Appalachian Animal
Rescue Center
Be a part of the solution for Macon County’s homeless dogs & cats
We’re Macon County’s Humane Shelter
Appalachian Animal Rescue Center is a not-for-profit, 501(c) 3, no-kill humane society located in western North Carolina. Our mission is to maintain a shelter for stray and abandoned dogs and cats in Macon County, to promote spaying and neutering, and to educate the public about state regulations and communicable diseases including rabies.
How We’re Making a Difference
Animal Rescue
If you would like to surrender an animal. Please click the Learn More button below.
Adoptions
There are always furry friends here looking fur a forever home. If you are interested in adopting click the Learn More button below.
Low Cost Spay/Neuter
We partner with the ASPCA Humane Alliance to provide low cost Spay and Neuter services. For more information click the Learn More button below.
Pet Transport
If you would like to help support our pet transport program, click the Learn More button below.
Latest News
We need your help!
Our shelter is in need of raised pet beds and cat towers. We are required to provide a raised bed for every animal in the shelter in order to pass inspection. We have a new resource that you can use to help us provide proper bedding for our shelter animals. There is a...
AARC Summer Newsletter
Our Summer Newsletter is here! Click the link to check it out
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COVID-19 Policy
Our current COVID policy is that everyone wears a mask if they are not vaccinated.
This policy may change without notice as we will follow CDC guidelines.