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NC Humane Lobby Day, Raleigh, June 13

North Carolina has a lot of work to do, especially when it comes to puppy mills and animal protection laws. Join the ASPCA, The Humane Society of the United States, North Carolina Voters for Animal Welfare, Susie’s Law and fellow animal lovers on Wednesday, June 13, in Raleigh for North Carolina Humane Lobby Day. It takes place from 9 AM to 4 PM in the Legislative Building Auditorium (Floor 3), 16 W. Jones Street in Raleigh. It's your opportunity to let state lawmakers know, in person, that you support animal protection and oppose laws that would allow animals to be hurt and exploited. 

Humane Lobby Day provides animal advocates with a structured, comfortable setting in which to meet their elected officials. Sponsors will organize and help prepare attendees for these meetings with insider tips and an overview of pending or upcoming legislation that directly impacts animals. New bills are filed every day, but North Carolina Humane Lobby Day topics will certainly include eliminating puppy mills. This annual event is critical to humane lobbying efforts, is a great networking activity, and is invigorating, inspiring and very personally rewarding.

There is no cost to attend this event but registration is strongly recommended. To sign up via the Humane Society, go here.

Summer Activity for Kids Who Love Animals: "Critter Camp"

"Critter Camp" is a week long half-day summer camp program designed for children who love animals. Age-appropriate activities, field trips, and guest presenters teach young people about animal care in a fun, safe hands-on environment. The camp is operated by Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, located at 31 Glendale Avenue in Asheville.

All sessions run for two weeks, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The enrollment fee is $200 per camper; an additional sibling is $175. Here is the schedule for the summer:

• Grades 1 and 2 - June 11 - 15 or July 16 - 20
• Grades 3 and 4 - June 18 - 22 or July 23 - 27
• Grades 5 and 6 - June 25 - 29 or July 30 - August 3
• Grades 7 and up - July 9 - 13 or August 6 - 10

Enrollments are accepted online at: http://www.bwar.org/crittercamp . For more information, call (828) 545-0066.

Tips for Small Dog Owners

Dr. Jon of PetPlace.com has some good tips for small dog owners which he says people may not think about. For example:

• Make sure your yard fencing is adequate if your small dog spends time outdoors. "Small dogs are much better at wriggling through small spaces like the ones between fence slats or under support beams," says Dr. Jon.
• The smaller the dog, the more likely he or she will be a target of birds of prey, such as falcons and hawks. These birds are common in the Carolina mountains, so make sure your small dog is not left unattended outside or off-leash on a hike.
• Small dogs tend to need more grooming than larger dogs, particularly if they are breeds that require a special style, such as a bichon, poodle, or shih tzu. They are lower to the ground so they typically need to be washed more often than larger dogs. Small dogs' nails grow faster than larger dogs, and their teeth typically need to be cleaned more than larger dogs. They could also be prone to more diseases, since small dogs tend to live longer than larger dogs.

These are just a few things small dog owners should be aware of... and keep these tips in mind if you're thinking about acquiring a small dog.

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Spring Adoptathon, Asheville, May 26, 27

The 13th annual Prestige Subaru Spring Adoptathon will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27, from 11 AM to 5 PM. The event will be held in the Province 620 restuarant parking lot across from Pet Harmony, 803 Fairview Street, off Hendersonville Road in Asheville, as well as inside Pet Harmony, Animal Compassion Network's store for rescued pets.

Participating organizations include Animal Compassion Network, Asheville Humane Society, Blue Ridge Humane Society, Boxer Butts and Other Mutts, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Chain Free Asheville, Friends of Ashe County, Great Dane Friends of Ruff Love, Holi-Hounds, Hope for Horses, Howlin4Spirit Companion Animal Rescue, PAWS Animal Shelter, Pet Behavior Aid, Rusty's Legacy, Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation, Unchain Buncombe, and Yancey County Humane Society.

Over 200 dogs and cats will be available for adoption. There will be free "pawdicures," a Kids Corner with bounce house and dunk tank, a tour of the newest Subaru models, a meet and greet with mascot Scooby Neuter, pizza from Frank's Roman Pizza, and a live radio remote from 98.1 The River. Prestige Subaru, the Southeast's largest Subaru dealer, is sponsoring the Adoptathon for the thirteenth year. The Adoptathon is hosted by Animal Compassion Network (ACN), WNC's largest safe-for-life animal welfare organization.

Stop by, have some fun, and adopt a pet or two!

Stop the Barking, Free-Asheville, May 26

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, May 26 from 10 AM to 11 AM atthe  Asheville Humane Society Adoption Center, 14 Forever Friend lane, Asheville (off Brevard and Pond Roads near the WNC Farmers Market).

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.