Adoption is good for your health - Valley River Humane Society

Make Adoption Your Only Option...It's Good for Your Health

Shelter pets provide a sense of purpose and lessen feelings of loneliness. When you adopt, you can feel proud that you are helping an animal in need!
Adoption is good for your family - Valley River Humane Society

Make Adoption Your Only Option...It's Good for Your Family

Adopting a mature pet not only gives older animals a second chance, it often means introducing them to your family will be much easier.

Make Adoption Your Only Option...It's Good for Your Soul

When you adopt, you save a loving animal by making them part of your life and open up shelter space for another animal in need.

Valley River Humane Society - Marble, NC 28905

Valley River Humane Society is a non-profit volunteer organization with the primary goal of reducing the number of homeless animals in our community.ย  Founded in 1969 as the Cherokee Humane Society, and located on county property at the old landfill on Fairview Road in Marble, NC, VRHS received $250,000 from the estate of Lillian Clifford in 1997, which allowed us to purchase 12.5 acres in Marble, off Hwy 74 and build the present NO-KILL Shelter facility.

VRHS is staffed by caring individuals and volunteers dedicated to helping orphaned animals find forever homes. We take in about 2000 homeless pets and strays every year, split about equally between dogs and cats. Many are adopted locally, and where possible, some of our dogs are transported to other renowned humane societies for adoption in the Northeast.

We invite you to visit our facility and see for yourself the result of the hard work by our staff and volunteers. Consider becoming a member of VRHS and share in our goals of driving greater animal adoptions, promoting spay & neuter practices, advocating for sensible animal control policies, and providing a safe and healthy environment for stray and abandoned animals.

Remember, theย VRHSย is a non-profit organization under section 501(C) (3) so that your DONATIONS can be tax-deductible.

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How You Can Help

There are countless ways you can help us in our quest for paws.
You can make a donation (however big or small), join our
fundraiser events, or volunteer your time and home as a foster parent

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Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter1 day ago
The team at Valley River Humane Society showcased their unwavering commitment to animal care by rescuing a stranded kitten from a tree on their own time. A special thank you to Hailey, Britanie, and Caitlyn for their selfless dedication. Their actions ensured the kitten's safety...
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter2 days ago
We extend our warmest appreciation to the adopters of these delightful pets! We are confident they will live happy, comfortable lives filled with luxury and love. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ 
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter3 days ago
Come see us before 2 pm at Lowe's to meet your furever best friend!
We also have Tracey with Graham County K9 here to help get you and your new doggie off the the best start!
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter3 days ago
Sweet Pepper is awaiting her furever home at Lowe's today. She is very sweet, walks well on leash, loves to hold "hands" ๐Ÿพ
Come out and meet this lovely girlie for yourself today ๐Ÿถโค๏ธ
Remember, her adoption fee is lowered from regular price, she is spayed, up to date on all vaccines, and will be microchipped ๐Ÿ’ž
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter3 days ago
Come meet the sleepy kittens ๐Ÿ’ค and the dapper Padre at the adoption event today at Lowe's
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter3 days ago
We have some additons to the adoption event ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰
Come out to the adoption event at Lowe's to see these sweet pets and take one home ๐Ÿ˜
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter4 days ago
Please welcome the kitties that will be featured at tomorrow's event! ๐ŸŽ‰ CC and Sammy, a bonded duo, will be available for adoption at a discounted rate. Attend the event to meet these delightful kitties ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ˜ป
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter4 days ago
Still available, come meet her and her buddy Sammy at the Loweโ€™s adoption event tomorrow, July 12, in Murphy from 10 am - 2 pm
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter

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