Shelter Renovation Update

Shelter Renovation Update As the Blue Ridge Humane Society undergoes renovation, our facility will be closed. Demolition began the first week of October and we hope to reopen in January after the New Year. If you need to contact the Humane…

WAGS TO RICHES SECOND ANNUAL FUNDRAISER AND PHOTO CONTEST

On Saturday, September29, 2012, the Blue Ridge Humane Society will host their second annual “Wags to Riches†fundraising event beginning at 6:30 P.M. at the Hendersonville Country Club.…

Strut Your Mutt Dog Show

Benefiting Blue Ridge Humane Society at the Geneva Tiki Bar and Motel 3147 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, NC Saturday, September 15th (Rain Date: Sept. 29th) 12:00-5:00 Prizes for: Best Dressed Hoop Jumps Best Singer Best Kisser Unusual Trick…

Shelter Renovation: We Need Your Help!

We are very happy to announce to all staff and volunteers that we will begin the long overdue renovations to the shelter in the next couple of months. However, due to the extensive scope of the renovations it will be necessary for us to temporarily…

Golf for the Animals!

Blue Ridge Humane Society's 2012 Golf Tournament Format: Four Man Captain's Choice Date: Friday, May 11th, 2012 Location: Etowah Valley Country Club Time: Registration at 11:30 am; 12:30 pm Shotgun Start Entry Fee: $100 per player (includes…

Pet Adoption at Carolina Ace Hardware

The adoption event will take place on Saturday, February 11 from 10:00 AM to 4:oo PM at Carolina Ace Hardware on Greenville Highway. The Blue Ridge Humane Society will offer discounted adoption rates for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens. Ace…

Winners of the “Give Us Your Best Shot” Pet Photo Contest

Michele Stephenson, former Director of Photograpny for TIME Magazine, judged the pet contest for us, and here are the winners: Thanks to all who entered the contest, Michele said it was difficult to judge because there were so many great…

Duty Calls – TIME’s photojournalist Diana Walker Sent on Assignment

Hendersonville, N.C. – Blue Ridge Humane Society announced today that photojournalist, Diana Walker, scheduled to attend the organization’s Wags to Riches on October 22nd has been called out of the country…

Titan’s Tales and Other Dog Adoption Love Stories Book Signing

Titan’s Tales and Other Dog Adoption Love Stories’ author, Julie Chalpan, will be at Henderson County Animal Services (HCAS), located at 828 Stoney Mountain Road in Hendersonville on Friday,…

Please help us help Gertie.

This female coonhound came to our shelter over the weekend. She came to us with an eye infection, emaciated and the worst flea infestation our staff had ever seen. We think she is about five years old. The staff named her Gertrude and call…