Spay/Neuter Services

The Heartworm Project is a volunteer, non-profit corporation that provides medical care for shelter animals in need. Founded in 2004, the original purpose was to treat heartworm positive dogs at local shelters who were scheduled to be euthanized because of their illness. Since inception, we have expanded to include dogs and cats of all ages who need medical intervention that shelters are not capable of providing.

We are a NYS registered 501c3 nonprofit that operates on donations, adoptions, fundraisers, and grants. We receive no funding from the Wyoming County or NYS governmeny or ASPCA EIN 22-2365422 NYS RR076

The purpose of the Rutherford County Humane Society is to strengthen and protect the relationship between humans and companion animals and to foster the welfare of the dog and cat population of Rutherford County. Our number one goal is to promote and assist in spay/neuter to prevent the births and subsequent euthanasia of hundreds of unwanted animals. We also aim to prevent cruelty and abuse by active Humane Education. The Rutherford County Humane Society was founded and obtained tax-exempt,501(C)(3) status in 1976, with the present chapter operating since 1993. We are licensed by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture to operate a small adoption center that can house only cats. Presently there are 22 active volunteers and 98 supporting members in our group. We have a seven member Board of Directors who serve for three-year periods and a slate of officers who are elected on a yearly basis.

Adopt A Stray is a foster care program. We do not have a shelter and all the pets have lived in our homes. We guide the public to low cost sterilization to prevent the number one cause of death which is overpopulation. We are dedicated volunteers who are passionate about the lives we save.