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  • This male Bassett Hound mix was picked up on Highway 2 in Epworth September 16. He has a sandy, white coat and cocoa bean colored eyes. View him using intake number 260-20. He is shown with Animal Control officer Pat Patterson.
    This male Bassett Hound mix was picked up on Highway 2 in Epworth September 16. He has a sandy, white coat and cocoa bean colored eyes. View him using intake number 260-20. He is shown with Animal Control officer Pat Patterson.
  • This male mix, named Thor, is an owner surrender. He has a black and blonde coat, and looking closely, a black mask. This sweet boy also has beautiful amber eyes. View him using intake number 257-20.
    This male mix, named Thor, is an owner surrender. He has a black and blonde coat, and looking closely, a black mask. This sweet boy also has beautiful amber eyes. View him using intake number 257-20.
  • This male Shepherd mix, named Loki, is an owner surrender. He has a lighter, sable coat and loves attention. View him using intake number 256-20.
    This male Shepherd mix, named Loki, is an owner surrender. He has a lighter, sable coat and loves attention. View him using intake number 256-20.
  • This male, Pit Bulldog mix was picked up on Murphy Highway in Mineral Bluff July 7. He is a fun guy with a black, brindle coat. View him using intake number 195-20.
    This male, Pit Bulldog mix was picked up on Murphy Highway in Mineral Bluff July 7. He is a fun guy with a black, brindle coat. View him using intake number 195-20.
  • The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Rose. She is a four-month-old sweet and soft beauty who loves to be held like a baby. Rose gets along well with other cats. She is spayed, microchipped and current on her vaccinations. More information is available by contacting the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357.
    The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Rose. She is a four-month-old sweet and soft beauty who loves to be held like a baby. Rose gets along well with other cats. She is spayed, microchipped and current on her vaccinations. More information is available by contacting the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357.

The cute, Bassett Hound mix shown with Fannin County Animal Control officer Pat Patterson is this week’s featured pooch of the week!

This boy has the cutest, stubby legs and a short, sandy, white coat.

He is very sweet and laid back and would be a great addition to any family or individual.

He was picked up on Highway 2 in Epworth September 16.

Interested in adding this good boy to the family? Call up Animal Control at 706-632-3845 and use his intake number 260-20.

Please keep in mind that all dogs taken to Animal Control are housed at the facility until reclaimed or adopted.

This past week, officers brought in seven dogs. Three were reclaimed, and one was adopted. Two were sent with Homeward Bound Pet Rescue and two others were taken by Evelyn’s Place Rescue.

Volunteers are welcome to visit, walk and play with dogs at the facility during business hours.

Proper identification on pets is encouraged to prevent dogs being picked up.

The Animal Control facility is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

After those hours, officers follow up on community concerns and respond to stray calls.

More information on any of the dogs at the facility is available by giving them a call.

Animal Control is located at 1001 Fannin Industrial Park in Blue Ridge.