Calendar of Events

Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK with a plethora of deals! Save on your favorite brands of food, treats, and more, and be entered into our giveaway for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

In honor of our 10th anniversary, we are taking 10% off some of our bestselling brands! Save on pet food, cat litter, CBD, and more! Brands include Orijen, Acana, The Honest Kitchen, Farmina, Pet Releaf, Primal & many more!

We are also running a GIVEAWAY up until the end of December! Top prizes include a pet-friendly vacation worth $500, a fancy cat tree worth $400, a $100 gift card to Patton Avenue Pet Company, and more! Both in store and online purchases will be eligible to enter!

Save 40% on select apparel from RC Pet and Rubie’s! Also take 40% off all Hanukkah products and Hugglehounds Holiday Knotties.

After spending $20 or more on cat toys, receive a free Yeowww catnip toy – choose from either a stocking or adorable mitten!

Spend $75 or more on any items, and receive a free tote bag filled with special goodies – while supplies last!

Take $10 off all advent calendars! Choose from adorable fill-it-yourself cloth calendars or a musical version from Bosco & Roxy’s.

For stocking stuffers (or calendars!), check out our 10 for $10 deal! With select products, buy any 10 for $1 each – mixing and matching encouraged!

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 Blue Ridge Humane Society knows how difficult the loss of a loved pet can be, and to support grieving pet owners, is offering a new peer support group with a professional group moderator.

The free program will provide a safe and non-judgmental space for members of the community to come together to support one another through their loss and grief of their beloved pet(s).

Sign-up is required and the sessions are limited to 20 participants. Sessions will be held via Zoom on the first Wednesday of the month, 6pm-7pm. Registration will be open for the first session until Friday, May 28, 2021, or until full, whichever occurs first. Registration is available at www.blueridgehumane.org/pet-loss-support/

“Pet loss is the worst part of being a pet owner. Our pets are family. Every pet is different and brings a unique light into our lives. The loss of that light can be devastating. Coping with grief, especially in today’s world, is a difficult process,” shares Angela Prodrick, Executive Director of Blue Ridge Humane Society. “We at Blue Ridge Humane Society feel it is important to help people navigate that time of mourning and offer what support we can.”

The sessions will be moderated by BRHS staff and led by Judi Moolten. Judi is a former clinical social worker, with a PhD certificate in Stress and Somatic Psychology. In addition to being a stress coach Judi lives and resides in Hendersonville. Judi comes to BRHS as a volunteer, but also as a pet parent who uses animals to help heal stress and more! Judi also has suffered many losses during COVID-19 and beyond and will be available to just listen, or when requested offer feedback.

Pet loss and grief can trigger intense emotional responses that may need to be addressed with professional resources which is beyond what BRHS is able to provide through the Peer Support group. This cannot to take the place of professional counseling and therapy.

Additional info or support for those who have suffered the loss of a pet can be found at The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement https://www.aplb.org/.

If you feel that you’re in distress or having thoughts about harming yourself, please call:

• 2-1-1. A 24/7 national free and confidential service that helps you find the resources you need including crisis and emergency.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or call (800) 273-8255. The lifeline offers 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress

Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK with a plethora of deals! Save on your favorite brands of food, treats, and more, and be entered into our giveaway for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

In honor of our 10th anniversary, we are taking 10% off some of our bestselling brands! Save on pet food, cat litter, CBD, and more! Brands include Orijen, Acana, The Honest Kitchen, Farmina, Pet Releaf, Primal & many more!

We are also running a GIVEAWAY up until the end of December! Top prizes include a pet-friendly vacation worth $500, a fancy cat tree worth $400, a $100 gift card to Patton Avenue Pet Company, and more! Both in store and online purchases will be eligible to enter!

Save 40% on select apparel from RC Pet and Rubie’s! Also take 40% off all Hanukkah products and Hugglehounds Holiday Knotties.

After spending $20 or more on cat toys, receive a free Yeowww catnip toy – choose from either a stocking or adorable mitten!

Spend $75 or more on any items, and receive a free tote bag filled with special goodies – while supplies last!

