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SNIP Resumes with Wait

Our Spay Neuter Incentive Program (SNIP) was able to restart at limited capacity in August. Since that time our staff have been working through the waiting list for appointments that were postponed when the program was suspended in the spring…
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Cat Psychologist to Adoption Center Director

Staff Stories: Karla Pan, Adoption Center Director Welcome to our new series featuring the people and pets of Blue Ridge Humane! Today we start off with our Adoption Center Director, Karla Pan, who this week celebrates her 10 year anniversary…
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Ask Crystal: Adult Dog Crate Training

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 adopted a one-year-old Bichon Friese 1 week ago. My dog has never been crate…
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Foster Friday: It Takes a Village

Foster Friday: It Takes a Village! Happy Foster Friday! This week post is filed under: "It Takes a Village!" Pictured here is Steve, the big headed, bodacious tomcat with a heart of gold. A Good Samaritan found sweet Steve as a stray with…
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Meet Mr. Baggins

Today's Featured Pet is Mr. Baggins! Mista, Mista! How could you not just totally melt into a puddle looking at this boy's face? Mr. Baggins is a little hunk full of so much love! He is SUPER friendly with everyone he meets and…
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Foster Friday: Orphaned Puppies Get a Chance

Foster Friday: Orphaned Puppies Get a Chance a Life thanks to Fosters! Today we are sharing the story of Miles, Molly, Millie, Mindy, and Moose. These 5 precious pups were orphaned at just hours old when their mom sadly lost her life during…
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Blue Ridge Humane Society Thrift Store Faces Donation Surplus, Halts Donations for Month of November

Blue Ridge Humane Society Thrift Store Faces Donation Surplus, Halts Donations for Month of November. Friday, October 23, 2020: Hendersonville, NC – Blue Ridge Humane Society would like to thank all the amazing donors, shoppers, and volunteers…
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Meet Nisa!

Today's Featured Pet is Nisa! Meet Nisa! Our Featured Pet this week! Are you looking for a certified adventure cat? Nisa is your girl! Though she is a more mature age (not quite a kitten...not quite middle aged) she is super…
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Ask Crystal: (Not) Digging It

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, How or when will my dogs age 9 months (German Sheps brother and sister) stop…
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Blue Ridge Humane and Hunter Subaru partner for the Subaru Loves Pets month

Hunter Subaru continues to shine their philanthropic spirit this October with the Subaru Loves Pets initiative. During the month of October, the Subaru Loves Pets initiative showcases their commitment to pets by donating $100 for every pet…