Humane Society of Blue Ridge

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is OLIVER! 😻

This five-year-old handsome fellow has gorgeous gold eyes that will captivate you! OLIVER'S soft orange tabby coat with pure white markings may remind you of a Good Humor Creamsicle ice cream bar. And like this summertime taste treat, Oliver will be an irresistible classic favorite for any person who is lucky enough to become his adopter.

He is quite social and gets along famously with people and fellow felines alike. OLIVER'S quiet, calm and gentle demeanor makes him the purrfect companion.

Stop by our Adoption Center at 171 Mineral Springs Road in Blue Ridge to get acquainted with OLIVER.

For more information about this cool cat, contact our Adoption Center at 706-632-4357. Get your summer season off to a meowvelous start by making OLIVER a part of your family. 😻

✍️ || Cathy Duvall

Some animals arrive at the shelter carrying more than just physical wounds.

When BLOTCH came to Humane Society of Blue Ridge, he had an injured paw, a wounded tail, and puncture wounds covering his body. Somewhere along the way, life had been hard on him. We don't know exactly what happened before he arrived, but we do know he deserved better.

What we couldn't know then was that behind those injuries was a cat who just wanted someone to love.

He stayed with us for a couple of months & during that time, he rested, healed and soaked up love from everyone that he could. It was clear his was missing that tremendously. 😕

And then, one day, he was chosen and now BLOTCH is home!

BLOTCH was renamed to BOO KITTY.

Within hours of arriving home, BOO KITTY decided he was exactly where he belonged. 🥹

His adopter shared:

"BLOTCH now named BOO KITTY came right out of his shell only a few hours after arriving at home! He loves long naps on the couch (preferably on top of me), all night snuggles in bed AND his nighttime zoomies chasing toys all around the house! I couldn’t be happier to have him. He is the sweetest most loving silly boy."

It's hard to look at BOO KITTY now and imagine the cat who arrived injured and uncertain. That's the beautiful thing about second chances.

With a little care, a little time, and the right person.. everything can change. 🥹 We are incredibly grateful to his new family for choosing adoption and giving him a chance!

Happy life, BOO KITTY!
We're cheering for you always!

Humane Society of Blue Ridge Veterinary Clinic is proud to offer spay and neuter surgeries as an ongoing service for our community.

🐱 CATS: $125
🐶 DOGS: $199

Whether you live in Blue Ridge or beyond, our clinic welcomes pet owners who are looking for a trusted option for their pet's care.

Spaying and neutering is one of the most important decisions a pet owner can make for their pet's long-term health and well-being.

By providing these services on a consistent basis, we're helping prevent unwanted litters while supporting responsible pet ownership throughout our region.

Submit your registration online and a member of our team will contact you to schedule your appointment!

🔗 https://www.humanesocietyofblueridge.org/hsbr-spay-and-neuter-services

📣 HONEY BUN & SWISS ROLL have been adopted! 📣

These two arrived to us in rough shape. 😔 They both required an eye removal and ironically, they each had the opposite eye removed.

HONEY BUN now has just his right eye and SWISS ROLL has just his left eye.

But together, they're the perfect pair. 🥹

We're grateful to their new family for choosing adoption & providing them a wonderful new life in their home!

Their next chapter has begun and we're over the moon for them & their new family!

Go, HONEY BUN & SWISS ROLL, go!
We're cheering for you always! 🎉

If you'd like to support our mission of saving lives, click here!

👉 https://www.humanesocietyofblueridge.org/donate

📣 BUTTERFLY & GRASSHOPPER have been adopted! 📣

We're grateful to their new family for choosing adoption & providing them a wonderful new life in their home!

Their next chapter has begun and we're over the moon for them & their new family!

Go, BUTTERFLY & GRASSHOPPER, go!
We're cheering for you always! 🎉

If you'd like to support our mission of saving lives, click here!

👉 https://www.humanesocietyofblueridge.org/donate

Collars break. Tags fall off. Gates get left open.

Even the most loved pets can become lost. 💔

A microchip provides permanent identification that stays with your pet for life and can help shelters and veterinary clinics reconnect lost pets with their families.

Humane Society of Blue Ridge now offers $20 microchipping every Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM.

$20 Microchips
Dogs & Cats Welcome
No Appointment Needed
Cash or Check Only

📍 Humane Society of Blue Ridge
171 Mineral Springs Rd.
Blue Ridge, GA 30513

We never expect our pets to go missing, but if they do, a microchip can make all the difference!

For just $20, you can give your pet a better chance of finding their way back home.

When FERNANDO was facing his euthanasia deadline at Clayton County Animal Control a lot of people came together to change his story. ❤️‍🩹

Volunteers in Clayton County advocated for him and shared his information with us. Luckily, we were able to make space for him here at Humane Society of Blue Ridge when he needed it most.

A volunteer transporter gave up their time to bring him safely to us here in Blue Ridge.

Our staff worked to help him settle into a new shelter, a new routine, and a completely new chapter.

Without each of those pieces, FERNANDO would not be where he is today.

Then came the most important piece of all.

A family said YES! 🤗

Today, FERNANDO, now GUNTHER (or "GUNNY" as he's known at home), is living the life every shelter dog deserves.

His family recently shared this update with us:

"He is doing fantastically, a spoiled baby. Everyone is in love with him, and he's doing great with our other dog and cats. He's been running around the yard playing fetch and following everyone around. He is a huge cuddle bug. We've changed his name to Gunther, a.k.a. 'Gunny.' He is the perfect dog for us."

Stories like GUNNY'S are a reminder that animal rescue is never the work of one person or one organization. It takes volunteers, transporters, shelter staff, adopters, donors, and supporters all working together to save lives.

When Humane Society of Blue Ridge said yes to FERNANDO, it created a path forward for a dog who was out of time.

When his family said yes to adoption, it opened a kennel for the next dog who needs that same chance.

That's how rescue works.

One advocate.
One transporter.
One shelter.
One adopter.
One life changed forever.

Thank you to everyone who played a part in getting GUNNY home. Because of you, one dog got the future he deserved. And because of his adoption, we now have room to save another. 🥹

Welcome home, GUNNY!
We're cheering for you always. 🫶🏽

The weather is beautiful, the band is amazing, the beer is delicious. The only thing missing is you! Get on out here to Buck Bald Brewing in Copperhill for Hangover for Hounds and Disco Lemonade!!