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Thrift Store Temporarily Closed

The Blue Ridge Humane Society Thrift Store is temporarily closed. In the spirit of full disclosure, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 test result for an individual who was on the property on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. In response, all…
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Finn’s Happy Tail

Today's Happy Tail is Finn! Finn and his siblings came to Blue Ridge Humane this past May from Henderson County Animal Services Center. Just like hundreds of other kittens, they required a special foster to feed and care for them in place…

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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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…
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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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Pants and Duchess’s Happy Tail

Today's Double Happy Tail are Pants and Duchess! Pants came to us as a funny looking kitty who had some trauma when she first arrived so she wasn't in the best shape. Pants recouped while with us and slowly started growing her hair back!…
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Blue Ridge Humane Celebrates 70 Years with $19.50 Adoption Fees

This November, Blue Ridge Humane Society is celebrating 70 years of providing animal rescue, spay/neuter services, and community programs in Henderson County. Founded in 1950 by a group of local residents concerned with addressing animal…
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Puppy Picks the Timing for Adoption

Staff Stories: Fawn Horton, Resource Counselor Welcome to our new 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. Eevee, her mom,…