Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter

Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter VRHS is a Non-Profit Animal Shelter that serves Cherokee and Clay Counties in North Carolina

๐Ÿ’™ LICORICE NEEDS A HERO โ€” FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME WANTED! ๐Ÿ’™Licorice is a 3-year-old neutered male Pit Bull who has been t...
06/03/2026

๐Ÿ’™ LICORICE NEEDS A HERO โ€” FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME WANTED! ๐Ÿ’™

Licorice is a 3-year-old neutered male Pit Bull who has been through more than any dog ever shouldโ€”but you would never know it from his sweet, loving personality. This boy is pure heart. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’•

When Licorice first came to us as a stray, he had a large untreated wound on his shoulder that had been covered with a human bandage and super glue. He also had multiple scars and old injuries, likely from being used as a bait dog. Despite everything he has endured, Licorice remains incredibly gentle, trusting, and full of love.

โœจ Licorice is:
๐Ÿถ Extremely friendly with other dogs
โ˜€๏ธ A big fan of lounging in the sunshine
๐Ÿก Fully housebroken
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Crate trained
๐Ÿ’– Loyal, affectionate, and happiest when he's with his people

Licorice does have diabetes, and right now he is in desperate need of a foster home or, even better, a forever home.

Diabetic dogs need more than medicationโ€”they need consistency, comfort, and a calm environment. While our staff is dedicated to providing the best care possible, a shelter environment is not ideal for managing diabetes. The noise, stress, changing routines, and lack of a true home setting can make it much harder to keep a diabetic dog regulated and healthy.

A foster or forever home can provide the stability, routine, and one-on-one attention that Licorice needs to thrive. Sometimes the best medicine isn't found in a bottleโ€”it's simply having a place to call home. ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ’™

After everything this sweet boy has survived, we desperately want him to experience what it means to be loved, safe, and part of a family.

๐Ÿ“ž If you are interested in fostering or adopting Licorice, please contact us at 828-837-2304 to learn more about his care needs.

๐Ÿ“ข If you can't foster or adopt, please share this post. The right person may be just one share away from seeing Licorice and giving him the happy ending he deserves.

Let's help this amazing boy find the home he's been waiting for. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’›

Pets Of The Week          Update: Cami has been adopted ๐Ÿ’•
06/03/2026

Pets Of The Week


Update: Cami has been adopted ๐Ÿ’•

Found dog. If this is your dog, please contact the shelter at 828-837-2304
05/31/2026

Found dog. If this is your dog, please contact the shelter at 828-837-2304

05/30/2026

Address

7450 US-19
Marble, NC
28905

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+18288372304

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