Brother Wolf Animal Rescue

I have been volunteering at Brother Wolf since 2023, and from the start, I’ve been impressed by this organization. From it’s streamlined and easy to understand onboarding process and volunteer portal, to the thoughtful and informative volunteer training program — Brother Wolf has given me the tools to feel confident as a volunteer assisting animals and become a better pet owner to my own pets. If you are looking to support an organization and improve the overall quality of life for all our furry friends, consider becoming a volunteer at Brother Wolf!

I have volunteered at Brother Wolf since we arrived in Asheville in 2015. I love this place!!! Although there have been many changes through the years, their mission remains consistent. There is a true love of animals and hard work to do the best for each and every animal's welfare. As a volunteer, I have always felt welcome and respected on campus. Brother Wolf dedicates itself to the betterment of animals in the entire community by taking in homeless animals in outlying rural communities where shelter space is limited. Potential adopters are treated with respect and given full disclosure and education regarding the introduction of a new pet into the household. Screening potential adopters to make sure the new pet will be a good fit is a vital component of each adoption. Their foster program as well as the work of their resident behaviorist assists dogs who need some extra time for their adjustment to the shelter environment. Further responsibility to the community is evidenced by their mobile spay and neuter clinic which offers low-cost services to any pet owners. I would not have given so many years of volunteer service to Brother Wolf unless I truly believed in and respected their mission!

I have been following Brother Wolf's good work since 2020, and I happily joined the volunteer team this year! Brother Wolf truly cares about doing what is in the best interest of the animals in their care. Not only do they genuinely care about the animals, but they also care about the people who work, volunteer, and foster. It's such a beautiful thing to witness their compassionate care of animals!

I've been volunteering with the Brother Wolf Outward Hounds group for about 2 years now. The staff really cares about the animals in the shelter. The kennels are always clean and medical care is top notch. They really make a difference in the lives of the animals and the folks who give them a home.

I have volunteered at Brother Wolf for almost a year now. It is such a well run place with the utmost care and consideration of the animals they shelter. There is so much training involved to be a volunteer, which I really appreciate. It's a wonderful organization and I really enjoy my time spent helping out when and where I can. They love their animals! And it shows in everything they do. They have so so many animals under their care, I'm happy to help them when possible. They do great work!

Brother Wolf is an amazing nonprofit organization that employs some of the most lovely and kind hearted individuals here in Asheville, NC. They make certain all of the animals are cared for and loved while in residence. They also set adopters up for success through their programs, as well as assistance long after the actual foster or adoption is complete. I would highly recommend signing up for their volunteer programs, and or adopting your new family member from Brother Wolf.

Brother Wolf is an amazing animal rescue organization. They have so many community programs and training opportunities for volunteers. They treat each animal with love and every potential owner with respect. I adopted both of my pit-pull babies from Brother Wolf and have loved them for 10+ years. I also take time to volunteer there and can speak to the kindness of their staff and teams.

I have been volunteering since February 2024.
I recently retired and a get so much joy and purpose from volunteering at the Shelter.
The staff is amazing and truly appreciative of my contributions. They even voted me volunteer of the month for June.
I adopted one of my cats last year from them.

Great organization that really cares about the animals in their care. Love volunteering here. Have personally adopted 6 fur babies from them!

Absolutely incredible organization run by big-hearted humans who place the animal’s needs first. Volunteering and being a part of their community has been one of the biggest highlights.

A great rescue that takes outstanding care of the dogs in their care provides lots of opportunities for volunteers. It takes full advantage of their time while providing a true feeling of giving back to the animals and the facility/organization as a whole.

Wonderful organization dedicated to the animals in their care. I enjoy volunteering by hiking the dogs.

Brother Wold Animal Rescue is an amazing organization that does so much for pets and their people in Asheville and surrounding areas. All animals that pass through their shelter receive love and care. BW also generously shares gratitude for supporters, adopters, and volunteers. They make a huge impact on animal and human lives as well as the community.

Compassionate and organized. Always striving to improve. Excellent community outreach.

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue provides amazing enrichment for all the animals in their care and have such great learning opportunities for their volunteers. The BWAR team are so welcoming, helpful, and organized that is makes your volunteering experience so fun and you leave feeling confident you made a positive difference in the lives of animals and people. Awesome rescue!

Great people doing great work for animals who need help!

My family rescued a sweet little dog from here and they helped us find the perfect fit for our situation. I also volunteer every week and they take so much care to make sure all of these animals feel loved and enriched during their stay, and are matched with the best home/foster for them.

