Blue Ridge Animal Rescue and Sanctuary

14/07/2024

Shasta and Ginger Ale arriving at the Louisville airport from Roatan Honduras!! Welcome to the USA and Blue Ridge Animal Rescue sweet girls!! IT'S GONNA BE A GOOD LIFE!! 🙂

13/07/2024

In May we received an email out of nowhere from an animal organization based in Honduras. First thing you think of is "scam," second thing is..... we don't have time to even read this. We paused for a moment and read the email, then the rest sorta just came together. Animal rescue is a group effort, most groups try and help each other to some degree. We all have our special knowledge base or unique training opportunities, and the reputable people in animal rescue do this strictly for the good of animal welfare!

We worked with Angie who runs Flight Angels of Roatan and she paired us with two kittens from their organization that needed rescue! These babies were born in Roatan Honduras and luckily found their way into the Flight Angels rescue! The only way that cats find forever homes in Roatan is if they are able to fly to different countries and find families to adopt them! There was a travel nurse that was flying from Roatan to Louisville and agreed to transport Shasta and Ginger Ale! We met the nurse and her husband at the Louisville Airport at 1:00 am in the morning to meet our newest members of the Blue Ridge Animal Rescue Family!

The kittens have gone through quarantine here and are now ready to find their Forever Families! Shasta and Ginger Ale are beautiful white and orange cats. They are about 19 weeks of age and fully vetted! They are typical Honduran cats, slender with a little larger sized ear. They are short hair and should be a small/medium size when grown. We would love to see them adopted together as they have made this international journey side by side! They would do fine with other dogs or cats in the home. Both girls are very friendly, nice to handle and have lovely temperaments! They are litter box trained and fun and playful girls!

If you would like to adopt or have additional questions, please email us at [email protected]. There is an application process.

10/07/2024

UPDATE: BENNETT IS ADOPTED! :)

Bennett has had a really rough road in his first year and a half on this earth! He was being passed around as a puppy until he came to our rescue in early 2023. We adopted him to a family that passed all the criteria but, obviously, was a poor choice, as we recently picked him up a couple hours away at the Warren County Animal Shelter which called us through his microchip number! We are ever so thankful to have him back and are now searching for a family that will give him the love and commitment that he deserves. Bennett is about 1 1/2 years of age, super friendly, good with other dogs, playful, house trained, leash trained and is an all around spunky fellow! He would benefit from having another dog in the home but it's not mandatory! He looks like a Chiweenie and has a positive and energetic attitude. He weighs around 17 pounds and is considered full grown. Bennett would love an active family to match his fun living lifestyle! He is fully vetted and ready to go! If you think you might be a great match for our little boy Bennett, please email us at [email protected] for an application!

09/07/2024

Meet the Citrus Litter who was an unplanned litter of five. Two males were given away before we were able to pick up the remaining three females. We have photos of the mom and dad and all three female puppies look different! We met both parents who have very nice temperaments. The puppies are showing the same friendly manner! They are playful and should remain between 15 and 35 pounds when full grown. These little girls are straight from the Cumberland Mountain Region of Tennessee and were able to visit their home state this past weekend! These sweet babies are ready for meet and greets and can't wait to find the love of their very own family! If you're interested in adopting, please email us at [email protected]

29/06/2024

UPDATE: MOHITO IS ADOPTED :) !

Looking for a lake dog or a swimming pool partner? Mohito could be your girl! She's got a great doggy paddle stroke and the willingness for fun and adventure! She took a dip this morning to help stave off this heat wave!
Mohito is a lovely puppy! She gets along with everyone and everything. She will make a wonderful family dog and is looking for that commitment to continue her socialization and obedience training to help her grow up to be a well rounded and mannerly adult! She is so super sweet with loving eyes and a kind disposition! Mohito is about 25 pounds currently and around 7 months. Her coat is shorter but thick. She is growing up in foster and we'd really love to see her find a home soon!! Please email us at [email protected] to meet this loving baby!

27/06/2024

At 9 weeks of age, little Rain is ready to find her family! Rain is active, curious, interacts wonderfully with people and is getting used to dogs. She is tiny, maybe 2 1/2 to 3 pounds but she's got some feet to grow into! 😄 She's got cute baby peach fuzz so she might be a medium haired cat when grown. She is a dilute Torti and is just precious! This baby has gone from a scared, injured feral, to a playful, precious sweet love bug! Rain has only one eye but it draws you in and you'll have a hard time walking by this one!! Rain will make you laugh, she bounces like a bunny with her back arched when something is new to her. She's pretty brave for all she's encountered in her short weeks and we love her dearly! She is easy to fall for, all you have to do is meet her! Please email us at [email protected] to meet this baby girl!

