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The Macon County, North Carolina Volunteers Make A Difference 

(in the lives of shelter and rescue dogs and cats)

We are a group of dedicated, animal-loving volunteers who walk dogs rain or shine to help bring some pleasure and excitement into their lives until they find their forever homes. We also spend time with the cats. Look at some of what we accomplished in this 2022 video and read the April 2024 Newsweek article about us.


Our purpose is to promote health, wellness and adoption of shelter animals.


To make their lives better while they wait for a new home, we use our own funds and donations to provide extra food, treats, toys and extraordinary vet care when needed. Some of our volunteers have  sponsored a spay or neuter to make the adoption process easier. There is not a financial obligation of the volunteers but everything helps.

We always welcome new volunteers. 
If you'd like to volunteer to walk and spend time with the dogs and cats, please get in touch. We'd love to introduce you to the animals and have you help out. No formal commitment required.

BROWSE THE ANIMALS

Promoting health, wellness and adoption of shelter animals.

Volunteers of Macon County North Carolina help shelter and rescue dogs and cats
We proudly received a grant from Athletes for Animals in 2024.
Volunteers of Macon County North Carolina help shelter and rescue dogs and cats

We Advocate For The Animals

(if we don't, who will?)

All dogs and cats that are in Macon County shelters and rescues are either stray or their owners decided to move on without them for health, personal or unreasonable reasons. Now that they have no home other than a shelter or rescue, they want to move in with you and become your best friend and companion. Have a look at our dogs and cats.


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Local Dogs and Cats Need You

(show them love & they'll show you even more)

Dogs and cats are a lifetime commitment. Not your entire life, but theirs. They are fully 100% dependent on the decency of humans for their survival. Don't let them down.


If you'd like to volunteer to walk and spend time with the dogs and cats, please get in touch. We'd love to introduce you to the animals and have you help out.

BROWSE THE ANIMALS

We Help Ensure Proper Treatment of Animals

(and we expect the same of you after adopting)

The dogs and cats of Macon County, NC receive quality healthcare, food and attention while at the shelter. They go for walks in the nearby forest, live in clean kennels, get attention, play outside, receive treats and are all well behaved. They want the same (or more) from you.
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We Make a Difference In Their Lives

(and you can too)

The volunteers and staff care for the dogs and cats day in and day out. We feed them, bathe them, clean their kennels, walk them outside and play with them. If you'd like to join us, say hello and we'll coordinate.

BROWSE THE ANIMALS

" Dogs and angels are not very far apart. "
​- Charles Bukowski
​" Cats and angels are also not very far apart. "

​- Macon Animal Volunteers :)