Brevard North Carolina Real Estate Blog

This bundle of love needs a hero...fast!  Big Boy is what the shelter thinks may be an American Bull Dog /Hound mix who was loved and well cared for by his owner. Sadly, his owner has been hospitalized with health issues and can no longer care for his four-legged friend. Now, through no fault of his own, Big Boy is alone and wondering why his world has suddenly been turned upside down.

To make matters worse, since he was surrendered by his owner, Big Boy does not get the usual 5-day pass and can be euthanized at any time.

The shelter workers report that he is a warm, cuddly dog with a friendly personality, despite his sad surroundings.

He has been neutered and is up to date on all his immunizations.

Big Boy needs your help. He just wants to be with people again.

Please do not edit the contents of this post, nor post it to Craig's List, but feel free to repost this in its entireity.

For more information, contact Evelyn at ebridge@citcom.net or Connie at conniemcnab@yahoo.com

Thanks!

A week ago, I learned about 5 dogs that were due to be put down at our local animal shelter. It's a very old, cramped space and when they run out of cages, dogs that can't be rescued or adopted are put down for the sole purpose of freeing up space for other dogs.

Among that group was a young Lab mix that they were calling Harold. We have an affinity for Labs so we knew we couldn't let him be one of those poor dogs that would be put down. So Wednesday, we went to the shelter and rescued him. At that point, our intent was to simply save his life while we looked for a rescue or forever home. It didn't take long to bond with this wonderful guy.

He's thin for his size and has been making up for lost time, eating like a small horse. But his gentle nature, loving personality, and over all demeanor makes him a joy to have in our home.

By Friday, we decided to give him his forever home with us. Earlier that day, someone had called in, thinking that Harold might be the dog he had lost a month ago in the same area that Harold had been found...and our heart sank. But after exchanging pictures, he called back to say that it wasn't his dog. We were sad for him because when you love a dog, it's so hard when you lose them...by whatever means.  But, we were relieved that we could officially make Harold our own.

We had already decided to rename him Ace. Our other passion is tennis so Ace seemed appropriate because he's a winner!

If you are considering adding a dog to your family pack, I hope you will consider contacting a local rescue group, SPCA, Humane Society, or your local shelter. You never know who you'll find waiting for you.

Here's this most recent rescue dogs from the Brevard, NC area.  Please pass this along to anyone you know who can help and please re-posts these notices so we get the word out to as many people as possible. If you, or someone you know is affiliated with any breed rescue groups, we'd love to hear from you!

Thanks as always for caring about our 4-legged friends.

Indiana- Stray Brindle Pitt (12-15) male 40 pounds unneutered friendly, does NOT like leash, Pine Crest Apartments.

Hannah (Pitty mama)

Harold -  Stray male black lab (December 11) Maybe 6 months old, 50 pounds found on Daimond's Creek 

Helena-Stray female Retriever(?) mix (December 11) found on Ross Road near the shelter

India -  Stray mix female (12-14),less than a year old, 15-20 pounds, very underweight (Pet of the week)

Isaac - Stray Plott, young male,found on Diamond's Creek, about 45 pounds, 2-3 years old, friendly. Plotts are the state dog of North Carolina.

Dunbar - Husky. Probably about a year old. Needs housebreaking and neutering. Available now.

This handsome boy is currently being fostered but is in need of a rescue group, a more long term foster family, or better yet...a permanent home. He had been wandering the Rich Mt and Cedar Mt area (near Brevard, NC) for months.  He's a happy guy...a little thin..but that's easily fixed. We don't know a lot about him except that he isn't neutered...but please share this info with anyone you know. Especially any one who is connected with a Husky rescue group.

Thanks for your help!

UPDATE - 12/11

GREAT NEWS!  George and Gustav were reunited with their owners today, Giovanni and Biskit are in foster or rescue. The only one left is litte Gilligan. We think we have a rescue group in DC who can take him in January so we'll be looking for a foster home to look after him until then. I'm thinking that foster home may be us!

Thanks for everyone's comments, reblogging, and support!

Carol

PLEASE HELP!!!

Each of these dogs are scheduled to be euthanized on Tuesday, December 15 if we cannot find homes for them.

PLEASE forward and repost this to anyone and everyone you know who might be able to help.