I have volunteered with this organization for several years. They are a dedicated, compassionate team. They have an awesome program to keep the animals safe, healthy and placed into forever homes. Their volunteer program supports many opportunities to help the animals and the educate the volunteers. They implement activities to help support the animal’s wellness like hikes, dog day out, play group, dog walking m, etc. The foster program ensures the health and safety of the animals getting into forever homes.

This is a wonderful and compassionate rescue. I volunteer and enjoy seeing the animals loved and cared for. Everyone is committed to finding the best forever homes!

Staff is wonderful and loves their animals! They do enrichment and lots of outdoor time! I love volunteering their and will come when ready to adopt another pet!

BWAR is a wonderful organization. I especially like that the volunteer programs are well organized - there is clear communication, and the events start and end on time. BWAR staff are friendly and show appreciation for the help that volunteers provide. And there are tons of opportunities to help out - you can definitely find something that fits your schedule as a volunteer!

A caring place for everyone - animals and the community of support.

Brother Wolfe is a Miraculous organization for our community that helps save lives every single day. As a no kill shelter supported by the community they are giving others a voice that would otherwise not have one!!!

Brother Wolf is a great animal rescue organization! I’ve been really impressed with their commitment to and clear focus on getting dogs and cats adopted to good homes. Volunteer training has been excellent and the staff have all been great. Definitely have enjoyed my time volunteering to help out in the shelter and take dogs on hikes too.

Brother Wolf is an amazing animal rescue dedicated to helping the animals in our community. They are a non-judgemental, caring organization that prioritizes animal wellbeing and provides essential resources to reduce euthanasia rates and keep animals in their homes when possible. They have a great foster network as well as many dedicated staff and volunteers.

Brother Wolf is an exceptional organization that provides significant support to North Carolina companion animals and the humans who care for them. Not only does Brother Wolf give rescued animals a home and forever family, they are also instrumental in helping our community, providing essential resources to reduce euthanasia rates and keeping animals in their homes when possible. I've enjoyed fostering, dog walking, and adopting with Brother Wolf and highly recommend them to everyone in the greater Asheville area!

Brother Wolf is an incredible organization to work with. As a foster volunteer BWAR is very attentive when making foster placements and ensuring that both volunteers and animals are compatible and comfortable.

I joined BWAR to volunteer in Nov of 2021. Quickly went through their training protocols and gladly became a Foster Home. The love and care the staff shows the animals is abundantly evident throughout the campus. Everyone shows respect to each other and makes you feel as part of the team. As with any team there are responsibilities, education, and support expectations. Their educational class requirements continually improve offerings to ensure the safest handling and care is given to the animals and build confidence in ones skills. You are never requested or expected to do anything “uncomfortable “. I am always happily willing to give my free time to BWAR to assist in any area they need because of their concerns for the animals and their communication of tasks. All of their animals are exercised and touched/loved everyday and it shows. Any found issues are immediately addressed and their ability to work with the areas Veterinary Hospitals puts the animals first. I actually adopted my 8th foster and he was positive with heartworm. BWAR made sure he was treated and well and is now all clear. The best little hiking/camping buddy. If looking for a rescue that truely care for their animals, look towards BWAR.

I have been volunteering with Brother Wolf for about 5 years and can highly recommend it - both as a place to adopt a pet and to volunteer. We are able to give the dogs a break by taking them out on trails and they give us the joy of thoroughly enjoying the break. The outings are well organized and it is a great group of volunteers. We get as much as we give!

We got involved with volunteering at Brother Wolf within the last few years and have been nothing but impressed with their organization and compassion for animals. From volunteering in the shelter, to working with the animals in a home setting, we've really enjoyed working with the staff and the animals. Overall we feel really supported when asked to do different tasks and it's been an absolute pleasure to be part of their volunteer network.

I have been volunteering with Brother Wolf since September 2022 and absolutely LOVE this organization. I have adopted 1 dog and 4 cats from them in the past 17 years. They go above and beyond in their care and compassion for the fur babies in their charge.

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue has been my volunteer passion project since 2014. It's been a privilege to be involved with this organization; one that goes beyond the call of duty to help homeless animals. As a hike leader with Brother Wolf's Outward Hounds Hiking Group, we take the shelter dogs to the trails twice a week for long hikes and lots of new sniffs. These hikes provide good information about an animal's behavior outside the shelter - info that Brother Wolf adoption counselors can use when placing an animal in a permanent home. BWAR has a proven record of concern for animals in its care and deserves to be named a Great Non-profit!

