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Dine to be Kind-Asheville, Feb. 28

On Tuesday, February 28, dozens of Asheville area restaurants will be contributing a portion of their day’s proceeds to benefit Animal Compassion Network’s long-running low-income spay/neuter program and its other lifesaving programs.

ACN’s 9th Annual Dine to Be Kind will take place on National Spay Day as part of a national campaign to promote the lifesaving benefits of spay and neuter programs for dogs and cats. ACN’s spay/neuter program — known as the Betty Fund — was established in 2000 in honor of a two-year-old stray Golden Retriever mix named Betty, who gave birth to 18 puppies in just one year. Betty was rescued, spayed, and put into rehabilitation. Betty and all of her puppies were eventually adopted into loving homes. ACN started the Betty Fund in order to prevent more cases like Betty’s. The Betty Fund pays all or most of the entire cost of the spay/neuter surgery for pets belonging to families in need. Since the program began ACN has ACN has assisted in the spaying or neutering of more than 10,000 Western North Carolina cats and dogs.

Treat yourself to a meal at one of the many participating restaurants and support spay/neuter programs at the same time. Visit www.animalcompassionnetwork.org for a list of restaurants and further details.

$10 for $20 Worth of Goods at Patton Avenue Pet Company

One of our advertisers, Patton Avenue Pet Company, is currently making a great offer through AshevilleDeal.com. Pay $10 and you'll get $20 worth of merchandise at this hip, new independently -owned pet store with its very own fenced-in dog park out back!

Patton Avenue Pet Company is located at 1388 Patton Avenue in Asheville.

Check out the deal here:
http://www.ashevilledeal.com/engine/splash.aspx  But hurry, it is only good until Saturday, February 25 at 12:00 AM.

Free "Stop the Barking" Session-Asheville, Feb. 25

Pet Behavior Aid will hold a free session to help dog owners deal with barking. If you tried everything you know to do do to stop your dog from barking so much, then this session is for you. Learn the different types of barks, what they mean, and creative ways to stop the barking.

The session will be held on Saturday, February 25 from 11 AM to 12 PM at Patton Avenue Pet Company, 1388 Patton Avenue (near Haywood Road), Asheville.

For more information, visit www.petbehavioraid.org or call (828) 707-0644. This session is sponsored by Pet Behavior Aid, an organization dedicated to to increasing the retention of companion animals in their homes in Western North Carolina.

Low-Cost Shot Clinic-Asheville, Weaverville, Feb. 25

Need to get your dog vaccinated? Come to the low-cost shot clinic on Saturday, February 25 at two locations in Buncombe County:

Asheville: Tractor Supply, Old Brevard Road, from 9 AM to 12 PM
Weaverville: Tractor Supply, Monticello Road, from 1 PM to 3 PM

1 and 3-year rabies shots are just $10. DHLPP combo is $15 and Bordetella is $15.

For more information call (828) 553-5792. Services provided by James Boatwright, DVM.

Greenville Dog Show-Feb. 17-19

The Greenville Kennel Club of Greenville, SC hosts the Greenville Dog Show on February 17-19 at the TD Convention Center (formerly The Carolina First Center), One Exposition Avenue in Greenville. There is no admission and it makes a great family outing. Only dogs entered in the event are permitted on the show grounds.

There will be 3 obedience trials and 3 rally trials. Friday, February 17 features the Hendersonville Kennel Club, Saturday, February 18 features the Greenville Kennel Club, and Sunday, February 19 features the Spartanburg Kennel Club. At the same location will be the following Specialties: Bulldog Club of Greenville on Thursday evening, February 16; English Cocker Spaniel Club of America on Sunday, February 19, Newfoundland Club of America on Saturday, February 18, and Shetland Sheepdog Club of Spartanburg on Sunday, February 19.

Visitors to the Greenville Dog Show and potential dog owners have the opportunity to interact with breeders and owners to gather information before purchasing a pet. There are vendors featuring many dog and pet-related items, such as food, toys, books and magazines. Concessions are also available. For more information, visit www.greenvillekc.org .