25/06/2024

WE DID A THING.........................
We're excited to announce that we partnered with Flight Angels of Roatán and with Angie's help, were paired with two precious kittens (both females: Shasta and Ginger Ale) that needed saving! They hitched a plane ride from HONDURAS to Louisville, Kentucky and are now available for adoption! We'll have more on their story!

If you're interested in adopting a gorgeous girl all the way from Honduras, please email us for more information and an application! Email: [email protected]
** Pictured below are Heather and her husband who were their "freedom ride" to get them to Louisville! ❤ Thank you!!!

ANGELS of the day!! These beautiful sisters are on their way to Kentucky ! Thank you so much to our flight angels for escorting the girls on their freedom flight and to Kim Blue Ridge Animal Rescue and Sanctuary for agreeing to team up with us on saving the cats of Roatán! saving the cats of Roatán, one flight at a time! 🛫😻💖

20/06/2024

We put this pretty girl's photo in the Dog Scanner app and it came back with breeds of Canaan Dog, Border Collie, English Pointer and Stabyhoun. It's hard to know exact breeds for mixed breeds but what we know is she is the sweetest girl with affectionate, innocent, beautiful eyes that pull at your heartstrings! Margarita is about five months of age and is a super kind puppy! She is good with children, good with other dogs and has been exposed to cats with no problems. She is curious and will follow you around and be your sidekick! She is currently around 24 pounds or so and may get to be Border Collie size, possibly 35 to 40 pounds? This precious girl is medium energy so would fit right into most household makeups. She would love to find a family that will help her work on skills such as learning commands. She's a super puppy that with the right supportive family, will make a fantastic companion! Please email us for an application to adopt this wonderful girl! Email: [email protected]

20/06/2024

UPDATE: AURORA IS ADOPTED! :)

We have quite the lineup of cats and kittens! It's so hard for us to say no when there's so many in need! What are they looking for - loving, committed adoptive families!

Aurora Borealis is a female Siamese with those piercing gorgeous blue eyes! She is an affectionate and playful cat! This beauty is kind, litter box trained, and under 2 years of age! She is good with dogs, has tested well with other cats and would be fine with children. Aurora Borealis is easy to handle, took her medical care like a champ and is just a very nice, well-rounded cat! She came to us after, we presume, being hit by a car. She had surgery for her broken bones and is now healed and acts like she hasn't skipped a beat! This exceptional cat should fit pretty easily into most household makeups! If you'd like to meet / adopt dear Aurora Borealis, please email us at [email protected].

Please share this post to help get Aurora Borealis adopted! Let's get her home! 🥰

18/06/2024

UPDATE: MOHITO IS ADOPTED! :)

Mohito is on the search for a family! She is a beautiful black and tan female puppy! She and her two siblings were found abandoned and dropped at a rural shelter. She is currently about 18 weeks of age and is a rock star in the temperament department! We anticipate she may grow to around 40 pounds? Mohito is a super kind puppy and she loves to run and play and just hang out with her people! She will make a lovely well-rounded family dog! She is used to being handled by children, is great with all ages, likes dogs and is good with cats. This pretty girl has the cute beady, brown eyebrows and that adorable curious head tilt! She is smart, medium energy and is a quick learner.
We are looking for a patient, committed family that will put in the puppy work of socializing and obedience training to help this girl grow to be an amazing, mannerly adult! She's already got a great head start! She is fully vetted to age, including spay and microchip.
Interested in adopting, please email us at [email protected] for an application!

16/06/2024

Caution: Possible disturbing images.
Meet Rain, one super sweet and very lucky kitten!
Continuing our "eye issue" series, little Rain was born to a feral mother. A good samaritan was feeding the mom and noticed the kittens did not look in good shape. They were able to catch two out of three kittens. As you can tell by the photos, Rain's eyes were infected and getting worse by the day! We were very hopeful that we could save at least one eye! So far so good and her working eye seems to have appropriate vision! This little spunky girl never complained about taking her medicine and is healing beautifully! She is good with dogs and other cats! She was a hissy feral and didn't feel very well when we got her and now, she's great with handling, loves attention and is getting to begin exploring the big world around her. She will be available for adoption in the next week after the cone comes off her head! Rain is a beautiful little fuzzy, Dilute Tortie and about 8 weeks of age. She would love another feline friend but on top of her wish list is a family that will be committed and loving! If you're interested in meeting / adopting our dear baby Rain, please email us for an application! Email: [email protected]

