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Shelby

Shelby and Selma are officially our longest visitors here at BRHA and they would LOVE a quiet home where they could lounge around and find a good, comfy spot to take a longggg nap. Shelby is a 6.5 year old long haired tuxedo who is pretty shy, but loves to be brushed and likes when people give her slow and gentle attention… she just doesn't seek it out.

Selma

Shelby and Selma are officially our longest visitors here at BRHA and they would LOVE a quiet home where they could lounge around and find a good, comfy spot to take a longggg nap. Selma is 7 years old and would love a family that could give her lots of time to adjust, as she is pretty shy with strangers… once you get a few good pets in, she thoroughly enjoys it!

Rebel

Rebel is a cute-faced 5 year old tuxedo-wearing cat. She doesn't get along with other cats, generally. She is a bit hesitant, but when comfortable will perch on her cat tree and munch on catnip. She likes cuddles at night, when the world is calm and quiet. Rebel loves butt scratches and hiding in her little nooks. She needs slow introductions to new people. Her adoption fees are PAID!!!

Mildred

Mildred came to us as a stray when she was a couple of months old, she is now just under a year old, and has come a long way. When Mildred first came to us, she was VERY shy. Now, she can be fairly shy at first but once you give her a few pets she's your best friend! Mildred would like a home where she could have some time to adjust, because when she does, she's the sweetest girl ever! Mildred also thoroughly enjoys sleeping and playing with other kitties, so she would do AMAZING with a friend. If you're looking for a playful yet loving kitty, Mildred is definitely your girl!

Mildred

Fancy is a big, fluffy 4 year old calico with lots of white. She loves attention and will chat your ear off in the cat condos if you let her. She would make a great addition if you already have established pets! Fancy's adoption fees are PAID!!!

Sombra

Sombra is a 2 year old domestic long hair. She was found as a stray at the Stevi Sewer Treatment Plant. She loves attention but can be a bit grumpy towards the other cats. She would love to get lots of attention from you when you come in and visit the cat rooms!

Jankins

Jankins is a 3 year old short haired tuxedo kitty. She is quite affectionate and loves attention. Her previous owners were moving and could not take her. Jankins is good with kids and would make a great family pet!

Sadie

Meet Sadie! This awesome girl is sone sort of German Shepherd mix. Her previous owner passed away and we are trying to find her a new, loving home, with someone she can trust. She is slow to open up and needs a calm quiet home to adjust. Sadie's adoptions fees are PAID!!!

Navi

Navi is a 12 year old domestic short hair. She loves attention but doesn't seek it out, she'll wait for you to find her and start petting on her. Her previous owners were moving and couldn't take Navi with them. She is gorgeous and soft and would love attention if you spot her in the catroom!

Cloe

Cloe is a 6 year old German Shepherd mix. She is a very sweet dog that might make a great guard dog for someone! She does not like other dogs, kids or cats and has a high prey drive (she likes a good chicken dinner!). Cloe loooooves a good game of tug-of-war! Come in and challenge her!

Jorunna

Jorunna is a 3 year old Bombay mix. She is absolutely gorgeous! Jorunna is still quite shy. With some time and persistence she will warm up to soft pets and rubs under her chin. Jorunna is good with cats and good with dogs! She would love a quiet home that gives her space and time to adjust to her new surroundings.

Curly

Curly is a shy, 8 month old domestic short hair. He is brothers with Larry and Moe! He is quite calm and is starting to enjoy soft, gentle pets. He is not quite as outgoing as Moe, but getting there slowly! Curly would love to have you come sit with him and give him lots of soft, gentle pets as he warms up to you.

Bartram

ADOPTION PENDING!!!!!!! Bartram is a very solidly built older long hair kitty. He is super friendly once he sniffs you out and will love to rub against your legs and ask for attention. Like Cnute, he just got his summer haircut. Bartram is not good with other cats or dogs (but is ok in the cat room so far). Come meet him today!

Bella

ADOPTION PENDING!! Bella is a 4 year old Anatolian Shepherd. This poor girl is very timid and has not had a lot of human interaction. She is a little sweetheart but will take time to learn leash manners and be comfortable indoors. Bella loves being outside and would love for you to come visit and socialize her more!

Lucy

This playful little whippersnapper is Lucy! She is 7 and a half months old and is a short haired tabby. You will notice she has a bad eye and had had surgery to fix it, but might need chronic eye drops when it flares up It has good days and bad. Hard to believe her previous owner moved and left her! She is super playful and loooooves attention. She may need a little time to warm up to you.

