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New Pet Loss Peer Support Group
Blue Ridge Humane Offers Pet Loss Peer Support Group
Blue Ridge Humane Society knows how difficult the loss of a loved pet can be, and to support grieving pet owners, is offering a new peer support group with a professional group moderator.
The…

Ask Crystal: Old Dog, New Tricks?
Dear Crystal,
My cockapoo Abby is 9 yrs old and was raised with our other cockapoo who passed a few years ago. She was the friendliest dog and loved other dogs and people. Abby on the other hand doesn’t like kids and other dogs…

Ask Crystal: Noisy Pup
Dear Crystal,
My dog Charlie barks at dogs and people especially if he is looking out the patio door. As he has gotten older he tends to handle people better when they come to the house. I don't walk him a lot because of this. Any ideas?…

Volunteers Step Up In New Ways
Volunteers Fill New Roles and Help Out with Huge Impact
When you think of volunteering at Blue Ridge Humane Society, what usually comes to mind are visions of the happy hustle and bustle at the Adoption Center as volunteers come and go after…

Ask Crystal: Reactive Dog 101
Dear Crystal,
My dog pulls a lot and barks at most dogs. He is a Pomeranian/ Spitz. How do I stop this?
Sincerely,
Barky Pup
Dear Barky,
Reactivity is a very common problem in dogs and even yours truly…

Ask Crystal: Puppy Potty Training
Dear Crystal,
Our 9-week-old Cocker Spaniel puppy stays in a crate at night. We have been getting up twice to take him outside to pee and poop. We put pee pads in his crate at night, but he still occasionally has an accident. We are sleep…

April Free Pet Food Giveaways
April Free Pet Food Giveaways from Blue Ridge Humane Society
Tuesday, March 30 , 2021: Hendersonville, NC – April showers bring additional free pet food giveaways from Blue Ridge Humane Society.
Blue Ridge Humane Community Outreach…

Ask Crystal: Excited Greeter
Dear Crystal,
How can I get my dog to stop barking and jumping on me before I go out the door and when I come home?
Sincerely,
Excited Greeter
Dear Excited,
Excited greetings are an extremely common problem…

Ask Crystal: A Shocking Behavior
Dear Crystal,
Hi, I have a great kitten named Binx. He recently started scratching the outlets. Why?
Sincerely,
Curious Kitty
Dear Curious,
What an interesting question. I have not had experience with this particular…

Get Ready to Hit the Trails!
Gather your favorite hiking buddy, canine or human, and explore the amazing trails in our community thanks to the work of Conserving Carolina and support two organizations at one time!
During the week of April 11-18th hit the trails that…




