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Andrew Larsen, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn
Cats at Watauga Humane
Cats at Watauga Humane
In 2024, Watauga Humane Society had a total of 1712 animals in their care. Currently, Watauga Humane Society has 86 cats in its care, and of these cats, 58 are available for adoption.
People all around the country love their cats, with proven health benefits coming from owning one. Studies have shown that cats can benefit your cardiovascular health, as well as reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness.
If you decide to indulge in these benefits, then Watauga Humane Society is the perfect place to find your new feline companion.
The photos that follow document cats who are available for adoption as of October 21, 2025.
Alice Kingsleigh
Alice Kingsleigh
Female (Spayed)
1 year old
Cricket
Cricket
Male (Neutered)
6 months old
The March Hare
The March Hare
Female
3 months old
Good Ole Fashioned Lover Boy
Good Ole Fashioned Lover Boy
Male
2 months old
Jasper
Jasper
Female
5 months old
Squirt
Squirt
Male (Neutered)
5 months old
The Importance of Adopting and Fostering
The Importance of Adopting and Fostering
At Watauga Humane Society, the pets are well taken care of. However, the environment of a shelter cannot compare to a loving home, where cats can thrive and grow free of the crowding and noise of an animal shelter.
Adoption and fostering can even be lifesaving. Watauga Humane Society is committed to keeping its euthanasia rate below 5%. However, many shelters do not have this luxury.
A significant amount of shelters throughout the country, taking in large amounts of animals and receiving little funding, are forced to euthanize animals after a period of time to make room for new ones to enter the shelter. As a result, over 378,000 shelter animals were euthanized in 2022, an increase of 2% from the previous year, with numbers continuing to climb in the years to follow.
By adopting or fostering animals, you save their lives and free up space for shelters to take in more animals.
Bada Boom
Bada Boom
Female
3 months old
Hazel
Hazel
Female
4 months old
The Yodeling Vegetarian of the Alps
The Yodeling Vegetarian of the Alps
Female
4 months old
Local Rescue Organizations:
Forgotten, Now Family
Forgotten, Now Family
Forgotten, Now Family is a dog rescue organization based in Charlotte, NC, dedicated to pulling dogs from shelters where they would be euthanized and rescuing dogs from abusive or unsafe home environments. More information: https://www.forgottennowfamily.com/
Friends for Animals
Friends for Animals
Friends for Animals is a humane society in Burke County, NC, which works to rescue all types of pets, and find them forever homes in the community. More information: https://burkecountyfriends4animals.org/
Information about adopting, fostering, or sponsoring the cats in this photo essay can be found at: https://wataugahumane.org/adoptable_animals/cats
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