Oliver

Oliver is approximately 2 years old and is an orange and white domestic short hair tabby. If you have a hard time finding him, look up in the highest of perches, or even up on the top of the door between the cat rooms! This guy loves to climb. He is quite friendly and warms up quickly to new people.

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Eleanor

Eleanor is a young, domestic short hair calico. She has gorgeous markings and bright green eyes that will lure you in. Her nice soft coat will close the deal and make you yearn to pet on her. This pretty gal came to us a stray from Victor. She likes meeting new people and is sometimes a little timid at first but warms up quickly.

Noah

ADOPTION PENDING!! Noah is a young, large, Maine Coon Mix. This friendly fellow came to BRHA as a stray and likes to keep to himself. If you love big cats, this is the one for you! He is very friendly and loves attention. You can tell him apart from some of our other friendly felines because of the little white patch on his chest when you're petting on him. He'd love for you to come say hi!

Davey

Davey is a 4 year old Pitbull mix. He looooooves to play ball!!! This friendly pup is young and full of energy. He would do well in an active household where he gets to go on lots of hikes and adventures. Did we mention he loves to play ball??? He and Jewel are good buddies and might like to go home on our Buddy Program!

Jewel

Jewel is a Pitbull cross that is about 7 years old. She is good buddies with Davey and they get along vert well. Jewel is pretty selective about being around other dogs. She will bark quite a bit, and does not seem to do too well around other female dogs. Around people, she is super friendly and does very well with her best bud Davey close to her side.

Hank

Hank is our 4 year old Blue Heeler mix. This guy has a ton of energy and will be your best friend for life if you promise to take him out for lots of play sessions. He also loves jumping to express his joy, and is currently working on breaking our resident high jump record. Hank is good with other dogs, but not with cats or kids. If you've got time and room for a fun, loving, bundle of energy, Hank's you're guy!

Whitney

Whitney is a 2.5 year old Husky/Labrador Mix. She is new at the shelter and still pretty skittish. Our amazing staff has been working with her quite a bit and she is warning up and learning that she can trust them. This gorgeous girl looooves her outside time and has lots of energy. She would do best in a household that gives her lots of time to adjust.

Moose

Moose is a 2 year old Labrador/Great Dane mix. This big fella came to BRHA as a stray. Moose has tons of energy! He loves to play with toys and run all over the yard. He does not do well with other dogs, kids or cats. Moose would do well in a home with lots of space to run and jump and play where he can be the only dog.

Luna

Luna is 4.5 years old and allllll Siberian Husky! Look at those gorgeous blue eyes!! She is extremely sweet and very, very smart! Luna loves playing around outside, but her smarts can get her into some trouble sometimes. This pretty girl is quite the escape artist! Luna would do best in a home without other dogs, kids, or cats. She would make an ideal companion for someone that is active and loves the outdoors as much as she does.

Sally

Sally is a 3 year old domestic short hair. She has the prettiest big, orange eyes and a super sweet personality. Sally loves attention. Her previous owner brought her to BRHA because they felt the house was too small for her. She is good with the other cats, good with dogs, and good with kids. Sally loves curling up inside the cat tree cubbies and would love you to find her and give her lots of pets! Her adoption fees are PAID!!!

Fallon

Fallon is about 5 years old. This alley cat spent some time as a stray but is very welcoming of affection and a warm bed. He doesn't mind the other cats and seems to appreciate the company of one of them nearby. He has a grumpy face but is quite approachable. He spends most of his time curled up in his very own bed.

Buddy

Buddy is our handsome 1 year old superhero in disguise! He's a bit shy at first, but once you take him out for a good play session he'll be your best friend. Buddy is good with kids of all ages and other dogs, but not cats. Buddy would love to find his perfect fur-ever home and thank you with lots of happy cuddles and wiggles!

Fancy

This sweet thing is Fancy! Fancy is a 6 year old German Shepherd mix, good with children but not good with other dogs, we are not sure if she is good with cats or other small animals. Fancy LOVES car rides and stays super calm during them, she also loves to play fetch and happily greets any guests that come over.

Olivia

This sweet girl is Olivia! She came to us as a stray and is a bit older, but still has a lot of spunk! She loves taking walks and will need a bit more leash training. Olivia can be selective about the dogs she plays with and is not very fond of cats. Olivia is a perfect "right-hand gal!" and would love to meet you today!

Kano

This handsome boy is Kano, our 4 year old Border Collie mix. Kano LOVES being outside, walks great on a leash, and is very obedient. This lovebug would like to be the only dog (more attention please!) and loves getting and giving hugs and kisses. He would love a special yard to run in and someone to go on adventures with. Kano doesn't do well with male dogs or cats.

