Watauga Humane Society

Category: Animal protection organization

Address: 312 Paws Way, Boone, NC 28607, USA

Phone: +18282647865

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 12:30–5PM

Wednesday: 12:30–5PM

Thursday: 12:30–5PM

Friday: 12:30–5PM

Saturday: 12:30–5PM

Reviews

David Hinnant

Jul 7, 2022

I donated some leftover meds from our dog that passed away. They seem to have a caring staff though I did not go inside.

Lauren Church

May 24, 2022

I DO NOT recommend this place to anyone. They hand pick who THEY want to have the animals regardless of your background and experience. They want to tell you how you can and can’t raise YOUR OWN pet. They turned down my GRANDMOTHER for a puppy and broke her heart. Simply disgusted with this place and will NEVER go back nor refer anyone. I feel sorry for all of the animals there. If you have to speak with Ashley, I can guarantee you will not leave there with any animal.

Trista Holden

Mar 17, 2022

Very friendly staff! Incredibly clean facility and the animals are just too cute. We will return tomorrow and maybe bring home our new fur baby

Vanna M

Jan 1, 2022

AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Come for the TLC of an easy breezy free playtime with lots of cats/kittens/puppies/dogs and extremely kind staff.

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Questions & Answers

Are they able to take any new furry friends.?

Jessica Lawrence | Dec 23, 2021
Ashlee Yepez | Dec 24, 2021

Hi Jessica! Please call and speak to our Intake Coordinator if you have a pet to surrender. We do owner surrenders by appointment only. Our hours are Tues-Sat, 12:30 to 5:00.

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Do you guys have any bunnies up for adoption or for sale right now?

Autumn Misenheimer | Dec 7, 2021
Watauga Humane Society (Owner) | Dec 8, 2021

We have one bunny for adoption! We are open Tuesday - Saturday, 12:30 - 5:00pm. You can always view our adoptable animals on our website as well. Thank you for asking!

What is involved in adopting a cat?

Pete Burgess | Jan 7, 2019
Chuck Snider | Jan 8, 2019

You have to go in put in an application and then meet the cat and let them judge you if you're good enough or not.

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Do you have ferrets?

tori sings | Jan 6, 2021
Justin Keiler | Jan 7, 2021

Not often but they do have a few other animals

Is it open on Memorial Day weekend?

nova | Jan 7, 2020
David Rush | Jan 8, 2020

The dog park is but not the shelter

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Can any animals be fostered rather than being fully adopted?

Reese McGee | Jan 7, 2020
Davis Hankins | Jan 8, 2020

Absolutely

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Can you volunteer here? And how?

Katie Coombes | Jan 7, 2019
Lindsay Barnes | Jan 8, 2019

Yes, I believe they still offer a volunteer application at the front desk 👍🏽

I have a a bunch of blankets that I dont need. Does the shelter need them for the kennels? They aren't dirty but do they need to be washed first? They have just been in storage all winter....a little dusty... ?

Kendra Brown | Jun 10, 2021
Watauga Humane Society (Owner) | Jun 11, 2021

Hi Kendra! We do accept blanket donations for our animals! Please feel free to bring them by Tuesday-Sunday, 12:30-5:00. Thank you!!

Will there be a spray/neuter clinic soon for cats?

Susan Stutts | Jan 7, 2019
Lindsay Barnes | Jan 8, 2019

I think there used to be one monthly via pet transport to/from Asheville. 👍🏽

Will you accept a opened bag of dry food? My sweet girl passed and I want to donate an unopened and opened bag. Top of line chow

Fred Dorman | Jan 6, 2021
Watauga Humane Society (Owner) | Jan 7, 2021

Thanks Fred for thinking of our animals! We are so sorry to hear of your loss, and will gladly accept any donations you have. You and your companion are in our thoughts!

Do they still have the program to spay and neuter doggies????

Kristy Sparks | Jan 7, 2019
Mya Solace Memsen | Jan 8, 2019

Call them. I'm sure they will work with you ! Great ppl !

Can we drop off a dog there

M M | Jan 7, 2020
lily laramie | Jan 8, 2020

You have to call them to let them know you have a dog that needs to be surrendered. But they don't usually take in dogs unless they're in the pound.

How old does a puppy have to be to be spayed?!

Christie Garcia | Jan 7, 2019
Melinated Milton | Jan 8, 2019

4-6 months is the norm and was suggested to me by a holistic vet. When I got to the SNIPS appointment the form was changed to say 6 months because she said the place doing the procedure liked for pets to be older for rabies shots. We got the microchip, shots, any spaying all at once.

My 16year old cat has become paralyzed from the waist down this past week. I called to have him euthanized but was informed that they no longer offer the service. I do not have the funds of $150 for the vet. Is it true that HS will not help?

