Yadkin County

Humane Society

The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest animal protection organization, rated the most effective by its peers. Since 1954, The HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programs. We rescue and care for tens of thousands of animals each year, but our primary mission is to prevent cruelty before it occurs. We're there for all animals, across America and around the world.

To err is human; to forgive, canine.

- Chomps McGee

Love is a four-legged word.

- Paws Woofland

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than they love themselves.

- Josh Billings

One of the most rewarding aspects of adopting a shelter dog is the simple fact that you’re saving a life and giving a deserving animal a new home.

Shelter Dogs Make Great Pets

By adopting a dog, you can support the shelter’s good work in your community and help care for many homeless pets.

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Our mission is to save as many shelter pets as possible and to rescue abused or neglected animals. We have experience in the shelter environment and realize they have an extremely tough job to do when pets are abandoned or not cared for properly. We are dedicated to finding these loving animals forever homes and families. We want to match families and individuals with their perfect match based on activity level, number of family members, and location of home.