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Madison County Animal Services - NC

Helping the animals, one dog and cat at a time.

*This page is for shelter business only. Please call Animal Control for animal complaints at 828.649.3190
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CLICK ON THE INFO TAB FOR ADOPTION INFORMATION. Share our page with your friends and please post updates of your adopted pet, we love to see them!

09/19/2024

Sebastian just wants to go home and love you. He's good with cats, kids, other dogs and even annoying family members. He also loves to just curl up and snuggle on the couch.

Sebastion also wants everyone to know that our shelter is completely full of dogs—amazing dogs. We have those dogs that everyone always asks about: small dogs, dogs that are good with cats, dogs that are good with chickens, dogs that love everything and everyone, dogs that love to hike, dogs that want to be lazy, dogs that would make great friends with your dog that needs a friend!

If you have been looking for that special new friend, now is the time!

Call us, message us, email us or just stop by! We are open every day except for Thursday and Sunday from 10-2, but can make appointments after hours if needed.

(828) 649-3190
[email protected]
389 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC

09/18/2024

Is there a sweet dog-lover out there who is good at making lemonade out of lemons? If so, we could use a bit of that recipe for this baby! Reece (AKA Reece's Pieces) is a 5 year old gentle Catahoula whose elderly owner had to surrender her because of their own health issues. This sweet Reece is a calm, loving girl who just wants a gentle pal to hang with. She loves nothing more than to sit at your feet on the porch or by the fire and watch the world go by. Her previous owner was an older person and we're noticing that Reece is still gravitating to people who fit that description! She definitely likes the older and wiser (or maybe just calmer) types! Might that be you? We know lemonade and peanut butter are a unique combination, but if you're up for something new, come meet this cuddle bug and get ready for a sweet autumn treat!

09/16/2024

We are completely out of non-clumping cat litter! All of the kittens and cats we have been caring for this summer means we go through a lot of litter! If you can help us out by dropping off some at the shelter at 389 Long Branch Rd in Marshall - if we are not open we have a convenient donation box outside of our gates! The kitties thank you in advance! 🙏 🐾

09/13/2024

Is this your dog? Found on Hwy 251, finders are leaving town.

09/10/2024

We are full, and need to make space for more animals, so adoption fees are waived all week long!!! Have you been thinking about a new dog or cat? Well, come on down to the shelter and get yourself a new friend! We have all the newest models, and some slightly used ones as well.

09/10/2024

Scooby needs a ride to and from Appalachian Animal Hospital Wednesday for a 9 am vet visit to have his leg x-rayed. Let us know if you can help! Hes about 30 lbs 🐾

09/09/2024

Three stray dogs have come in over the weekend - the jack russell terrier mix was found on 25/70 in Marshall and the terrier mixes were doing in Wolf Laurel/Big Laurel area. Please let us know if you recognize these dogs and know their owners.

09/08/2024

FEE-WAIVED ADOPTIONS (animals 6 mo and up) THIS WEEK ONLY at Madison County Animal Services! Do not miss out on some of the amazing dogs and cats we have available for adoption - and we have made it super simple to check out our pups with our new “Adoptables of the Month” flyer! Please share far and wide and let’s get these sweeties into homes!

09/07/2024

Little Mopsey loves to snuggle her stuffy. She would love a home to go with it.

09/01/2024

Thank you Carolina Pyr Rescue for rescuing Summit!

08/29/2024

Want to learn a new language? Great! Let's start with the word "Gatita"! It's the Spanish word for "kitten" but it also just happens to be the name of one of our most charming residents who is now looking for a home! OK, so maybe Gatita can't teach you Spanish, but if you adopt this little fluff ball, you'll find yourself speaking in all kinds of new ways as you delight in her cuteness--from squeaky baby talk and high-pitched cooing, to quiet nuzzling and definitely a few joyous exclamations! In return, you'll receive a lesson in kitten language--all the comforting purrs, all the adorable tiny peeps, and the full meows of gratitude she'll give you for providing her with a loving home. Hurry in to meet Gatita soon and learn a whole new language of love!