I have adopted 2 dogs from Brother Wolf and have been a volunteer for a decade. The staff is compassionate and invested in animal rescue. They offer many dogs and cats rescue/adoption opportunities that they would not have otherwise. Brother wolf is an essential organization in our community and I am grateful they are here.

I have volunteered with this family for over a year now. My daughter adopted a dog from Bro. Wolf 12 years ago and upon my arrival here encouraged me to check them out. I have had nothing but good experiences and heard many a good story of successful adoptions from people who i've met within and without the organization.

Brother Wolf fills a critically important role here in Western North Carolina. Stray, abandoned, injured and desperate animals find a safe haven and foster or forever homes through Brother Wolf. I have been a loyal supporter for many years and am confident that my donations are used wisely and frugally to help as many animals as possible. Staff, foster parents and volunteers are devoted and tireless in their pursuit of Brother Wolf’s important mission. Two of my “Canine babies” have come to me through Brother Wolf. They are a “top dog” charity in my mind!

Outward Hounds Hiking Group with Brother Wolf is a great group that gets pups out of the shelter into the outdoors for exercise and socialization.

I have volunteered for six years at Brother Wolf, primarily working with dogs. The support a volunteer gets in education and training is outstanding. My highlight each month is the volunteer newsletter showing everyone who has been adopted.

We are supporters and admirers of Brother Wolf because of all they do to help animals in and outside of Buncombe County. They are true heroes to the animals in need.

Brother Wolf is a top notch rescue. Have been a donor for years and will continue in the future because of their commitment to the furry population of WNC.

I have been a volunteer with Brother Wolf since August 2020. The organization offers ongoing training opportunities in order to qualify for additional duties such as Dog Day Out and Outward Hounds. In the spring I began volunteering on Saturday as a guide to take interested individuals through the kennel to meet our adoptable dogs. I quickly learned the value of our adoption counselors. They work with each dog regularly, learning their personalities, strengths, likes and dislikes, in order to make their adoptions successful. They spend countless hours with our adopters helping them pick the dog that will be a successful addition to their home. I encourage any potential adopter to visit Brother Wolf. Not only can you find your next pup, but you can benefit from the knowledge base of these dedicated staff members.

Brother wolf excels in adopting animals. The adoption rate seems very high with a low return rate. Keep on getting better.

I've had great experiences with Brother Wolf. Their Outward Hound Volunteer program allowed me to explore local trails with a new dog friend every week (and meet some great people) and I've been able to adopt 2 dogs, so far (my best friends!)

Brother Wolf is such an asset to the Asheville and Western North Carolina. My experience with the caring people of this organization,that work tirelessly to help animals, was so helpful when I reached out for support in my time of need after adopting a senior cat from a rural, open admission shelter. They really care and go the extra mile for humans and animals alike.

Great experience adopting are first puppy and cat. WNC is a better place thanks to BWAR.

My family has adopted 3 animals over the years from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Our most recent cat was in 2020 and we were so impressed with the how much better it felt inside the shelter compared to our previous visits a few years prior. Before had always been good, but this last time was great- The staff were helpful and friendly. When we visited this past December 2021, it was even better. It felt cleaner, more open. Staff were patient and engaging. Thank you Brother Wolf!

Brother Wolf does not deserve a single penny until they can account for the 9 dogs or dog bodies that are missing since last week with no explanation. 501C charities are accountable for every single body and they have not done that for these dogs. More transparency is needed with this organization.

was a huge advocate for this rescue ( even going through their volunteer training) until I recently found out that the new director is murdering dogs she does not deem adoptable even with other real rescues have offered to take these dogs. Negative comments are deleted off of Facebook and then you are banned from commenting on the page. They are not telling the public what is really going on and instead letting an ego-driven director, that has only been there a year, to make decisions on these dogs that are loved and valued. She has consistently alienated volunteers, supporters, and staff. For the love of God and all that is holy, someone please fire the director and get back to the roots of this once admired rescue !!!

This used to be a good no-kill shelter. I used to volunteer there myself. However under new management, they have “misplaced” significant funds. They’ve put a building that was gifted for the specific purpose of building a sanctuary up for sale. In a public forum, they were asked about the funds that were intended for the sanctuary (a few hundred thousand), and would not give a straight answer as to where the money went. The new director has very little animal rescue experience and is making heartless decisions. They’ve euthanized nearly 20 dogs just recently. They are not fulfilling their obligation as a “no-kill” rescue, but they are mass euthanizing dogs in order to pull more in from surrounding counties. Animal welfare advocates in surrounding counties are trying to prevent them from taking animals from their shelters due to the current circumstances there. There is now a pending lawsuit regarding their treatment of animals and misappropriation of funds.

