Join Asheville Humane Society for the 16th Annual Dine To Be Kind on Tuesday, April 9, a day of dining out to help local animals in need. Participating restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds to Asheville Humane Society.

Mark your calendar and plan to dine out for breakfast, lunch, dinner...or all three (take out is included)! Stay tuned for a list of participating restaurants.

This year, Asheville Humane Society is adding an extra "day to be kind" for the beer lovers of the community. During the new Drink to be Kind on Thursday, April 11, participating breweries will donate a portion of their sales to local animals in need.

Enjoy happy hour at your favorite brewery and help homeless animals at the same time! Stay tuned for a list of participating breweries.

More information, plus a list of restaurants and breweries, here: https://ashevillehumane.org/dine-to-be-kind

Hiking Hounds is one of the most popular Asheville Humane Society volunteer activities. Each month, volunteers take shelter dogs on hikes as part of the enrichment programming. You'll spend a few hours in Bent Creek hiking the trails with dogs who will love you for it.

The next hike with the Hiking Hounds group is Sunday, March 31. Start time is 10 AM for repeat hikers and 9:30 AM for new hikers. Hikers generally return to the shelter at 16 Forever Friend Lane, Asheville around 12:30 to 1 PM. Note: New and repeat hikers alike are required to sign up in advance. If you'd like to sign up for this hike, email ahshikinghounds@outlook.com.

Hikers are signed up on a "first come-first served basis" and you must have a confirmed reservation to attend a hike. And please make sure you can actually make the hike; if we have late cancellations, a dog gets left behind without a hike.

For more information visit the Hiking Hounds Facebook page.

On Saturday, April 6, Cisco Pilates will hold a "Pilates with Puppies" class from 4 to 5 PM at the Asheville Humane Society Adoption & Education Center, 14 Forever Friend Lane, Asheville (off Brevard and Pond Roads near the WNC Farmers Market).

Pilates with Puppies will be a basic Pilates class, with puppies provided by Asheville Humane Society. Please bring your own yoga or Pilates mat and a small towel. Please do not bring your own puppy! The cost is $15, which is a donation to Asheville Humane Society on behalf of Buncombe County animals.

Pre-registration is required and these classes are very popular. Early registration is suggested as space is limited and this event is expected to sell out! Visit https://www.ciscopilates.com/pricing/ to sign up. Questions? Email alexis@ciscopilates.com

Image: Cisco Pilates

This year the Mutts are taking over Main Street in Greenville, South Carolina!

Register now for the 8th Annual Mutt Strut on Saturday, April 27th, benefiting the Greenville Humane Society. Participants will enjoy a 2-mile walk/run through beautiful Downtown Greenville beginning at 550 South Main St. in front of Halls Chophouse.

Following immediately after, the Mutt Market festival and after party will take place on South Main Street between the Army Navy Store and Mary's Cottage. The streets will be lined with entertainment including live music, free pizza from presenting sponsor Papa Johns, caricature artists, face painters and sponsor tents with plenty of awesome giveaways! Participants over the age of 6 will also receive a swag bag filled with goodies and a race t-shirt. Don't forget! All proceeds from the Mutt Strut go to benefit the animals of the Greenville Humane Society.

Spots are limited this year so sign-up early and save before registration prices increase! For more information visit: http://www.ghsmuttstrut.com/

A "Paint & Sip" Fundraiser will be held on behalf of Blue Ridge Humane Society on Saturday, March 23 from 12:30 to 2:30 PM at Point Lookout Vineyards, 408 Appleola Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

Join Hues of Hendo to raise money for the fur babies. Pick from 5 silhouette painting choices (see above) and help raise money for the Blue Ridge Humane Society! BRHS will receive 40% of the profits from this Paint & Sip. Point Lookout Vineyards will also donate $1 per glass of wine sold and 10% of all bottle sales.

The cost is $35 per painter. Each painter receives one 16x20 canvas, painting materials and artist instruction. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome at the venue.

Register by emailing huesofhendo@gmail.com to receive your invoice and reserve your seat(s). For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/581298782334486