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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

YIN YANG (COURTESY POST) - Redbone Coonhound / Wire-haired Pointing Griffon available for adoption YIN YANG (COURTESY POST) - Redbone Coonhound / Wire-haired Pointing Griffon available for adoption

YIN YANG (COURTESY POST)

Redbone Coonhound / Wire-haired Pointing Griffon
Female • Young • Large
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JOHN WAYNE - Terrier available for adoption JOHN WAYNE - Terrier available for adoption

JOHN WAYNE

Terrier
Male • Adult • Large
0 miles

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

GRAVY (COURTESY POST)

Terrier
Male • Young • Large
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TEDDY - Hound / Feist available for adoption TEDDY - Hound / Feist available for adoption

TEDDY

Hound / Feist
Male • Young • Small
0 miles

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

BELLA (COURTESY POST)

Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Female • Young • Large
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CARAMEL - Terrier / Terrier available for adoption CARAMEL - Terrier / Terrier available for adoption

CARAMEL

Terrier / Terrier
Female • Adult • Medium
0 miles

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

HILLIE (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Baby • Small
0 miles

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

LOLA (COURTESY POST)

Pit Bull Terrier
Female • Adult • Large
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ROSCOE (COURTESY POST) - Labrador Retriever available for adoption ROSCOE (COURTESY POST) - Labrador Retriever available for adoption

ROSCOE (COURTESY POST)

Labrador Retriever
Male • Adult • Large
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STORM - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption STORM - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

STORM

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Baby • Medium
0 miles

LUNA (COURTESY POST) - Bull Terrier available for adoption LUNA (COURTESY POST) - Bull Terrier available for adoption

LUNA (COURTESY POST)

Bull Terrier
Female • Adult • Large
0 miles

THEO - Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler available for adoption THEO - Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler available for adoption

THEO

Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Male • Adult • Medium
0 miles

ROCKY - Hound available for adoption ROCKY - Hound available for adoption

ROCKY

Hound
Male • Young • Medium
0 miles

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

DUKE (COURTESY POST)

Terrier
Male • Adult • Large
0 miles

TYLER - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption TYLER - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

TYLER

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Baby • Small
0 miles

PIPER (COURTESY POST) - Terrier / Australian Shepherd available for adoption PIPER (COURTESY POST) - Terrier / Australian Shepherd available for adoption

PIPER (COURTESY POST)

Terrier / Australian Shepherd
Female • Adult • Medium
0 miles

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

SAMMY (COURTESY POST)

Pit Bull Terrier
Female • Young • Medium
0 miles

SALEM - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption SALEM - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

SALEM

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Baby • Small
0 miles

Z-LEE (COURTESY POST) - Terrier available for adoption Z-LEE (COURTESY POST) - Terrier available for adoption

Z-LEE (COURTESY POST)

Terrier
Female • Young • Medium
0 miles

CHUNKY - Shepherd available for adoption CHUNKY - Shepherd available for adoption

CHUNKY

Shepherd
Male • Young • Large
0 miles

SISSY - Golden Retriever available for adoption SISSY - Golden Retriever available for adoption

SISSY

Golden Retriever
Female • Adult • Medium
0 miles

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TURTLE (COURTESY POST)

Hound
Female • Adult • Large
0 miles

SKOOBIE - Terrier available for adoption SKOOBIE - Terrier available for adoption

SKOOBIE

Terrier
Male • Adult • Medium
0 miles

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

SALLY (COURTESY POST)

Terrier
Female • Adult • Large
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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