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Two Free Pet Food Giveaways Scheduled for December

Blue Ridge Humane Hosts Two Holiday Pet Food Giveaways Blue Ridge Humane Society will host two free pet food giveaways leading into the Christmas holiday to wrap up the 2020 distribution schedule. Pet owners who need pet food are invited…
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Finn’s Happy Tail

Today's Happy Tail is Finn! Finn and his siblings came to Blue Ridge Humane this past May from Henderson County Animal Services Center. Just like hundreds of other kittens, they required a special foster to feed and care for them in place…
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Ask Crystal: Staying Sane While Recuperating

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've got a 10-month-old Cocker spaniel who unfortunately is going through knee…

Blue Ridge Humane Society Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

Blue Ridge Humane Society’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned the 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. The 4-star rating is the highest…
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Meet Raven!

Today's Featured Pet is Raven! Silent and calm, Raven is a mature kitty that is the definition of sophisitCATion! This sweet tuxedo boy didn't come to us with any previous home information so he gets to start fresh with you! He…

Ask Crystal: Shy Puppy 101

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,   We have a jolly Sheepadoodle and he's 6 months old. He gets aggressive…
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Meet Princess Eowyn and Niko!

Today's Featured Pets are Princess Eowyn and Niko! Today we have a double feature! Princess Eowyn and Niko were abandoned together and we were glad to take them in and help them on their way to a new home, together or a part! Today…
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A Destined Match

Staff Stories: Whitney Drake, Adoption Program Manager The animals that come full circle through Blue Ridge Humane have a little extra space in our hearts. Maybe it's the fact that we've gotten to be a part of their story in more than one…

Ask Crystal: Crate No More

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 rescued a 10-month-old a month ago. He was crate trained and all of a…
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Adoption Fees Waived for Thanksgiving

Adoption fees are waived November 20-25 at Blue Ridge Humane Society to help all the pets in our custody find a home before Thanksgiving! To see animals available for adoption visit the Adopt page and fill out the adoption application next…