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Rewards: In the eye of the beholder
Who doesn’t love spoiling their pets? Rewards—whether treats, praise, or play—motivate dogs (and cats!) to repeat behaviors they know please you. The more you reward what you love, the quicker they’ll learn and the happier everyone becomes. Read on for some tips to encourage the right behaviors.
Introducing dogs and cats to each other
Despite what you may have heard, many dogs and cats can live together without concern. However, not ALL dogs and cats are meant to live with each other. This has a lot to do with each pet’s personality, experience, age and more.
Are you ready when disaster strikes?
When Hurricane Helene struck Asheville, many pet owners were unprepared for sudden evacuations. Without crate training or travel experience, pets faced added stress in shelters and hotels. Here are some essential tips to help your pet stay calm and safe during emergencies—because disaster can strike anytime. Be ready!
Living with community cats
Community cats are part of our neighborhoods. For concerns like fighting or digging, humane solutions exist. Spaying/neutering reduces nuisance behaviors, and simple deterrents protect gardens and cars.
Grateful geriatrics
Just as it is important for humans to remain busy and stimulated during their retirement years, a sound mind and body are crucial for the aging pet. It is up to you to help your beloved animals accomplish these lofty goals.
Feeding Hope: Asheville Humane Society opens pet food distribution sites for storm relief
Asheville Humane Society’s Community Outreach Team has hit the pavement, ensuring that the pets in our community (and their people) are fed, have water, and are cared for by opening five free pet food distribution sites in Asheville.
Asheville Humane Society intensifies recovery efforts after Tropical Storm Helene
Following the widespread devastation caused by Tropical Storm Helene on September 27, 2024, across the Appalachian region, the Asheville Humane Society has been working tirelessly to protect and care for the animals affected by the storm.
Enhancing your cat’s well-being: Top 6 benefits of catios
Cats are curious and adventurous by nature, but the modern world presents many dangers that make it unsafe for them to roam freely outdoors. Catios can help them experience the enrichment of being outside the home with none of the stress for them—or you!
Introducing our new pre-adopt program
Our new pre-adopt program allows members of the public to view and place holds on pets prior to the expiration of legally required hold periods. Allowing for pre-adoption is an effective strategy for reducing the length of stay for pets in the shelter…and that makes everyone happier.
How to keep pets safe and happy during 4th of July fireworks
The Fourth of July can be a stressful time for pets due to the loud and unexpected noise of fireworks. Here are some tips to help keep your animals safe and happy during this period!
Test Drive your new best friend
The decision to adopt a pet is a significant one, filled with excitement and responsibility. For those interested in pet adoption but still on the fence about their decision to bring home a new addition, we offers a unique opportunity to test drive pet parenthood through an innovative new program.
National nonprofit Petco Love invests in Asheville Humane Society to save and improve the lives of pets in Buncombe County
Asheville Humane Society is set to receive a $30,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Buncombe County.