08/27/2024

Who says typos are always mistakes? Sometimes they are just happy accidents that are exactly what you've been needing! Take this Typo for example! He doesn't need any "excuse the typos" nonsense! He's a sweet 9 month old low-rider hound who comes fully-equipped with a gentle nature, a loving attitude, all that delightful puppy softness, and all of his medical needs covered! He loves other dogs, loves all people, and is probably also a good speller despite his name! Isn't it time you welcomed a bit of random happiness into your life? Make an appointment to come meet Typo asap! He's ready to enhance your love life and your love vocabulary! No spelling bees, please!

08/27/2024

Sherlock came in to the shelter 6 months ago - skin and bones with no manners and a big voice. Our shelter volunteers poured so much love into Sherlock over his stay with us - from taking him on beautiful mountain hikes, to stealing him away for day visits to their homes. He learned about life filled with love and people and learned all about being a “house” hound. Sherlock’s flyer caught the eye of a young woman visiting Weaverville for work and a few weeks later he was jumping in her car for his biggest adventure yet - heading to his new home in Chicago!

His new mom’s recent update had us cheering for Sherlock! “He has not had a single accident in the house and sleeps through the night in his crate without issue. He also independently goes in there during the day if he doesn’t want to sleep on his bed or on the rug. I’ve been walking him for about 2-3 hours a day total and that seems to be enough- he sleeps, lightly plays with his toys or asks for belly rubs the rest of the time. He LOVES the pink ball y’all gave him and the squirrel. He’s also mastered stairs and has no problem with the cars and general noise of where we live. Lastly, he has not barked once which we’re so happy with. We are just so impressed! He’s still understanding the noise of the L (elevated trains) but that one might always be a bit scary. He also went with my friends and I to a brewery and he was the true star of the show. Anyway, I want to thank y’all SO MUCH for taking such great care of him and being his most important stop on the way to me. He’s clearly been so loved on and cared for and I’m sure that’s why he’s been so easy. I’m so grateful that I saw his flyer a month ago- he’s truly the best and I cannot wait for all we’ll do together.”

08/26/2024

URGENT KITTEN NEED! These adorable 5-week-old kittens are still tiny and need some extra TLC, including syringe feeding and food encouragement. They also are still requiring one overnight feeding. Their current foster is ill and needs a respite foster ASAP. There are 6 of these darling kittens, so if we had two fosters step up this morning to take 3 kittens each, that would be amazing!!! It should only be a couple of days while the current foster recovers. Please call/text me on the foster line at 828-319-5343 or email the shelter at [email protected], so that I can coordinate pickup at the shelter today.

08/25/2024

After 329 days, Navy has found her people!! And we couldn’t imagine a more perfect home. She’s also got a new 110lb dog buddy, and cat friends as well!

Special thanks to her amazing foster for keeping happy and safe for so long. And thank you to everyone who spread the word about this special dog.

08/25/2024

Please support our partner Shelter Dog Transport Alliance, who took in a special-needs stray from us who was blind, in pain and needed eye surgery. “Ray Ray” had spent an unknown number of months (or years!) in this condition and he now has a second chance to live a pain free life thanks to this wonderful organization! Please consider donating to them so that they can keep helping animals like Ray 🐾❤️

08/23/2024

There’s nothing quite like the joy of welcoming a new puppy into your life, especially when they’re full of that sweet, unmistakable puppy breath!
Just like the delicate flower she’s named after, 8 week old Violet is a beautiful little puppy who brings color and life wherever she goes. With her bright, sparkling eyes and soft, velvety fur, she’s as lovely as the bloom that inspired her name. Violet is available for adoption at now, please email us at [email protected] if you are interested in this sweet girl 💜

08/20/2024

UPDATE: Looks like we have it covered! Thank you!