This place is horrible. The new director is apparently on a power trip & won’t allow dogs to go to reputable people or rescues, but instead thinks euthanizing them is a better choice. Disgusting.

Brother Wolf has touted itself as a “no kill” shelter for years, collecting donations from the local community under this guise. In the last four months or so Brother Wolf has euthanized 10+ dogs with no verifiable history of illness or aggression. Brother Wolf claims these animals were ”aggressive and beyond saving” yet they allowed these dangerous animals to continue to be housed (why waste resources on animals you “know” are beyond saving?), work with volunteers (why expose people who aren’t professional handlers to “dangerous animals?”), go on public hikes where they were exposed to other animals (without incident), and even had many listed as adoptable online until they were put down (many people offered to take any of these dogs in and were turned down). None of these decisions make any sense if these animals are “certified as unable to be rehabilitated and are a danger to themselves and others.” Brother Wolf did not allow these animals a chance at rehabilitation nor did they have them professionally evaluated by a behaviorist. Brother Wolf has fired all employees and volunteers who attempted to advocate for these animals. Brother Wolf denied other rescues (and fosters and volunteers and behaviorist etc etc — all willing to sign away any liability for BW) from taking in these animals, even when they were willing to take them in for free. Leah, the director at Brother Wolf, reached out to James at Kenos about taking in these animals. James gave her a number which Leah found to be too high. When James found out these animals would be killed he offered to waive all fees and take the dogs for free. Leah said no, saying Kenos no longer met her criteria, despite the fact it was worthy enough for Leah to research and make first contact. The founder of Brother Wolf, Joelle, who now runs another wonderful local rescue, was denied from taking in any animals. Brother Wolf keeps posting disingenuous articles about the “warehousing” of animals but it is a false flag as that was not the situation here. Brother Wolf received over one million dollars from the local community for land and to open a sanctuary that conveniently went missing. The community has been waiting years for transparency on that matter, repeatedly being told an explanation would be given, though it has yet to happen. Brother Wolf has been deleting all questions or calls for accountability on all forms of social media to try and hide the controversy rather than be transparent about why these unnecessary killings keep happening. I will be documenting the posting of this review due to that. If you would like to know more about what is happening please visit the Facebook group BWARe B Their Voice.

“Struggling with behavioral issues, Brother Wolf only euthanizes animals who are irredeemably suffering due to medical issues or are too aggressive with no hope of rehabilitation. We believe that each and every animal life matters.”

In the past year BWAR has a new ED. In an effort to deal with what is apparently a real financial mess, in December 2019 in a piece in the Asheville Citizen-Times she announced a change in mission away from a rescue which devoted resources to dogs which needed some help--a little or a lot--to be appropriately placed. This takes time and resources, so the best way I can think to describe the rather drastic change in mission is they appear to have gone from a rescue to a non profit volume and adoption fee pet store. It's not the sort of nonprofit I support with my donations, but by adopting out a large volume of easy to place dogs they may be saving them from death when high kill shelters kill because they are out of space. Here is the major problem and destruction of public trust. There were long term residents in the way of this high turnover plan. Some had a variety of what are behavioral issues but also issues caused by haphazard behavior mishandling by and management of volunteers and employees. There are documents showing the vet was deeply concerned that medication management was a mess--leaving some dogs with abrupt absence of medications, incorrectly dosed, and lack of documentation. In a cynical move to kill dogs who had overstayed their welcome and were taking up kennel space, it appears around 20-25 dogs who had overstayed their welcome have been killed since early fall. The ED declared them all unadoptable and killed them in spite of clearly to well qualified rescuers with deep experience with these dogs safe, free, and well matched placements. People have been fired for disagreeing with her, long term volunteers sent away, and concerned community members, others walked away in disgust when the last batch of dogs were killed on Saturday. Instead of working diligently with safe placements for these dogs to better enable the change of BWAR from a rescue to a high volume non profit pet store, which may indeed increase the number of overall dogs saved, she just killed them. The staff vet would not kill them. No local for hire vets would kill them. they brought in an out of town vet to do the deed. There are so many testimonials and videos and photos of these dogs on a FB page representing the dogs who could have been placed BWARe B Their Voice and so much documentation also presented on that FB page, She has vigorously blocked any community questions and criticisms by taking down any negative comments, Yelp immediately took down comments trying to share the truth with the public. There are lawsuits being processed I believe, which I believe include from donors who feel their donations were not used as promised. The ED is inexperienced with rescue and has a background in fundraising and event planning. As the community fights to get the real information out to the public to see if the ED's claims are valid, support is eroding. There are so many wonderful rescues out there I would never support this shelter. I need to know someone qualified, compassionate, and humane is making the decision to euthanize dogs because there truly is no humane and safe alternative. Sorry so long, but we've got to get then word out. She's protecting what I understand is a 6 figure salary and fluffing adoption volume so many dogs can be killed and still keep them in within the metric of a non kill rescue.

