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Ask Crystal: Grounding a Jumping Dog

Dear Crystal,  I have an Australian Shepherd who is 15 months. My vet wants me to take him to dog parks but he still jumps up and head buts people. We aren’t supposed to have him on leash in the park so I am unsure how to properly…
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Ask Crystal: Puppy Training 101

Dear Crystal, I have a 9-week-old puppy and I've had him for a grand total of three days. Although he sometimes fusses in his crate, I do wait a bit or let him out when he is walking around but not fussing after a nap. My only problem…
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Meet Frankie – ADOPTED!

Today's Featured Pet is Frankie! Frankie has been with us for a while, and his wonderful foster has been giving him a safe space to relax. We'd love to help Frankie find…
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Kitten Shower Returns and Turns Up the Heat for 2022 with Incubator Fundraiser

Kitten Shower Returns and Turns Up the Heat for 2022 with Incubator Fundraiser Tuesday, March 8, 2022: Hendersonville, NC – With spring-like weather returning to Western North Carolina, Blue Ridge Humane Society is preparing for the start…
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Meet Gemini!

Today's Featured Pet is Gemini! Meet Gemini, our Featured Pet this week! Inquisitive, intelligent, and a great thinker; these are all hallmarks of Gemini's personality!…
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Ask Crystal: Turning Crazy for Treats into Productive Training

Dear Crystal,  My pup is very food motivated. As soon as we start training, she gets so excited for treats that she randomly starts performing commands that I didn't ask for (sits, lays down, runs to her bed and waits, lays in her crate).…
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Rocky’s Happy Tail

Happy Tail Tuesday, friends!   This week we have an wonderful update on Rocky! Rocky came to Blue Ridge Humane along with Precious (now known as Gerty and our Happy Tail two weeks ago!) and Sterling. All three dogs needed…
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Ask Crystal: Investigating Destructive Crate Behavior

Dear Crystal,    What to do if my dog keeps pooping in her kennel? She is chewing the floor underneath her kennel and destroys the house at any chance she gets. She has big behavior issues and we have altered her kennel so she has a…
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Photo Contest Winners Announced

The 2022 “You Can’t But Love But You Can Adopt It” Photo Contest delivered a wonderful selection of photos and stories celebrating a rescue pets second chance at love and a home. Our panel of judges were tasked with choosing their favorites…
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Meet Starburst – Adopted!

Today's Featured Pet is Starburst - Adopted! Starburst is colorful and so sweet just like her name! She is very a talented young lady, who excels in treat hunting, snuggling,…