Mitchell County Animal Rescue is dedicated in the fight against animal cruelty and neglect.

The Cruelty Investigator job is no longer an add-on to the shelter director’s job but is now being performed by Mitchell County Sheriff Deputies, who have been responsible for saving and improving many animals’ lives. We are so pleased to have a fantastic working relationship with all law enforcement in Mitchell County.

To provide assistance to the Sheriff’s Department, we answer calls of concern, investigate reports, and aide in prosecution. If you are reporting suspected animal cruelty or neglect, we will need to know as much information as can be gathered. If possible, the 911 address of the property where the animal is can be very helpful.  Calls will remain anonymous.  To report suspected animal cruelty or neglect  call our office at 828-765-6952. After hours you may call 828-766-7348, or you may email us at info@mitchellcountyanimalrescue.org.  If it is an emergency, you may call Mitchell County Communications at 828-688-9110. 

This is Bella, rescued in a cruelty investigation.