10/06/2024

Pork Chop's Rescue Journey:
In rescue you get the call for assistance in many ways.......... We have a sweet friend with a heart of gold that works for a veterinarian in a rural area where help is needed for abandoned, neglected and overpopulated animals. She saw these photos on FB, knew this little guy needed help, and picked him up from the kind people that took him off the street! This Chihuahua was literally thrown out of the window of a pickup truck and the truck kept driving. Found animals can get bounced around and end up in the wrong hands or turned back out onto the streets so getting the dog "safe" was an urgent need.
Our vet tech kept the dog with her for a week before we could get a 10 hour day for travel free in our schedule. She took him, (which she named Pork Chop) to work, he was the client greeter and treated him to a pup cup; he was adjusting well to kind people!
His condition wasn't the best from his previous owner. He was missing hair in his rear end area, even his tail was sparse with fur! Most likely from fleas but he was also riddled with tapeworm and parasites. His vet exam also showed bilateral luxating patellas. Our vet put the kneecaps back in place and we spent some time evaluating him for possible surgery. He gets regular walks to strengthen his muscles which he loves! His condition is doing well, he jumps, hops, walks, runs, and climbs hills with no problems so we are not opting for surgical intervention at this time.
Pork Chop loves to be around his people! He adores attention and pets. He also loves to go for walks. He does great on a leash, loves to roll in the grass and does want to chase the occasional bird that gets too close. He does well with other dogs of all sizes and has been around cats with no bother. He acts like a bully behind his crate door to people he doesn't know but he probably has not ever been confined and this is trainable. Pork Chop is building his confidence daily and is learning that humans can be great comfort. He's a very sweet dog, is about 6 years of age, male and his breed is Chihuahua! Let's create the perfect ending for Pork Chop's rescue journey - his very own family! If you think you or someone you know might like this little guy in their family, please email us for an application or with questions! Email: [email protected]

09/06/2024

Meet Mia! She was fortunate enough to be playing in traffic at the right time! She was frightened and frozen in the middle of the street and the right car pulled up with a kind heart inside and scooped up this kitten! We've worked with Delma before helping strays and unexpected litters so she knew exactly who to contact for help. Mia was rescued at about 5 weeks and she is tiny!! Mia was treated for her goopy eyes and an infection and is now healthy to go on to her next vetting checkup. She is also the sweetest little kitten and is easy to handle. She's turning into a gorgeous little girl and will be available for adoption within the next two weeks! We'll post her glow up in the next few days!
Looking for a well rounded kitten with a very nice temperament? Please contact us at [email protected]

09/06/2024

We've had a run on eye issues for new intakes lately! We've taken in a dog named Chip! He was running with a pack in the hills of far Eastern KY. A kind samaritan was feeding them and she was able to catch two! Chip is very friendly but not worldly! He's working on leash training and learning to live indoors. We're working on getting his skin in better condition and acclimating him to a different and more social type of lifestyle than he's used to. Chip was on the lam for about a year and had an untreated eye injury. He has received an Enucleation and doesn't know he's different than any other dog. He's a low-rider, maybe a Hound type mix. He's got the floppy ears and a nose for smelling! He's small at under 30 pounds. He should be available for adoption in about two weeks. We're happy to take applications and do meet and greets in the meantime. Here are his "before photos." We'll post his glow up photos soon! 😊
Email us at [email protected] to inquire about Chip!

08/06/2024

UPDATE: COTTON IS ADOPTED! :)

Ms. Cotton just looooves pets and attention! Her kittens are now all adopted and she is really wanting to find a home of her own where she can be showered with affection! She is good with children and other animals but humans are her main preference. She is a full figured gal at around 12 pounds or so. Cotton is litter box and house trained and is a quiet gal, unless she's hungry. She'll let you know! She has a cute little reddish nose and is a pretty grey and white Tabby. Please share her post so we can find her a loving family! Ready to meet Cotton or adopt? Please email us at [email protected]

06/06/2024

Baccarat is a lively character! He's an orange Tabby, male, and a little over a year in age. He and his sister were found as strays and Baccarat was adopted. He played wonderfully with the younger cat in the adoptive home, but the existing older cat was stressed at the newcomer so back he came. Baccarat is fully vetted, loves to play and is a huge helper in your activities, especially if you like him smack in the middle of your activity! He is litter box trained and would make a nice addition for most family makeups. He's not a lap cat, but he is affectionate and likes pets. Since he was a stray he likes being handled in small spurts and not necessarily carried around the house. He is a big personality in a small body and always the first one to greet you at the door! To meet / adopt this beautiful boy, please email us at [email protected] for an application or with questions.