After years of talking about it, we finally made it to Brother Wolf! The sanctuary itself is absolutely gorgeous, set in the mountains of western NC. John gave us a tour, introducing us to the inhabitants and sharing the vision of how the land will be used for animal care, outreach and education in the future.

The operations in Asheville were impressive - the thrift store, supply store and grooming center support the shelter where animals await adoption. We found this beauty there and although we drove home without her, had to return the following week! Freyja is settling into her new home and we’re so grateful to Brother Wolf for saving her.

BWAR does so much for the community and for animals. They also rescue animals in other cities when there are hurricanes, etc. I am so impressed with all they do and how many animal lives they save. And I am impressed with their entire organization

I have been actively involved in animal rescue/animal welfare for over 22 years and across several states. BWAR is unique in that they not only rescue, rehabilitate, care for and rehome animals in need -- they educate their staff and their community. They are creative and diverse with the ultimate goal of providing resources and programs that educate and bring awareness to the benefits of creating No Kill communities.

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue is amazing! Not only are they doing incredible things to help animals in our community but the work they do in disaster zones to help victims of hurricanes and floods is absolutely heroic!

Brother Wolf also helps our local community keep the pets they have by keeping a food pantry and offering behavioral help. Another thing I love about them is that they aren’t just limited to domestic animals, they also have a sanctuary for farm animals so that they can live out a life of peace instead of cruelty. They encourage their employees to be vegan and have helped many members of the community to convert to a vegan lifestyle as well.

This organization is the real deal and they truly love and help animals! I attached a photo of my son being handed our new puppy by a BWAR employee 8 years ago.

Brother Wolf Animal rescue has a program called “Keep Me Safe” where they will temporarily provide respite and medical care for the pets of victims of domestic violence. Many victims will not leave their abuser because of their pets. Brother Wolf took care of my abused family member’s dog to allow her the opportunity to find safe housing for herself. Both are doing well now, and Brother Wolf was instrumental in helping them to safety.

I have been fostering for Brother Wolf Animal Rescue for about three years now. During that time 68 animals have passed through my home. Some were adopted, some transported up north to new families, some were fospice animals and died in my care, but there last months were in a loving home instead of in a shelter. I have fostered short term, during an emergency such as flooding, and long term, upwards to a year and over. I have had seniors and newborns, bonded cats and mama dogs. Throughout BWAR has supported me, helped me, reassured me when I panic, and completely held me up so I could give these animals the best care possible. They provide medical care, and when a situation is beyond them, like little Sandy, a Chihuahua with two broken hips and two dislocated knees, they sent me to the very best for his surgeries. I absolutely cannot say enough good things about them and the work they do.

I have done some volunteer work for Brother Wolf and they have helped me with some rescues too. I have made friends through this amazing group of people. They do magic! The impossible comes possible. I will continue to support and help them in every way I can. Changing the world for humans and animals and for our beautiful Mother Earth.

I highly recommend Brother Wolf Animal Rescue! They are very compassionate & always put the animals first.
I Network dogs in shelters. I try to find rescues who will fully vet them, foster them & help the dog become adoptable. I’ve asked BWAR on several occasions to pull a dog that would be euthanized if a rescue doesn’t save them. Dogs that had no rescue interest or chance to make it out alive. They have never hesitated once. They once rescued 4 senior dogs who were 12-14 years old. These seniors didn’t have a prayer but BWAR had their back. They took them without any hesitation.
I asked them to take another dog who had limited info. We didn’t know how old the dog was nor any medical info. She was a female. That’s all we knew. That’s what awesome rescues do! They just want to save the dog in need. They don’t choose the prettiest dog or the healthiest dog. They choose the dog who needs them the most. That’s why this rescue is my hero.

Brother Wolf is an extraordinary community of caring animal lovers in the greater Asheville community who are devoted to the mission of no kill. Over the years, many of my friends have adopted dogs and cats from BWAR, and have received exceptional service throughout the adoption process; indeed, I applied to adopt a dog a few years ago, and was impressed by the caring professionalism I experienced. BWAR is one of only a small handfuls of dog and cat rescues that have expanded their definition of compassion to include all animals; they're currently in the process of building a sanctuary for farmed animals that will be open to the public and offer a variety of educational (and fun) opportunities for the community. I am also proud of the fact that BWAR routinely partners with other organizations, in our immediate community and beyond, for a variety of reasons and causes -- always with the goal of creating a more just and compassionate world. If it's not obvious, I think Brother Wolf is an exceptional organization that has earned the trust and support it receives from the Asheville community.