Take $10 off all advent calendars! Choose from adorable fill-it-yourself cloth calendars or a musical version from Bosco & Roxy’s.

For stocking stuffers (or calendars!), check out our 10 for $10 deal! With select products, buy any 10 for $1 each – mixing and matching encouraged!

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK with a plethora of deals! Save on your favorite brands of food, treats, and more, and be entered into our giveaway for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

In honor of our 10th anniversary, we are taking 10% off some of our bestselling brands! Save on pet food, cat litter, CBD, and more! Brands include Orijen, Acana, The Honest Kitchen, Farmina, Pet Releaf, Primal & many more!

We are also running a GIVEAWAY up until the end of December! Top prizes include a pet-friendly vacation worth $500, a fancy cat tree worth $400, a $100 gift card to Patton Avenue Pet Company, and more! Both in store and online purchases will be eligible to enter!

Save 40% on select apparel from RC Pet and Rubie’s! Also take 40% off all Hanukkah products and Hugglehounds Holiday Knotties.

After spending $20 or more on cat toys, receive a free Yeowww catnip toy – choose from either a stocking or adorable mitten!

Spend $75 or more on any items, and receive a free tote bag filled with special goodies – while supplies last!

Take $10 off all advent calendars! Choose from adorable fill-it-yourself cloth calendars or a musical version from Bosco & Roxy’s.

For stocking stuffers (or calendars!), check out our 10 for $10 deal! With select products, buy any 10 for $1 each – mixing and matching encouraged!

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK with a plethora of deals! Save on your favorite brands of food, treats, and more, and be entered into our giveaway for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

In honor of our 10th anniversary, we are taking 10% off some of our bestselling brands! Save on pet food, cat litter, CBD, and more! Brands include Orijen, Acana, The Honest Kitchen, Farmina, Pet Releaf, Primal & many more!

We are also running a GIVEAWAY up until the end of December! Top prizes include a pet-friendly vacation worth $500, a fancy cat tree worth $400, a $100 gift card to Patton Avenue Pet Company, and more! Both in store and online purchases will be eligible to enter!

Save 40% on select apparel from RC Pet and Rubie’s! Also take 40% off all Hanukkah products and Hugglehounds Holiday Knotties.

After spending $20 or more on cat toys, receive a free Yeowww catnip toy – choose from either a stocking or adorable mitten!

Spend $75 or more on any items, and receive a free tote bag filled with special goodies – while supplies last!

Take $10 off all advent calendars! Choose from adorable fill-it-yourself cloth calendars or a musical version from Bosco & Roxy’s.

For stocking stuffers (or calendars!), check out our 10 for $10 deal! With select products, buy any 10 for $1 each – mixing and matching encouraged!

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK with a plethora of deals! Save on your favorite brands of food, treats, and more, and be entered into our giveaway for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

In honor of our 10th anniversary, we are taking 10% off some of our bestselling brands! Save on pet food, cat litter, CBD, and more! Brands include Orijen, Acana, The Honest Kitchen, Farmina, Pet Releaf, Primal & many more!

We are also running a GIVEAWAY up until the end of December! Top prizes include a pet-friendly vacation worth $500, a fancy cat tree worth $400, a $100 gift card to Patton Avenue Pet Company, and more! Both in store and online purchases will be eligible to enter!

Save 40% on select apparel from RC Pet and Rubie’s! Also take 40% off all Hanukkah products and Hugglehounds Holiday Knotties.

After spending $20 or more on cat toys, receive a free Yeowww catnip toy – choose from either a stocking or adorable mitten!

Spend $75 or more on any items, and receive a free tote bag filled with special goodies – while supplies last!

Take $10 off all advent calendars! Choose from adorable fill-it-yourself cloth calendars or a musical version from Bosco & Roxy’s.

For stocking stuffers (or calendars!), check out our 10 for $10 deal! With select products, buy any 10 for $1 each – mixing and matching encouraged!

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

Stop by on the first Sunday of the month 2-5pm to grab a beer, have a bite to eat and possibly meet your new best friend from Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue.

