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Blue Ridge Humane Society Closed July 4th

The Blue Ridge Humane Adoption Center will be closed on Saturday, July 4th for the Independence Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, July 7th. The Adoption Center is currently open Tuesday-Saturdays, 10am-5pm, with adoptions by appointment…
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$25 Cat Adoption Fees

Adoptions fees are currently discounted for all cats through July 3rd! Learn more about our adoptable cats and fill out an application to start the process when you click on their picture! As always, cats are BOGO when you adopt t…

Ask Crystal: Preparing for the Fourth of July

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 recently adopted a 1-year-old dog. I am wondering what I can do to prepare…
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Thrift Store Now Accepting Donations on Tuesdays and Fridays

Blue Ridge Humane Society Thrift Store Now Accepting Donations on Tuesdays and Fridays The Blue Ridge Humane Society Thrift Store will begin accepting merchandise donations from the public on Tuesday, June 30th. Donations will only be accepted…
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Stay Pawsitive!

Stay Pawsitive! We are staying pawsitive and you can too! Get your "Stay Pawsitive" shirt and BRHS will earn $10 from every shirt sold from Stefanik Design Company 🐾 Shirts are a comfy 50/50 cotton poly blend, offered in unisex…
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A Cause for Big Paws Art Show

Celebrating the Big Dogs Through Art and Adoption, July 2-10, 2020  The Gallery at Flat Rock is excited to announce a dog-friendly event and exhibition celebrating adoptable canines weighing 50 pounds or more. “A Cause for Big Paws” is…

Ask Crystal: Should I Crate Train my 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 recently adopted a puppy who is just as sweet as can be. She is extremely…
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Hungry Paws Initiative Seeks to Fill Empty Bowls

One Bowl at a Time Inspired by his wife and a friend after organizing a regular food drive, Derek Fox, owner of the Refined Pup in Mills River, decided it was time to do something for the animals. The answer? The Hungry Paws Initiative. “The…
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Ask Crystal: Leash Pulling Pup

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 would like to take my dog out more now that the weather is warming up. The…
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Third Free Pet Food Giveaway Scheduled for Henderson County

Blue Ridge Humane Society is partnering with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Animals (ASPCA) Spay/Neuter Alliance in Asheville to provide the third free pet food giveaway to those in need or affected by COVID-19, on Thursday,…