Cherokee Dog Sanctuary, the only NC State and Federal recognized 501(c)3 non-profit located on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians boundary. Cherokee Dog Sanctuary is native owned and operated.

Cherokee Dog Sanctuary, Inc. is a refuge for canines who need another chance at life, an opportunity for a happily-ever-after that has thus far eluded them. Some of the dogs are traumatized from abuse or neglect. Others are shy or under-socialized. Some have very special medical needs. But once they arrive at Cherokee Dog Sanctuary, Inc. their healing begins. Along with top-of-the-line medical care, these dogs get all the TLC they need to recover from their pasts.