p.m. everyother Friday. Call 828-412-1181 toschedule an appointment.Call 828-649-9798 for moreinformation.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
FOOTHILLS HUMANE SOCIETY
$15 microchipsfoothillshumanesociety.org/microchip/Call 828-863-4444 to make anappointment.
POLK COUNTY
COMMUNITY PET CENTER
Free Pet Food Pantry forresidents receiving governmentassistancenoon - 4 p.m. Tuesday,Wednesday, and Fridaycommunitypetcenter.com/pet-food-pantry
E M E R G E N C Y & F I N A N C I A LA S S I S T A N C E
NATIONAL PROGRAMS
BROWN DOG FOUNDATION
Apply for assistance for all petspecies and conditions.browndogfoundation.org
FRANKIE'S FRIENDS
Apply for assistance for all petspecies and conditions atfrankiesfriends.orgApply for assistance with eye carecondtions atfrankiesfriends.org/bonds-fund
FUREVER FRIENDS RICO FUND
Apply for assistance for all petspecies and conditions.fureverfriendsnc.org/rico-fund
FRIENDS & VETS HELPING VETS
Apply for assistance for all petspecies with emergency medicalconditions.friendsandvetshelpingpets.org
In addition to the sites listed below,there are many breed-specific andcondition-specific charities and funds.Consider doing a web search for yourpet's breed and /or condition, plus theterm "financial assistance."
HANDICAPPED PETSFOUNDATION
Provides wheelchairs for pets.hpets.org
DIABETIC CATS IN NEED
Long-term financial assistancewith supplies and vet care forqualifying low-incomeindividuals.Short-term assistance programprovides a glucose testing kit andseveral months' supply of insulinfor individuals who do not qualifyas low-income.dcin.dreamhosters.com
E M E R G E N C Y & F I N A N C I A LA S S I S T A N C E
THE ONYX & BREEZYFOUNDATION
Apply for assistance for all petspecies and medical conditions.onyxandbreezy.org
PETS OF THE HOMELESS
For individuals experiencinghomelessnessCall 775-841-7463 to findassistance for all pet species withemergency medical conditionsand other information such asshelters that allow pets, pet foodproviders, and free clinics.petsofthehomeless.org/get-help
THE PET FUND
Apply for assistance for all petspecies and medical conditions.thepetfund.com
PAWS 4 A CURE
Apply for assistance for dogs andcats and for all medicalconditions.paws4acure.org
OSCAR'S CAUSE
Apply for assistance for all petspecies and medical conditions.Assistance with temporaryplacement of pets andtransportation during movingmay be available.oscarscause.org
THE MOSBY FOUNDATION
Apply for assistance for dogs withemergency medical conditions.themosbyfoundation.org
MAGIC BULLET FUND
Apply for assistance for dogsdiagnosed with cancer.themagicbulletfund.org
JOSHUA LOUIS ANIMAL CANCERFOUNDATION
Apply for assistance for allspecies diagnosed with cancer.joshualouis.org
HARLEY'S HOPE FOUNDATION
Pet assistance fund, serviceanimals fund, fund for elderly anddisabled people with pets and/orelderly and disabled pets.harleys-hopefoundation.org
E M E R G E N C Y & F I N A N C I A LA S S I S T A N C E
CROWDFUNDING OPTIONS
WAGGLE
waggle.org
SCRATCHPAY
scratchpay.com
GOFUNDME
gofundme.com
CREDIT OPTIONS
SHAKESPEARE ANIMAL FUND
People who are elderly, disabled,and those whose income falls ator below the federal povertyguidelines can apply forassistance with emergencymedical care.shakespeareanimalfund.org
CARECREDIT
carecredit.comPLUMFUND
plumfund.com/pet-fund
JUSTGIVING
justgiving.com/crowdfunding/categories/animals-and-pets
MIGHTYCAUSE
mightycause.com/guide/animal-fundraising
PET FUNDR
fundrazr.com/pages/petfundr
THE RIEDEL &CODY FUND
Apply for assistance for cats anddogs diagnosed with cancer.riedelcody.org
REDROVER
Apply for assistance for all petspecies and medical conditions.Assistance for people escapingnatural disasters and domesticviolence.redrover.org
L O S T & F O U N D P E T S
ASHEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY
If your pet is lost or you havefound a stray, [email protected], call (828) 250-6430, or visitashevillehumane.org and click onthe "Lost & Found" link for moreinformation and advice.