Carolina

Carolina is a young domestic shorthaired tabby. She is quite timid and likes calm, quiet approaches. She would do well as an outdoor/indoor cat that can catch mice and do lots of hunting for you. She can be quite friendly once she gets to know you, but needs time to adjust.

Flower

This fluffy gal is Flower! Flower was brought to us pregnant a couple of months ago and went into a foster home to raise her babies... Now that her babies are grown and ready for new homes, so is she. We weren't given much information about Flower but shes on the younger side, and is super sweet. Flower seems to do okay with other cats but we haven't gotten to see any interactions with her and dogs or kids.

Mamma KItty

Mamma Kitty came to us as a stray, so we are still getting to know this lovely girl. Mamma Kitty likes lots of pets and would do great in a family setting with kids and other cats!

Flick

Flick is an 8 week old New Zealand mix who came to us a couple of weeks ago, after someone found him and bottle fed him from the age of 2 weeks old. Flick is a super friendly little guy that doesn't mind being handled, he is started on potty training as well.

Jack

This handsome boy is Jack, a 10 month old German Shepherd mix. Jack was returned to us because of his high energy but, In Jack's previous home he was potty trained, kennel trained, and taught basic commands. This crazy boy doesn't do well with cats, but does fine with other dogs and kids. He LOVES to play Frisbee and fetch but also likes to chill out and get lots of snuggles in. Jack would do best in an active household that can give him lots of attention.

Dude

ADOPTION PENDING!!!!!!! Dude came to us as a stray. He was in someone's home for several days, so they got to know his personality. He is a gentle giant. He is a big, beautiful, friendly dog. He seems to love all people. He met other dogs and cats through the fence and was interested but not at all aggressive. He's such a loveable dog. You have to meet him! Dude's adoption fees have been paid by someone who absolutely adored him at a community event!

Eiso

Eiso is a 5 year old, male, Great Pyreneese. This big boy is a lot of dog at 120lbs! He is an absolute love around kids and looooooves to cuddle! If you like big lap dogs, he might be the pup for you. He would make for a great family pet where he is the only critter with no other animals (including farm animals).

Ren

Ren is a 4 year old female Akita. She is extremely sweet, loves people, and forms strong bonds with those she trusts. Ren loves to play fetch and frisbee! She is good around cats, but does not do well with other dogs and can be aggressive towards them. She would do well with a calm owner that gives her the time and space to adapt and adjust.

Marcell

Marcell is 2 years old, and although she can be a bit timid at first she is super friendly once she gets to know you... Marcell would love a home that could give her the time and patience to warm up. BUT she promises that once she does warm up, she will be the best snuggle buddy ever!

Little Buddy

Little Buddy came to us with James Bond after their family had to move away and couldn't bring them with. Little Buddy is a super cute 2 year old tabby that does well with cats, dogs, and kids!

Princess

Princess is a beautiful 4 year old tuxedo that came to us a couple of weeks ago. Sadly, we weren't given much info on this sweet girl but she would LOVE to be given the chance to join a family that could help her keep her fluffy coat contained!

Tunder

Tunder is a 2.5 year old Husky/Lab mix. This poor pup is having a really hard time trying to adjust to life at the shelter. The shelter can be a very stressful and scary place at times. He would do best in a calm, quiet home where he is given lots of time to adjust, learn, and trust his new family. With lots of time and love, Tunder will make a good companion.

Sugar

ADOPTION PENDING!!!!!!! Sugar is an 8 year old Border Collie mix and came in with Poncho. This sweet thing is an energetic cuddle bug that does well with other dogs and kids... We strongly believe that it would be best for Sugar and Poncho to stay together, both are very well behaved and loyal dogs and BOTH of them qualify for our "Senior to Senior Program"

Poncho

ADOPTION PENDING!!!!!!! Poncho is an 8 year old Australian Shepherd and came in with Sugar. This handsome boy is playful but also loves snuggles. He does well with other dogs and kids but we strongly believe that it would be best for Sugar and Poncho to stay together, both are very well behaved and loyal dogs and BOTH of them qualify for our "Senior to Senior Program"

Kio

Kio is a Husky that came to us a few weeks ago, but sadly we weren't left a whole lot of information on him and we are still getting to know this sweetie.

Franklin

Franklin is a 3 year old Blue Heeler and came to us at no fault of his own and does well with cats, dogs, and kids! This sweet boy could use an active household that could help him with house training, as he has always been free roamed outside!