I volunteered for over four years and fostered more than 40 dogs. I accepted difficult fosters including fospice, seniors and feral dogs. I adopted 3 dogs from BWAR. I have gone to another rescue due to the lack of transparency regarding finance and board members as well as upper management's stranglehold on the organization. They have a board that consists of 3 or 4 people who vote along with with CEO and founder. Their physical building is over flowing and inadequate for the numbers that pass through the building. Employees work hard and are very kind as time permits. The mission of BWAR has become diluted by their desire to grow larger without the means to do it. They have done so much for our community and I hope they make the necessary changes to their organization so that it continues that work.

Amazing no-kill shelter in Asheville NC. They regularly pull dogs from kill shelters to give them a chance at life; they transport many dogs to adoptive homes up north. Many dedicated staff and volunteers head out to flooded parts of the country to rescue animals that have been left behind. They are also building a sanctuary for older animals who will likely never be adopted. Simply amazing work and tireless dedication.

BWAR is dedicated in saving and helping the animals of the surrounding areas and also extends that help beyond the borders of this state. I'm so proud to be a volunteer for this amazing organization that believes in and promotes a No Kill community.

As a foster for rabbits through Brother Wolf, my experience has been one of total dedication to the animals. The staff and volunteers are always looking for ways to increase every animals' quality of life. It is a wonderful organization!

Everyone is 100% committed to the animals, donating time-money-blood-sweat-tears! Wonderful organization, couldn't ask for better.

I've had the pleasure of volunteering for Brother Wolf Animal Rescue for over 6 years now and I can't say enough good things about this organization. The dedication and compassion of the staff and volunteers at BWAR speaks volumes. Treatment is offered to animals that come into the BWAR network who need medical assistance or behavioral modifications -each animal is assessed for their individual needs.

Brother Wolf is a wonderful animal shelter that is open to the public 7 days a week, making it easy for folks to visit with the adoptable animals.

BWAR does a great job of matching up the appropriate pet for those people that are looking to adopt.

I recommend this group to folks who are looking to adopt or make a donation to - their money will be used to help the animals in their care or used towards one of their other life saving programs.

I love this organization not only do they save countless lives but the staff is friendly and informative they go above and beyond the call of duty and i am so greatfull to know they are out there everyday working hard to take care of the animals in the charge and find the rite home for them

I have been volunteering at Brother Wolf sense 2011 & have been amazed so many times at how the staff & volunteers give so much of themselves. Brother Wolf & Asheville have grown so much in the past few years & as hard as they try to do the best with what they have Brother Wolf needs some help to continue to grow.

I am a volunteer at Brother Wolf. I have primarily helped as an assistant to the behavior team working with dogs. One of the missions of Brother Wolf it is to make sure all dogs get enrichment every day and to help the dogs with behavior challenges to become more adoptable. The entire staff are very impressive, and the behavior team is extraordinary. They have knowledge, commitment, and are able to teach adopters, volunteers and regular people like me how to interact effectively and positively with the dogs to help them become beloved pets in their future forever homes. The dogs and cats and other animals who are taken in by Brother Wolf are very lucky indeed.

Brother Wolf is an amazing animal welfare organization with a firm grasp on their mission of building no-kill communities. The animals at Brother Wolf are well taken care of, and the team there excels daily at making sure the animals are placed in wonderful forever homes. Quality of life is very important to them and it's nice to see how many programs are in place for the animals to ensure that their stay at the shelter is filled with love.

I have followed Brother Wolf Animal Rescue for years, have visited and have volunteered. I even adopted a kitten from there who is so stunningly affectionate, you know that she was raised with great care and love before I adopted her. This group has done amazing things in bringing the greater Asheville area together to support No Kill.. They have helped untold animals and their caregivers. They don't just try to spay their way to No Kill, they use a number of things, including providing support to pet families in need to increase retention of animals in their homes. They are innovative and authentic in finding ways to help the animals in their community and beyond.

They responded to the floods in SC last year by helping 3 counties with the least resources get their animals to safety and adopted out so they could receive animals who got away or had to be left during evacuation and supported these underserved communities long after the big money national groups left, including taking the hardest cases and fostering them and finding transport and homes for them.

They are generous with sharing information with other communities who want to go No Kill and frequently travel and provide resources for these communities all over the south out of their own coffers. They deserve all the support they can get.