Come and let photographer Nick Levine take the perfect photo of your pup with Santa in front of our Christmas tree!

$10 for a digital photo sent directly to your email.

Join us every Tuesday night for Trivia!

Trivia will run from 7-8:15 pm. We will be capping the teams at 20 and teams will not be able to join after 7 so make sure to arrive early to secure your spot!

No reservations needed, just grab your thinking caps and get ready for a good time and a chance to win a $10, $20, or $30 gift certificate to Down Dog!

Santa Paws is going on tour, and he wants to take a photo with each and every one of you! Bring your dogs, your kids, and even if you’re just a kid at heart, come be a part of Photos With Santa Paws!!

To help all of his furry friends at Asheville Humane Society, Santa Paws asks that you give a minimum $5 donation (or more since it is the season of giving), and you will get to take a photo with Santa, $10 or more will get you a digital print, a Polaroid to take home and two raffle tickets, and the photos would be made available online.

Decorate a dozen of your own take-home dog treats just in time for the holidays with Jackie from 3 Eggs Cakery of Asheville! Jackie will lead you through the decorating process to ensure you create some adorable treats for your pups.

This event will be in the bar. You’re welcome to bring your pups along to hangout and play while you decorate!

-Holiday photobooth designed by Picnic Pop-Up AVL

-Professional photos of pups & families for holiday cards by Hannah Krowka

-Dog & human charcuterie boxes by Urban Graze Co.

-Special treats from Botanical Bones

-Hot cocoa, coffee, & holiday puppuccinos

7 miles | Moderate Forest Walk, Holiday Celebration

2021 CLASSIC HIKES OF THE SMOKIES

Discover America’s most-visited national park with a guided day hike! The Classic Hikes of the Smokies feature interpretation of the history, flora, and fauna of park trails. Hikes vary in distance, difficulty, and location within the park to provide a comprehensive overview of the Smokies, exposing hikers to high Appalachian vistas, streams teeming with aquatic life, the best collection of log structures on the Eastern Seaboard, and much more.

After completing registration…
You will receive an email the Friday before the hike with directions, and more information. All hikes begin at 9 a.m

Join us every Tuesday night for Trivia!

Trivia will run from 7-8:15 pm. We will be capping the teams at 20 and teams will not be able to join after 7 so make sure to arrive early to secure your spot!

No reservations needed, just grab your thinking caps and get ready for a good time and a chance to win a $10, $20, or $30 gift certificate to Down Dog!

Join the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy at Cataloochee Ranch for a moderate 5-mile roundtrip hike to Hemphill Bald, focusing on Winter Tree Identification. On the hike, we will explore strategies to identify trees in winter — such as examining bark patterns, community types, the form of the tree, and more. This hike is free for SAHC members and $10 for non-members!

Have you spent hours learning how to identify trees by their leaves, only to have them all drift away come winter? Well, lucky for you, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy will be leading a hike on Saturday, December 18, to Hemphill Bald, focusing on Winter Tree Identification. On the hike, we will explore strategies to identify trees in winter — such as examining bark patterns, community types, the form of the tree, and more.

This moderate 5-mile roundtrip hike with an elevation change of 900 feet begins on a road used for hiking and horseback riding. Expect to see mountain streams and lovely cove hardwood forest mixed at times with hemlock stands and the ever-present rhododendron and mountain laurel. At the top of the ridge, the woods are replaced by open high altitude pastureland, and there is the chance for superb views of four counties and a number of mountain tops, including Cold Mountain, Crabtree Bald, Mt. Pisgah, and many others. The only difficult part of the hike is the last climb to the top. At the top is a stone table, moved there by Tom Alexander, Jr. and placed in the memory of his parents, Tom and Judy Alexander, founders of Cataloochee Ranch.

This hike is currently full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please fill out the form below. 

Join us every Tuesday night for Trivia!

Trivia will run from 7-8:15 pm. We will be capping the teams at 20 and teams will not be able to join after 7 so make sure to arrive early to secure your spot!

No reservations needed, just grab your thinking caps and get ready for a good time and a chance to win a $10, $20, or $30 gift certificate to Down Dog!