Blue Ridge Canine Safehouse

14/01/2026

I am so sad to let everyone know that we had to help Mr Beez over the rainbow bridge 🌈 on Monday. 💔 Mr Beez had many friends, haircuts, arm chairs and car rides while he lived here with us, and for the past 6 months we were able to give him a very normal life in our home. Mr Beez deserved all the cuddles and snuggles the world had to offer, even though sometimes we gave them in exchange for the teeth 😈. Luckily Beez was only 7 lbs and not 70! We loved this little dude so hard, and tried to give him the best we could. I know his doggy friends will miss him so much, too. He was a real character, and The Safehouse doesn’t feel the same without him. Now he is running free with his old pal, Bobby, as he looks for angels’ faces to clean, and laps to sleep on. See you on the other side, Beezy 🐝 💔

14/01/2026

Denmark’s king is a dog sled aficionado! 🐕 And our king has never owned a dog. ☹️

His Majesty King Frederik X – The Arctic King

In the year 2000, the current Danish King, His Majesty King Frederik X, completed an extreme, 2,795 km dog sled expedition in Greenland with the Sirius Patrol. This journey showcases a tough and authentic monarch who has earned immense respect by living and working under some of the world's most brutal conditions.
(Pretty cool to have a king who can command a dog sled in -40 degrees, right? ❄️)

13/01/2026

This dog’s little face! He’s ready to run all over that ranch!

12/01/2026

The number of animals surrendered to us by former owners or reported to us as abandoned, injured, or ill on the street has been going up daily since the first of the year. Some have a chance, many do not. Murphy is one that might have a chance, but we still have not been able to touch him. Emaciated and beaten, left to die on a trash pile, he's understandably untrusting, but we're hoping that reliable meals and patience will do the job.

Our food budget this month is set at $8000, but that almost certainly will not cover the number of large starving animals we've been trying to care for, nor the number of large breed growing puppies. And we've raised less than a thousand. Our decision making includes an assessment of our resources, and when we can't pay for food, we can't help these dogs.

Sharing our posts on social media does very little. Emailing friends and family, talking to friends and family about what we do and why it's important--that has an effect. Helping us with fundraising--that has an effect. Encouraging people to join our Patreon page--that has a massive effect, and right now helps us raise about 20% of our operating costs. If we can get our friends and family to sign up for $5 subscriptions, we can survive. That's all I'm asking for. Not the world. But enough cash to give a world to these animals.

11/01/2026

09/01/2026

Where’s our GSD lovers??
This is Maverick. He is one years old and weighs 68lbs. His dad passed away. He was transferred to us after being surrendered. He is shy at first but LOVES treats! He knows sit, down, paw, stay and I’m sure a few others that we couldn’t figure out the secret code to unlock yet! We do not know how he is with dogs or kids unfortunately, but please come meet him and give him his second chance at forever!!!
Also this is a great reminder to have a plan for your pets! Yes, even in your will!! ❤️🐾

05/01/2026

Lobo is warming his behind by the wood stove. He is currently in a state of all-consuming zen. May your day be as happy as his warm butt.

05/01/2026

Hi friends! Would anyone like to help us out by covering the cost of any items from our cart full of supplies we recently got? Our friend, Celeste, graciously covered the holiday meal for everyone! And while we were at Costco we had to get the cleaning supplies for the month also. The cost of each item is in the pics below. We got one of each item except for dog jerky treats and Tide laundry soap, of which we got 2 each. Speaking of Tide - we wish Costco would continue to carry the giant white plastic tubs of Kirkland brand powdered laundry soap. If anyone has pull at Costco, let them know their customers want it back!
Thank you all for supporting us - we really can’t do this alone. Our sanctuary dogs are so grateful!

02/01/2026

PUPDATE!

One full year after Beverly’s rescue, she is living the life she truly deserves. Beverly has a home with 2 doggy siblings, she helps out at her mom’s human daycare, and she even had a personalized Christmas stocking! This is what we want for EVERY single dog who comes through our doors.

The last two photos are pics of Beverly right after she was rescued with her 10 pups. We currently have one of her puppies who still needs a home. She is now a year old after being returned several times. Message if interested.

Hope you all had a happy holiday! Now to get some of these dogs into homes like the one Beverly landed ❤️

02/01/2026

Thank you to my dear friend, Katie, for donating a bunch of new toys! ❤️🧸🦴

01/01/2026

Happy New Year meal for our kennel! THANK YOU to Celeste who donated to cover the cost of this big celebration meal! And to Karen who donated the crockpot!
Menu: chicken, carrot, pumpkin, potato, brown rice, and brussel sprouts 🍗 🥕 🎃 🥔 🌾 🥬