Yancey County Animal Shelter
Click here to view our pet list and to find your new best friend.. today!
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Our phone lines are open Mon.,Tue.,Thurs. and Fri. from 12(noon)-5pm, and Sat. from 12(noon)-4pm. We are closed Wednesdays and Sundays. There is always someone ready to answer questions, and take the time to help you find your perfect new companion pet.
Or, E-MAIL us at:
ychs@ccvn.com
DIRECTIONS
From Asheville, travel I-26 West to exit #9 ( Burnsville exit). From here travel US 19 for 12.5 miles. Look for green signs that say "Yancey Co. Animal Shelter" and turn left onto Cane River Church Road. At the stop sign go straight onto paved drive and we are at the bottom of the hill.
Mailing address listed at bottom of page.
DONATIONS
Now you can donate easily through PayPal and help an animal in need TODAY ! Cartridges for Critters, The Office Shoppe in Burnsville, and the Yancey Animal Shelter have combined efforts in a new program called "Cartridges for Critters". Save your used printer cartridges, copier cartridges ,and used cell phones. Drop them off at the Office Shoppe or The Animal Shelter. Proceeds benefit our pet meals on wheels program and provide supplies for our shelter.
Pay the adoption fee by PayPal! Click on the Donate / PayPal link and enter your credit card information, name , address, phone #, and the pet's name. It's that easy! Please add $3.00 for this service.
Pay the adoption fee by PayPal! Click on the Donate / PayPal link and enter your credit card information, name , address, phone #, and the pet's name. It's that easy! Please add $3.00 for this service.
Hear our humble prayer, O God, for our friends the animals. Especially for animals who are suffering, for any that are hunted or lost, or deserted or frightened or hungry, for all that must be put to death. We entreat for them all thy mercy and pity and for those who deal with them we ask a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words. Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to animals and so to share the blessings of the merciful.-Albert Schweitzer
HOW DO YOU PRODUCE 80 MILLION CATS?
It's simple. Just allow two cats and their offspring to breed for 10 years. In that time, you'll have produced 80,399,780 cats(this assumes two litters per year and 2.8 surviving kittens per litter).
Humans simply do not produce at these outragous rates. Nor does every human born want a kitten.And since every cat needs a human (that's what domestic means), this adds up to a great deal of unwanted kittens and cats in our community. Please help us end this tragic overpopulation problem by spaying and neutering your pets.
SPONSOR A SHELTER PET!!!
Now is your chance to help make a difference in the life of a shelter animal! By sponsoring a pet at the Yancey County Shelter you will help make the dream of a forever home a reality!
Although all of our adopted pets are spayed or neutered at the time of adoption, an animal who is already "fixed" and ready to go has a much better chance of getting adopted. When you sponsor a homeless animal you can help insure their speedy adoption and the opportunity to go directly home and start their new life of comfort and happiness! For $55.00 you can get any dog or cat spayed or neutered! For $10.00 you can sponsor a rabies vaccination and for $5.00, a booster vaccination. Please specify as to the use of your donation on your check. For more information please feel free to contact the shelter!
WHY SPAY AND NEUTER? Each year more than 12 MILLION dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies, including 25% purebreds, end up in America's animal shelters. Whether lost, abandoned, or given up, most animals are a result of irresponsible ownership and uncontrolled breeding. Sadly, nearly 8 million of those animals are killed because there are simply NOT ENOUGH HOMES for them all. Millions more never make it to the shelter.
IT'S GOOD FOR YOUR PETS: 1) Spayed and neutered cats and dogs live longer, healthier lives. 2) It GREATLY reduces cancer and other hormone-related medical disorders in dogs and cats. 3) Neutered animals are less likely to roam, bite, or fight. 4) Animals have NO psychological need to reproduce.
IT'S GOOD FOR YOU: 1) Spayed and neutered pets behave better and make affectionate companions. 2) Neutered cats are less likely to spray and mark territory. 3) Spaying a female dog or cat eliminates the heat cycle.
IT'S GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY: Irresponsible breeding breeds more cases of dog attacks. Our shelters become crowded, forcing communities to pay millions of dollars to control, destroy and dispose of these unwanted, homeless animals.
SUMMER IS HERE!!
The days are longer and the nights are warmer. Make sure your pet has a protected place to stay outside that is away from the heat, wind and rain. Give plenty of fresh water as your pet will need it more as they run and play more. Go out and have fun with your pets... they are part of your family too. If you have any other concerns or questions please contact your local Humane Society. If you are in Yancey County, NC call
682-9510.
Who We Are
The Yancey County Animal Shelter is a non-profit public animal shelter located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, just 30 miles north of Asheville. We take all animals brought to us: strays, feral dogs, cats, and very limited personal pets. We provide a loving temporary home until they can be placed in a permanent home. We are not a "no kill" shelter, however, they do not have a time limit. We treat all animals as individuals and temperamant test them for adoptability. This way, no one slips through the system, and we know each and every personality in the house. So, if you are looking for a pet, we can help match you with the perfect friend who will fit your lifestyle.We are located next to the Cane River Middle School, at 962 Cane River School Road, just west of town.
Our shelter hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 12pm til 5pm, and on Saturday from 12pm til 4pm. Closed Sunday and Wednesday.
Adopting a Friend
Currently, our LOCAL (Yancey, Mitchell, and Madison Counties only) adoption fee is $65. Our OUT-OF-AREA adoption fee is $85 for dogs and cats. This fee includes worming, age appropriate vaccinations, micro-chipping, and basic spay/neuter costs. All animals will be spayed or neutered before going home.NEW: You may now pay our adoption fee via PayPal. Just go back to our 'donation' area and pay via PayPal, specifying that the amount is for the adoption of a certain named animal. Include your name, address,and phone number. There is a $3.00 service fee added on to the adoption fee if you use PayPal.
Volunteering and Donations
GOOD NEWS! On June 26, 2008 Yancey County Commissioners reinstated the allocation YCHS had previously received. During fiscal year 2008/2009, YCHS will receive $37,000 from Yancey County. This allocation will be directed to supplement staff wages, liability insurance, and Worker's Compensation.
As you know, the three mainstays vital to funding our Animal Shelter remain donations, memberships and fundraisers. From mail-in donations to store counter "doggie banks", every penny goes to the welfare of these animals. We, also, accept donations to memorialize a lost pet or favorite animal lover. Donations make great gifts for the animal lovers in your life. At the shelter we have a pet store where you can create goodie bags for your favorite pooch or kitty, with all proceeds helping their furry friends.
SHELTER NEWS:
Summer is here and perhaps a new pet is in your plans...come see us as we can match the right one with you. Upcoming events: Save your gently used "stuff" for the Fall Flea, we will be happy to take it. Call the shelter for more information.
SHELTER NEWS:
Summer is here and perhaps a new pet is in your plans...come see us as we can match the right one with you. Upcoming events: Save your gently used "stuff" for the Fall Flea, we will be happy to take it. Call the shelter for more information.
We are always looking for volunteers. Volunteers can work in the shelter facility or help away from the shelter. The critters love having you come and play with them! Just call!
We accept donations of cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, and paper goods. Any food donated will be used for the "Meals on Wheels" program. We are now participating in Hill's Science Diet "Shelter Nutrition Program" so we can not use other brands for our pets here at the shelter.
SEAMSTRESSES are ALWAYS needed to sew dog pads. Please, let us know if you can lend a hand!
Yancey County Humane Society
962 Cane River School Rd.
P.O. Box 1016
c/o Jo Ann
Burnsville, NC 28714
Phone: 828-682-9510
Email:
ychs@ccvn.com
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