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Ask Crystal: Protective Dog Keeps Owner to Self

Dear Crystal,  I have a miniature poodle that I have trained from 10 weeks. Circumstances meant that he spent a LOT of time with me in the first two years and he's very attached now. Mostly, this is good. Negatively, it means he can…
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Ask Crystal: Helping Tater’s Anxiety

Dear Crystal, Help Tater! About 4 months we adopted an eighteen-month-old pug/chihuahua. Sadly, he came from a horrible hoarding situation. His owners were allowing their personal pet pug and chihuahua to freely breed and then putting…
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You Can’t Buy Love But You Can Adopt It Photo Contest

You Can't Buy Love but You Can Adopt It Photo Contest Returns! Celebrate the love your pet brings to your life in the Blue Ridge Humane Society "You Can't Buy Love But You Can Adopt It" Photo Contest sponsored by Wag! A Unique Pet Boutique! Enter…
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Meet Figaro!

Today's Featured Pet is Figaro! Here is a little bit about Figaro from his foster: “Figaro has a big, fluffy face, and a teeny-tiny kitten meow that he’s not afraid to share…
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Ask Crystal: Looking for Love – Adding a New Pet

Hi! I want to get another dog because one of my dogs I had to put down and my other dog is 11 years old and a female. The only other dogs she knows are neighbor dogs, but I am afraid of what she would do. Help, how can I know?  Sincerely,   Looking…
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Meet Captain Chewie!

Today's Featured Pet is Captain Chewie! Captain Chewie or ChooChoo as some of us love to call him is the ABSOLUTE SWEETEST boy. Captain Chewie deserves a life filled with new adventures…
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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…
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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…
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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…