Dogs for Adoption in McDowell County, NC: 30 Dogs Looking for a Home

Puppies 6 months and under are typically $200 and dogs from 7 months to 6 years are typically $100.00. The adoption fee may be higher or lower than stated however, and is dependent on many factors including age, behavior, medical condition and demand. All dogs 7 years and older are free under our Saving Seniors program. We frequently run discount specials and occasionally a dog will be more than the stated fee.Most cats and kittens are $35.00, however there may be instances in which the fee is higher or lower, due to age, behavior, medical condition or demand. With felines, we always have an "Adopt one, bring another one home for free" adoption special!

Meet Viviana! Viviana is an absolutely gorgeous girl who is still very much a puppy at heart—and at just 8 months old, she has plenty of puppyhood left to enjoy!She’s fun-loving, happy, active, and smart, with the kind of playful energy that makes every day a little more exciting. Viviana loves being on the go, exploring her world, and soaking up attention. Her intelligence means she’s ready to learn, too, and with some guidance and positive training, she’s sure to become an amazing companion.If you’re looking for a young, happy pup to keep you smiling, moving, and entertained, Viviana may be your girl! She’s ready for a family who will give her the love, exercise, training, and adventures that every young dog deserves.

Meet Apex Apex is one of those dogs who could slide into just about any lifestyle. He’s chill, sweet, easygoing, affectionate, and basically all the BEST parts of owning a hound. He does great when he’s on a group hike and is a dream to walk on a leash. This handsome hound is around 8 years young, weighs about 46 pounds and has a lot of life and love to give. Now, come on in and scoop this very sweet boy up!Puppies 6 months and under are typically $200 and dogs from 7 months to 6 years are typically $100.00. The adoption fee may be higher or lower than stated however, and is dependent on many factors including age, behavior, medical condition and demand.

If you are interested in adopting this animal please fill out an application at heartofthefoothills.org/adopt. You can email us at adopt@heartofthefoothills.org

If you are interested in adopting this animal please fill out an application at heartofthefoothills.org/adopt. You can email us at adopt@heartofthefoothills.org

Sweet and eager to please, Jethro is a gem of a dog. Having spent so much time in a shelter, he of course needs to learn the rules of the house, but is very receptive to correction (and treats!). During play, he is alert and observant of others boundaries. He has an excellent off switch; moving from play to down time inside is not an issue for this guy.Don't let his size fool you; he is a giant baby who wants nothing more than to cuddle in your lap. He is wary of cats (a kitten once hissed at him and he cowered into my arms) but young enough to learn that they are house mates. With time and training, he will be the perfect family pet.Puppies 6 months and under are typically $200 and dogs from 7 months to 6 years are typically $100.00.

This GORGEOUS 6-month-old Plott Hound is eagerly waiting for a forever family ready to embrace all of her goofy, sweet personality!Zeb is everything you could want in a young pup! She is playful, affectionate, incredibly sweet, and full of personality. She absolutely LOVES other dogs and has done great ignoring the cats hanging out in our office!At just 6 months old, Zeb is still a baby with so much to learn, but she is extremely smart, teachable, and ready to soak up everything her future family wants to teach her! She has that typical puppy energy and would thrive with a family excited to help her grow into the amazing adult dog we know she can be.If you’re looking for a fun-loving, goofy companion to take on adventures, make memories with, and watch grow into your very best friend, Zeb might just be your girl! ❤️Come meet this beautiful girl and see why we adore her so much!Puppies 6 months and under are typically $200 and dogs from 7 months to 6 years are typically $100.00.

If you are interested in adopting this animal please fill out an application at heartofthefoothills.org/adopt. You can email us at adopt@heartofthefoothills.org

Meet Meatball, a beautiful retriever mix around a year old who has already experienced more hardship than any dog should.Meatball was dumped at another facility that was already struggling with overcrowding. On top of that, this sweet girl is heartworm positive and currently working on gaining some much-needed weight. Despite everything she’s been through, she has maintained the most incredibly gentle, loving, and docile personality.And guys, when we say this girl is SWEET, we mean it!Meatball is genuinely one of those dogs who just seems to love everyone she meets. She does phenomenally with other dogs and adjusts beautifully to just about any playstyle, whether her friends are rambunctious or more laid-back.

