Foothills Humane Society

Columbus, NC

Serves Polk County, NC.

Adoption fee From $30

Hours Wed-Sat 11am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm; closed Monday and Tuesday

Areas served Columbus and the surrounding area, North Carolina

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $30

Cats 6 months and older: $30; kittens under 6 months: $50 (second kitten free). Barn cats are free, and are fixed, vaccinated, and dewormed.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Foothills Humane Society at (828) 863-4444 first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Polk County at a glance

Population 19,891

Housing units 11,042

Est. households with a cat 2,881

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats 6 months and older are $30; kittens under 6 months are $50 (second kitten free). Barn cats are free and come fixed, vaccinated, and dewormed.

What are your hours?

Wednesday-Saturday 11am-5pm; Sunday 1pm-5pm; closed Monday and Tuesday.

Get involved

Support Foothills Humane Society

Surrendering a cat

Contact Foothills Humane Society at (828) 863-4444 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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