05/30/2026
When FERNANDO was facing his euthanasia deadline at Clayton County Animal Control a lot of people came together to change his story. β€οΈβπ©Ή
Volunteers in Clayton County advocated for him and shared his information with us. Luckily, we were able to make space for him here at Humane Society of Blue Ridge when he needed it most.
A volunteer transporter gave up their time to bring him safely to us here in Blue Ridge.
Our staff worked to help him settle into a new shelter, a new routine, and a completely new chapter.
Without each of those pieces, FERNANDO would not be where he is today.
Then came the most important piece of all.
A family said YES! π€
Today, FERNANDO, now GUNTHER (or "GUNNY" as he's known at home), is living the life every shelter dog deserves.
His family recently shared this update with us:
"He is doing fantastically, a spoiled baby. Everyone is in love with him, and he's doing great with our other dog and cats. He's been running around the yard playing fetch and following everyone around. He is a huge cuddle bug. We've changed his name to Gunther, a.k.a. 'Gunny.' He is the perfect dog for us."
Stories like GUNNY'S are a reminder that animal rescue is never the work of one person or one organization. It takes volunteers, transporters, shelter staff, adopters, donors, and supporters all working together to save lives.
When Humane Society of Blue Ridge said yes to FERNANDO, it created a path forward for a dog who was out of time.
When his family said yes to adoption, it opened a kennel for the next dog who needs that same chance.
That's how rescue works.
One advocate.
One transporter.
One shelter.
One adopter.
One life changed forever.
Thank you to everyone who played a part in getting GUNNY home. Because of you, one dog got the future he deserved. And because of his adoption, we now have room to save another. π₯Ή
Welcome home, GUNNY!
We're cheering for you always. π«Άπ½