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Thank you Sierra Nevada Brewing!

Sierra Nevada Brewery in Mills River, NC 's Barry Brown, Alan Mathes, and Jeff Pace toured the shelter then presented staff with a $4000 check to sponsor this year's Wags to Riches! All proceeds from the September 30th fundraiser go directly…
August 30, 2017
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21 Days for $21 Adoption Special!

Exciting news...we are now offering $21 adoption fees for all shelter residents that have been waiting for a home for more than 21 days! Bindi and Ricky are just two of the very sweet fur babies that qualify and hope to find their happily ever…
August 24, 2017
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Take a look at what we’ve been up to!

Take a look at our Summer/Fall Newsletter! https://www.blueridgehumane.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2017-SummerFallNewsletter.pdf
August 22, 2017
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a BRHS Sibling Reunion

"Our Plott Hound / Doberman mixes were adopted last fall and turned a year old this May. There were 4 puppies in the litter. Eric and Michelle Peterson adopted "Freddie"and we adopted "Leo.” We never knew our pup had siblings as he was…
August 15, 2017
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More of our long term residents are finding homes

Sometimes it takes animals at our shelter a little longer than we would like to find a home. However when they do, it is worth the wait! Speckles, Grayson, Tara, and Diana, four of our longest residents found their second chance at a happily-ever-after…
August 3, 2017
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Happy Tails, News

One of our longest term residents found himself a home!

We are happy to announce one of our longest term residents found himself a home this week! After months upon months waiting our favorite rooster with a big personality, Speckles, was finally snatched by someone looking for a new rooster. It's…
July 24, 2017
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Thanks for supporting SNIP Jonny Mac’s!

John McLeod, owner of Jonny Mac’s Lowcountry Grille & BBQ in Fletcher, adopted from BRHS and wanted to give back to. For two days in June, Jonny Mac’s took $1 from every entree served and collected tips to benefit BRHS. Then he went…
July 14, 2017
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News, Outreach, Paws for Applause

Take a look at this young entrepreneur!

Take a look at this young entrepreneur! We first meet Grant when we visited his school this past year for our Reading to the Rescue program. He decided to put his creative talents to good use. Grant draws pictures and sells them to friends and…
July 6, 2017
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Outreach

Friends don’t leave friends in hot cars

Its officially summer! Which comes with it hot weather. As hot as it is outside, temperatures in cars heat up a lot quicker than you think. Just a gentle reminder, that friends don't leave friends in hot cars.  
July 5, 2017
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Closed for Independence Day

The Shelter and Thrift Store will be closed July 3-4 in lieu of the holiday. Don’t worry, Shelter staff will still be working to make sure all the animals are taken care of.  
July 3, 2017
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