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Clear The Shelters · August 2026

Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue

380 U.S. 221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

2026 Participant Nonprofit Rescue Shelter Facility Events at the Shelter 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.

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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

122 available pets

FLOUNDER - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption FLOUNDER - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant FLOUNDER

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Baby • Small
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ARIEL - Siamese available for adoption ARIEL - Siamese available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant ARIEL

Siamese
Female • Baby • Small
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MEL - Labrador Retriever / Terrier available for adoption MEL - Labrador Retriever / Terrier available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant MEL

Labrador Retriever / Terrier
Male • Baby • Small
0 miles

MAX - Labrador Retriever / Terrier available for adoption MAX - Labrador Retriever / Terrier available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant MAX

Labrador Retriever / Terrier
Male • Baby • Small
0 miles

DUKE - Labrador Retriever / Terrier available for adoption DUKE - Labrador Retriever / Terrier available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant DUKE

Labrador Retriever / Terrier
Male • Baby • Small
0 miles

KATIE - Labrador Retriever / Terrier available for adoption KATIE - Labrador Retriever / Terrier available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant KATIE

Labrador Retriever / Terrier
Female • Baby • Small
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CHLOE - Labrador Retriever / Terrier available for adoption CHLOE - Labrador Retriever / Terrier available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant CHLOE

Labrador Retriever / Terrier
Female • Baby • Small
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GIDGET - Labrador Retriever / Terrier available for adoption GIDGET - Labrador Retriever / Terrier available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant GIDGET

Labrador Retriever / Terrier
Female • Baby • Small
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JOHN WAYNE - Terrier available for adoption JOHN WAYNE - Terrier available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant JOHN WAYNE

Terrier
Male • Adult • Large
0 miles

HUEY (COURTESY POST) - Siamese available for adoption HUEY (COURTESY POST) - Siamese available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant HUEY (COURTESY POST)

Siamese
Male • Baby • Small
0 miles

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

Clear the Shelters Participant GONZO (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Baby • Small
0 miles

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

Clear the Shelters Participant GRAVY (COURTESY POST)

Terrier
Male • Young • Large
0 miles

HARLOWE SKYE - Siamese available for adoption HARLOWE SKYE - Siamese available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant HARLOWE SKYE

Siamese
Female • Adult • Small
0 miles

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Clear the Shelters Participant MIDAS

Domestic Short Hair
Male • Adult • Small
0 miles

FETTUCINE (COURTESY POST) - Extra-Toes Cat (Hemingway Polydactyl) available for adoption FETTUCINE (COURTESY POST) - Extra-Toes Cat (Hemingway Polydactyl) available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant FETTUCINE (COURTESY POST)

Extra-Toes Cat (Hemingway Polydactyl)
Female • Baby • Small
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TEDDY - Hound / Feist available for adoption TEDDY - Hound / Feist available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant TEDDY

Hound / Feist
Male • Young • Small
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ZITI (COURTESY POST) - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption ZITI (COURTESY POST) - Domestic Short Hair available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant ZITI (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Baby • Small
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BELLA (COURTESY POST) - Staffordshire Bull Terrier available for adoption BELLA (COURTESY POST) - Staffordshire Bull Terrier available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant BELLA (COURTESY POST)

Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Female • Young • Large
0 miles

OPHELIA - Domestic Medium Hair available for adoption OPHELIA - Domestic Medium Hair available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant OPHELIA

Domestic Medium Hair
Female • Young • Small
0 miles

MALI - Siamese available for adoption MALI - Siamese available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant MALI

Siamese
Female • Baby • Medium
0 miles

SUKI - Siamese available for adoption SUKI - Siamese available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant SUKI

Siamese
Female • Baby • Medium
0 miles

CARAMEL - Terrier / Terrier available for adoption CARAMEL - Terrier / Terrier available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant CARAMEL

Terrier / Terrier
Female • Adult • Medium
0 miles

GRIZZ/WESLEY - Boxer available for adoption GRIZZ/WESLEY - Boxer available for adoption

Clear the Shelters Participant GRIZZ/WESLEY

Boxer
Male • Adult • Large
0 miles

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

Clear the Shelters Participant HILLIE (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Short Hair
Female • Baby • Small
0 miles

Questions & Answers

Is Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue participating in Clear The Shelters 2026?

Yes. Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue in Rutherfordton, NC is an official participant in Clear The Shelters 2026, the nationwide pet adoption campaign from NBCUniversal Local and Telemundo held each August. Adoption fees are reduced during the event.

When is Clear The Shelters 2026 at Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue?

The campaign runs throughout August 2026; check Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue’s website or social media for specific event days.

Are adoption fees waived at Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue during Clear The Shelters?

Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue is reducing adoption fees during Clear The Shelters 2026. We will reduce the adoption fees of dogs to 50 and puppies to 100.

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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