05/06/2024

We're so excited to have our little woolly bear transform into a dog! Lemongrass is a mix, possibly Shih Tzu, and is only around 14 pounds. He is male, 15 months of age, and what we consider, a little bit of a project! He came from a home with too many dogs and he obviously was not the one to receive much handling. He is as sweet as can be and tries to take everything thrown at him in stride. Grooming was a scary endeavor but Kevin at Pawfection Grooming Salon made it so much easier for him to conquer this situation. He was full of matted hair so Lemongrass received his shave-down summer haircut to start over and grow a healthier coat! He is precious but will require a family that is extra patient as this very timid little guy will need to learn the ways of the world! If you'd like to meet little Lemongrass, please email us at [email protected]

19/05/2024

UPDATE: MOHITO IS ADOPTED! :)

This sweet puppy is still available for adoption! Mohito is mixed breed and her brother and sister look like Border Collies. She is so good at our adoption events, chewing on her toys and watching the people come and go! She is about 14 weeks of age, around 14 pounds and will make a lovely addition to a family! She's great with children, dogs and cats and is fully vetted (including spay/microchip) and is ready to jump into your arms and heart! If you'd like to meet this gem, please email us at [email protected] for an application!

17/05/2024

Our little dude Buddy is such a character! Buddy is around 8 years of age and is by no means considered "an old man." He's got plenty of spring in his step and is always ready to take a walk and adventure out and about! He's so super sweet and recently went to the vet for a dental! He freely gave kisses to his vet staff and came back with clean teeth and a happy attitude! Buddy's foster is his third home that we know. His first owner passed away and then went to a member of the family. That family had too many dogs (about 20) and needed to find a better situation for Buddy which landed him in rescue. Buddy is a smaller dog at only 23 pounds. His coat is thick and a little course. We're not quite sure what his mix is but those gorgeous blue eyes are stunning! This wonderful gentleman is also quiet! He's great with children, dogs and has been exposed to cats. We'd love to see him find a family soon! If you can't adopt, please share Buddy's post!
If you'd like to meet / adopt - email to [email protected]
(He's wet in these photos, he had just taken a dip in the pool)

12/05/2024

Adoption Event Today!
We are at Petsmart on Westport Road in Louisville today from noon to 3 PM!

It is a limited crew with our Husky, Jax, puppies and a few very cool cats!

Address: 10308 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40241

Happy Mother's Day and a blessed day!

10/05/2024

Meet the newest addition to Blue Ridge Animal Rescue & Sanctuary! Her name is Acorn and she is a super affectionate cat! Had to post her diva pose but this little girl is a gem! She's under 1 year of age and only about 5 pounds. She's litter box trained, house trained and loves to sit on your lap for a good pet! Another unwanted cat from the mountains, Acorn would make a great addition to most family makeups. She's a grey Tabby with a blend of coloring in her fur. She has gorgeous green eyes and just has a lovely personality! If you'd like to meet / adopt Acorn, please email us for an application at [email protected]

07/05/2024

Amazon is having its Pet Day May 7th and 8th!

If giving our rescue a helping hand is on your list for "doing a good deed" in the next two days, please click on the link provided and find our wish list of most needed items! Food is always on the top of our list - for both cats and dogs! 🙂

Our Amazon Wish List is always active and ships right to us!

We appreciate YOU, the supporters and followers of Blue Ridge Animal Rescue & Sanctuary!

Click for our wish list:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SXC5ONOYCNB6/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1

30/04/2024

NATIONAL ADOPT A SHELTER PET DAY!
See one you'd like to meet?
Email us at [email protected]
Let's make one of our companion animals' day! 😀😀😀

30/04/2024

UPDATE: COOKIE IS ADOPTED! :)

Cookie is about one year of age and is a smaller girl! She probably weighs about 25 pounds and loves attention! We'll guess she's some type of Jack Russell mix, a mixed breed for sure. We took this precious pup to a birthday party with 40 children and they took turns taking her for a walk. She does leash walk and loves to get out and go! She loved the kids and families and would make a very nice family companion! Cookie was found abandoned and in rough shape but realizes the bad days are behind her. She is always happy and would love nothing more than to be a part of someone's family! If you think you might like to meet / adopt Cookie, please email us at [email protected].

30/04/2024

Our adult dogs are feeling the pinch of this adoption slowdown period! However, we're going to keep plugging away for these pups who represent their breeds well!
Jax is a 3 year old, 50 pound Husky with those trademark gorgeous blue eyes! He will happily curl up with you on the couch and loves belly rubs, but is equally happy going on walks or hiking! He's curious and would do best in an active household. He is house trained and knows how to sit, and would benefit from an owner who is familiar with the breed as he is very intelligent and needs mental and physical exercise! This handsome dog does well with other dogs and is fostered successfully with cats! If you like this breed, Jax is a great choice! If you'd like to meet / adopt Jax, please email us for an application or questions! Email: [email protected]

21/04/2024

We are heading to Petsmart today! We'll be there from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Short hours today but we have some great companions to meet.

Lineup for today:

Layla, female, Shepherd mix, 3 years.
Jax, male, Husky, 2 years.
Mohito & Margarita, females, puppies, mixed breed
Sundance, female, 9 weeks, mixed breed
Siamese, female, 1 year
Cotton - female, Tabby, 3 years.

PETSMART: 10308 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40241
Time: 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Date: TODAY