Adopting a mature pet not only gives older animals a second chance, it often means introducing them to your family will be much easier.
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 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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Valley River is asking for your help in aiding Forest on his long road to recovery and rehabilition. Please read, share, and consider making a donation.
This is the story of a true warrior spirit, now named Forest.
Forest,...
Your $5 weekly donation helps VRHS to purchase badly needed supplies -- everything from pet food to veterinary medicine. Sign up for $5 Fridays here:
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and THANK YOU for your continued support. WOOF!
Male found around Hall Place in Brasstown. 828-837-2304
Episode 1 of "A Dog's Tale" starring Iris!
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(PS -- sorry first link didn't work. Technology, amirite?! )
Black male and black/tan female found on US 19 between Marble and Andrews this morning. Please call the shelter if they’re yours 828-837-2304.
It's $2 Tuesday, amigos! Please consider making a weekly $2 donation to VRHS to keep our shelter pets healthy, happy and ready for adoption. Click here to make your donation today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4HST43LWSC8Z6
This short-legged guy was found on Texana in Murphy. Call the shelter if he’s yours 828-837-2304.
Happy Lunar New Year, from our sweet senior boy, Lanius, a Bullmastiff Mix. Lanius is a 7yr old gentle giant with a heart of gold. Interested in adopting a great dog? Give us a call at 828-837-2304.