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ARF (Humane Society of Jackson County) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our focus is to rescue, rehome, foster, spay and neuter dogs in Jackson County.
The more fosters we have, the more dogs we can save.
At ARF, every rescued dog lives in a foster home until adoption. We cover all vet care—you provide the love.
Make space. Save a life.
Apply to foster: arfhumane.org/foster/
#arfhumane #fosteringsaveslives #fosterdogs
Happy tails!
Sweet Nyx — now called Lucy — has been adopted by Phyllis! This playful lab mix has found her perfect match. Lucy’s new life will be filled with love, toys, and plenty of adventures. We’re so happy for this wonderful pair!
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Spaying and neutering saves lives. It helps pets live longer, healthier lives and prevents unwanted litters in our mountain communities. ARF & Catman2 offer low-cost surgeries for Jackson, Macon, and Swain residents. Learn more: arfhumane.org/why-spay-neuter/
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Meet Adam — equal parts playmate + cuddle bug! This 5-mo-old hound mix has puppy energy for playtime, but his fave thing is curling up for snuggles. Gentle, affectionate, & rescued w/ his siblings, Adam’s ready for his forever family.
Want to meet Adam? arfhumane.org/arf-adoption... #arfhumane
Every dollar has a heartbeat at ARF Humane Society.
Your gift provides food, vet care, spay/neuter, and the chance at a forever home for dogs in Jackson County. Help us turn scared strays into beloved family members.
Donate today: arfhumane.org/donate
#arfhumane #DonateToSaveLives #doglover
We’re sending a big thank you to the Blue Ridge Agility Club for donating $304 to ARF!
Their AKC trial ribbon donation program turned unused ribbons into lifesaving care for dogs in Jackson County.
Community support like this keeps rescue work strong!
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Tomorrow from 12–2 PM, join us at Innovation Station in Dillsboro for Paws & Pints.
ARF and the Jackson County Animal Shelter will have adoptable dogs and kittens, and a portion of sales supports ARF.
Come for the beer, stay for the belly rubs—and maybe meet your new best friend.
Our sweet boy Anatole has officially found his forever home!
We’re so grateful to Caitlin for opening her heart and home to this handsome guy. Here’s to a lifetime of adventures, snuggles, and tail wags! 💕🐾
Join ARF and the Jackson County Animal Shelter this Saturday, 11–1 at Innovation Station in Dillsboro for our adoption event, Paws & Pints.
Good beer, great dogs, and forever homes waiting to happen. 💛
#PawsAndPints #AdoptDontShop #arfhumane
Angelina is a 5-month-old hound mix with the perfect blend of playful energy and sweet affection. She’s spayed, vaccinated, and will likely be a smaller medium-sized dog when grown. Ready for a forever home filled with love? Apply to meet her: arfhumane.org/arf-adoption...
#arfhumane #adoptdontshop
Spaying & neutering is the best way to prevent unwanted litters, reduce strays, and keep pets healthier & happier.
ARF and Catman2, with the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance in Asheville, make these services affordable in Jackson, Macon & Swain Counties. 🐾 arfhumane.org/why-spay-neu...
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Meet the A-Team! Anatole, Aaron, Adam, Almanzo & Angelina are 3-month-old hound mix pups who beat the odds after being abandoned in the woods. Now spayed/neutered, vaccinated & in foster care, they’re ready for forever homes. Apply: arfhumane.org/arf-adoption...
#arfhumane #adoptdontshop #houndmix
Happy Tails! Chloe, our sweet gray Mini Schnauzer, has found her forever home with Halee in Charlotte. We’re thrilled that Chloe is now living the life of a pampered princess, surrounded by love and comfort. Here’s to their happily-ever-after together!
#arfhumane #fureverfamily #adoptedandloved
Geordie’s been waiting far too long for his forever home. Sweet, loyal, housebroken, crate trained, and great on leash—he’s happiest without a revolving door of dogs. Neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to be your hiking buddy + protector. Apply: arfhumane.org/arf-adoption...
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Paws & Pints is coming to Innovation Station in Dillsboro.
