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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…
a large dog with huskie markings of white and grey
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Meet Nymaria!

Today's Featured Pet is Nymaria! Nymaria is our Featured Pet this week! She may look like a wolf, but under all the fluff is a silly, playful girl!  Despite her size, Nymeria…