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Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue

380 U.S. 221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

2026 Participant Nonprofit Rescue Shelter Facility
See 96 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

96 available pets

BAILEY/PEDRO - Terrier available for adoption BAILEY/PEDRO - Terrier available for adoption

BAILEY/PEDRO

Terrier
Male • Adult • Medium
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SMOKEY - Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler available for adoption SMOKEY - Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler available for adoption

SMOKEY

Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Male • Adult • Medium
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HEMP - Cattle Dog / Terrier available for adoption HEMP - Cattle Dog / Terrier available for adoption

HEMP

Cattle Dog / Terrier
Male • Adult • Large
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LAVENDER - Feist available for adoption LAVENDER - Feist available for adoption

LAVENDER

Feist
Female • Baby • Small
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GRIZZ/WESLEY - Boxer available for adoption GRIZZ/WESLEY - Boxer available for adoption

GRIZZ/WESLEY

Boxer
Male • Adult • Large
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MEDUSA - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption MEDUSA - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

MEDUSA

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Baby • Small
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WEREWOLF - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption WEREWOLF - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

WEREWOLF

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Baby • Small
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NOSFERATU - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption NOSFERATU - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

NOSFERATU

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Baby • Small
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ELVIRA - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption ELVIRA - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

ELVIRA

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Young • Medium
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HAZEL

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Baby • Small
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NALA

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Baby • Small
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KIARA

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Baby • Small
0 miles

PIANO - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption PIANO - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

PIANO

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Young • Small
0 miles

KASPYN - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption KASPYN - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

KASPYN

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Baby • Small
0 miles

MUFFIN - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption MUFFIN - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

MUFFIN

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Young • Medium
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BLUEBERRY - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption BLUEBERRY - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

BLUEBERRY

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Baby • Small
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SUNFLOWER

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Adult • Medium
0 miles

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

DUMPLING (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Baby • Small
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PERSIAN QUEEN (COURTESY POST) - Persian available for adoption PERSIAN QUEEN (COURTESY POST) - Persian available for adoption

PERSIAN QUEEN (COURTESY POST)

Persian
Female • Young • Medium
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NOODLE (COURTESY POST) - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption NOODLE (COURTESY POST) - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

NOODLE (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Baby • Small
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MOMMA CAT

Domestic Long Hair
Female • Adult • Small
0 miles

NACHO - Chihuahua / Dachshund available for adoption NACHO - Chihuahua / Dachshund available for adoption

NACHO

Chihuahua / Dachshund
Male • Baby • Small
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CHER - Boxer / Labrador Retriever available for adoption CHER - Boxer / Labrador Retriever available for adoption

CHER

Boxer / Labrador Retriever
Female • Baby • Small
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SONNY - Boxer / Labrador Retriever available for adoption SONNY - Boxer / Labrador Retriever available for adoption

SONNY

Boxer / Labrador Retriever
Male • Baby • Small
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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