REACH VETERINARYSPECIALISTS
Visit REACH's Facebook page forlistings of lost and found pets:facebook.com/REACH.AshevilleVisit reachvet.com/lost-found forlost and found pet advice.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY
If your pet is lost, a good rule of thumb is to contact your local animal shelter to letthem know you are looking for your pet. If your pet is microchipped, it will be easierfor your local shelter to get in touch with you if your pet is found and turned in attheir location. If you find a lost pet or stray, report it to your local animal shelter andask them or a local vet to check for a microchip, even if you would be willing to keepthe animal. Someone may be looking for their lost pet.
HAYWOOD COUNTY ANIMALSHELTER
Call 828-456-5338haywoodcountync.gov/154/Animal-Services
HAYWOOD COUNTY
HENDERSON COUNTY ANIMALSERVICES
Call 828-697-4723 and check thestray animals page:hendersoncountync.animalshelternet.com/stray_search.cfm
HENDERSON COUNTY
WTZQ AM PET PATROL
Community radio stationwtzq.com/pet-patrol/
BLUE RIDGE HUMANE SOCIETYLOST & FOUND PET SPOTTERS
facebook.com/groups/brhspetspotters/
FRIENDS OF JACKSON COUNTYANIMAL SHELTER
animal.jacksonnc.org/adopted/
JACKSON COUNTY
JACKSON COUNTY ANIMALSHELTER
facebook.com/jacksonanimalshelter.nc/
L O S T & F O U N D P E T S
MCDOWELL COUNTY
MADISON COUNTY ANIMALSHELTER
Call 828-649-3190madisoncountync.gov/lostfound.html
MADISON COUNTY
MCDOWELL COUNTY ANIMALSHELTER
Call 828-652-6643facebook.com/McDowellCountyAnimalShelterNC/
POLK COUNTY ANIMALCONTROL
Call 828-894-3001
POLK COUNTY
RUTHERFORD COUNTY ANIMALCONTROL
Call 828-287-6025rutherfordcountync.gov/departments/animal_control_services/index.php
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTYANIMAL SERVICES
Call (828) 883-3713transylvaniacounty.org/departments/animal-services
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
YANCEY COUNTY HUMANESOCIETY
yanceyhumanesociety.org/finding-your-lost-petYancey County Humane Societypost lost pet notices on theirFacebook page:facebook.com/Yancey-County-Humane-Society-98007223970/
YANCEY COUNTY
ASHEVILLE CAT WEIRDOS
Post information about lost andfound cats on the Facebookgroup:facebook.com/groups/AshevilleCatWeirdos/
ONLINE
ASHEVILLE DOG WEIRDOS
Post information about lost andfound dogs on the Facebookgroup:facebook.com/groups/164780540692482/
L O S T & F O U N D P E T S
FINDING MY WAY HOME
Facebook groupfacebook.com/groups/1670100253271959/ PAWBOOST
pawboost.comFacebook page for Asheville arealost and found pets:facebook.com/LostPetsAshevilleNC
THE CENTER FOR LOST PETS
Report a lost or found petthecenterforlostpets.com
FIDO FINDER
Report a lost or found dogfidofinder.com
LOST MY DOGGIE
Report a lost or found petlostmydoggie.com
LOST PETS OF WNC
Report a lost or found petlostpetswnc.org
CRAIGSLIST
Post about a lost or found petasheville.craigslist.org/search/laf
IWANNA
iwanna.com/marketplace/community/lost-found
MOUNTAIN XPRESS
mountainx.com/classifieds/post/section/73/Lost-Pets
LOST & FOUND DOGS - NORTHCAROLINA
Post about lost or found dogsfacebook.com/LostFoundDogs.NC
LOST & FOUND PETS OF WNC
Post about lost or found petsfacebook.com/LostFoundPetsOfWnc/
LOST PETS USA
Search for and report lost orfound petslostpetusa.net/home
ONLINE (CONT.)
