SHELTER HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday; 10am - 4pm

(828) 743-5752 / info@chhumanesociety.org

CHHS SHELTER HOURS

Tuesday - Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm

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EVENTS

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What's Happening at CHHS?

We have some exciting things going on for animal lovers of all ages. Show your support for CHHS by participating in one of our upcoming events!

PPP logoPawsitively Purrfect Party: The 2025 CHHS Gala

Monday, June 16, 2025 @ 5pm | The Country Club of Sapphire Valley

The Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society’s Pawsitively Purrfect Party is returning to The Country Club of Sapphire Valley!

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1276387610 CHHS CritterCamp IntroImageCritter Camp 2025

3 Sessions Offered This Summer

Critter Camp 2025 offers 3 camp sessions: June 23 - June 27; July 7 - July 11; and July 21 - July 25.  Regisration for all three sessions opens Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6am.

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Paint Your Pet!

July 10th and 11th in Sapphire | August 11th in Highlands

NEW THIS YEAR! We will be hosting three (3) opportunities for you to Paint Your Pet: Thursday, July 10 and Friday, July 11 in Sapphire and Thursday, August 7 in Highlands. The deadline to register for Paint Your Pet is Friday, June 27th for the July events in Sapphire and Monday, July 21st for the August event in Highlands! Reservations come in hot and fast for this wonderful event and attendance is limited, so don’t delay!

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Get PAWsitive!

Twice a year we march all our news down to the printer and get our newsletter printed up on good old fashioned paper. Our latest issue contains exciting news about our latest rescues, forever homes, events, and much much more.

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Thank You to Our Valued Partners

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Community Outreach

Bringing People & Pets Together

CHHS brings people and pets together by reaching out to local schoolchildren with Humane Education programs teaching responsible pet ownership and the importance of spay/neuter, and brightening the days and lifting the spirits of elderly citizens in our community with Pet Therapy and visitation. Our programs are available at your location or at our shelter. For more information, please call (828)743-5752 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Our Mission & Funding

Compassionate Care for Animals

For more than a quarter-century, the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society has rescued, provided compassionate care, and found forever homes for thousands of abandoned and neglected animals. Established in 1987, CHHS is a private 501(c)(3)(Federal Tax ID: 58-1798769) not-for-profit animal welfare no-kill shelter. We receive no federal, state, or county tax dollars, and no funding from any national animal organization.

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Location: 200 Gable Drive, Sapphire, NC 28774
Mailing: PO Box 638, Cashiers, NC 28717
Telephone: (828) 743-5752
Email: info@chhumanesociety.org

SHELTER HOURS:
Tuesday - Saturday
10AM to 4PM

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