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.Β  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, theΒ VRHSΒ 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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We would like to express our deepest gratitude to some of our recent adopters!!!

Your decision to adopt has greatly improved the lives of these babies for the better πŸ’• πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸΎπŸ’—πŸ™
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Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter1 day ago
Joy is a delightful girl 🐢🩷

She is a Mountain Cur weighing 62 pounds. She is the epitome of her name and an overall lovely doggy πŸ•πŸ₯°πŸ˜

For more information on Joy, please contact the shelter at 828-837-2304. πŸΆπŸ’•πŸΎ
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Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter1 day ago
Who awakened me? 👀💤

Artemis is looking for a human to bestow attention upon and engage in idle activities

She delights in hiding under blankets and revealing herself for affection 🩷 when others approach. She has a liking for other cats 🐈

For more information,...
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Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter2 days ago
Spidey 🕸 and Shadow 🐈‍⬛️

Spidey 🕸 is a gentle being. He has a strong affection for humans but displays anxiety around dogs, multiple cats, and children.

His eyes reflect a gentle soul, marked by kindness and love. He awaits a serene home with ample...
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter2 days ago
Little Worm πŸͺ± is a charming and delightful kitten who seeks attention.

He doesn't require sophisticated toys to play with, as he has his tail πŸ˜‚. He will never decline additional toys, though.

Unlike some bookworms πŸ“š, Worm is always willing to have some company. πŸ’•

For more information on little Worm, 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 Shelter3 days ago
Why volunteer? 🤔

1. You can make a difference for both the animals and the staff 💕
2. You may not be able to have a furry family member of your own, but as a volunteer you will have dozens! 🐶🐱🐶🐱
3. You can get...
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter3 days ago
Squirt is a happy, energetic, strong girl. She enjoys walks and hikes. Once she has worn off some energy, she is a big love bug. She loves people and gives them lots of kisses 🥰🐶🌞

Squirt needs an owner who is strong 💪 and willing...
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter
Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter3 days ago
Once again we come into work today to find a poor, cold, terrified dog abandoned at the front gate. With no way to know it's history or how long it's been without food and water this just absolutely breaks our hearts.

We would like to...
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Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter5 days ago
Update: Mr. Franchesco has been ADOPTED!

Mr. Franchesco is a vibrant, cheerful gentleman🎩

He is 3 years old, weighs about 56lbs, and is fond of people, but needs to be an only pet.

For additional information, please reach out to the shelter at 828-837-2304. πŸΆπŸ’•πŸ“ž

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