GrahamCountyAnimalRefuge

Brittney Holder owns B's Pet Grooming, but also works tirelessly to help control the local animal population. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Brittney Holder owns B's Pet Grooming, but also works tirelessly to help control the local animal population. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Pressing 'paws' on local animal population

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Mountain Creek – Monday morning started early for Brittney Holder, with the chore of loading up 19 dogs and 11 cats to be transported to Norfolk, Va.'s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for rehoming.
Graham County Animal Refuge President Brittney Holder addresses the lack of local animal control at Tuesday’s board of commissioners meeting. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Graham County Animal Refuge President Brittney Holder addresses the lack of local animal control at Tuesday’s board of commissioners meeting. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Committee formed to address animal control issues

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Robbinsville – A groundswell movement to create a sustainable, local solution for quality animal control added multiple layers to its narrative Tuesday.

Push for animal officer grows

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 21, 2024
A local animal advocate has launched an online petition, which hopes to bring a full-time animal control officer to Graham County. Brittney Holder owns and operates B’s Pet Grooming out of her home.