SHELTER HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday; 10am - 4pm (by appointment only)

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

CHHS Adoption Application

To be considered for adoption, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age or older, NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • Have a valid photo ID with your CURRENT address.
  • Have your landlord’s name and phone number.
  • Understand that this application must first be reviewed by a CHHS staff member before adoption occurs.
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The following questions pertain specifically to your interests and preferences about the animal you're interested in adopting. 

Please indicate whether or not you have a specific type of animal in mind for adopting before continuing.

Please indicate whether or not you have a specific animal in mind for adopting before continuing.

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If you've identified an animal you're interested in from our website, please provide that animal's name here. Please be as accurate as possible. You can see our dogs & puppies here and our cats and kittens here.

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Owning a pet comes with associated costs. We have compiled some information on a range of costs you can expect to incur with pet ownership. Please click here to see them.

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REFERENCES: Please provide two (2) references.

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IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.

This application is part of the Adoption Agreement.By clicking submit, you hereby declare that all the information provided on this application is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is entitled to deny the request to adopt an animal from our facility should we learn this application contains any false or misleading information.

We at CHHS thank you for opening your heart and home for a shelter pet!

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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
By Appointment Only (please call)

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