A Community Fundraising Event Benefiting Blue Ridge Humane Society
Support Local, Save Local Animals
Join Blue Ridge Humane Society for Paws for a Purpose, a signature fundraising event filled weekend dedicated to raising awareness and funds to support our mission of ensuring the highest quality of life for animals in Henderson County and surrounding communities.
Throughout the weekend, locally owned businesses are hosting fundraisers to benefit animals in need. From coffee shops to breweries, boutiques to bowling alleys, each one is giving back—and you can too, just by showing up.
By supporting small businesses during this event, you’re not only helping them thrive, but you’re also directly contributing to the care of homeless pets and local pet owners in need. Whether you’re sipping, shopping, or snacking, every stop makes a difference.
Now more than ever, our local businesses need our support. And they’ve shown up for animals—let’s show them how much we appreciate it.
Support local businesses. Save local animals. It’s a win-win.
Events Calendar
Want to make sure you visit them all? Download a printable, easy-to-read event schedule!
Happening All Month
- Adair’s Cajun Cooking, Donating 20% of our gross profits for the entire month of April
- Blue Ridge Beer Garden, Round up all month long to donate
- Mast General Store, Round up all month long to donate
- Mike’s On Main, Collecting supplies and donations
- The Refined Pup, Collecting donations all month long. Everyone who donates something gets a raffle ticket, and the winner of the raffle receives a free dog grooming
- Saluda Outfitters/Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill, Collecting supplies and monetary donations from 4/11 until the end of the month
- Wild Blooms Studio, All month, purchase the Paws for a Purpose floral arrangement, and a percentage will be donated
Friday, April 11th, 2025 - Event occurring during the business’s regular hours unless noted
- 6:00 PM – Wag! A Unique Pet Boutique, Hosting a collective pack walk. Bring your dogs or just yourself, and Wag will donate $10 for every participant
- 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Tarheel Lanes, Tarheel Lanes will donate 15% of all bowling sales during the event. Buy a Strike for a Stray! – Bowlers can donate to “buy” a strike to raise extra funds. Beer and Wine Menu with specific beers and wines where a portion of proceeds is donated. Tarheel Lanes will donate an extra $5 per person for any bowler who comes dressed in an animal costume!
- Adair’s Cajun Cooking, Donating 20% of our gross profits for the entire month of April
- Baker’s Box, Donating 10% of sales
- Blue Door Bottleshop & Beer Hall, Donating 25% of all sales
- Blue Ridge Beer Garden, Round up all month long to donate
- Carolina Futon, Portion of sale proceeds, $5 donation for a bag of Aw Shucks Gourmet Popcorn, and $5 donation for 2×3 mini pic of Bobby
- Champion Comfort Experts, Donating $5 for each service call
- Cognative Cafe, Donating 10% of sales
- Crate Wine Market & Project, Donating $5 for every “Crate Sixer”
- Elite Boutique & Consignment, Donating 15% of sales for the weekend
- Feta Flav, Donating a portion of lunch and dinner sales
- Fetch Dog Daycare & Boarding, Donating 10% of all sales from boarding and daycare
- Mast General Store, Round up all month long to donate
- Mike’s On Main, Collecting donations and proceeds from a special event menu will be donated
- Mills River Brewing Co., Round-up at the register all weekend, and a portion of proceeds from the Mills River 5K will be donated to BRHS
- Mini Batch Bakery, Donating a portion of sales
- Pet Source, Donating self-dog wash sales for the weekend
- Point Lookout Vineyard, Donating $1 for every bottle sold and collecting supplies
- Saluda Outfitters/Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill, Collecting supplies and monetary donations from 4/11 until the end of the month
- Shine, Donating 100% of rare bourbon bottle sales while supplies last
- Sideways Farm and Brewery, Donating $1 for each pint, holding a raffle, and hosting a supply drive
- Souther Williams Vineyard, $2 per rose sold will be donated
- Southern Appalachian Brewery, $1 per every draft sold on Friday
- sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt, Donating 10% of sales. Dogs are welcome at outdoor seating. Please note that your pup must wait outside while you get your yogurt
- The Salty Landing, Donating 10% of sales all weekend
- Wild Birds Unlimited, Food Collection 10% of net Proceeds $5.00 raffle for a $100 Gift Certificate (all raffle proceeds to BRHS)
- Wild Blooms Studio, Donating a percentage of plant purchases on Friday and Saturday
- Wine Sage Merchant + Wine Bar, Will have a special flight of wine and will donate $5 of each flight sold to BRHS
Saturday, April 12th, 2025 - Event occurring during the business’s regular hours unless noted