We are in urgent need of a puppy foster for this little cutie THIS afternoon! We have foster lined up for her two siblings but she needs foster for 2 weeks max until her spay/neuter appt! She’s a medium breed dog, dad is a spaniel mix and mom is a cattle dog mix. She’s 5 months old and about 15-20 lbs. Please respond if you can help! All supplies included!

08/19/2024

Have you ever thought about a kitty as being a one-of-a-kind miracle-working of the universe? Something unique and special that can't ever be recreated? Well, that's our little Peapod! She's definitely got her own scrappy thing going on--she's a little bit of scruff, a little bit of spice, a little bit of enlightened wisdom--and a whole lotta love! At only 6 pounds and barely 1 year old, she's already lived a lot of life--but she has fought her way back from the edge and now has a distinctive, quirky personality and a joyful pep in her step! Her foster parents nurtured her and prepared her for a good life ahead--but that life isn't being fulfilled in the shelter. Will you be the one who benefits from what the universe can provide? Peapod might be just the thing you've been asking for! Make an appointment to come meet this special creature soon!

08/17/2024

Check out Babylock’s glow up from his intake photo to adoption update photos 2 1/2 months later! Babylock came in with a serious upper respiratory infection that had us concerned that he would even recover - his sinus cavity was so infected that it caused nerve damage that was luckily only superficial. After treatment and TLC in foster care he recovered and was adopted out as a healthy kitten but with permanent damage to one of eyes. His adopter sent us an update this week on how well he was doing, along with his sibling that they adopted the same day. Thank you to our foster homes that nurse our sickly kittens back to health and thank you to the adopter that saw beyond his rough start to life and gave him a second chance! ❤️

08/14/2024

We have spent 2, now 3 days carefully catching 3 of the 5 dogs that appeared on Hwy 212 in Shelton Laurel over the weekend. One we are still working on catching and one unfortunately was hit and did not make it. Taking in four scared, skinny dogs with potential injuries during our busiest season with the shelter bursting at the seams has been a challenge, we will be looking for fosters for these dogs and donations to help cover their care. If you are interested in helping us with these dogs once we know more about what their needs will be please email us at [email protected]

08/08/2024

Staff and volunteer favorite Calamari was adopted today! Calamari has special dietary needs to keep her healthy and her new mom didn’t hesitate to take on her care and is ready to spoil this sweet, loving girl like she deserves! Happy Adoption Day Calamari! 🐈

08/06/2024

This little guy was found in the Mars Hill area. He is at the shelter now. Please call 828-649-3190 if you are the owner or know who the owners are.

08/02/2024

Who wants to dance the nights and days away to some delightful meowsic with a sweet kitty conducting the show? Our little Maestra says: "And a-one, and-a-two, and a YOU--that's who!" This sweet, two year old female is just waiting for her own little orchestra (or better yet a STRING quartet!) to call her own. She has been practicing all of her moves here at the shelter and she has conducted her way right into our hearts! Come see this sophisticated lady soon! She has her waltzing boots on and is ready to be your partner through this crazy dance we call life!

07/30/2024

Oh oh! Here comes a pink nose parade of cuteness! These gentle boys are all love and games from the tips of their outsized ears to the speckles on their tiny paws! And, if you act now, these cuddlers are BOGO-half off! That's right! You get two happy pink noses for the price of one and a half! How's that for happiness? As you can see, they are adorable and play well together and they are always up for some cuddles or some toy time--and what hams! They've perfected their "come hither" poses in an effort to find true love. Could you be the one who hithers? Really, what's cuter than waking up to a sweet nose bump from a happy kitten? Why, waking up to two! Grover (black and white), Baby Bear (grey and white) and Snuffleupagus (orange and white) can't wait to meet you! Make an appointment to see them today!