Christy Grayson | Apr 11, 2021
Watauga Humane Society (Owner) | Apr 12, 2021

Hi Christy - we are so sorry to hear about your cat. While we are not currently in a position to help with humane euthanasia onsite, please call and speak with our Director of Operations. We have additional resources to help you and your companion.

Is this a no kill shelter?

Kaylee Leihbacher | Jan 7, 2019
Coree | Jan 8, 2019

They have stats online of the euthanasias, the number is very very small, and it is aggressive pets who cannot be rehomed.

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What is the fee for neutering a male cat?

Annette Russo | Jan 7, 2019
J Sloan | Jan 8, 2019

They have $10 specials. Call and make an appointment.

Will they let you know one way or another whether you get to meet a dog or not?

James Rogers | Jan 6, 2021
Kristen Ryberg | Jan 7, 2021

Yes, I believe you can see all the dogs available and meet and greets by appointment.

We are coming up from Florida and my wife went crazy buying sweaters and jackets for our dogs. We would like to drop off six that will fit our 12 pound dachshunds. They are brand new and two of them are not even opened. Would you like them?

Leonard Leedy | Apr 11, 2021
Watauga Humane Society (Owner) | Apr 12, 2021

Hi Leonard, and thank you for thinking of our animals! We would be happy for your sweater contribution. You can stop by anytime between 1-4pm, Tues - Sun!

Does anyone know if they can use old sheets and blankets?

charlene babyak | Jan 7, 2019
Betty Boop | Jan 8, 2019

Oh yes they will take old sheets and blankets too

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Do u have to be a resident of bone to bring ur dogs to the shelter?

Miranda Joseph | Jan 7, 2019
Mya Solace Memsen | Jan 8, 2019

Not sure, call them

Why can’t you go in that one room where some dogs are that day employees only ? I’m just confused

Cassidy Browning | Jan 6, 2021
Ashlee Yepez | Jan 7, 2021

Hey Cassidy! It sounds like you are referring to “Back Wall”, and it’s a good question! That area is reserved for our newest pups pending medical assessment, and for dogs that may be having a hard time adjusting to the kennel environment and need a more quiet space. We do not allow members of the public or any of our newest volunteers back there to limit the possibilities of disease transmission, and to continue to offer that quieter space for our more fearful residents.

Do you have spay neuter clinics for cats?

Annette Russo | Jan 7, 2019
Amanda Horne | Jan 8, 2019

Yes they have a program called SNIPS.

Do you guys have any Pomeranian puppies?

Esme Solis | Jan 7, 2019
Angel Stanley | Jan 8, 2019

They rarely if ever get in dogs like Pomeranians. Many of their dogs are super sweet pit bull mixes. There are indeed other small dogs there and they are so full of personality! I highly recommend going to the humane society to meet the dogs no matter the breed. They definitely do have some super sweet small dogs right now that would love to let you get to know them!

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Is there anyone who volunteers? I need a little help and I don’t know who to go to!

Sobo1214 | Jan 7, 2020
Jo Ann Garrod | Jan 8, 2020

Yes they have volunteers that volunteer at the shelter. Give them a call.

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My mother died and I need to get rid of her two cats, they are around 4 years old, can I bring them in to your facility ? Is there a fee for doing so.

Marcia Adams | Sep 8, 2021
Michael Willis | Sep 9, 2021

Yes but you have to make an appointment first

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I was wondering how much the kittens were being adopted for

Julie Seldomridge | Jan 7, 2018
Ashley Land | Jan 8, 2018

It depends! Recently they had an overflow so the kittens were super cheap. But i think regularly kittens under 6 months are $95

Are you all open on easter

Glenda McNeil | Jan 7, 2019
J Sloan | Jan 8, 2019

No. The Humane Society is closed today.

Does anyone know if they charge to take dogs in

Anita Miller | Jan 7, 2019
Christi Menefee | Jan 8, 2019

No they don't

My puppy only has one testicle. I need to have him neutered. Can I acquire help with the cost.

Helen Bennett | Jan 7, 2020
Susan Gilbert | Jan 8, 2020

Give them a call

We are going to have to surrender our baby boy. Is there any way to make it easier on him.

Mechelle | Jan 7, 2018
Bill Gasque | Jan 8, 2018

Just know your doing the right thing for him. It's alway hard for us too.

I'm trying to arrange pick up of a loved ones dog who was taken to shelter after owner passed away while there on vacation. Is there an after hours number for local shelter

Callie Purvis | Jan 7, 2018
Moment Schweiger | Jan 8, 2018

No there isn't. They are opened Tuesday - Sunday, 12:30-5 and 11-5 on Saturday.

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