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New Adoption Programs at BRHS for Veterans and Seniors By Laura Rice Blue Ridge Humane Society adds two new adoption incentive programs for active and inactive service members and senior citizens. November marks both Veteran’s Day and National Adopt-a-Senior Pet Month, making it the perfect opportunity to officially announce Blue Ridge Humane’s Pets for Vets and Seniors for Seniors adoption programs. Both programs seek to reduce barriers to adoption and help harder-to-place animals find homes with individuals who may not have thought of adopting in the past. For the Seniors for Seniors program, they hope to find loving homes for senior pets who typically stay at their Adoption Center longer than others. For Pets for Vets, they wish to honor our military and their sacrifices for our country by making it easier for them to bring a loving animal into their homes. Studies show that owning a pet reduces stress, lowers your blood pressure, and staves off loneliness. They hope that not only will they find homes for some of the animals in their care more quickly but that they will also be able to more easily provide the love and joy of owning a pet to members of our community who may not have thought of rescuing. “At Blue Ridge Humane Society, we understand the bond between a human and their pet. The joy a pet brings to individuals' lives is immeasurable,” says Angela Prodrick, Executive Director. “These two discounts help us to promote both. Both of these programs have been a long-time dream of mine. I am thrilled to be able to offer them to our community.” To celebrate the new programs, Blue Ridge Humane and the Blue Door Bottleshop and Beer Hall are partnering for a Veteran’s Day event. On Thursday, November 11, the Blue Door Bottleshop will donate $1 per draft between 2 pm-closing to Blue Ridge Humane Society to support adoptions and programs at Blue Ridge Humane Society like Pets for Vets and Seniors for Seniors. Additionally, Blue Ridge Humane staff will be onsite 4-7pm with more information about the new programs and nonprofit. Treats will be provided for any canine guests. All are welcome to attend and well-behaved dogs are always welcome at the Blue Door. Program eligibility is simple: just confirm your age or show proof of military service to have your fee waved at the time of your adoption. To learn more about adoptions and see if the discount works for you, contact Brittany at adopt@blueridgehumane.org. To view animals available for adoption at Blue Ridge Humane, visit blueridgehumane.org/adopt. All adoptions include spay or neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, free exam by a participating veterinarian, de-worming, heartworm test (dogs over 6-months), heartworm preventative, feline leukemia and FIV test (cats and kittens), one month of pet insurance offered by PetFirst, a starter bag of food, and on call training advice from their Behavior & Training Manager. PAGE 20 • CRITTER MAGAZINE • NOVEMBER 2021
ADOPT A SHELTER PET 2.7 million healthy or treatable shelter pets still need our help to find a home each year. CRITTER MAGAZINE • NOVEMBER 2021 • PAGE 21
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