P E T C A R E A D V I C E &E D U C A T I O N
ASHEVILLE CAT WEIRDOS
Facebook group for cat owners:facebook.com/groups/AshevilleCatWeirdos/Ask advice of fellow cat owners.
ASHEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY
If you adopted a pet from AHS,you can [email protected] behavioral questions.Visitashevillehumane.org/resources/pet-behavior for more pet behaviorresources.
BROTHER WOLF ANIMALRESCUE
If you adopted a pet from BWAR,you can e-mail [email protected] behavioral questions.Pet Help Desk
Dogs: bwar.org/resources/pet-help-desk-dogs/Cats: bwar.org/resources/pet-help-desk-cats/
LOCAL RESOURCES
ASHEVILLE DOG WEIRDOS
Facebook group for dog owners:facebook.com/groups/164780540692482/Ask advice of fellow dog owners.
BLUE RIDGE HUMANE SOCIETY
Pet Helpline: Leave a message at828-393-5832 or send a questionvia the online submission form:blueridgehumane.org/community-services/helpline/
CATMAN2 CAT SHELTER
General resources:catman2.org/resources.htmlHumane Education program forclassrooms on request:catman2.org/humane-education.htmlYouth Club: catman2.org/youth-club.html
P E T C A R E A D V I C E &E D U C A T I O N
MOUNTAIN PET RESCUE
Behavior advice:mountainpetrescueavl.org/behavior-advice
LOCAL RESOURCES (CONT.)
HUMANE SOCIETY OF JACKSONCOUNTY
General behavior advice: a-r-f.org/arf/pet-resources/Dog training: a-r-f.org/arf/tips-jane/ and a-r-f.org/arf/janes-dog-training-links/
JACKSON COUNTY ANIMALSHELTER
animal.jacksonnc.org/pet-resources/
YANCEY COUNTY HUMANESOCIETY
Pet resources:yanceyhumanesociety.org/pet-resources
FOOTHILLS HUMANE SOCIETY
FAQ & Tips:foothillshumanesociety.org/faq-training-tips/
FRIENDS OF MADISON COUNTYANIMALS (FOMCA)
Educational programs in schoolsand libraries:fomca.org/programs/educational-programsDog training classes:fomca.org/programs/new-dog-training-classes-starting
COMMUNITY PET CENTER
Pet Care Education in theClassroom program:communitypetcenter.com/education-program
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FORPETS, INC. (CPPI)
Dog & Cat 101:communitypartnershipforpets.org/our-programs/#petretentionCall 828-693-5172 or [email protected] for more information.
P E T C A R E A D V I C E &E D U C A T I O N
ONLINE RESOURCES
ASPCA ANIMAL POISONCONTROL
Emergency hotline: 888-426-4435General advice: aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
JACKSON GALAXY - LIFE WITHCATS
YouTube channel:youtube.com/user/TheCatDaddy66
KITTEN LADY
YouTube channel:youtube.com/channel/UC5VvB6tmC4lu_WCx7hE0PZA
DOG STAR DAILY
Dog advicedogstardaily.com
ASPCA PET CARE
aspca.org/pet-care
BARK MAGAZINE
thebark.com
WEBMD HEALTHY PETS
pets.webmd.com/default.htm
CRITTER MAGAZINE
www.crittermagazine.com/asheville-nc
DR. SOPHIA YIN
Expert in fear-free techniquesdrsophiayin.com/resourcesYouTube channel:youtube.com/channel/UC33WtSzCCnRaY8kQqb3hDsQ
ASSOCIATION OFPROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINERSRESOURCE CENTER
apdt.com/category/safety-pet-owners/
P E T C A R E A D V I C E &E D U C A T I O N
CATS
Catify to Satisfy, by JacksonGalaxy and Kate Benjamin (2015)Catification: Designing a Happyand Stylish Home for Your Cat (andYou!), by Jackson Galaxy and KateBenjamin (2014)