- 10:00 AM – Wag! A Unique Pet Boutique, Hosting a collective pack walk. Bring your dogs or just yourself, and Wag will donate $10 for every participant
- Adair’s Cajun Cooking, Donating 20% of our gross profits for the entire month of April
- Baker’s Box, Donating 10% of sales
- Blue Door Bottleshop & Beer Hall, Donating 25% of all sales
- Blue Ridge Beer Garden, Round up all month long to donate
- Carolina Futon, Portion of sale proceeds, $5 donation for a bag of Aw Shucks Gourmet Popcorn, and $5 donation for 2×3 mini pic of Bobby
- Crate Wine Market & Project, Donating $5 for every “Crate Sixer”
- Elite Boutique & Consignment, Donating 15% of sales for the weekend
- Feta Flav, Donating a portion of lunch and dinner sales
- Fetch Dog Daycare & Boarding, Donating 10% of all sales from boarding and daycare
- HenDough, Donating 10% of the day’s total sales
- Mast General Store, Round up all month long to donate
- Mike’s On Main, Collecting donations and proceeds from a special event menu will be donated
- Mills River Brewing Co., Round-up at the register all weekend, and a portion of proceeds from the Mills River 5K will be donated to BRHS
- Mini Batch Bakery, Donating a portion of sales
- Pet Source, Donating self-dog wash sales for the weekend
- Point Lookout Vineyard, Donating $1 for every bottle sold and collecting supplies
- Raymond’s Garden Center, Donating 10% of sales and round up at the register
- Roam & Howl Photography, Roam & Howl Photography will be at Sideways Farm and Brewing, offering on-the-spot professional photos of your pet! Donate what you can and Meagan will spend a few minutes with you & your pet to capture a few portraits as a keepsake. 50% of donations will go to BRHS
- Saluda Outfitters/Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill, Collecting supplies and monetary donations from 4/11 until the end of the month
- Shine, Donating 100% of rare bourbon bottle sales while supplies las
- Sideways Farm and Brewery Donating $1 for each pint, holding a raffle, and hosting a supply drive
- Souther Williams Vineyard, $2 per rose sold will be donated
- Sugarcane and Shepard Desserts, Donating 25% of sales
- The Salty Landing, Donating 10% of sales all weekend
- WagWorld Pub & Event Center, $1 for every pint sold will be donated
- Wild Blooms Studio, Donating a percentage of plant purchases on Friday and Saturday
- Wine Sage Merchant + Wine Bar, Will have a special flight of wine and will donate $5 of each flight sold to BRHS
Sunday, April 13th, 2025 - Event occurring during the business’s regular hours unless noted
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Harvey’s at the Henderson, Donating a portion of brunch sales
- 2:00 PM – Wag! A Unique Pet Boutique, Hosting a collective pack walk. Bring your dogs or just yourself, and Wag will donate $10 for every participant
- 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Guidon Brewing Company, Paint for Paws paint and sip event at Guidon Brewing Company. $40 per person, with proceeds donated to BRHS. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Register Here
- Adair’s Cajun Cooking, Donating 20% of our gross profits for the entire month of April
- Blue Door Bottleshop & Beer Hall, Donating 25% of all sales
- Blue Ridge Beer Garden, Round up all month long to donate
- Fetch Dog Daycare & Boarding, Donating 10% of all sales from boarding and daycare from April 11, 12, and 13 to BRHS
- Mast General Store, Round up all month long to donate
- Mike’s On Main, Collecting donations and proceeds from a special event menu will be donated
- Oklawaha Brewing Company, Donating $1 per pint sold
- Pet Source, Donating self-dog wash sales for the weekend
- Point Lookout Vineyard, Donating $1 for every bottle sold and collecting supplies
- Mills River Brewing Co., Round-up at the register all weekend, and a portion of proceeds from the Mills River 5K will be donated to BRHS
- Saluda Outfitters/Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill, Collecting supplies and monetary donations from 4/11 until the end of the month
- Sideways Farm and Brewery Donating $1 for each pint, holding a raffle, and hosting a supply drive
- Shine, Donating 100% of rare bourbon bottle sales while supplies las
- Souther Williams Vineyard, $2 per rose sold will be donated
- Sugarcane and Shepard Desserts, Donating 25% of sales
- The Salty Landing, Donating 10% of sales all weekend
Get Involved
We invite local businesses to participate by hosting fundraisers or special events. Whether it’s a percentage-of-sales donation, a themed event, or a pet-friendly gathering, every contribution makes a difference! Check out our Business Sign Up Page for more info or to sign up!
To find out more information, email events@blueridgehumane.org for more details.
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