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.  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, the VRHS 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 Shelter4 hours ago
Vance is calling for his fur-ever home 🏡 🐶

Vance is a 5 year old black and tan coon hound needing an owner who can provide patience and stability

Although he is nervous around new individuals, he responds well once trust is established. He throughly enjoys long walks 🚶‍♀️ 🐕

For more information please call the shelter at 828-837-2304 🐾 📞💕
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter13 hours ago
In anticipation of Independence Day, let's explore methods to aid your pets in managing the festivities 🐾🎆🎇️🔥💥
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter1 day ago
Don't worry about finding your ideal kitty, as we have a variety of kitties available 😸🐈🐱😺😻😼

What's more beneficial than having options? Being able to interact with multiple kitties to find the perfect one or two for you! 😽😽
We provide a cat and kitten room where you can spend time with the animals to find your new companion. 🥰🐱

For additional information, please contact the shelter at 828-837-2304 📞🐾🐈
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter2 days ago
Sammy is a 10 years young darling 🩵😽

He displays outstanding affectionateness, especially when head and chin scratches are involved. He will curl up into a ball to lean into your hand while providing big purrs of appreciation. He would be the perfect cuddle buddy 🥰💕🐱

For more information please call the shelter at 828-837-2304 🐾💗😻
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter2 days ago
Meet 1 year old Artemis 💕

Not only is she gorgeous but she’s a love bug too

She’s currently at the VRHS thrift store, stop by the store to meet her 🤗

(Music video in comments section 👇)
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter2 days ago
Meet 1 years old Artemis

Not only is she gorgeous but she’s a love bug too

She’s at the VRHS thrift store, stop by the store to meet her

(Music video 👇)
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter3 days ago
Update: ADOPTED

Meet Jonah 💙

This boy is not only adorable and super affectionate but a funny goofball 😂 he loves belly rubs and is such a calm, happy kitty .

( Music video posted in comments section 👇)

He is FIV+

🔹FIV stands for...
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter3 days ago
Update: ADOPTED

Meet Jonah

This boy is not only adorable and super affectionate but a funny goofball 😂 he loves belly rubs and is such a calm, happy kitty .

( Music video 👇:)

He is FIV+

🔹FIV stands for “Feline Immunodeficiency Virus.”
🔹 FIV is most often transmitted through a bite from an infected cat, Therefore, cats who test positive for FIV CAN live with FIV-negative cats with minimal risk of transmission as long as they do not fight to the point of biting.
🔹 Can humans, dogs, or other species catch FIV?
No, FIV only affects cats.
🔹Caring for FIV cats
For a healthy cat diagnosed with FIV, the most important management goals are to reduce their risk of acquiring secondary infections and prevent the spread of FIV to other cats. Both of these goals are best met by keeping the cat indoors

If you would like to inquire or meet him, please contact or stop by the shelter.
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter

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