,

Blue Ridge Humane Closed for July 4

Blue Ridge Humane Adoption Center and Thrift Store will be closed on Thursday, July 4th for the Independence Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Friday, July 5. We hope you and your pets have a safe and fun day. For resources and ideas…
, ,

Spay, neuter program turns 2; thousands served in Henderson County

By Rebecca Walter Times-News Staff Writer    Thousands of animals have received services and benefited from the creation of the Spay Neuter Incentive Program two years ago. The Blue Ridge Humane Society created SNIP…
,

Kelby and Odeletta’s Happy Tails

Today's Happy Tail Tuesday are Kelby and Odeletta! These beautiful cow-kittens were the last two of their litter, and we were holding out hope that an adopter would want to keep them together. After Heidi recently lost her 16 year old cat,…
Large brown dog sitting with a happy expression
,

Mazey’s Happy Tail

Today's Happy Tail Tuesday is Mazey! "It’s been just over a year since we adopted Mazey.  I wanted to give you an update. This is a very happy dog.  Her training is ongoing with lots of success.  Excitability issues center around a response…
Black dog with white chest and front paws grins at camera with closed eyed
,

Meet Grecco!

Today's Featured Friday Pet is Grecco! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a...Greccodilly! This snaggle-toothed wonder dog has been patiently waiting for the right person, and we think it's high time he finds his happily ever after. Grecco…
Large black cat sitting looking at camera
,

Meet Boston!

Today's Featured Friday Pet is Boston! Chunky-faced Boston is a a cat with (quite literally a lot of) head and heart. Quiet, noble and dignified, we imagine that in a past life, Boston was a brilliant and sensitive poet that spent a lot…
,

Hot Weather Tips

It feels like summer has already descended in the mountains. Today is National Heat Awareness Day so we want to remind everyone of a few ways you can make summer temps easier for your pet! Did you know that young, elderly, overweight, and dark…
Large brown dog sitting with a happy expression
,

Hank’s Happy Tail

Today's Happy Tail Tuesday is Hank! Hank the silver Lab found his way to our shelter after being bought by a breeder as a puppy. Without getting much in the way of training or socializing, he quickly turned into an unruly 90 pound teenager...not…
White dog with grey spots around his eyes looking at the camera
,

Meet Casper!

Today's Featured Friday Pet is Casper! Casper the friendly ghost dog may look all smiles, but lately he's been feeling pretty down in the dumps. Poor guy has been adopted and returned twice now - the first time when his family had to move…
Ginger cat looking into camera
,

Meet Paco Taco!

Today's Featured Friday Pet is Paco Taco! Ginger cat fans, beefcake kitty lovers, suckers for seniors, rejoice! We have all your needs met in one fabulous kitty package that is Paco Taco. Paco Taco is a burly cat with a heart of gold, a soft…