Friends of Ashe County Animal Shelter

About Us

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Friends of Ashe County Animal Shelter (FAAS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping cats and dogs in Ashe County, North Carolina. Our mission is to provide a safe environment for animals in need, either through fostering or adoption, and offer services to help ensure a healthy animal population.

FAAS volunteers focus on delivering compassionate and productive solutions for animals, owners, and our partners in Ashe County NC, including the Ashe County Animal Shelter, aimed at improving animal welfare and reducing the number of animals in need and at risk of euthanasia.

We believe in the power of community and compassion to drive positive change. FAAS is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, unaffiliated with the County of Ashe.

Get Involved

We need you!

FAAS is an all-volunteer nonprofit operated by people who are passionate about animal welfare. You can help us help the dogs and cats of Ashe County through volunteering and/or making a tax deductible donation to FAAS. Your support, resources and involvement enable us to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome more animals in need. For more information on volunteering, complete our volunteer application.

Foster

All you have to provide is a safe and loving environment for your temporary guest.

We believe that every animal deserves a chance at a loving home and a better life. Our Ashe County Animal Control shelter can't keep an adoptable pet long-term, so if an adoptive family isn't available, our fosters provide the only solution to euthanasia. Fosters don't pay for any of the pet's needs; FAAS covers everything. All you provide is love, safety and structure. To apply to become a foster click here .

Adopt

Adoption is a commitment that comes wrapped in love.

A successful adoption gives a lovable pet a second chance to be happy and healthy. The benefits of owning a forever friend are immense, but adoption is a long-term commitment that shouldn't be undertaken lightly. That's why we provide ongoing support and resources to ensure a smooth transition for both you and your new family member.

To see our adoptable pets, click here. To adopt a puppy or dog, click here; to adopt a kitten or cat, click here.

Volunteer

Regardless of your abilities or areas of interest, FAAS can use your help!

Here are just a few of the many roles our volunteers fill:

transporting animals to spay/neuter clinics,
staffing our volunteer events,
helping us with publicity, social media, day-to-day operations,
helping rescue animals at risk, and getting them into foster care,
trapping feral cats and providing food and shelter to outdoor animals,
delivering supplies to Ashe citizens and their pets in need

Join us in creating a positive impact on the lives of homeless animals. Your dedication and time can change their world for the better. To volunteer, simply complete our volunteer form here.

Resources

FAAS provides help and support to the county animal shelter and Ashe County residents, both four-legged and two-legged! Referrals to low-cost spay and neuter clinics, identification of area veterinarians who are accepting new patients, and access to the latest articles on animal welfare and behavior are just a few of the ways we work to support our community.

Spay/Neuter Program

In partnership with the Humane Society of Catawba County and Ashe Humane Society, we work to reduce the overpopulation of homeless dogs and cats. FAAS helps transport animals needing to be spayed or neutered to the Catawba Humane Society/Foothills Spay and Neuter Clinic in Hickory, NC. Spay and neuter services are also available at Bristol Humane Society Spay and Neuter program. If you have a pet that needs to be spayed or neutered, contact Tammy@friendsofasheanimalshelter.org for more information.

Veterinarians and Other Resources

Low-cost rabies and vaccine clinics are scheduled periodically at central locations in Ashe and surrounding counties by various organizations throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook to see posts on upcoming clinics, or contact Tammy@friendsofasheanimalshelter.org.

FAAS's veterinary partners include Catawba Humane Society, in Hickory, Twin Oaks Veterinary Hospital, in Sparta, Pet Care Clinic of the High Country in Boone, and Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country, in Boone. FAAS also partners with Ashe Humane Society to arrange transport to the Foothills Spay and Neuter Clinic.

Pet News You Can Use

Check out these articles and links!

The Kitten Lady

ASPCA

Best Friends

Animal Alliance of NC

Adoptable Pets

Check our Adoptable Pets page regularly to learn more about the adorable dogs and cats just waiting for a home and family to love them! To adopt or learn more about a specific animal, please fill out our dog adoption or cat adoption form, and a volunteer will contact you quickly.

Tilly

Tilly is a 1.5 yr old, spayed female who is ready for her furever home and family! Tilly can be shy at first, but with patience and love, she quickly warms up. Tilly is approximately 40 lbs., is up to date on all vaccines, spayed, microchipped and on monthly heartworm prevention. She would do best in a home where her people were not gone long hours. She is crate-trained and is learning proper leash manners. She would do well in a home with another fun and playful pup. An added plus - Tilly adores kitties!

Freya

Freya is a charmer! She is a 35 lb. medium energy 1.5-year-old spayed female who is ready to meet her furever family. Freya is up to date on all vaccinations, spayed, microchipped and is on monthly heartworm prevention. Freya can be a bit shy at first but warms up quickly and does well with slow and proper introductions to other dogs. A physical fence isn’t required, but regular LEASH walks are a must!

Mollie

Mollie’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. She found her way into a home through a dryer vent, seeking a safe place to have her kittens. She lovingly raised her own babies and also adopted a homeless kitten who needed a mom. That’s Mollie in a nutshell —nurturing, compassionate, and full of heart. Past trauma to Mollie’s face left her with a charmingly wonky canine tooth and a perpetually squinty eye. But she’s as sweet and gentle as they come. Mollie is a cuddle bug with people and would prefer to be the only kitty in her furever home where she can soak up all your love and attention.

Clifford

Clifford is ready for his furever family. Could you be 'the one'? Cliff:

Loves being held like a wee babe and gentle tummy rubs.
Is mischievous and loves human food.
Enjoys interacting with friendly and gentle dogs.
Loves playing with friendly cats, once properly introduced.

Clifford is fully vaccinated, neutered, microchipped and is up to date on deworming and flea and tick medications.

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Donate

FAAS offers you several ways to donate to our mission, either through established electronic payment or mailing a traditional check, whatever is easiest for you. For each donation, you'll receive a 501(c)(3) receipt via email, text or USPS mail. Please include your contact information for a tax receipt when applicable.

Venmo

PayPal

Bank Direct

Personal Check to:
FAAS
P.O. Box 151

West Jefferson, NC 28694

If you'd rather contribute supplies directly to us, check out our Amazon Wish List for FAAS, which is updated regularly.