Buddy

Buddy is a 3 year old Blue Heeler and came to us at no fault of his own... he does well with cats, dogs, and kids! This sweet boy could use an active household that could help him with house training, as he has always been free roamed outside!

Lou

Lou is a 10 year old Border Collie mix and does well with kids, but would do best in a household with no other dogs or cats. This handsome boy qualifies for our "Senior to Senior Program"

Jameson

Jameson is 4 years old and a HUGE baby that loves snuggles. This handsome boy is super smart and does well with cats, kids, and dogs(as long as they're not aggressive). Jameson's favorite things are to play fetch with tennis balls, give kittys baths, and lounge around and take naps with you. Jameson is house trained, kennel trained, and knows many commands such as sit, lay down, shake, hug, down, speak, high five, and will catch treats out of the air! This sweet boy would love a home that would give him lots of play time, as well as TONS of snuggles.

Scooter

Some might call Scooter a "grumpy old man" due to him being 12 years old, missing most his teeth and his dislike for other cats...but we call him an "older sweet gentleman" who loves cuddling in blankets & has a few quirks! Scooter, despite missing most his teeth still enjoys his dry kibble and gets along fine with dogs & children and qualifies for our "Senior to Senior Program". Got room in your heart and home for Scooter?

Onyx

Onyx is a 2.5 year old domestic short hair that is completely black. She is very, very shy and will need lots of time to adjust. She is bonded to her sister Opal and we would love to find them homes together if we can. Onyx is good with cats, dogs and also kids and would make a great pet!

Ollie

Ollie is a middle aged, domestic short hair, tabby. He is very sweet and likes attention. He is good with other cats, and good with kids, but not good with dogs. His previous owner was moving and could not him. Ollie would make a great family pet in a home where he can go outside.

Joker

Joker is a young, domestic short hair. He has beautiful markings and craves attention! He would love nothing more than to have you make a big fuss all over him! He will meow at you until he can get your attention solely on him! He is extremely friendly and needs a home ASAP!

Buttercup

ADOPTION PENDING!!!!!!! Buttercup is a 1 and a half year old short haired, calico. This petite gal is very sweet and likes attention. She is good with kids, but not good with dogs. She loves being out on the catio and would probably enjoy being an indoor/outdoor kitty. She might be the hunter you are looking for!

Aziza

Aziza is a young, grey, short haired, tabby. She came to BRHA as a stray with kittens. All have been happily adopted and now it's mammas turn to get adopted! She is a bit shy and timid with new visitors but will warm up with slow, gentle, calm pets.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin is a 5 year old, long haired, orange and white tabby. She has extra toes on her front feed making her a polydactyl! She is extremely friendly, and chatty. She likes to play with toys and might do well as an inside outside kitty. She does not play well with other cats.

Bagheria

Bagheria is a young, black domestic short hair with a little patch of white on his chest. He is very friendly and likes to roll all around to show off to new guests and visitors in the cat room. He is good with other cats, dogs, and kids. Bagheria would make a great family pet!

Grover

This funny guy is Grover! He is a 4 year old, short haired tabby. He is good with some cats, not good with dogs, but good with kids. Some of his favorite things are sleeping, eating, and catching bugs. He is very affectionate but does not like loud, scary noises. He would make a great family pet!

Izzy

Izzy is 3 year old calico with absolutely gorgeous markings! She loved the camera and showing of. Izzy would like you to come visit her in the cat room so she can show you in person how pretty she is. She likes finding the softest spots so she can be as comfy as possible waiting her her furever home!

Kiki

Kiki is a 1 year old short haired tuxedo kitty. He can be a bit shy when meeting new people, so approach him calmly and quietly. He is good with dogs but not so good with other cats. In his previous house he was indoor/ outdoor. He be good for a quieter household.

Nova

Nova is a 4 year old domestic short hair all black kitty. She is very sweet, and loves attention. She loves playing with laser pointers almost as much as sleeping. She is good with kids and other cats, and also good with some dogs. Find her perched in one of the cat trees and she will meow at you for pets.

Onyx

Onyx is a 2.5 year old domestic short hair that is completely black. She is very, very shy and will need lots of time to adjust. She is bonded to her sister Opal and we would love to find them homes together if we can. Onyx is good with cats, dogs and also kids and would make a great pet!

Opal

Opal is a gorgeous 2.5 year old long hair, dark tabby. She loves greeting new people and wants to show off how pretty she is. Her and Onyx are very close and we would like to find homes for both of them together. Opal is the more outgoing of the two. Maybe you have room in your heart for both?

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