Humane Society of Raleigh County

08/22/2025

Day one of LivFree was a success 🎉🥳
Thank you to Summer Carpenter on bringing home your new best friend ,C**t 🐾Come stop at our tent today and hopefully you can find your own fur baby!
Pics to come!

08/21/2025

LivFree music festival is happening right now!
Come out and enjoy great music, good vibes and we have some really cute puppies that’s ready to find their new family💓

08/19/2025

One of our supporters is kindly hosting a Pampered Chef Party in support of our animals. Please use the QR code on the flyer to join and support our cause.

08/17/2025

# # # 🖤✨ National Black Cat Appreciation Day – August 17 ✨🐾

**Let’s bust the myths and show some love to our shadowy sweethearts!**

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# # # # 🐈‍⬛ **Did You Know?**

🖤 **Black cats aren’t bad luck** — in many cultures, they’re actually symbols of *good fortune* and *prosperity*!
🎩 In Japan, they’re believed to bring love and ward off evil spirits.
💼 Sailors used to bring black cats on ships for **protection and safe voyages**!

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# # # # 🌟 Why Black Cats Rock:

✔️ Gorgeous silky coats that match *every* outfit
✔️ Mysterious charm and glowing eyes
✔️ Often overlooked in shelters — they need heroes like **you** to adopt or share their story!

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# # # # 📸 Join the Movement!

🐾 Share a pic of your black cat with the hashtag ** **
🎨 Make fan art, memes, or write a little love note to your dark-furred familiar
🐾 Don’t have one? Visit your local shelter and consider meeting one—you might just fall in love

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# # # # ❤️ How You Can Help:

🔹 Adopt or foster a black cat
🔹 Donate to shelters or sponsor a black cat
🔹 Educate others — black cats are full of love, not superstition!

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📅 **Mark your calendar: August 17th**
Let’s give black cats the spotlight they’ve always deserved! 🐾✨

08/16/2025

**International Homeless Animals' Day** is observed every year on the **third Saturday of August**. In **2025**, it falls on **August 16**.

# # # 🐾 What is International Homeless Animals' Day?

Founded by the **International Society for Animal Rights (ISAR)** in 1992, this day raises awareness about the **pet overpopulation crisis**, the importance of **spaying and neutering**, and the millions of **homeless animals** around the world who are in need of homes, care, and protection.

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# # # 💡 Ways to Observe the Day

Whether you're an animal lover, pet parent, or just someone who cares, here are meaningful ways to get involved:

# # # # 1. **Adopt or Foster**

* If you're ready, adopt from a local shelter or rescue.
* Fostering gives homeless pets a temporary safe space and helps shelters free up resources.

# # # # 2. **Donate**

* Money, supplies (like food, beds, and toys), or your time to local shelters and rescues.

# # # # 3. **Raise Awareness**

* Share adoptable animals on social media.
* Educate others about the importance of spaying/neutering and responsible pet ownership.

# # # # 4. **Volunteer**

* Help walk dogs, socialize cats, assist with adoption events, or lend your professional skills.

# # # # 5. **Host or Attend an Event**

* Some shelters organize candlelight vigils, adoption fairs, or educational workshops to mark the day.

# # # # 6. **Sponsor a Shelter Pet**

* If you can’t adopt, sponsor a pet’s care until they find a home.

08/15/2025

Big thank you to our ladies doing all the cooking at the Mad Hatter Club 8th Annual Fish Fry!

08/15/2025

08/14/2025

Do you know me?
Found in Stanford area, is currently safe with the finder
Owner please contact the shelter at 304-253-8921

08/14/2025

Have you checked out our Pampered Chef Fundraiser?

https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/missyredden823/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMKGjVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHu2uV3rE8Q9Oiefx-P-r4CRD36Nna6qRKSRPlXXaHZ88nyqwHiSLHPwY0jon_aem_Fw4xHfhpthbaNst-iZAl_Q

One of our supporters is kindly hosting a Pampered Chef Party in support of our animals. Please use the QR code on the flyer to join and support our cause.

08/11/2025

Lets celebrate our winners for today’s puppy paddle🎉🥳
First place goes to our mermaid Ms. Bailee
Second to our shark Mr.Wesley
Third goes to our Rainbow friend Ms. Junie
And Ms. Dolly got a special treat for being too cute!
Thank you everyone for coming out and supporting the Humane Society of Raleigh county 🐶🐾