Cat Castles : 20 cardboardhabitats you can build yourself, byCarin Oliver (2016)Cat Sense: How the New FelineScience Can Make You a BetterFriend to Your Pet, by JohnBradshaw (2013)The Cat Owner's Manual:Operating Instructions,Troubleshooting Tips, and Adviceon Lifetime Maintenance, by DavidBrunner (2004)The Cat Whisperer: Why Cats DoWhat They Do - and How to GetThem to Do What You Want, byMieshelle Nagelschneider (2013)The Cat Who Cried for Help:Attitudes, Emotions, and thePsychology of Cats, by NicholasDodman (1999)The Character of Cats: The Origins,Intelligence, Behavior, andStratagems of Felis SilvestrisCatus, by Stephen Budiansky(2003)
BIRDS
Beaky's guide to caring foryour bird, by Isabel Thomas(2015)Bird Pals, by Pat Jacob (2019)The Complete Pet Bird Owner'sHandbook, by Gary A. Gallerstein(2003)Choosing a Bird : how to chooseand care for a bird, by Laura S.Jeffrey (2013)Getting Started: clicker trainingfor birds, by Melinda Johnson(2011)The Healthy Bird Cookbook: ALifesaving Nutritional Guide andRecipe Collection, by RobinDeutsch (2004)
BOOKS
Stop by your local library to check outthese books and more for free or orderthem at your local bookstore.
P E T C A R E A D V I C E &E D U C A T I O N
DOGS
ASPCA Complete Dog Care Manual,by Dr. Bruce Fogle (2006)Decoding Your Dog: The UltimateExperts Explain Common DogBehaviors and Reveal How toPrevent or Change UnwantedOnes, ed. American College ofVeterinary Behaviorists (2014)Do Dogs Laugh?: Where Dogs ComeFrom, What We Know About Them,and What They Think About Us, byJake Page (2008)Dog Owner's Manual, by Dr. BruceFogle (2003)Dog Training 101 : step-by-stepinstructions for raising a happy,well-behaved dog, by KyraSundance (2017)Dogs Behaving Badly: An A-Z Guideto Understanding and CuringBehavioral Problems in Dogs, byNicholas Dodman (2000)Dog Sense: How the New Scienceof Dog Behavior Can Make You aBetter Friend to Your Pet, by JohnBradshaw (2011)The Dog Who Loved Too Much:Tales, Treatments and thePsychology of Dogs, by NicholasDodman (1997)
Do Cats Hear with Their Feet?:Where Cats Come From, What WeKnow About Them, and What TheyThink About Us, by Jake Page(2008)How to Talk to Your Cat, by JeanCraighead George (1986)The Lion in the Living Room: HowHouse Cats Tamed Us and TookOver the World, by Abigail Tucker(2016)The Multiple-Cat Family, by SheilaWebster Boneham (2008)The Secret Language of Cats: Howto Understand Your Cat for aBetter, Happier Relationship,by Susanne Schotz (2018)Total Cat Mojo : the ultimate guideto life with your cat, by JacksonGalaxy (2017)The Tribe of Tiger: Cats and TheirCulture, by Elizabeth MarshallThomas (2001)The Well-Mannered Cat : apractical guide to feline behaviormodification, by Dan Rice (1998)
CATS (CONT.)
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DOGS (CONT.)
Don't Shoot the Dog: the new artof teaching and training, by KarenPryor (2006)For The Love Of A Dog -Understanding Emotion In Youand Your Best Friend, by PatriciaMcConnell (2007)Good Old Dog: Expert Advice forKeeping Your Aging Dog Happy,Healthy, and Comfortable, ed.Nicholas Dodman (2010)How Dogs Learn, by Mary R. Burchand Jon S. Bailey (1999)How Dogs Think: What the WorldLooks Like to Them and Why TheyAct the Way They Do, by StanleyCoren (2005)How to Behave So Your DogBehaves, by Sophia Yin (2004)Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See,Smell, and Know, by AlexandraHorowitz (2009)Living With Kids and Dogs. . .Without Losing Your Mind: aparent's guide to controlling thechaos, 2nd Ed., by Colleen Pelar(2013)The Multiple-Dog Family, bySheila Webster Boneham (2009)
DOGS (CONT.)
