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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.

Fosterpalooza 2012, Asheville, Jan. 28

Fostering an animal is a way to share your love with a dog or cat in need –- and it can be a wonderful learning experience for the entire family.

To introduce families to the joys of fostering dogs and cats, Asheville Humane Society is sponsoring  FOSTERPALOOZA 2012, a free event, on Saturday, January 28, from 1 to 3 PM at the Adoption and Education Center, 14 Forever Friend Lane, Asheville.

At this family-friendly event, the public will learn how to share the love by fostering an animal for Asheville Humane Society. A foster mom will make a presentation and attendees can speak with foster parents of kittens, puppies, cats, and dogs. Bring the children -- they'll meet some foster animals and participate in fun activities.

Find out everything you need to know about fostering an animal. Come to FOSTERPALOOZA 2012! For more information go to: www.ashevillehumane.org.

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Winter Paws Dog Show, Blowing Rock, Jan. 29

Show off your four legged best friend or just come to see the cutest dogs in the Blowing Rock area in the Winter Paws Dog Show!

 

Part of the Blowing Rock Winterfest celebration, this special event will be held on Sunday, January 29 at 1:30 PM in the Blowing Rock Elementary School gymnasium on Morris Street, Blowing Rock, NC. Categories include Smallest, Largest, Best Smile, Most EAR-ristible Ears, Most Adorable, Best Handshake, Most Mysterious Heritage, Best Tail-Wagger, Most Glamorous, and Best Dog/Owner Look-a-like.

 

Participants can register in advance or at the door. Registration at the door begins at 12:45 PM. There is a $10 entry fee for the first two categories and $15 for three or more categories. the winner from each category goes on to compete for the title of "People's Choice" and "Grand Prize. "

 

Proceeds from the Winter Paws Dog Show go to the Watauga County Humane Society. The show is sponsored by The Pet Place of Boone and the Watauga County Humane Society.

Download the entry form here.

Brother Wolf Holiday Open House-Dec. 18, Asheville

You are invited to the Holiday Open House at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, 31 Glendale Avenue, Asheville, on Sunday, December 18 from 12 to 4 PM. Come to Brother Wolf's adoption center and enjoy free refreshments, projects for kids, sweet treats for sale, gift ideas for pets and people, and free "pawdicures"!

Bring a gift for the animals from the wish list found at www.bwar.org/donate, tour the adoption center, and get 50 percent of all merchandise at the Second Chances Thrift Store on this day only. For more information visit www.bwar.org.

Santa Paws and Open House-Dec. 10, Boone, NC

Bring your family and your pet to visit with "Santa Paws" and have your family pet portrait photograhed on Saturday, December 10 from 1 to 5 PM during a Holiday Open House at the Watauga Humane Society's new Irma Baker Lyons Adoption and Education Center, 312 Paws Way in Boone, NC. Please bring gifts for the animals too!

For more information, visit wataugahumanesociety.org, or call 828-264-7865.

 

Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner at Plant Benefits Animal Haven

On Wednesday evening, November 23, from 5 to 9 PM, Plant, the new vegan restaurant in Asheville, will offer its version of Thanksgiving dinner. The menu features a 3-course dinner including truffled Ivy Creek Farm rutabaga bisque, roasted pumpkin seed crusted seitan, and hazelnut cream cake. You can see the complete menu at Plant's website. Dinner is $30 per person and optional wine pairings is an additional $14. Reservations are strongly recommended; call (828) 258-7500. Plant is located at 165 Merrimon Avenue in Asheville.

Proceeds from this special dinner will benefit Animal Haven of Asheville, a refuge for homeless and abused farm animals as well as dogs and cats.

This is a good opportunity to check out Plant if you haven't already done so. This blogger has enjoyed brunch at Plant and I highly recommend it.

Tails and Trails 5K, Asheville, Nov. 19

The Fifth Annual Tails and Trails 5K will be held at the beautiful Buncombe County Sports Park on Saturday, November 19. The Timed 5K Run will be at 8:30 a.m and a 5K Fun Run/Walk for dogs and their owners at 10:00 a.m. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Asheville Humane Society and the Buncombe County Sports Park.

When
Saturday, November 19th, 2011
8:30 a.m. 5K Run (Timed) $100 first place prize (male/female)
10:00 a.m. Run/Walk for dogs and their owners

Where
Buncombe County Sports Park

58 Apac Circle Asheville, NC 28806

Park information: http://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/parks/facilities/parks/BCSports.aspx

 

Price
$25.
An individual can also run both races for $35.

 

Registration
Mail-in (through November 9th), Day of race 7:45-8:15 a.m.; 9:15-9:45 a.m.

 

Other Information
Please note that the course has been measured by a USA Track & Field Professional and will be certified 30 days prior to race day. All times for the 8:30 a.m. race will be official and chip-timed.  

