From Rags to Riches: Regina’s Story

From rags to riches...Regina makes a full recovery!

Mid-January, while a garbage truck was checking in for maintenance after a routine route, a senior technician at Asheville  Waste Management made a startling discovery. 

A tiny kitten with severe injuries revealed herself after possibly having ridden near the exhaust pipe of the truck! At five weeks old, she was only 2.4 lbs, and as our medical team examined her, they realized she had melted garbage on her fur from when she was stuck under the garbage truck. Despite a rough start to her life, with a little TLC, pain medication, and medical care, Regina quickly started to recover and settle into her foster home. 

A month later, she was ready for adoption! Newly outfitted in her fresh and clean coat, a few extra pounds, and carrying the sweet love from our animal care staff, Regina has found her furever home and is purring away.

More to bark about

It’s that time of year again! Asheville Humane Society’s 20th annual Dine to Be Kind is taking place from April 1st-April 6th, 2025, proudly presented by Fred Anderson’s Prestige Subaru.
Who doesn’t love spoiling their pets? Rewards—whether treats, praise, or play—motivate dogs (and cats!) to repeat behaviors they know please you. The more you reward what you love, the quicker they’ll learn and the happier everyone becomes. Read on for some tips to encourage the right behaviors.