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 dedicated to saving the lives of dogs and cats in America's shelters and making the entire country no-kill. Founded in 1984, Best Friends runs lifesaving facilities and programs nationwide in partnership with more than 5,500 shelters and rescue organizations. From our headquarters in Kanab, Utah, we also operate the nation's largest no-kill animal sanctuary — a destination that brings our mission to life for thousands of visitors each year. We maintain the most comprehensive animal sheltering data in the country and make it accessible to the public — empowering communities with critical insights into the needs of their local shelters and how they can help. We believe every dog and cat deserves a home. And we believe that, by working together, we can Save Them All®.