Meet Tinker! This sweet girl is ready to wiggle her way into someone’s heart! Tinker is an EXTREMELY sweet, playful, and affectionate girl with a personality that’s impossible not to love!She absolutely LOVES other dogs and is quite the social butterfly! Whether she’s making new furry friends, enjoying some playtime, or heading out for a walk, Tinker is always happy to be included! She’s also fantastic on leash, making her a wonderful companion for adventures!Tinker has so much love to give and is eagerly waiting for a forever family to share it with! Come meet this sweet girl and see for yourself just how special she is!Puppies 6 months and under are typically $200 and dogs from 7 months to 6 years are typically $100.00.

Elsa is a spayed Carolina Dog mix born about April 2026. She’s extremely joyous, sweet and loving in her foster home. She has a lot of puppy energy, and once she gets that out, she is a cuddle bug. House training and crate training in progress, and she walks very well on a leash. She’s vocal if she’s inside and someone arrives, so you will be alerted if someone comes to your home which is great security. She is very good around other dogs, large and small, and also doesn’t bother the cats in her foster home. Elsa is such a great dog, contentedly waiting for her forever home and people. Adoption fee $75. This covers the cost of spay/neuter, DHPP, Rabies, Flea, tick, heart worm check, worm treatment, and microchip. To adopt, you need to first fill out an application. Go to:

If you are interested in adopting this animal please fill out an application at heartofthefoothills.org/adopt. You can email us at adopt@heartofthefoothills.org

This gorgeous German Shepherd/Hound mix girl is just over 4 months old and has already spent almost 40 days growing up in our shelter. Reba is everything you could want in a puppy! She is affectionate, bubbly, playful, and incredibly well-socialized! She is doing fantastic learning her basic manners and is eager to continue learning!She absolutely LOVES other dogs and does amazing in our large playgroups. Whether she’s running around making new friends or soaking up affection from our staff, this girl has the sweetest personality.As wonderful as she is we don’t want to see her spend ber puppyhood growing up in a kennel.

If you are interested in adopting this animal please fill out an application at heartofthefoothills.org/adopt. You can email us at adopt@heartofthefoothills.org

If you are interested in adopting this animal please fill out an application at heartofthefoothills.org/adopt. You can email us at adopt@heartofthefoothills.org

If you are interested in adopting this animal please fill out an application at heartofthefoothills.org/adopt. You can email us at adopt@heartofthefoothills.org

Meet Cujo! Don’t let the name fool you, this Cujo is about as sweet as they come! At around 7 years old and 40 pounds, this handsome Border Collie mix is the perfect combination of sweet, goofy, and SO, SO smart!Cujo has such a fun personality and always seems to have a smile on his face. He’s incredibly intelligent (those Border Collie brains are definitely working overtime ) and loves being around his people. He’s past the crazy puppy stage but still has plenty of personality, silliness, and love to give! Great with other dogs No cats, please! Cujo has a high prey drive, so a feline-free home is a must.And can we talk about those two different colored eyes?! He’s handsome, hilarious, smart, and ready to trade shelter life for a family of his very own.Come meet Cujo and see why we’ve all fallen for this goofy gentleman!#bordercollie #doglovers #animalrescue #animalloverPuppies 6 months and under are typically $200 and dogs from 7 months to 6 years are typically $100.00.

This is a courtesy post. This animal is not at Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue. Please do not contact Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue regarding this animal. If you are interested in Jack, contact information is provided below.Meet Jack ❤️10-year-old Rat Terrier | 25 lbs. | Neutered | Up to date on vaccinationsThis is one of the hardest things our family has ever had to do.Jack has been a deeply loved member of our family since he was young. For years, he was Taylor’s constant companion while she lived four hours away from her family in Raleigh. It was just the two of them, and Jack took his job as her little sidekick very seriously.

Meet Bartolito! Bartolito is a 4-year-old, 52 pound houndy boy with a big personality and an even bigger nose! This handsome guy is curious and absolutely loves to sniff and explore. Give him a trail to investigate, and Bartolito is one happy hound!He seems to do well with other dogs and enjoys taking in all the sights, sounds, and—most importantly—smells the world has to offer. For Bartolito, a walk isn’t just a walk; it’s a sniffing adventure! This boy is a love bug, and he adores getting affection from his human!If you’re looking for a fun-loving companion who would be thrilled to join you on walks, hikes, and other adventures, Bartolito is ready to grab his leash and hit the trail.Puppies 6 months and under are typically $200 and dogs from 7 months to 6 years are typically $100.00.

