A collage of two adult cats. Close up of a grey cat in the upper left corner, with a black cat with blue eyes in the upper right. At he bottom is a photo of the black cat hugging the grey cat.
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Meet Annie and Frankie – Adopted!

Today's Featured Pet are Annie and Frankie! Frankie and Annie are the sweetest bonded pair around! You get the best of both worlds with these two. Annie is your confident talkative friend…
A small grey cat lays on a bed
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Lily’s Happy Tail

Online Dating? Well, Sort of…April’s first adoption from Blue Ridge Humane began with love at first site online: “ I saw her online and just fell in love with her coloring. I called the Adoption Center and I was lucky enough to coordinate…
A pittie-looking dog with brown and white markings smiles with his tongue stuck out
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Meet Bo – Adopted!

Today's Featured Pet is Bo! Bo is definitely a Mr. StealYourGirl type personality! He knows exactly how to look at you with his perfectly heart throbby boo boo eyes. Besides being extremely…
A white dog with a grey spot over its eye
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Meet Otis!

Today's Featured Pet is Otis! Talk about a BIG goofy boy that has wiggle butts for DAYS. This hunky pup has got an incredibly endearing smile that will automatically put you in a great mood.…
a black young dog lays in the grass outside

Ask Crystal: When House Training Hits a Roadblock

Dear Crystal, I have a 5-month-old puppy that was doing great at housebreaking. The last month no matter what I do he refuses to use the bathroom outside. Even taking him when I know he needs to go. Even using crate training/housebreaking.…
a small gray adult cat lays on a soft blanket
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Meet Daya – Adopted!

Today's Featured Pet is Daya! Our featured pet this week is Daya! "She is small and delicate looking. She loves petting and playing but is not a "lap cat" and doesn't like to be held.…
white dog with black spots and ears stands nose to nose with a short haired tan dog

Ask Crystal: New Roommates Take Time to Warm up

Dear Crystal,  I recently adopted a new dog. My current dog (female, 1.5 years old) is nervous around him but not exactly aggressive. She just has a lot of fears (ex. growls or barks a lot at outside noises) but she has never been aggressive…
A light brown puppy wearing a collar and leash lays in green grass

Ask Crystal: One Step at a Time

Dear Crystal,  My 6-month pup constantly sits or lays down on a walk. Treats can get him going a little. What can I do to work on this?  Sincerely,  Stubborn Pup    Dear Stubborn, This can be a very embarrassing…
A white-ish grey dog sits on the ground looking up at the camera with a smile while wearing a blue cap
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Meet Rody!

Today's Featured Pet is Rody! Meet Rody, our Featured Pet this week! Rody is a very sweet old man that is as social as they get with people! Rody is very people oriented and loves nudging your hand…
small brown dog looks out a window

Ask Crystal: Sir Barks A Lot

Dear Crystal,  I have a long-haired mini-dachshund - Sugar - who is barking a lot. He likes to sit on the back of the couch and bark at passers-by. He barks when we are on leash walking. The most annoying habit is barking at anyone coming…