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue is a blessing to our community and all animals in need. They are a no-kill animal rescue, rescuing many types of animals. They strive to go above and beyond what most organizations do. They have an adoption center that is clean and comfortable for the animals, they encourage folks to open their homes to foster, they have a community food bank, they have summer camps for students, they offer many ways to volunteer. They are also starting a sanctuary. They take in many animals that are sic and care for them. Their number one goal is uncompromised compassion for animals. I am honored to be a volunteer and donor at brother Wolf.

Here are the results of BWAR's latest inspection (Feb 2016) in which the adoption center facility was approved. http://www.ncagr.gov/vet/aws/Inspections/Buncombe_County/documents/BuncombeBrotherWolfRescue02012016.pdf - note that the the reason BWAR didn't pass in Nov 2015 was because of building inadequacies - it had nothing to do with animal care or health.

Concerned about the welfare of the animals as the Rescue Center was disapproved for
various unsatisfactory conditions during recent Inspection. We hope that condition approves.
Great that the animals are rescued, but not if they are placed in unhealthy conditions. See the report below.


http://www.ncagr.gov/vet/aws/Inspections/Buncombe_County/documents/BuncombeCoBrotherWolfAnimalRescue11-12-15.pdf

The employees and volunteers of brother wolf are more dedicated than any group I have ever seen! They work tirelessly to not just help animals but to educate humans which is such a major issue.

I have been to BWAR many times and it is an awesome place. It is wonderful what they do there to help all types of creatures. Finding homes for so many animals is great! You can tell what an awesome job they do by all the volunteers that they have. If I were a lost dog or cat I would hope someone would take me to BWAR!!!!!

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue remains true to it's mission to show uncompromised compassion to all animals and people. The staff and volunteers of BWAR go over and beyond every expectation every day. This non profit grassroots organization is a wonderful asset to the animal advocate/rescue world.

Wi have been a volunteer for some years. I was a foster. Then Brother Wolf called me about dogs they had received from a puppy mill that the county tore down. I went there to get a foster. Trixie, a mini Dachshund mix, had been there and abused for 10 years. I fostered Trixie for 2years. No luck with adoption. She was considered too old. Last year I adopted Trixie. Brother Wolf has continued to be interested in us and to support us with advice. BWAR reaches out to community and beyond. They are very active in rescuing animals from the flood in SC.

What an extraordinary organization! BWAR stands firmly on its motto of Compassion Without Compromise. It is not just an animal adoption center; the services extend to an extensive foster program, neuter/spay program, community outreach, a vast network of dedicated volunteers, and more. The staff at BWAR is dedicated to providing top notch professional services to each and every animal in its care. I am proud to be a volunteer at BWAR and proud to promote their cause.

I have been volunteering with Brother Wolf Animal Rescue since 2010. I have been involved in rescue work for 30+ years and i have not worked with a better organization. The level of dedication by staff and volunteers, including those in administration, is at the highest level. All go above and beyond what they are asked to do and the animals are always put first. I am so proud to be a volunteer and foster parent with Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.

The shelter staff is wonderful, hardworking and caring. Brother Wolf assistance to the community has been terrific but is sometimes limited or refused based on the effort required/difficulty of the circumstances. Those choices are made by the few individuals in higher administration that are not as physically involved in the on-the-ground efforts. The staff members will often do work on their own time to accommodate those that are not being assisted by the organization.

This is more than just an animal shelter! BWAR places many of their rescued animals with foster families until the animal is rescued. This means that the cats and dogs have the opportunity to experience living in a calmer environment. It also means that the counselors are better informed to match companion animals with appropriate families because they have been observed in a family setting! Everyone at the center is very compassionate. You can't go wrong with BWAR

BWAR is far more than the average rescue/adoption center. Open 7 days a week and virtually always at full capacity, it mobilizes 100s of volunteers (actually believed to be closer to 3000 total) to help with the immense demands of tending the animals and receiving mountains of donations for and running the gift shop. But the part that touches me deeply is their participation in transport of the surplus of animals for adoption in the US South to the Northeast where there is a shortage of animals for adoption, thereby avoiding having to put down wonderful creatures in untold numbers. They are tireless, “one-thousand percent” committed, and true community builders among animal lovers of every stripe. They also do highly imaginative, unconventional fundraisers (e.g., the hilarious Drag Queen Bingo or the Spay-ghetti and No Balls dinner) that are fun, build community, and set them apart!

