Best Friends Animal Society Launches Pet Resource Hubs in Partnership with Local Organizations to Help People and Pets in North Carolina

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Community Hubs Pop Up in Rutherford, Buncombe and Yancey Counties

In the wake of the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America's shelters in 2025, is working on the ground to support people and pets in need in communities in western North Carolina.

As part of continued hurricane relief efforts, Best Friends has supported the activation of Pet Resource Hubs in partnership with rescue groups and shelters throughout North Carolina that can provide essential supplies including pet food, cat litter, and generators for those who have lost everything. The hubs are operating out of the following locations: 

  • Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue in Rutherford County  

    Address: 380 US-221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

    Hours:  11 am – 5 pm, Wednesday - Saturday 

  • Asheville Veterinary Associates in Buncombe County managed by Sister Kitten Rescue

    Address: 50 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806

    Hours: 10am-4pm daily 

  • Yancey County Humane Society in Yancey County

    Address: 211 Kind Hearts Wy, Burnsville, NC 28714

    Hours: 9am-3pm daily

The Pet Resource Hubs are being funded by the Best Friends disaster relief fund. 

About Best Friends Animal Society

Best Friends Animal Society is a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters in 2025. Founded in 1984, Best Friends is a pioneer in the no-kill movement and has helped reduce the number of animals killed in shelters from an estimated 17 million per year to 415,000 last year. Best Friends runs lifesaving programs across the country, as well as the nation’s largest no-kill animal sanctuary. Working collaboratively with a network of more than 5,000 animal welfare and shelter partners, and community members nationwide, Best Friends is working to Save Them All®. For more information, visit bestfriends.org