07/29/2024

We’ve got our own boy band! These 3 boys make up The New Pups on the Block. While none of them can sing all that well, they make up for it by being super cute. These pint-sized pups are about a year old, fully grown and are between 25 and 32lbs. They are all looking for great homes.

Call us at (828) 649-3190 or email us at [email protected] to make an appointment if you’d like to meet one of the NPOTB. (Slushy, Sorbet and Popsicle.)

07/28/2024

Update on Ernest, the basset hound! He was discharged from Animal Hospital of North Asheville! Carolina Basset Hound Rescue picked him up to take him into their program.

Thank you to everyone who donated. We are overwhelmed with the generosity of this community! In just over one day, we received enough money to cover about 70% of his bill! If you would still like to donate, please use the link below.

Ernest was in very bad shape. He couldn’t walk, was delirious and had a horrible maggot infestation (the worst we’ve ever seen). He somehow dragged himself up 27 steps and collapsed on the porch of a kind person who contacted animal control. Another kind person stepped in to help carry him down the steps. His condition was critical, so he was rushed to the vet. Thank you to Animal Hospital of North Asheville for taking such great care of him, to Carolina Basset Hound Rescue, and to everyone who helped Ernest! 🐾

https://payments.municipay.com/nc_madisonfinance/search/27e10c0e

07/27/2024

We need our community’s help! We took in a basset hound who was incredibly sick and in need of immediate medical attention. This smart guy found his way onto a kind person’s porch and collapsed.

He’s now with one of our amazing veterinary partners and after a few rough days, he’s turned a corner. He’s walking on his own, eating and drinking, and loving on the medical staff!

Many have asked how they can help, so we are posting a link to our donation portal.

https://payments.municipay.com/nc_madisonfinance/search/27e10c0e

07/26/2024

Sly found his people! He’s a happy-go-lucky, enthusiastic, and smart dog who has come so far since he first arrived at the shelter. We couldn’t be happier for him!

01/09/2024

Mushroom had a super fun weekend adventure and we learned a lot of things about him in a home environment!

🤍 He loves water! Even on this chilly day he hopped into the water trough several times.
🤍 Chickens, horses, and goats don’t interest him much - he hasn’t been off leash around any of them yet, but on a long line he’s consistently choosing to give them a sniff and then move along.
🤍 He’s curious about cats, but he’s so far received two good skippety-paps from our dog savvy farm cats and he definitely got the picture.
🤍 Weight loss would do him a world of good. He wants to play with the other farm dogs, but he can’t quite keep up because he’s carrying too much body fat.

If you know anyone who is looking for a good family dog, this guy is an excellent candidate. He is very well-mannered and even crate trained! Come meet Mushroom today!

Address

389 Long Branch Road
Marshall, NC
28753

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 2pm
Tuesday	10am - 2pm
Wednesday	10am - 2pm
Friday	10am - 2pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+18286493190

Website

https://www.madisoncountync.gov/view-our-pets.html

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Meet Slushy, a 25-pound frosty delight to beat the summer heat. Call us at 649-3190 or email us at [email protected] to make an appt to meet him! #WNCRescue #rescuedog #DogAdoption #AdoptMe #RescueDogsofInstagram #AdoptableDog #ShelterDog #AVLDog #WNCDogs #AshevilleDogs #HeartDog #NCDogs #MarshallNC

Popsicle, a 35-pound refreshing treat! #WNCRescue #rescuedog #DogAdoption #AdoptMe #RescueDogsofInstagram #AdoptableDog #ShelterDog #AVLDog #WNCDogs #AshevilleDogs #HeartDog #NCDogs #MarshallNC

Take a look at these smiling faces going home this past month! We know the best way to put a big smile on your face - it’s as simple as choosing to ADOPT from @mcasnc! 🐾

Kelso has only been with us for a few days, but is already figuring out how to navigate the shelter. Blind dogs always amaze us. He’s also as sweet as a dog can get.

