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Ferb’s Happy Tail

We are featuring a very special adoption that happened after one of our fosters fell in love with a kitten named Ferb. "Ferb is doing amazing. I started fostering him when he was a week old.…
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Oblio’s Happy Tail

In this week's Happy Tail Update, sponsored by First Bank in Hendersonville, we are highlighting a special adoption from our SNIP Coordinator, Mariah. She adopted a dog that has quickly turned into her baby's…
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Millie’s Happy Tail

Here is an inspiring update from an adopter who is dedicated to working with Millie to make her a well-rounded pup! "She’s been learning and adventuring lots during the time she has been home with us! We…
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Hei Hei’s Happy Tail

Happy Tail Tuesday! We are featuring Hei Hei's (now Fynn's) Happy Tail adoption update from Kaitlyn. Here is what they wanted to let us know: "Fynn is doing amazing! He’s such a sweetheart. He loves his…
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Rigatoni’s Happy Tail

Happy Tail Tuesday! We are featuring Rigatoni's (now Sapphire) Happy Tail adoption update from the Davis family. Here is what they wanted to let us know: "Sapphire (Rigatoni) is fantastic! We love her so…
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Foster Friday: Pro Tips

Foster Friday: Pro Tip Edition A Foster Friday Pro Tip for fosters or adoptive families! Mat training is an extremely useful tool for cat owners and it is an easy, reward-based activity that can help you bond with your cat!…
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Foster Friday: Nurses Needed

Foster Friday: Nurses Needed This week on Foster Friday...calling all nurturing types! URIs or "upper respiratory infections" are a common problem for cats housed in a shelter environment, so we like to send those kitties to foster homes…
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Foster Friday: Spicy Kittens

Foster Friday: Socializing from Spicy to Sweet It's Foster Friday, were we dive into the important role that fosters play and this week we're talking about SPICY KITTENS! 🌶 The socialization period for kittens is between two and seven…
a group of men and women in scrubs stand holding cats, while wearing face masks. A man kneels in front holding a sign with a cat and dog on it saying "happy 70th birthday Blue Ridge Humane Society"

Not Alone, Blue Ridge Humane is Grateful for Our Partners

As we’ve kicked off our 70th birthday celebration, one thing has become clear: we’re not alone in our mission. In 1950, when Blue Ridge Humane Society was founded, the initial mission was to save lives and give animals a second chance…
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Foster Friday: Fosters Help Pets Express Themselves

Foster Friday: Free to Be This week we’re discussing the role that fostering plays in allowing animals to engage in species specific behaviors. But what are species specific behaviors? Simply put, they are behaviors that animals exhibit…