There is also a $100 cash prize for first place male and female in the 8:30 a.m. race.
Please note that all dogs must be on a leash and have current vaccinations for the 10:00 am Run/Walk.

 

REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE

http://www.buncombecounty.org/payOnline/TailsAndTrails/  

 

Participants are encouraged to bring donations for the Asheville Humane Society.

Taste of Compassion, Asheville, Nov. 10

The eighth annual Taste of Compassion wine tasting and silent auction, benefiting Animal Compassion Network (ACN), will be held on Thursday, November 10 from 6 to 9 PM at The Venue, 21 N. Market Street, Asheville.

The evening includes tastings of more than 30 wines from around the world, courtesy of Mutual Distributing, hors d'oeuvres and desserts donated by area restaurants, a silent auction and music by local "gypsy jazz" band One Leg Up. A trolley service will be available from nearby free parking lots.

Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at ACN's pet store for rescued pets, Pet Harmony, 803 Fairview Street, Asheville, or online at www.animalcompassionnetwork.org.

Pet Adoptathon, Asheville, Oct. 29-30

Animal Compassion Network (ACN) presents the 12th Annual Prestige Subaru Howl'oween Pet Adoptathon on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 29 and 30, from 11 AM to 5 PM. The event will be held at Pet Harmony, 803 Fairview Street, Asheville, and across the street at the Province 620 restaurant on Hendersonville Road.

In addition to cats and dogs available for adoption from area rescue groups, breed rescues, and shelters, there will be costume contests with great prizes, free pet portraits, a low-cost shot clinic, and a Trick-or-Training booth. Mix 96.5 FM will be doing a live remote. Pets, kids, and adults are invited to come in their funniest, cutests, or scariest costumes!

For additional information, visit http://www.animalcompassionnetwork.org/

Last Yappy Hour-Asheville, Oct. 27

Asheville Humane Society invites all dogs and their owners to the last Yappy Hour of the season! It will be held on Thursday, October 27 from 4 to 7 PM at Frankie Bones restaurant in Gerber Village. Thanks to Mix 96.5 FM and Paramount Kia Motorcars for sponsoring this Yappy Hour.

There will be treats for canines and humans alike, doggie socializing and some adorable pooches available for adoption. Admission is just $5 per person and all fidos are free!

Furball 2011, Anderson, SC, Oct. 27

The Anderson County Humane Society encourages you to "cough it up for the animals" at Furball 2011 on Thursday, October 27 from 7:30 to 11 PM at The Bleckley Inn, Downtown Anderson, SC.

Furball 2011 is a fundraiser for the Anderson Humane Society -- a night of fun, food and festivities, including the presentation of the Humane-itarian of the Year award. Tickets are $25 per person or $40 per couple and include food, dancing, and live and silent auctions. Everyone is encouraged to come dressed in costume.

All proceeds from Furball 2011 benefit the Anderson County Humane Society and its low cost spay and neuter clinic. For more information, visit the society's website or contact Stephanie at (864) 933-5347.

Pit Bull Awareness Day, Asheville, Oct. 22

National Pit Bull Awareness Day will be celebrated at Carrier Park in Asheville on Saturday, October 22 from 12 to 5 PM.

The keynote speaker at the event will be Kim Brophey, a nationally accredited animal behavior consultant and trainer. The guest MC will be Daron James, former owner of a Michael Vick rescue dog. Dogs will be available for adoption. There will be games, live music, local vendors and more.

Some of the nicest dogs we've ever met were pit bulls! Come on down and help change the perception of these wonderful animals.

Last Yappy Hour, Asheville, Oct. 20

Asheville Humane Society invites all dogs and their owners to the last Yappy Hour of the season! It will be held on Thursday, October 20 from 4 to 7 PM in front of Trevinia Restaurant in Biltmore Park. Thanks to Mix 96.5 FM, Trevinia Restaurant and Paramount Kia Motorcars for sponsoring this Yappy Hour.

 

There will be treats for canines and humans alike, doggie socializing and some adorable pooches available for adoption. Admission is just $5 per person and all fidos are free!

  

 

 

"Wags to Riches," Hendersonville, Oct. 22

The Blue Ridge Humane Society will hold a "Wags to Riches" fundraising event on Saturday, October 22 beginning at 6 PM at the Hendersonville Country Club. The stylish evening will include dining and dancing, themed silent auction packages to bid on, and the presentation of the first annual Crystal Paw Award.

Special guests at the event include Diana Walker, award-winning TIME magazine White House photojournalist and Michele Stephenson, former director of photography for TIME. They are the judges for the "Give Us Your Best Shot" pet photo contest and winners will be announced at the event.

Wags to Riches is the society's primary fundraiser for the year. Tickets are $120 per person, part of which is tax deductible, and can be purchased at the Blue Ridge Humane Society thrift shop at 1214 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville, or WAG Pet Boutique on Main Street in Hendersonville.

