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When Riley was surrendered, we were told she had never barked. Not once. She was the quiet type—gentle, reserved, soft as a whisper.
Now, in the shelter, she barks all day, every day. Not because she’s found her voice, but because she’s overwhelmed. The constant noise, the unfamiliar faces, the stress of waiting—it’s wearing her down. Kennel life isn’t for her. She needs a home, a safe place where she can finally exhale.
Beneath the stress, Riley is pure grace. She sits beautifully, shakes your hand with the gentlest touch, and carries herself with a quiet elegance that’s rare in a big dog. She’s dainty in spirit, but her heart is huge.
She’s not thriving here—but she could be thriving with you. Let’s get Riley home.
When Riley was surrendered, we were told she had never barked. Not once. She was the quiet type—gentle, reserved, soft as a whisper.
Now, in the shelter, she barks all day, every day. Not because she’s found her voice, but because she’s overwhelmed. The constant noise, the unfamiliar faces, the stress of waiting—it’s wearing her down. Kennel life isn’t for her. She needs a home, a safe place where she can finally exhale.
Beneath the stress, Riley is pure grace. She sits beautifully, shakes your hand with the gentlest touch, and carries herself with a quiet elegance that’s rare in a big dog. She’s dainty in spirit, but her heart is huge.
She’s not thriving here—but she could be thriving with you. Let’s get Riley home.
***Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have closed to the general public. We are still available for adoptions and fosters by appointment only. Please visit our website, www.wataugahumane.org to view Available animals and submit an online application.***
312 PAWS WAY, BOONE, NC 28607
HOURS FOR THE PUBLIC
TUESDAY-SUNDAY12:30 TO 5:00
CLOSED MONDAYS
***Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have closed to the general public. We are still available for adoptions and fosters by appointment only. Please visit our website, www.wataugahumane.org to view Available animals and submit an online application.***
312 PAWS WAY, BOONE, NC 28607
HOURS FOR THE PUBLIC
TUESDAY-SUNDAY12:30 TO 5:00
CLOSED MONDAYS
More about this shelter
The mission of the Watauga Humane Society is to provide the following:
- A well-equipped and appropriately staffed facility where the citizens of Watauga County can bring unwanted and abandoned animals;
- Relief of suffering among animals;
- Provisions for food, shelter, medical care, and love to homeless animals while they await permanent homes;
- Assistance with control of unwanted animals by offering low-cost spay/neuter services;
- Education to the public about responsible animal ownership and care.
The mission of the Watauga Humane Society is to provide the following:
- A well-equipped and appropriately staffed facility where the citizens of Watauga County can bring unwanted and abandoned animals;
- Relief of suffering among animals;
- Provisions for food, shelter, medical care, and love to homeless animals while they await permanent homes;
- Assistance with control of unwanted animals by offering low-cost spay/neuter services;
- Education to the public about responsible animal ownership and care.
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