Sunny is a handsome neutered Husky mix born 1/25/2024. He is beautifully marked and has one sky blue eye and one golden brown. He is house trained, walks on a leash, is not destructive to anything in the house, and loves car rides. This athlete can JUMP OUT OF A 5 ft fenced in yard if he’s motivated by what looks to be a party. This includes children (loves them), adults, ice cream, or anything that looks like fun! Therefore, he needs to be walked on a leash and not trusted to remain in a yard UNLESS IT’S VERY HIGH. He has a lot of personality and Foster Mom reports he can say “I love you”, “Walmart” and a couple of other things.

Pepsi is a neutered Treeing Walker Coonhound mix born on 10/30/23. He is a 65 lb bundle of love with the most beautiful hazel eyes. He's playful, affectionate, friendly, laid back and loves his toys. He likes to play with dogs his size or bigger after a proper introduction to a new companion. He loves the AC and sitting on the couch or bed watching TV. He can jump a 4 ft fence to be with his foster friends so proper containment should be high enough and reinforced at the bottom. He likes to go for car rides and loves to snuggle up with his doggie friends. Pepsi is potty trained, crate trained, and doggie door trained.

This is a courtesy post. Please do not contact Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue for information. Contact information is provided below.Roscoe is an 8-year old labrador retriever. He doesn't like men initially until he gets to know them and gets comfortable around them. However, he loves women and children. He loves being touched and petted. He is not an aggressive dog and is very loving. Roscoe has been neutered and is up to date on vaccinations.If you are interested in Roscoe, please email headstoneheroesllc@gmail.com

This is a courtesy post. Please do not contact Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue for information. Contact information is provided in the description below.Lola is a pit bull terrier mix. She is spayed and up-to-date on vaccinations. She does chase motorcycles ad cats. She is a very sweet girl, but has a lot of energy that she can't get out with her current owner.If you are interested in Lola, please contact Laney Pierce at laney.g.pierce@icloud.com

Meet Burrito!Burrito is a sweet, handsome 5-year-old, 50 pound boy with a face that will melt your heart. His calm, gentle disposition makes him an absolute joy to be around. He loves affection, enjoys leisurely walks, and walks beautifully on a leash.One of Burrito’s favorite things in the world? Rolling around in the grass especially freshly mown grass! There’s nothing quite like watching this happy boy enjoying the simple pleasures of life.Burrito is ready to find someone who will appreciate his sweet nature and give him the loving home he deserves. Could this gentle, grass-rolling boy be your new best friend? ❤️Puppies 6 months and under are typically $200 and dogs from 7 months to 6 years are typically $100.00.

This is a courtesy post. Please don't contact the rescue regarding this animal, please reach out to the person listed. This is Bella she is a 1 year old, Staffordshire mix. She is up to date on shots, fixed, and microchipped. She would best in home that doesn't have young children. Please reach out to the current owner through email (aubrey81021@gmail.com), to ask questions and see if she would be a good fit for your home.

If you are interested in adopting this animal please fill out an application at heartofthefoothills.org/adopt. You can email us at adopt@heartofthefoothills.org

Meet our sweet girl, Ada! ❤️Although Ada is undergoing heartworm treatment, you would never know it. This happy, sweet girl has been a champ though treatment, and she will be finished in a few weeks. Ada has SO much going for her: Extremely affectionate and LOVES people Amazing on leash Knows basic commands Seems to be fully housebroken Medium energy Loves toys Super food motivated and eager to please Friendly, loving, and happiest around her people!Ada can be particular about her dog friends. She isn’t looking for a wild, rowdy playmate, but she could do well with a lower-energy, more submissive canine companion who respects her space.

This is a courtesy post, and this animal is not at Heart of the Foothills. If you are interested in this animal, please do not contact us, contact information is below.He absolutely cannot be around chickens or waterfowl and will hop fences to get to them. He is good with other dogs, cats, kids, pigs, and both men and women. I would watch him when introducing him to small dogs and wouldn’t leave him unsupervised around small prey animals like guinea pigs or exotics.If interested, please contact (828)442-7526.

If you are interested in adopting this animal please fill out an application at heartofthefoothills.org/adopt. You can email us at adopt@heartofthefoothills.org

This is a courtesy post. Please do not contact Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue for information. Contact information is provided below.Nyla is a 4 - 5-year old pit bull/boxer mix. She is spayed and up-to-date on vaccinations. She has been outside her entire life until the current owner took her in from a neighbor.She gets along better with male dogs mostly, but she is okay with female dogs. She's never been around cats, but she has tried to chase one so it would be best if she wasn't around them. She does not appear to like men as much as women. She will warm up to them after a while. She will not growl or bite anyone, but she does bark at them at first.