We will be closed December 24th to December 27th for Christmas (reopening like normal on December 29th)

We will also be closed on January 1st for New Years.

As we approach the end of 2025, the Humane Society of Catawba County’s Board of Directors is proud to share an update on the incredible work happening throughout our organization. This year has been a time of reflection, improvement, and tremendous progress. Many of you shared feedback with us earlier in the year, and we want you to know that your voices helped guide meaningful changes that strengthened our organization and set us on a clearer, more stable path forward.

To support this work, HSCC partnered with Armstrong McGuire, a nonprofit development agency in Charlotte, and welcomed Erin Stratford Owens as our Interim Executive Director on July 1. Erin brings extensive nonprofit and animal welfare experience and will continue in this role through March 2026. Her focus has been on strengthening daily shelter and clinic operations, updating systems and processes, and ensuring that HSCC is well-positioned for long-term success as we prepare to search for a permanent Executive Director.

Through all of this, one thing has remained constant: the unwavering dedication of our staff, volunteers, adopters, donors, and community. Because of you, 2025 has been an incredibly impactful year for the animals in our care.

To date, our organization has:

• Placed 601 animals into loving homes
• Transferred 272 animals to trusted rescue partners
• Performed 11,301 spay/neuter surgeries
• Provided 13 lifesaving heart worm treatments
• Logged 5,703 volunteer hours in support of our mission

These numbers represent countless lives changes, families formed, and second chances given–and they reflect the heart of HSCC’s mission.

We are also excited to share that our end-of-year campaign, Double the Love, Double the Impact, is now underway. Thanks to a generous matching pledge, every donation made between now and December 31 will be DOUBLED, helping us continue this important work and expand our impact in the year ahead.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us, shared feedback, volunteered, adopted, donated, or simply cheered us on. Your involvement helps us grow and ensures that the animals of HSCC receive the care and compassion they deserve. Together, we look forward to an even brighter and more successful 2026.

The Humane Society of Catawba County has temporarily paused new applications for our grant-funded spay/neuter assistance programs.

This decision was made due to an exceptionally high number of current applicants already on our waitlist, combined with ongoing limitations in available funding, appointment space, and veterinary staffing.

If you have already submitted an application and are ready to schedule, please reach out directly at ryleigh@catawbahumane.org for next steps.

We expect to reopen applications in early 2026, once we are able to accommodate additional pets through these programs. In the meantime, please note that all public-facing appointments—including wellness visits, vaccine clinics, and standard spay/neuter surgeries—remain available to the public.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work to serve as many pets and families as possible.

Humane Society of Catawba County is open to viewing animals by appointment only. Please submit your adoption application below. Once our staff has had an opportunity to review your application they will reach out to you by email to schedule an appointment.