The Other End of the Leash: WhyWe Do What We Do Around Dogs,by Patricia B. McConnell (2002)Our Dogs, Ourselves : the story ofa singular bond, by AlexandraHorowitz (2019)Perfect Puppy in Seven Days: Howto Start Your Puppy Off Right, bySophia Yin (2011)Power Of Positive Dog Training,2nd Ed., by Pat Miller (2008)Puppy's First Steps: The Whole-Dog Approach to Raising a Happy,Healthy, Well-Behaved Puppy, ed.Nicholas Dodman (2007)
EXOTIC PETS
Exotic Pets Handbook : a familyguide to buying, caring for, andbreeding unusual pets, by DavidManning (1998)Unusual Pet Pals, by Pat Jacob(2019)
P E T C A R E A D V I C E &E D U C A T I O N
GENERAL
Animals Make Us Human: Creatingthe Best Life for Animals,by Temple Grandin and CatherineJohnson (2009)Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide toNatural Health for Dogs & Cats, byRichard H. Pitcairn (2005)The Merck/Merial Manual for PetHealth: home edition, by CynthiaM. Kahn and Scott Line (2007)National Geographic CompleteGuide to Pet Health, Behavior, andHappiness : the veterinarian'sapproach to at-home animal care,by Gary Weitzman, DVM, MPH,CAWA (2019)Pets on the Couch: Neurotic Dogs,Compulsive Cats, Anxious Birds,and the New Science of AnimalPsychiatry, by Nicholas Dodman(2016)Reaching the Animal Mind: ClickerTraining and What It Teaches UsAbout All Animals, by Karen Pryor(2009)Your child's first pet : a parent'sguide to ensuring success, by AmyBrayfield (2011)
FISH
Animal Planet Pet Care LibraryFreshwater Aquarium ProblemSolver, by David E.Boruchowitz (2006)Saltwater Aquarium ProblemSolver, by Jeff Kurtz (2008)Your First Aquarium, by Jay F.Hemdal (2014)
Fish Pals, by Pat Jacobs (2019)Freshwater Aquariums ForDummies, by Maddy Hargrove(2006)Setting Up a Tropical Aquarium:Week By Week, by Stuart Thraves(2015)
EXOTIC PETS (CONT.)
You Have a Pet What?! seriesHedgehog, by Ann H. Matzke(2016)Mini Horse, by Ann H. Matzke(2016)Mini Pig, by Cristie Reed (2016)Sugar Glider, by KarenLatchana Kenney (2016)
P E T C A R E A D V I C E &E D U C A T I O N
SMALL MAMMALS
Animal Planet Pet Care LibraryChinchillas, by David Alderton(2007)Ferrets, by Vickie McKimmey(2007)Gerbils, by Sue Fox (2007)Guinea Pigs, by Julie Mancini(2006)Hamsters, by Sue Fox (2006)Mice, by Tammy Gagne (2012)Rabbits, by Sue Fox (2006)Rats, by Julie Mancini (2009)
Hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs,rabbits, ferrets, mice, and rats :how to choose and care for a smallmammal, by Laura S. Jeffrey(2004)Pet Pals series, by Pat Jacobs
Guinea Pig Pals (2018)Hamster Pals (2017)Rabbit Pals (2017)
REPTILES
277 Secrets Your Snake and LizardWants You to Know : unusual anduseful information for snakeowners and snake lovers, byPaulette Cooper (1999)Good Snakekeeping, by PhillipPurser (2010)Lizard Care from A to Z, by R.D.Bartlett and Patricia Bartlett(2008)Lizard Pals, by Pat Jacobs (2019)Reptiles, Amphibians, andInvertebrates: An Identificationand Care Guide, by R.D. Bartlett,Patricia Bartlett, and BillyGriswold (2010)Slinky's guide to caring foryour snake, by Isabel Thomas(2015)
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HOSPICE & EUTHANASIA
4 PAWS FAREWELL
Mobile pet hospice, palliativecare, and in-home euthanasia828-707-42314pawsfarewell.com
BEST FRIENDS MOBILEVETERINARY CLINIC
In-home euthanasia828-337-8333bestfriendsmobilevet.com
Your pet's regular veterinarian shouldbe able to arrange these services foryou, but the following are other optionsto consider in a difficult time.
