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Get Ready for Paws for a Purpose April 10th – 12th!

Paws for a Purpose is just around the corner and we're inviting YOU to participate! Paws for a Purpose is a signature fundraising weekend bringing together local businesses and individuals to raise awareness and funds to support our mission…
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ALL LOCATIONS CLOSED JULY 4

All locations including the Blue Ridge Humane Society Thrift Store, Admin Office, and Adoption Center will be closed on Friday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day. Regular hours resume Saturday, July 5: Adoption Center: 10:00 AM –…
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2024/2025 Impact Speech

Would you like to learn about Blue Ridge Humane Society? We value transparency and accountability at BRHS! In that spirit, Angela Prodrick, our Executive Director, will present our 2024/2025 Impact Report. Join us on Tuesday, July 29th, from…
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Fur Ball Tickets Now on Sale!

Join us at The Main Event in downtown Hendersonville on Saturday, September 21st, for an enchanted evening to celebrate our animals and the tireless efforts of those who advocate for their well-being. This elevated black-tie optional gathering…
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Paws for a Purpose Weekend is Here!

Join over 40 local businesses as part of Paws for a Purpose, a fundraising weekend that combines support for local businesses and a fundraiser for our mission to support the animals in our community. Many venues are dog-friendly! A full…
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Paws for a Purpose Seeks Hosts

Blue Ridge Humane Society and local businesses are collaborating to offer fundraising events and fun activities April 12th-14th, as part of our 2024 Paws for a Purpose fundraising weekend. This signature event serves as our means of engaging…
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WTZQ Halloween Pet Costume Contest to Benefit Blue Ridge Humane Society Food Drive

Show off your pets with WTZQ Radio’s Halloween Pet Costume Contest!  Enter your pet by going to www.wtzq.com and uploading a photo – in costume, or not!  Pictures can be uploaded until November 1st.  Voting will take place November…
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Pet Food is a Lifeline

Blue Ridge Humane Society operates a pet food assistance program as part of our Community Outreach. Partnered with local food banks the program provided over 19,000 lbs of pet food in 2019 for distribution to pet owners in addition to their…
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Carl Sandburg Home NHS and Blue Ridge Humane Partner to Provide Pet Hiking Education

Blue Ridge Humane Society and Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site are partnering to provide a new series of videos for pet owners to guide them through the steps and preparation for safe and fun hiking with their dog. The videos will…
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Blue Ridge Humane announces the 2020 Hunter Subaru K9 Hometown Hero Award

Blue Ridge Humane Society is pleased to announce the 2020 Hunter Subaru K9 Hometown Hero Award! The nominations and award will celebrate the dogs who do extraordinary things every day in our community! The nominations are open to guide,…