For more information visit the society's website: http://www.blueridgehumane.org

Furry Friends Benefit Bash, Waynesville, Oct. 13

Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation is hosting the 3rd Annual "Furry Friends Benefit Bash," a fundraising event for Haywood County's lost and abandoned pets, on Thursday, October 13 from 6 to 9 PM. The event will be at The Gateway Club, 37 Church Street, Waynesville.

The Furry Friends Benefit Bash is an evening of fabulous food, fun, music, and live and silent auctions. It includes a seated meal with 4 dinner choices. Tickets are $50 each and seating is limited, so get your tickets today at Sarge's Adoption Center, 256 Industrial Park Drive, Earthworks, 21 N. Main Street, or through Sarge's website: http://www.sargeandfriends.org/

Auction for a Cause, Spartanburg, SC, Oct. 7

The Spartanburg Humane Society is participating in the Uptown Sertoma Club's Auction for a Cause on Friday, October 7th at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 PM.

All proceeds from the sale of items at the auction will be donated to the Spartanburg Humane Society's Animal Assisted Therapy program. Through the SHS Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) program, volunteers team up with their pets to share their time with residents of long term care facilities in our community. During regular visits, often twice a month, AAT teams provide one-on-one attention to residents who enjoy animal companionship.

Soft drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash bar for beer and wine will be available at the auction. Tickets cost $10 if purchased before the event. Tickets will be on sale at the doors of the auditorium for $15. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, visit the Spartanburg Humane Society website.

Animal Care Campus Birthday Bash, Asheville, Oct. 1

Hard to believe, but it has been one year since the Buncombe County Animal Care Campus opened.

The Animal Care Campus consists of the new Buncombe County Animal Shelter and the new Asheville Humane Society Adoption & Education Center. These showcase facilities provide homes for the county's stray and surrendered animals and have helped dramatically increase the number of animals' lives saved by Asheville Humane Society -- a 50 percent increase over the previous year, in fact!

Come celebrate the one year birthday of the Animal Care Campus on Saturday, October 1 from 10 AM to 6 PM.

Bring along your doggies to get a free piece of birthday cake, courtesy of Three Dog Bakery. And please bring a gift or two for the animals. This is a great opportunity to visit the Adoption Center -- and it's also a great time to adopt, since to celebrate, every animal available can be adopted for 75 percent off the adoption fee!

The Animal Care Campus is located on Forever Friend Lane, right off Pond Road and Brevard Road, behind Deal Motor Cars and near the Farmers Market. Stop by and celebrate!

Bark-n-Art! Asheville, Sept. 29

SpringHill Suites by Marriott is sponsoring "Bark-n-Art!" on Thursday, September 29 from 5 to 8 PM at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott hotels at One and Two Buckstone Place, Asheville (right off Tunnel Road, not far from Chili's).

The evening will feature a local artist showcase with works for sale, as well as some cute adoptable pets. Complimentary snacks will be provided and a cash bar will be available. All ages are welcome and all proceeds will benefit Asheville Humane Society.

Bark-n-Art! is part of a national ArtNight SpringHill Suites program that celebrates local art and originality. Support the local art scene and the homeless animals of Buncombe County at the same time -- come to Bark-n-Art!

1st Annual "Wiggle Butt," Fletcher-Oct. 2

WNC Boxer Rescue is sponsoring the 1st Annual Wiggle Butt 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk on Sunday, October 2. It will be held at Fletcher Community Park, 85 Howard Gap Road in Fletcher.

Pre-registration begins at 12 PM. The 5K Run begins at 2 PM and the 1 Mile Run/Dog Walk begins at 3 PM. The event will also be a family fun day, including karaoke, face painting, space jumps, vendors, a health fair, and more.

All proceeds from the Wiggle Butt will benefit the nonprofit organization, WNC Boxer Rescue. The organization, located in Asheville, has saved over 100 boxers since its founding two years ago. WNC Boxer Rescue's primary goal is to rescue and place needy boxers. By participating in the day's events, you are directly helping the organization raise money to save neglected and abused boxers.

For more information, visit: http://www.wncboxerrescue.org/events/wiggle-butt-5k/

 

Baubles and Beverages for Bow-Wow's, Weaverville, Sept. 23

Friends of Madison County Animals will be holding "Baubles and Beverages for Bow-Wow's," a special wine-tasting and jewelry sale to benefit its programs. The event will be held on Friday, September 23 from 5:30 to 8 PM at Maggie B's, 113 North Main Street, Weaverville. Maggie B's, named for a yellow Lab, is Weaverville's first ever wine and specialty food store. It is dog-friendly, with dog parking outside, a water bowl, and doggie treats.

Friends of Madison County Animals (FOMCA) works to reduce the number of unwanted animals in Madiscon County and sponsors numerous programs, including special events, spay/neuter, vaccination clinics, education, outreach, and more. For further information visit: http://www.fomca.org/ .