George 
Yellow Labrador Retriever Mix
Size: S Age: Adult Gender: M 

Sponsor and transportation available to qualified rescue. Connie McNab 828-335-6458 conniemcnab@yahoo.com  OR Evelyn Bridges ebridges@citcom.net

 http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC650.html

GILLIGAN
 
Hound, Boxer Mix
Size: M Age: Young Gender: M
This pet is: not suitable for a house with cats
Please contact Evelyn at ebridges@citcom.net

OR Connie at 828-335-6458 conniemcnab@yahoo.com Sponsor and Transportation available to qualified rescue. http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC650.html 

GIOVANI
 
Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie Mixed
Size: S Age: Adult Gender: M 
Please contact: Connie 828-335-6458 conniemcnab@yahoo.com OR Evelyn ebridges@citcom.net  Sponsor and transportation available to qualified rescue.

GUSTAV

 

German Shepherd Dog Mixed
Size: L Age: Adult Gender: M
For more info please contact: Connie 828-335-6458 conniemcnab@yahoo.com 

OR Evelyn ebridges@citcom.net

He will be fully immunized, Heartworm tested, and neutered before adoption. Sponsor and transportation available to qualified rescue.http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC650.html

Looking for a place to get away from it all? A place where you can come for some peace and quiet.....maybe just for the summer....maybe during the leaf season....maybe for the rest of your life? The wonderful home in Cashiers, North Carolina is just the ticket.

A stone fireplace, hickory floors, and cathedral ceiling create a cozy cabin feel that melts your stress away as soon as you step in the door of this 3 bedroom, 2 bath in Cashiers, NC home. It is perfect for a seasonal or year round residence, or it can be used as a vacation rental property.  New updates include new carpet and updated kitchen. The master bedroom and bath are on the main floor and two additional bedrooms and living area for guests are on the lower level.

Best of all, you're only minutes from all the things that make life here in the mountains so enjoyable. Enjoy your summers swimming and boating on beautiful Fairfield Lake at the base on the spectacular Bald Rock Mountain. Or lace up your hiking boots and take off on one of the numerous nearby hiking trails.  There's also a fitness center, a children's play area, dining, golf, tennis and so much more that is all included in your annual association dues.

Western North Carolina is truly a four-season area where you can enjoy cooler temperatures in the summer, beautiful blooming trees and flowers in the spring, spectacular color during leaf season, and a moderate winter with just enough snow to make it interesting.

For more information about this home for sale in Cashiers, NC...or any other property in the Sapphire, Cashiers, or Brevard area, contact the Clay Team online. Or give us a call at 828-551-6290 or 828-551-6291. We'd love to hear from you.

The mountains called....it's time for you to come home!

Here in the mountains of western North Carolina the “buying season” for 2009, which starts around March every year, is now winding down. And as the year also comes to an end, it’s safe to say that our usual pattern of buying and selling has remained the same compared to years past, there’s just less of it going on.

In November, there were 21 residential closings in Transylvania County compared to 27 closings in October.  The average listing price for the month was $594,283 and the average selling price was $539,929, or roughly 91% of asking. Overall, those numbers are significantly higher than October because of the number of homes in the $500+ range that closed this month. There were six properties closed at over $500K and of those, 4 were well over $1M. 

For more information about homes and land for sale in the Brevard, North Carolina area,

contact the Clay Team online, or call us at 828-551-6291 or 828-551-6290.

"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished."  - Lao Tzu

And so it is on beautiful Lake Toxaway in Cashiers, North Carolina.

Now you can escape to this legendary location and relax your cares away in this lovely lake front home for sale. Long known as the perfect location for escaping the summer heat, Lake Toxaway is the kind of place you want to come to no matter what time of year it is. It just keeps calling you back.

This unique lake front home is one of only 5 and is the desired end unit with unobstructed views of Lake Toxaway. Your private boat dock is steps away from your back door and the lake side pool and tennis courts are only a short walk away. The POA dues take care of all the yard maintenance, and the unit is being sold furnished with only a few exceptions so all you have to do is pack your bags and head for the mountains.

For more information on this home, visit us online or call 828-551-6290 or 828-551-6291.

The mountains called...it's time to come home.