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Ask Crystal: A Bark Bigger Than His Bite

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 a 4-year-old Jack Russell we rescued him from the kennels in March.…
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Happy Foster Friday!

Foster Friday: A Senior's Second Chance This Friday we are celebrating the story of Tabitha! Tabitha was a formerly abandoned senior that came into our county facility in terrible condition and with a host of issues - emaciated, dirty,…
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Meet Eugene!

Today's Featured Pet is Eugene! If you're looking for a certified couch potato, porch sitting, tummy rub loving dog AKA your next new best friend... Eugene is the dog for you! This happy boy was originally found as a stray and came to us…

Ask Crystal: Day Time Crating Tips for Your Puppy

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 a 5-month-old puppy that we brought home at 8 weeks.  I can't seem…
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Meet Gary!

Today's Featured Pet is Gary! Gary is a simple kitty that really just wants a home where he can spend all day lounging around. This adorable tabby is a manx that loves rolling around on his back like a goooood boy! This senior kitty came to…
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Happy Foster Friday!

Introducing Foster Friday! Where we celebrate our amazing fosters! Let us tell you all about why foster homes are such a win for dogs! It was clear to us that Abraham was a fantastic dog underneath a little bit of shyness, but he definitely…
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Ask Crystal: Half Trained Cat

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, My male cat refuses to use his litter box to poop. He will only pee in there.…
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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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Free Pet Food Giveaway Scheduled for August 10

Blue Ridge Humane Society will be offering a free pet distribution for those in need or affected by COVID-19, on Monday, August 10, from 9am-1pm at the Blue Ridge Humane Society Adoption Center located at 88 Centipede Lane in Hendersonville,…
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Lucky and Stella’s Happy Tail

Today's Happy Tail Tuesday are Lucky and Stella! Lucky (tiny baby), formally known as Francine, was recently adopted by Sue, Richard and their dog Stella (bigger baby and BRHS alumni). Sue and Richard had adopted Stella in 2014, when she…