Braxton Co Animal Shelter

01/27/2026

Hey Everyone! We are helping a generous client find homes for these sweet puppies! These four (spayed) female are around 6 months old, range in size from 35-45lbs, and are super sweet and calm! They were spayed this past week, have had their rabies vaccination and 1 round of puppy combo vaccines. The owners generously opened their home to a stray pregnant dog and have fed, vaccinated, spayed these puppies. They would love for each of them to go to a loving home and are not asking for any monetary reimbursement for their care. Please give us a call at the hospital if you are interested in adopting one of these sweet pups!

01/22/2026

There has been a major update in the case of Chris Palmer. please click the link to see it.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AMKVoSMys/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🚨 MISSING: Chris Palmer & his dog Zoey 🚨

Chris Palmer has been missing since early January 2026, and his disappearance raises serious questions.

Chris is an experienced camper who frequently traveled through national forests—always responsibly, always keeping his family informed.

🗺️ Where he said he was going:
• George Washington National Forest, Virginia
• Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia

🚗 What actually happened:
On January 10, 2026, Chris’s red Ford F-250 was found abandoned on a beach in Buxton, North Carolina.

❗ No Chris
❗ No dog (Zoey)
❗ No explanation

That location is over six hours away in the opposite direction of where he told his family he was headed.

⚠️ Why this matters:
• Multiple states involved
• Federal land jurisdiction
• Active search using infrared drones
• Missing person and missing dog
• Unexplained abandoned vehicle

This is not a simple missing persons case.
And it should not fade from anyone’s timeline.

Law enforcement and the National Park Service are actively searching, but public awareness is critical.
Someone may have seen Chris.
Someone may have seen Zoey.
Someone may recognize the truck.
One small detail could change everything.

👉 PLEASE HELP BY DOING ONE THING:
• Share this post
• Comment to boost visibility
• Tag friends in North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee
• Especially anyone near Buxton or the Outer Banks

Even if you don’t know him.
Even if you’ve never shared before.
Even if you think it won’t help.

This family deserves answers.
Chris deserves to be found.
Zoey deserves to come home.

🕯️ Please don’t let this disappear.

01/14/2026

Thank you Cidney Batton!! ♥️🐾

🐾 Paws for a Cause 🐾
Sutton Moose Lodge is proud to support an Eagle Scout project benefiting the Braxton County Animal Shelter. We invite our members and guests to help by bringing donated items to the Lodge.
🦴 Requested items include:
Bleach, dog & puppy food, cat food, laundry detergent, paper towels, treats, collars, trash bags, dish soap, and other shelter necessities (see flyer for full wish list).
🥤 As a thank-you:
Bring a donation to the Lodge and receive a FREE drink chip.
Your generosity helps provide care and comfort for animals in our community. Thank you for supporting this worthy cause. 🐶🐱

01/14/2026

♥️🐾 Meet Max🐾♥️
Our branch is teaming up with the Braxton Co Animal Shelter again to feature dogs in need of their furever homes. This month we have four! We are also accepting donations for Adoption Baskets as well as supplies for the shelter. You can find their list of needed items on their page. You can also call us for more information at 304-765-7333.

01/12/2026

Chad 🐕

Chad is around 8 months old, male boxer mix maybe. He was picked up on the interstate locally by animal control. He weighs 54.2lbs. For being so young he’s a very chill guy. He forever looks worried because of his cute lil forehead wrinkles. He can be shy but not overly scared and he warms up fast with some love and pets. Chad is friendly with other dogs but cannot be fed with other dogs. We had him rooming with another male and they did great until feeding time and they had to be separated. He is treat motivated and very gentle on a leash. Our shelter cat swatted at him and he looked sad and walked away. He doesn’t jump up and is very curious and loves to sniff around. If you would like to meet this hunk of wrinkles and sweetness, stop by or give us a call at 765-2200.

01/07/2026

BCAS had a special group of volunteers on a cold day, 12/30/25. Thank you to the Glenville Jolly Millers 4H group for the wonderful shelter donations and the time spent with our furry friends. This was a great group of animal loving kids. 🥰

01/06/2026

BCAS has 4 - female dog, spay vouchers available to Braxton County residents for the month of January. To receive these vouchers you must stop by the animal shelter during business hours and complete a spay voucher application. ❤️🐶

12/22/2025

Santa Paws made a very special pit stop at our animal shelter today to say Merry Christmas to some of our current furry residents and to bring them each a sweet treat bag for being good little puppy boys and girls! 🐾❤️🎅🏻

This was such a fun experience to witness. The dogs seem to love Santa just as much as the kids do - (nose kisses and all). 😂
Thank you Jon and Ashlee Dangerfield - State Farm Agent for taking the time to do something so special for our pups.
If you see someone who might be a great candidate to become your furever family member stop by the shelter to meet them or give us a call! 765-2200