Construction Under Way On New Adoption Center

Naming Opportunities Still Remain

A number of naming opportunities for the Adoption and Humane Education Center (in amounts ranging from $50 to $2 million) still remain.  You can name anything from a small paver at the front entrance to a cat condo, dog run or the entire complex. If you would like more information please send an email to Executive Diretor Laurie Vierheller or phone our office at 828-733-9265.

The Avery County Adoption and Humane Education Center

Centrally located on New Vale Road behind Ingles in Newland

• bright, open design with welcoming and hospitable atmosphere
• more opportunities to volunteer
• more chances to participate in educational programs
• more ways for the community to get involved with the welfare of animals

Has 21,128 square feet of space for people and animals

• almost half of that space is dedicated directly to animal care
• play areas for the animals
• adoption rooms where families can meet and get to know a pet before they commit to bringing the animal into their household

Features specific to the needs of an animal care facility

• air circulation divided into zones
  • sick animals can be quarantined
  • areas not being used can be closed off to save heat
• veterinary clinic
  • reduce cost of care for shelter animals
  • make low-cost spay/neuter accessible locally

Includes multipurpose room for community use

• classroom space for humane education programs
• available for children’s parties and other gatherings that invite the community to visit the adoption center.

For additional information, email averyhumaneoffice@att.net or call the Humane Society at (828) 733-9265.