Blue Ridge Humane Society Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

Blue Ridge Humane Society’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned the 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. The 4-star rating is the highest…
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Meet Raven!

Today's Featured Pet is Raven! Silent and calm, Raven is a mature kitty that is the definition of sophisitCATion! This sweet tuxedo boy didn't come to us with any previous home information so he gets to start fresh with you! He…

Ask Crystal: Shy Puppy 101

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Hi Crystal,   We have a jolly Sheepadoodle and he's 6 months old. He gets aggressive…
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Meet Princess Eowyn and Niko!

Today's Featured Pets are Princess Eowyn and Niko! Today we have a double feature! Princess Eowyn and Niko were abandoned together and we were glad to take them in and help them on their way to a new home, together or a part! Today…
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A Destined Match

Staff Stories: Whitney Drake, Adoption Program Manager The animals that come full circle through Blue Ridge Humane have a little extra space in our hearts. Maybe it's the fact that we've gotten to be a part of their story in more than one…

Ask Crystal: Crate No More

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal,  I rescued a 10-month-old a month ago. He was crate trained and all of a…
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Adoption Fees Waived for Thanksgiving

Adoption fees are waived November 20-25 at Blue Ridge Humane Society to help all the pets in our custody find a home before Thanksgiving! To see animals available for adoption visit the Adopt page and fill out the adoption application next…
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Cold Weather Care for Your Pets

Keeping Pets Safe as Temperatures Drop With colder temperatures and the winter season closing in, it’s a good time to review how you care for your pets during the cold! The ASPCA recommends the following: Bathe your pets as little…
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Ali’s Blue Ridge Humane Adoption Story

Staff Stories: Ali Conrod, Quality Care Manager Welcome to our series featuring the people and pets of Blue Ridge Humane! Today we share the adoption story of Fawn Horton and Eevee, a puppy at the Adoption Center. Hi, my name is Alli…
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Ask Crystal: Teaching a Puppy Manners

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal, I really need help. I have a 16-week-old lab/ hound. She keeps peeing and pooping…