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Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue

380 U.S. 221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

2026 Participant Nonprofit Rescue Shelter Facility
See 91 adoptable pets

Clear The Shelters 2026

Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue took part in Clear The Shelters 2026. The event is over, but their pets are still looking for homes.
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About Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue

We are a non-profit that takes in homeless or unwanted pets to give them a second chance to find a forever home.

Visit & Connect

Phone(828) 287-7738
Hours11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address 380 U.S. 221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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Adoptable Pets at Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue

91 available pets

CAPTAIN MORGAN - Boxer available for adoption CAPTAIN MORGAN - Boxer available for adoption

CAPTAIN MORGAN

Boxer
Male • Adult • Medium
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POPPI (COURTESY POST) - Boxer / Labrador Retriever available for adoption POPPI (COURTESY POST) - Boxer / Labrador Retriever available for adoption

POPPI (COURTESY POST)

Boxer / Labrador Retriever
Female • Adult • Large
0 miles

PENELOPI (COURTESY POST) - Boxer / Labrador Retriever available for adoption PENELOPI (COURTESY POST) - Boxer / Labrador Retriever available for adoption

PENELOPI (COURTESY POST)

Boxer / Labrador Retriever
Female • Adult • Large
0 miles

JUICE & T-BONE - Rhodesian Ridgeback available for adoption JUICE & T-BONE - Rhodesian Ridgeback available for adoption

JUICE & T-BONE

Rhodesian Ridgeback
Unknown • Adult • Large
0 miles

LARISSA - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption LARISSA - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

LARISSA

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Adult • Medium
0 miles

LOLA (TIANA) - Labrador Retriever available for adoption LOLA (TIANA) - Labrador Retriever available for adoption

LOLA (TIANA)

Labrador Retriever
Female • Adult • Large
0 miles

FINN (COURTESY POST) - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption FINN (COURTESY POST) - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

FINN (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Senior • Large
0 miles

DUKE (COURTESY POST) - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption DUKE (COURTESY POST) - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

DUKE (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Adult • Large
0 miles

GROOT (COURTESY POST) - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption GROOT (COURTESY POST) - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

GROOT (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Adult • Large
0 miles

GROOT (COURTESY POST) - Pointer available for adoption GROOT (COURTESY POST) - Pointer available for adoption

GROOT (COURTESY POST)

Pointer
Male • Adult • Large
0 miles

COCO - Pit Bull Terrier available for adoption COCO - Pit Bull Terrier available for adoption

COCO

Pit Bull Terrier
Female • Adult • Large
0 miles

KIKI - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption KIKI - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

KIKI

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Adult • Medium
0 miles

TUXEDO BULLY MIX (COURTESY POST) - Pit Bull Terrier available for adoption TUXEDO BULLY MIX (COURTESY POST) - Pit Bull Terrier available for adoption

TUXEDO BULLY MIX (COURTESY POST)

Pit Bull Terrier
Female • Adult • Large
0 miles

OREO (COURTESY POST) - Labrador Retriever available for adoption OREO (COURTESY POST) - Labrador Retriever available for adoption

OREO (COURTESY POST)

Labrador Retriever
Male • Adult • Medium
0 miles

SADIE (COURTESY POST) - Terrier available for adoption SADIE (COURTESY POST) - Terrier available for adoption

SADIE (COURTESY POST)

Terrier
Female • Young • Medium
0 miles

OZZY (COURTESY POST) - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption OZZY (COURTESY POST) - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

OZZY (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Young • Medium
0 miles

FRECKLES (COURTESY POST) - Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Cattle Dog available for adoption FRECKLES (COURTESY POST) - Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Cattle Dog available for adoption

FRECKLES (COURTESY POST)

Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Cattle Dog
Female • Young • Medium
0 miles

ROXIE (COURTESY POST) - Boston Terrier / Staffordshire Bull Terrier available for adoption ROXIE (COURTESY POST) - Boston Terrier / Staffordshire Bull Terrier available for adoption

ROXIE (COURTESY POST)

Boston Terrier / Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Female • Adult • Large
0 miles

NOVACAINE (COURTESY POST) - German Shepherd Dog available for adoption NOVACAINE (COURTESY POST) - German Shepherd Dog available for adoption

NOVACAINE (COURTESY POST)

German Shepherd Dog
Female • Adult • Large
0 miles

LUCY (COURTESY POST) - Terrier available for adoption LUCY (COURTESY POST) - Terrier available for adoption

LUCY (COURTESY POST)

Terrier
Female • Adult • Large
0 miles

PIPPIN (COURTESY POST) - Great Dane / Pit Bull Terrier available for adoption PIPPIN (COURTESY POST) - Great Dane / Pit Bull Terrier available for adoption

PIPPIN (COURTESY POST)

Great Dane / Pit Bull Terrier
Male • Adult • Large
0 miles

BENNY (COURTESY POST) - Labrador Retriever available for adoption BENNY (COURTESY POST) - Labrador Retriever available for adoption

BENNY (COURTESY POST)

Labrador Retriever
Male • Adult • Large
0 miles

PECAN (COURTESY POST) - Treeing Walker Coonhound available for adoption PECAN (COURTESY POST) - Treeing Walker Coonhound available for adoption

PECAN (COURTESY POST)

Treeing Walker Coonhound
Male • Adult • Large
0 miles

PRINCESS (COURTESY POST) - Staffordshire Bull Terrier available for adoption PRINCESS (COURTESY POST) - Staffordshire Bull Terrier available for adoption

PRINCESS (COURTESY POST)

Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Female • Adult • Medium
0 miles

Questions & Answers

Did Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue take part in Clear The Shelters 2026?

Yes. Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue in Rutherfordton, NC was an official participant in Clear The Shelters 2026, the nationwide pet adoption campaign from NBCUniversal Local and Telemundo.

When is the next Clear The Shelters?

Clear The Shelters is held each August. Until then, Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue’s current adoptable pets are listed on this page.

Where can I meet the pets from Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue?

Visit 380 U.S. 221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Hours are 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can also browse their adoptable pets right on this page.

What kinds of pets does Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue have for adoption?

Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue has dogs and cats available for adoption. Their current adoptable pets are listed on this page.

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