CROSSROAD MOBILEVETERINARY CLINIC
In-home euthanasia828-490-0344crmvc.com
FRENCH BROAD MOBILE VET
In-home euthanasia828-412-1181frenchbroadvet.com
LILIAN HERRON, VETERINARIAN
Pet hospice, palliative care, andin-home euthanasia828-674-4946drlilianherron.com
REACH VETERINARYSPECIALISTS
Emergency services, includingeuthanasia after regular officehours677 Brevard Rd., Asheville, NC828-665-4399reachvet.com
ANIMOBIL MOBILE VETERINARYSERVICES
Pet hospice and in-homeeuthanasia828-817-8749animobiledvm.com
WESTERN CAROLINA REGIONALANIMAL HOSPITAL &VETERINARY EMERGENCYHOSPITAL
Emergency services, includingeuthanasia after regular officehours205 N Highland Lake RoadFlatRock, NC828-697-7767wcrah.com
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PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUPS
PAWS ON THE HEART PET LOSS& GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
3-5 p.m. on the second Sunday ofeach month at the American RedCross, 100 Edgewood Rd.,Asheville
PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
5:30-6:30 p.m. on the firstTuesday of every month at theFour Seasons Buncombe CountyOffice, 373 Biltmore Ave.,Asheville
BURIAL & CREMATION
FOREVER FAITHFUL PETMEMORIAL GARDENS &CREMATION CENTER
828-281-0005foreverfaithfulpet.com
Many people bury their pets at home. Ifyou choose this option, be sure to checkyour local municipality's requirementsfor at-home burial. Your regularveterinarian or the veterinarian whoadministers euthanasia may haveadditional suggestions for burial orcremation options.
PET CREMATIONS OF WESTERNCAROLINA - SHULER FUNERALHOME
828-693-5220petcremationswc.com
BEST FRIENDS PET CEMETERY
828-665-4303bestfriendspetcemetery.com
FUREVER FRIENDS PETCREMATION
1-800-503-2383fureverfriendspetuary.com/Pet-Cremation-Services/North-Carolina/asheville
COMPANION PETUARY
828-559-2828companionpetuary.com
Big Cat, Little Cat, by ElishaCooperBig Cat Pepper, by ElizabethPartridgeCat Heaven, by Cynthia RylantThe Day Tiger Rose Said Goodbye,by Jane YolenDog Heaven, by Cynthia RylantA Dog Like Jack, by DyAnneDiSalvo-RyanThe End of Something Wonderful:a practical guide to a backyardfuneral, by Stephanie V.W.LucianovicGood-bye, Fish, by Judith KoppensGood-bye, Jeepers : what to expectwhen your pet dies, by NancyLoewenGoodbye Mousie, by Robie H.HarrisHarry & Hopper, by Margaret WildThe Old Dog, by CharlotteZolotowThe smart kid's guide to losing apet, by Christine PetersenA Stone for Sascha, by AaronBeckerRabbityness, Jo EmpsonRemembering Crystal, bySebastian Loth
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PET LOSS BOOKS FORCHILDREN
Saying Goodbye to Lulu, byCorinne DemasThe Tenth Good Thing AboutBarney, by Judith ViorstUp in Heaven, by EmmaChichester ClarkWhen a Pet Dies, by Fred RogersWhen you have to say goodbye :loving and letting go of your pet,by Monica Mansfield
PET LOSS BOOKS FORADULTS
Going Home : finding peace whenpets die, by Jon KatzGoodbye Dear Friend: coming toterms with the death of a pet, byVirginia IronsideThe Last Walk : reflections on ourpets at the end of their lives, byJessica PierceThe Loss of a Pet, by Wallace Sife
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