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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

DEXTER - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption DEXTER - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

DEXTER

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

MERLIN

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Baby • Small
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CHUNKY - Shepherd available for adoption CHUNKY - Shepherd available for adoption

CHUNKY

Shepherd
Male • Young • Large
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BETTY WHITE - Terrier available for adoption BETTY WHITE - Terrier available for adoption

BETTY WHITE

Terrier
Female • Adult • Large
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HARLOW - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption HARLOW - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

HARLOW

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Baby • Small
0 miles

PHOENIX - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption PHOENIX - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

PHOENIX

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Baby • Small
0 miles

SUTTON - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption SUTTON - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

SUTTON

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Baby • Small
0 miles

OAKLEY - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption OAKLEY - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

OAKLEY

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Baby • Small
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GYPSY - Manx available for adoption GYPSY - Manx available for adoption

GYPSY

Manx
Female • Baby • Small
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SISSY

Golden Retriever
Female • Adult • Medium
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WOODY

Terrier
Male • Baby • Small
0 miles

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JESSIE

Terrier
Female • Baby • Small
0 miles

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TURTLE (COURTESY POST)

Hound
Female • Adult • Large
0 miles

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