As both a volunteer & donor I support BWAR with a whole heart. The team is fully committed and works so hard to rescue and care for dogs & cats (& bunnies), and get them adopted. I am also a "failed foster" in that I've adopted 2 of my fosters. These folks are special. BWAR is an amazing organization. Making great things happen in Asheville, NC. Leading the way to a No Kill community.

Where do I start...enough cannot be said about Brother Wolf. My husband and I drive all the way from ga. to volunteer at BWAR. We love to spend our time helping an organization that takes their job of caring for so many animals seriously. Let's just say, that if I was a dog and had to be in a shelter, it would be BWAR....it's clean, extremely well run, I know everyone would be nice to me and that I would eat well, exercise all the time by taking hikes and playing in the play yard with friends. If I was sick they would take me to the vet and their ultimate goal would be to find me a forever home. And, if that home didn't work out they would take me back and find one that fit my needs. Their founder is an amazing person who works outrageous hours trying to find "a better way" in all aspects of running a shelter. They are a No-Kill shelter which becomes quite costly. Denise Bitz, the founder, is so innovative in finding people to volunteer to sponsor fundraisers to help run this enormous undertaking. When I volunteer I could be helping with laundry or sorting donations in their two wonderful thrift stores...whatever needs to be done gets done...it totally amazes how well organized they are every time I go there. Bwar is truly the best animal shelter I've ever volunteered with and I look forward to be with the animals as often as possible. Bottom line is that they are a great great great organization. I can't say enough good things about Brother Wolf.

As both a volunteer and donor, my husband & I consider BWAR to be the best animal rescue in our area (Southeast). Their approach to caring for all the furry friends in Western North Carolina have far exceeded our expectations. We have been fosters for over 3 years now and any time there is a problem, it is dealt with the upmost professional and knowledgeable staff. If there is a medical concern that needs more attention, there is no hesitation on sending us to a vet for care. The medical bill averages $30,000 per month to care for all, that's a lot of $$$$$$. Its a delight to be part of an organization that has the compassion and drive to deal with all the situations thrown upon them. Denise Bitz, who is the founder of BWAR is the most overworked, underpaid, compassionate and driven person I've ever met. The plans for future expansion are in place, but can not be realized until the funds are available. Very frustrating on everyone's part. If you can help please do. Anything would be greatly appreciated.

Brother Wolf approaches animal rescue holistically. They are truly a community nonprofit. Whatever your niche there is a place for you to get involved at Brother Wolf. Volunteers are appreciated and valued. Stop by and visit. You won't be disappointed.

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue (BWAR) hums with staff and volunteers cleaning, feeding, walking, and loving homeless pets. It's a surprisingly happy environment. I enjoy going there to visit dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens knowing that they are receiving the best of care. BWAR values all animals, including those with serious special needs. Dogs and cats remain at this shelter for as long as it takes to find a forever home. I especially cherish the moment that a BWAR staff member gently placed my newly adopted 2-year-old terrier mix into my arms. We love her so much that we decided to adopt another BWAR dog just 6 months later. She too is a total joy. My family and I feel extremely fortunate that BWAR exists in our area.

One tour around this facility and you will feel the vibe of compassion and mission. I have been honored to work with this group of hard-working people who genuinely appreciate their volunteers. It only makes you want to help them more. None better!!! (enough said.)

I have had the opportunity to work with many charities, and I have never had the immediate sense of connection that I felt with Brother Wolf. There's something in the air there that makes this a very special place for the animals and humans. It's so comforting to know that every dog I get to know will eventually find a good home, and that there is an extensive network of foster homes that help relieve the space-pressures in the shelter.

What an amazing organization! Very dedicated people towards the cause of No Kill. I have volunteered with Brother Wolf Animal Rescue for many years, and have found the folks here to be compassionate and giving. They are dedicated to saving the lives of animals - young, old, sick, healthy. I've seen people go out in the middle of the night, in the worst of weather, to rescue animals in need. I know foster parents who have taken in pregnant mom ready to deliver and go on to foster mom and pups until they are ready for adoption. There is no end to the compassion here. And staff are so wonderful with their volunteers - caring, inspirational - over and over I have seen the community go to great lengths to help out this organization - businesses do fundraisers, children forgo gifts at their birthday parties and instead ask for donations for the animals in the care of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. It is truly a "community" organization where you will feel welcome. There are many volunteer opportunities - there is a hiking club where you can take the shelter dogs out for hikes, you can be an enrichment counselor to help "enrich" the lives of the shelter animals, you can foster a cat or dog in your home, you can help fundraise, help at adoption events, or just go in and walk a dog or sit and pet a cat! Whatever you do, you will come away feeling that you have truly contributed and are part of something larger than yourself.