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Foster Failure Leads to Unlimited Love
Staff Stories: Angela Prodrick, Executive Director
Sometimes Blue Ridge Humane is the only chance an animal has at a new life. While we never can know for sure, we do know that we will always be there for those that need us, and those are…

Foster Friday: Fosters Help Pets Express Themselves
Foster Friday: Free to Be
This week we’re discussing the role that fostering plays in allowing animals to engage in species specific behaviors. But what are species specific behaviors? Simply put, they are behaviors that animals exhibit…

A Destined Match
Staff Stories: Whitney Drake, Adoption Program Manager
The animals that come full circle through Blue Ridge Humane have a little extra space in our hearts. Maybe it's the fact that we've gotten to be a part of their story in more than one…

Cold Weather Care for Your Pets
Keeping Pets Safe as Temperatures Drop
With colder temperatures and the winter season closing in, it’s a good time to review how you care for your pets during the cold! The ASPCA recommends the following:
Bathe your pets as little…

Ali’s Blue Ridge Humane Adoption Story
Staff Stories: Ali Conrod, Quality Care Manager
Welcome to our series featuring the people and pets of Blue Ridge Humane! Today we share the adoption story of Fawn Horton and Eevee, a puppy at the Adoption Center.
Hi, my name is Alli…

Puppy Picks the Timing for Adoption
Staff Stories: Fawn Horton, Resource Counselor
Welcome to our new series featuring the people and pets of Blue Ridge Humane! Today we share the adoption story of Fawn Horton and Eevee, a puppy at the Adoption Center.
Eevee, her mom,…

Foster Friday: How You Can Help
Foster Friday: A Plea for Help
We've got a plea for help this Foster Friday!
This kitten season has been INTENSE, most likely due to the months of COVID-19 shutdown where spay/neuter services were not available. We had 79 kittens in…

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…

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…

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…