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Henderson County Adopts Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return Initiative

After years of conversations, education, collaboration, and persistence in advocacy, Henderson County has officially adopted a Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) initiative - a HUGE win for feral cats in our community!  The Henderson…
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Get Your Fur Ball Tickets!

Get ready for the gathering of the year - Fur Ball tickets are officially on sale! Fur Ball is an annual gathering to celebrate our animals and the tireless efforts of those who advocate for their well-being. This year’s event signals…
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Get Ready for July’s Empty the Shelters!

We are so excited to be participating in this month's Empty the Shelters, a nationwide adoption event made possible by the Bissell Pet Foundation! From July 5 through 26, all adoption fees are just $25! We're proud to join more than 335 shelters…
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How One Supporter is Telling Our Story Through Video

Last fall, longtime supporter Richard Labunski approached us with a vision: to create a video showcasing our mission and future plans at our new location in Mills River. Over the following months, Richard dedicated countless hours…
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All BRHS Locations Closed for Juneteenth

All BRHS locations will be CLOSED to the public today, Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Today we honor and reflect on the significance of Juneteenth and the continued importance of freedom, equality, and community. We…
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All cat and kitten adoption fees are $20 during Kitty-Palooza!

 Get ready for the most meow-gnificent event of the summer: KITTY-PALOOZA!!!! Kitten Season is here, which means we're seeing an uptick in cat and kitten intakes at the Adoption Center. In an effort to find these sweet kitties a home,…
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Our Admin Team is Moving!

We're excited to share that our Admin team is moving from our office in Hendersonville to our new property at 353 Banner Farm Road in Mills River! Bringing our Community Support and Admin staff together under one roof will allow us to collaborate…
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We’re Participating in Empty the Shelters!

Today marks the beginning of Empty the Shelters, a nationwide adoption event made possible by the Bissell Pet Foundation! From May 1 through May 17, we're providing reduced adoption fees for all the adoptable animals in our care. We're proud…

Our Pet Helpline Number Has Changed!

The It’s Raining Cats & Dogs Adoption Promotion runs April 21 – 25!

At BRHS, we're hoping for an end to this drought in a big way! April 21st through 25th we're partnering with Meghan Danahey and WLOS to keep an eye on the sky for our It's Raining Cats and Dogs Adoption Promotion! This week only if the forecast…