Welcome to the Humane Society of the Uwharries!
We are a dedicated team of animal lovers, committed to improving the welfare of animals in Montgomery County, N.C.
Our mission is to promote the humane treatment of animals by:
- responsible pet ownership education
- raising public awareness about the importance of spaying and neutering to help reduce the over population of homeless and stray pets in our area
- providing spay and neuter vouchers
- providing foster care for stray animals that includes medical services and coordinated foster families
- outreach and community events that celebrate the bond between humans and animals

Creating new families four paws at a time!
July 26, 2025
Check in: 9:30am
Class: 10am-12pm
Starworks (100 Russell Dr., Star)
Cost: $10 per person
This class will feature the opportunity to learn CPR for dogs and cats in addition to learning how to easily and safely administer medications. A free lunch will be provided after the class. Anyone 10 years of age or older may register and will receive a certficate of participation. There are a limited number of seats available for the class, so early registration is encouraged.


TNVR Program Announcement!
Recognizing the need to reduce the overpopulation of feral cats in the county, HS-URE has initiated a trap-neuter-spay-vaccinate-return (TNVR) program. TNVR is a widely used and effective method for controlling the feral and free roaming cat colonies. It is a collaborative effort between the Humane Society and citizens provides a humane alternative to address the problem.
There are many benefits to a TNVR program in addition to improving the lives of cats it permanently reduces the population and controls the spread of rabies. They also serve as great “barn cats” to control the rodent population and are a deterrent for other cats from “moving in,” as sterilized cats protect their territory. It lowers the number of cat intakes into local animal control and euthanasia rates, which decreases the expenses of animal control.
In the process of TNVR, cats are trapped in humane traps and transported to a veterinarian for evaluation. Cats are then spayed or neutered and have their left ear tipped, while under sedation, to make them easily recognized as part of a TNVR colony. They are also vaccinated for rabies and given other shots prior to being returned to their original outdoor home and released.
Feral cats are known to have a higher reproductive rate, breeding as early as xix months. Approximately 75% of kittens born to feral cats die or disappear by six months of age, most often due to trauma. On average an unaltered female cat produces 3 litters per year averaging four to six kittens per litter. A single unspayed female, through her offspring, can produce more than 400,000 cats in her lifetime.
HS-URE has a mission to contribute to the solution of overpopulation.

If you have or are aware of a feral cat colony, we invite you to contact us,” said Kimberly Lamonds, President of HS-URE. There is a cost involved for each cat in the program, and any donation you can make to help offset that cost will be accepted. “We will not turn someone away for inability to pay” said Lamonds, “but funds are available on a first come first served basis.” Lamonds also pointed out “we are willing to accept donations from any citizen or business who would like to help fund this project as well, to make it as affordable as possible and to treat as many cats as we can.”
You may contact HS-URE via email at urehumanesociety@gmail.com or leave a message or text 910-569-1053. Donations may be mailed to PO Box 231 Troy NC 27371 dropped off at First Bank or made via PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1326801
Get Involved!

Events
Meet the great volunteers with HS-URE and learn more about how we are helping to support animals in need!

Education
Education for adults and youth in the community to develop fulfilling, lifelong relationships with their forever friends.

Volunteer
Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community and help animals. There are many ways to use your skills and talents.

Foster
Fostering is critical to saving the lives of homeless and abandoned animals in our community. Consider becoming a Foster!
Frequently Asked Questions
“You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals.”
― Paul McCartney
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Location
The Humane Society of the Uwharries
P.O. BOX 231
Troy, North Carolina, 27371
About us
The Humane Society of the Uwharries (HS-URE) is a volunteer-based animal welfare organization dedicated to providing health programs, education and rescue to the local community by promoting the humane treatment of animals and uniting families with their forever friends.