Archive for category: Outreach

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2017 was quite the year!

As we finalize our numbers, we are discovering what a truly phenomenal year 2017 was. Our community programs reached more people than ever before! Though working towards a more compassionate community is a job that is never complete, we have…
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We now offer Low Cost Vaccine Clinics!

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Take a look at this young entrepreneur!

Take a look at this young entrepreneur! We first meet Grant when we visited his school this past year for our Reading to the Rescue program. He decided to put his creative talents to good use. Grant draws pictures and sells them to friends and…

Friends don’t leave friends in hot cars

Its officially summer! Which comes with it hot weather. As hot as it is outside, temperatures in cars heat up a lot quicker than you think. Just a gentle reminder, that friends don't leave friends in hot cars.  
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July 5th is the busiest day for animal shelters

Did you know more pets are lost on the fourth of July than any other time of year? All the loud noises and celebrations can be a bit overwhelming for our furry friends. Make sure your pets are safe and enjoying the themselves just as much as…
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Interested in affordable dog training classes?

Training classes at Blue Ridge Humane Society are the perfect opportunity to develop a strong, loving bond with your adopted family member. With the help of our Training & Behavior Manager, you will grow to understand your dog’s behavior…
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SNIP Program to Begin in Henderson County

Blue Ridge Humane Society will be taking over where Community Partnership for Pets public spay/neuter program left off. Beginning July 1st, BRHS will be operating a Spay/Neuter Incentive Program or otherwise known as SNIP out of the Henderson…
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Girl Scout Troop stopped by our shelter recently

Girl Scout troop 30437 stopped by our shelter last week and put in some serious elbow grease. Not only did the make some toys/treats for our shelter critters, they also organized our food pantry and our laundry room. Thank you for your hard-work…
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Thank You Boy Scouts!

A local boy scout troop got crafty stopped by our shelter this weekend with some wonderful toys they handmade for the animals at our shelter. These toys are going to go a long way to making our animals have fun while they stay at our shelter.…
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Mr. Arnold’s class is full of rock stars!

Let's all Paws for Saint Bernard size Applause for Mr. Arnold's class at The Mountain Community School​. This class designed collection banks and asked for "Pennies for Puppies". They left the banks at businesses around town, at parents workplaces,…