Saturday, Sept. 20 | 12–2 PM
Meet adoptable pets, enjoy a cold pint, and maybe find your furever friend.
Hosted by ARF & Jackson County Animal Shelter.
#AdoptDontShop #PawsAndPints #arfhumane #innovationdillsboro
Bodie’s the zoomies champ—full of energy, love, & ready for adventure! This 3-year-old Pointer mix is looking for an active forever family. 💙 Meet your new running buddy: www.petfinder.com/dog/bodie-77...
#arfhumane #adoptdontshop #pointermix #wnc
Two new dogs just arrived in ARF's foster care—meet Lady (5 mo, black & white) and Chloe (1 yr, gray)! Both are spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready for adoption. Learn more about the dogs:
Lady: shorturl.at/w2W6q
Chloe: shorturl.at/q0ntk
To schedule a meet and greet: shorturl.at/C1aeL
Saving lives isn’t cheap—but it’s worth it.
ARF Humane is out here every day: rescuing, vetting, spaying/neutering, and giving dogs a second chance.
Whether it's $5 or $500, we need your help to keep going.
Donate: arfhumane.org/donation/
#ARFhumane #rescuedogs #WNC #donatetoday #makeadifference
ARF is saving lives by transporting adoptable dogs—many of them fostered through our program—to a partner shelter up north, where homes are waiting. Fewer dogs here means more room in our local shelters for others in need. This is what rescue looks like.
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ARF needs short-term fosters for both puppies and adult dogs.
You pick the pup, we cover the rest—supplies, vet care, and support. Puppies stay ~4 weeks. Adults are usually adopted in a few months. Open your home, change a life.
Learn more: arfhumane.org/volunteer/
#fosteringsaveslives #arfhumane
Spay/neuter = fewer homeless pets + healthier lives.
ARF/Catman2’s low-cost program fills up fast, but there’s another option! Noah’s Ark Snippet Bus offers affordable spay/neuter in Franklin, with pricing based on income. Info here: arfhumane.org/why-spay-neuter
#arfhumane #spayandneuteryourpets
Lost pets can’t call home—but a good tag can speak for them.
The Jackson County Animal Shelter offers custom pet tags for just $8.
You can engrave one or both sides in your choice of fonts, styles, and colors. Swing by and they’ll help you create a tag that’s as unique as your pet.
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Have a couch and a heartbeat? You might be qualified to foster a dog. ARF needs short-term fosters for puppies and adult dogs. You pick the pup, we cover the costs. Puppies stay ~3-4 weeks; adults usually get adopted in a few months. Learn more: arfhumane.org/volunteer/
#arfhumane #volunteer #wnc
Journey has been adopted! This gentle, outdoorsy pup has found his perfect match—a family ready to hike the trails, share the couch, and keep the chew toys coming. We’re so happy for this sweet boy and his new crew. Here’s to love, adventure, and sturdy squeakers!
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Adoption Update: Buddy Has Found His Furever Home!
Buddy’s adoption story is the kind we love to tell. He’s officially home with Bill and Lavonne, and it’s a perfect match.
Thank you, Bill and Lavonne, for giving this sweet boy the home he deserves. Happy adoption, Buddy!
#arfhumane #adoptionpost
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"We’re extremely proud of the resilience, compassion, and skill of our staff and volunteers, without which we couldn’t make something like this happen."
via Salem Patch: patch.com/massachusett...
Had your pet spayed or neutered through ARF/Catman2? We’re looking for a few folks to share their experience on film. Interested? Comment below, email sarahrave@arfhumane.org, or call 877-273-5262.
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Meet Journey! This 6-month-old, 45-lb Lab mix is neutered, vaccinated, and mostly housetrained. He’s sweet, snuggly, loves dogs, and enjoys hikes. Kids? A bit much at first, but he warms up fast. Bonus: he's a pro-level chewer, so bring toys! Apply: arfhumane.org/arf-adoption...
#arfhumane #sylvanc
Looking for a short-term commitment with a big impact? ARF urgently needs fosters for dogs + puppies—some for local adoption, others for transport. We cover all costs and support you fully. You give love and time. We’ll handle the rest. Learn more: arfhumane.org/volunteer/
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