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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…
Black and brown dog head down in a whole dug in the yard

Ask Crystal: Not Digging a Digging Dog

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal,  I am getting ready to do some landscaping in my back yard this summer. I am a…

Ask Crystal: One Puppy or Two Puppies Too Many?

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal, I just adopted a 2-month old puppy that is so energetic and playful. She loves to…

Ask Crystal: Taking a Timid Dog out in Public

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal, I really enjoying taking my dog out and about around town. I just got a new dog…

Ask Crystal: Pet Care Tips for While You Travel

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal, I just adopted a dog from Blue Ridge Humane Society. I have a vacation planned for…
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Ask Crystal: Snack Stealing Pup

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Hi Crystal, My pup is always jumping up on the counters and stealing snacks. We have tried telling…

Ask Crystal: 10 Rainy Day Activities for Your Dog

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal, All if this rain has really put a damper on the exercise I am able to give my dog.…
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Adoption Center Closed April 16

The Adoption Center is closed for some spring cleaning on Tuesday, April 16! Our regular hours will resume on Wednesday, April 17 at 10am!

Ask Crystal: A Tail of Two Cats. One Eats Fast, the Other Eats Slow.

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal, I have two cats. One likes to scarf down his food in a manner of seconds. The other…
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What To Do If You Find Kittens

During high kitten season in the spring and summer, it’s not unusual to discover unattended kittens or a single kitten seemingly abandoned by the mother. You want to help, right? Before jumping to the rescue, WAIT! There's a lot to consider…