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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

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

BENNY (COURTESY POST)

Labrador Retriever
Male • Adult • Large
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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
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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

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
0 miles

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

TC (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Young • Small
0 miles

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

RUDY (COURTESY POST)

Terrier
Male • Young • Large
0 miles

TURBO - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption TURBO - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

TURBO

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Adult • Medium
0 miles

BLAZE AND MOLLY (COURTESY POST) - Pit Bull Terrier available for adoption BLAZE AND MOLLY (COURTESY POST) - Pit Bull Terrier available for adoption

BLAZE AND MOLLY (COURTESY POST)

Pit Bull Terrier
Female • Senior • Large
0 miles

SASSY - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption SASSY - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

SASSY

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Adult • Medium
0 miles

NORA (COURTESY POST) - Labrador Retriever / Australian Kelpie available for adoption NORA (COURTESY POST) - Labrador Retriever / Australian Kelpie available for adoption

NORA (COURTESY POST)

Labrador Retriever / Australian Kelpie
Female • Young • Medium
0 miles

NALA & SQUISH (COURTESY POST) - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption NALA & SQUISH (COURTESY POST) - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

NALA & SQUISH (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Adult • Medium
0 miles

MERLE/REX - Hound / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler available for adoption MERLE/REX - Hound / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler available for adoption

MERLE/REX

Hound / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Male • Senior • Medium
0 miles

HONEY - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption HONEY - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

HONEY

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Adult • Small
0 miles

SOLDIER - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption SOLDIER - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

SOLDIER

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Adult • Small
0 miles

CANE CORSO (COURTESY POST) - Cane Corso Mastiff available for adoption CANE CORSO (COURTESY POST) - Cane Corso Mastiff available for adoption

CANE CORSO (COURTESY POST)

Cane Corso Mastiff
Male • Adult • Large
0 miles

BLUE HEELER (COURTESY POST) - Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Terrier available for adoption BLUE HEELER (COURTESY POST) - Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Terrier available for adoption

BLUE HEELER (COURTESY POST)

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

MADEA - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption MADEA - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

MADEA

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Young • Large
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

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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