In our story about Barbara and her colony of community cats, we mentioned making community cat shelters out of plastic storage bins. This is a simple way you can make a difference for feral cats in your area—it helps to keep them safe from predators and exposure.

Puppies can start socialization as early as 7 weeks, and the more exposure they have, the higher the chances are of contributing to a behaviorally healthy community of pets in Buncombe County. As a resource center for pets and their people, Asheville Humane Society supports the American Veterinary Society in