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How Fostering is ...

With 122 adoptions in February, we...

Our annual Paw-liday tree is up for the holiday season...

When looking to adopt a feline companion, it is important to consider not only the animal’s temperament and personality, but the environment they are most accustomed to...

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Reading for Paws is back on Thursdays, June 8th - August 3rd, 2023...

Our Spring Fling Weekend Extravaganza is sure to have something for you and the family to enjoy...

It's that time of year again for our Annual Valentine Raffle...

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Most of the time having a big heart would be considered a good thing, but not when the cause is heartworms...

Reading for Paws is a program intended for an audience of rising 1st through 6th grade students...

The Eleanor "Dee" Dundon fund is in loving memory of Dee who worked tirelessly for the animals of the High Country...

Last year we introduced you to our friend Oscar, a tiny black kitten who came to us with an injured leg seeking help...

Virtual Fostering is a new volunteer opportunity at Watauga Humane Society sponsored by The Grey Muzzle Organization...

"Today I was found...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS...

Annual Meeting...

Judy Clarke Retires...

What’s better than a thrift store? A thrift store that supports the care of our community’s homeless pets...

For many dogs, the pandemic has been fabulous...

Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin, but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer...

As with any project worth doing, prep work is essential...

WHS is partnering with the SNIPS committee to bring you a virtual 5k dog walk...

This year’s annual membership meeting was held on Wednesday, September 23, virtually, via Zoom...

After 10+ years and thousands of dogs, our floors and kennels have all seen better days...

Click the link to fill out the special adoption application...

In light of Governor Cooper's Phase 2...

Eating delicious Stick Boy goodies while supporting Watauga Humane Society? Yes, please...

Through our Barn Cat program we help place feral and semi-feral cats, or cats that are not consistent with using the litterbox, on to properties seeking a natural alternative to pest control*...

Because we have received so many generous donations since reopening in June, our shop is full...

The SNIPS mask force continues to sew face masks to help our community and to raise funds for SNIPS...

This year’s annual membership meeting will look much different than in past years...

As we make it through the summer, we wanted to let you know what's been going on here at WHS...

We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being overeager in hot weather can spell danger...

For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of July with good friends and family—including furry friends...

Watauga Humane Society Begins Phased Reopening...

As North Carolina eases into Phase 2 of reopening, many of you are anxious to know when we will be opening our doors again...

What should you do if you have found a stray animal while COVID-19 restrictions are in place?...

We have all had to sacrifice things we love during the COVID crisis, but the SNIPS annual plant sale is not one of them...

The closure of Arko Dog Park was not an easy decision and we want to thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate these new and uncertain times...

Dear Friends,...

We have a wonderful community of volunteers and supporters who wonder how they can help now that everyone is staying home...

It is with both sadness and gratitude that we announce that after years of service, Alice Roess has resigned from her position as President of the Watauga Humane Society...

Watauga Humane Society COVID-19 Update...

Dear Friends of Watauga Humane Society,...

For several years Animal Hospital of Boone has been providing extensive medical care for WHS animals in need, AND provides spay/neuter opportunities to the public through the WHS SNIPS program...

With concerns rising around COVID-19, we have been carefully evaluating our next steps...

SNIPS (Spay Neuter is a Positive Solution) had a very busy and productive 2019. 667 spay and neuter surgeries were funded in Watauga and Ashe Counties.

These surgeries were made possible...

Watauga Humane Society, along with chili from Bistro Roca, beat out all other chilis at this year's Winterfest Rotary Chili Challenge. Monetary "votes" in the amount of $904.00 and a $100.00...

2019 was a great year for Watauga Humane Society. A total of 1300 Animals were adopted and 378  pets were returned to their owners.

None of the wonderful work we do could be done...