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Nyx’s Happy Tail

This week’s Happy Tail is Nyx, formerly known as Angelica! Nyx arrived at Blue Ridge Humane Society in October along with her 7 siblings! Rebekah quickly fell in love and submitted an application to adopt, taking Nyx home just a few…
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New Years Hours at Blue Ridge Humane

New Year's Hours at Blue Ridge Humane Society Adoption Center and Thrift Store The Blue Ridge Humane Society Adoption Center and Thrift Store will be closed Saturday, January 1 for the New Year holiday. The Thrift Store will also be closing…
a women, man, and young child pose with a multicolored medium sized dog
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Townes’s Happy Tail

Towne's New Family We loved getting this Happy Tail update from Katie on Townes (FKA Laddie)!   She shares: "We have had Townes (formerly Laddie) for several weeks now and could not be more happy that he is a part of our…
Black and tan dog with green reindeer ears

Holiday Tips for Healthy Pets

Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe The holidays should be a time of joy and celebration. Follow these simple recommendations to help avoid unwanted dangers or problems for your pets and ensure a merry happy holiday for all! Securely anchor your…
a mid sized grey dog wearing red christmas attire
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Captain Chewie, Local Shelter Dog, Loses His Eye But Not His Christmas Spirit and Wishes For A Home Of His Own

Captain Chewie, a 4 year old large mixed breed male dog has had a tough road to travel when he recently lost his eye and has been dealing with an untreated skin condition. Captain Chewie was found by Henderson County Animal Control in…
A white kitty with grey ears and large spot on his back sits on a blanket
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Meet Mike!

Today's Featured Pet is Mike! If you look real close at our kitty, MIKE, you'll see a geometric diamond that points to the top of his forehead. Yes, he sure is a diamond in the rough!!!…
a tabby cat
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Thanksgiving Hours at Blue Ridge Humane

Thanksgiving Hours at Blue Ridge Humane Society Adoption Center and Thrift Store The Blue Ridge Humane Society Adoption Center and Thrift Store will be closed November 25th-26th for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Thrift Store will also…
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Ask Crystal: Early Rising Dog Starts the Day on the Wrong Side of the Bed

Dear Crystal, My dog sleeps in her crate at night. She’s quiet through the night, but barks every morning at 6am. I take her outside to potty right before bed. She’s started this early morning barking in the last few weeks. At first,…
Max, a medium sized black dog with floppy ears wears a red checked bandana
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Meet Max!

Today's Featured Pet is Max! Meet Max, our Featured Pet this week!   It's too easy to be Maxmerized by this stunning fellow! Max is a total heartthrob here at the shelter, and…
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Ask Crystal: Potty Training From Scratch

Dear Crystal, Hi, we took in a 12-week old pet store male Labrador. He was given to us from a friend that couldn’t keep him any longer. I’ve had trouble getting him potty trained. Funny thing is, I take him out to the spot and he…