🎉🐱 KITTEN PARTY… kinda! 🐱Okay, so maybe there’s no actual party with confetti and cake, but our shelter is overflowing with kittens that are ready to bring the fun to your home! 🌟Call 828-649-3190 or send a message to set up a time to meet these sweet babies.

The results are in! Tamara is the tippy-tappy dance winner by one vote! Sherlock and Enzo agreed that everyone should get a special treat to celebrate.

Vote Tamara or Sly for the best tippy-tappy dance! The winner gets a special treat! Ok, the runner up also gets a special treat.

See our post about this amazingly smart Navy Bean!! #AdoptNavy #WNCRescue #rescuedog #DogAdoption #AdoptMe #RescueDogsofInstagram #AdoptableDog #ShelterDog #AVLDog #wWNCDogs #AshevilleDogs #HeartDog #NCDogs #MarshallNC

See our post about this amazing, adoptable shelter pup! #AdoptNavy #WNCRescue #rescuedog #DogAdoption #AdoptMe #RescueDogsofInstagram #AdoptableDog #ShelterDog #AVLDog #wWNCDogs #AshevilleDogs #HeartDog #NCDogs #MarshallNC

It’s time for Navy to finally find her home! This amazing pup has been waiting for so long. See our post about her for more! #AdoptNavy #WNCRescue #rescuedog #DogAdoption #AdoptMe #RescueDogsofInstagram #AdoptableDog #ShelterDog #AVLDog #wWNCDogs #AshevilleDogs #HeartDog #NCDogs #MarshallNC

250 days. They say good things come to those who wait. Well, our Navy has been waiting to find a home the longest of any dog at the shelter. Tomorrow will be her 250th day with us 😢 We need YOUR help to make Navy’s dream come true. Can we get 250 shares for each day Navy has been at the shelter? A staff and volunteer favorite, we are all smitten with her and it’s breaking our hearts to see her still waiting for someone who can see the joy she will bring to their lives! She deserves better than going to sleep every night dreaming of better days ahead. You know those once-in-a-lifetime dogs? The unusual characters that steal a big piece of your heart? That fill your life with laughter and joy? That provide countless stories with their silly antics? Well, that’s our Navy “Bean”. She’s a bit shy at first. Once she knows you, she blossoms into what we can only describe as a great mix of cuddling, playing and adventuring. She loves going on walks, training for treats, chewing on chew toys, playing with stuffies, getting the zoomies and snuggling. And she enjoys most doggy friends she meets! Navy is asking you to hit “share” now and let’s see if we can have a happy going home photo for Navy by the end of this week! We know it’s her time to shine! #AdoptNavy #WNCRescue #rescuedog #DogAdoption #AdoptMe #RescueDogsofInstagram #AdoptableDog #ShelterDog #AVLDog #wWNCDogs #AshevilleDogs #HeartDog #NCDogs #MarshallNC

Call us at (828) 649-3190 to find out how to meet him!

GREAT NEWS from the cat room! All of our lovely cats are movin' on up (north)! They all caught their trains today to new homes--all EXCEPT TEDDY, that is. This boy is a BIG HOMEBODY who wanted to stay behind and FIND HIS LOVING FAMILY RIGHT HERE IN THE SOUTH--and shoo-ee is he ready! To visit him in the cat room, where he hides all day and night behind a cabinet, you'd never know he was the ULTIMATE ROMANTIC! Once you coax him out (which takes about one second of reaching in to pet him) this sweet, gentle, fuzzball will curl up on your lap and GAZE LOVINGLY into your eyes for hours--all the while giving you little massages and leaning in for nose-to-nose kisses! And TALK ABOUT GORGEOUS! This boy is part Maine Coon, so he's got soft, long fur and a proud, fluffy tail. He's pretty much everything one would ever want in a LOVING COMPANION. He really needs a quiet home with no dogs or kids--but other cats would probably be OK! Come meet this incredible sweetheart today. HE IS READY TO GO HOME!