Diamonds in the Ruff is a volunteer run training program developed for shelter dogs at the Watauga County Humane Society in Boone, NC.

The Diamonds in the Ruff programis a volunteer run training program developed for shelter dogs at the Watauga County Humane Society in Boone, NC. This program prepares the dogs for successful adoption and home lives by teaching them basic obedience skills, basic manners, and how to walk politely on a leash.

Watauga Humane Society was incorporated in December of 1969. We are a not-for-profit charitable organization and dedicated to all aspects of animal welfare. The Watauga Humane Society animal shelter is located at 312 Paws Way just off the intersection of Old 421 and Don Hayes Road in Boone, NC. If you have a GPS, you can enter 142 Don Hayes Road and it will bring you straight to us!

The shelter has facilities for the housing and care of homeless dogs, cats, and small animals. We provide food, shelter, medical care and lots of love to the homeless animals at our shelter and we work to find permanent, loving homes for them. In an effort to help control the pet population, we offer low-cost spay/neuter through our partnership with Humane Alliance in Asheville.