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Clear The Shelters · August 2026

Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue

380 U.S. 221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

2026 Participant Crescendo Weekend

Event Participation

Adoption fees are reduced during Clear The Shelters at this shelter.

We will reduce the adoption fees of dogs to 50 and puppies to 100.

Pets live at the shelter's facility and can be visited in person.
Adoption events are held at the shelter.
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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
Visit Website View Full Shelter Profile on WeRescue

Adoptable Pets at Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue

109 available pets

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

LARISSA

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Adult • Medium
0 miles

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

NOVA (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Adult • Medium
0 miles

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

TIANA (LOLA)

Labrador Retriever
Female • Adult • Large
0 miles

POPCORN (COURTESY POST) - Jack Russell Terrier / Chihuahua available for adoption POPCORN (COURTESY POST) - Jack Russell Terrier / Chihuahua available for adoption

POPCORN (COURTESY POST)

Jack Russell Terrier / Chihuahua
Female • Senior • Small
0 miles

PINKY (COURTESY POST) - Pit Bull Terrier available for adoption PINKY (COURTESY POST) - Pit Bull Terrier available for adoption

PINKY (COURTESY POST)

Pit Bull Terrier
Female • Adult • Large
0 miles

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

ATHENA (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Senior • 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

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

SMOKEY (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Short Hair
Unknown • Adult • 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 • Young • Large
0 miles

UNNAMED PUP (COURTESY POST) - Pit Bull Terrier available for adoption UNNAMED PUP (COURTESY POST) - Pit Bull Terrier available for adoption

UNNAMED PUP (COURTESY POST)

Pit Bull Terrier
Male • Adult • Large
0 miles

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

GROOT (COURTESY POST)

Pointer
Male • Young • Large
0 miles

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

CLYDE (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Adult • Medium
0 miles

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

RALPHIE (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Young • Medium
0 miles

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

MAISIE (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Adult • Medium
0 miles

PENNY - Australian Shepherd / Chocolate Labrador Retriever available for adoption PENNY - Australian Shepherd / Chocolate Labrador Retriever available for adoption

PENNY

Australian Shepherd / Chocolate Labrador Retriever
Female • Young • 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

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