You’re invited to join Blue Ridge Humane Society and local businesses throughout the community for a weekend of fundraising opportunities and fun activities, all supporting BRHS.
Tag us on Instagram while you are enjoying Paws for a Purpose fundraisers Friday through Sunday using the hashtag #brhspawsforapurpose and be entered into a drawing for a $200 gift card to the Blue Ridge Humane Society Thrift Store. You’ll receive one entry for each hashtag you post from each event.
Can’t join any of the events in person, but want to make a financial gift? Make an online gift between Tuesday, April 9th and Sunday, April 14th in support of our Virtual Paws for a Purpose Fundraiser. A generous donor has agreed to match the first $1,000 in online gifts so your gift can have twice the impact. Give today.
Event Calendar
Month-Long Events April 1st-30th
- AlyKat Subs & Sandwiches: Donating proceeds from the 4% credit card fees to BRHS.
- Biggert’s Hearing Center: Collecting pet supplies.
- Dog in Suds Grooming & Daycare: Collecting pet supplies.
- The HUB & Pisgah Tavern: Collecting pet supplies. Dogs welcome inside & outside.
- MAST General Store: Donating round up proceeds. Dogs welcome to shop, too!
- The Refined Pup: Bring in a donation for BRHS and be entered into a raffle for a free full grooming session valued at $65.
- Self-Help Credit Union, Dana Road location: Collecting pet supplies.
- Wild Blooms Studio: Collecting pet supplies.
Other Special Events
- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Lifestyle Properties: Making a donation for every home agents get listed, under contract, or closed for the months of March and April.
- BRHS Adoption Center: Adopt from BRHS from April 9th-13th and ‘pick your own adoption rate’ to benefit BRHS.
- Carolina Futons: Donating 10% of sales April 10th-13th.
- Hendersonville Toy Company: Bring in a donation for BRHS from April 9th-13th and be entered into a raffle for a year-long subscription to the Puzzle & Game Club ($240 value).
- Laughing Elephant Yoga: Collecting pet supplies April 6th-20th.
- Mills River Brewing Co.: Hosting a round up at the register April 19th-22nd and a portion of proceeds from the Mills River 5K will be donated to BRHS. Register for the race here.
- Stone Ashe Vineyards: Donating $1 from every bottle sold from April 12th-19th, collecting pet supplies and monetary donations. Dogs welcome outside.
Friday, April 12th
- ALL DAY The Baker’s Box: Donating 15% of sales on Friday and Saturday. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
- ALL DAY Barkers Anonymous: Donating proceeds from tickets sold all weekend long for a one-of-a-kind, informative workshop to educate dog owners about the importance of proper nutrition. Workshop date TBD. Tickets are $10.
- ALL DAY BRHS Thrift Store: 65% off all pet merchandise over $1 on Friday, up to 10 items. Dogs welcome to shop, too!
- ALL DAY Champion Comfort Experts: Donating $5 from every service call run on Friday.
- ALL DAY Crate Wine Market & Project: Donating $5 from each Crate Sixer sold on Friday and Saturday.
- ALL DAY Elite Luxury Consignment & Boutique: Donating 15% of sales on Friday and Saturday.
- ALL DAY Fetch Dog Daycare & Boarding: Donating 10% of proceeds from dog daycare and boarding all weekend long.
- ALL DAY Mini Batch Bakery: Offering specialty homemade dog treats and donating a portion of sales Friday and Saturday. Please note that dogs are not permitted inside the bakery & will need to wait outside while you make your purchase.
- ALL DAY Off the Wall Books N Cafe: Donating 20% of sales Friday and Saturday.
- ALL DAY Point Lookout Vineyards: Collecting pet supplies all weekend long. Dogs welcome inside and outside.
- ALL DAY Shine: Donating 100% of proceeds of select bourbon pours, while supplies last. Dogs welcome at outdoor tables.
- ALL DAY Southern Appalachian Brewery: Donating 10% of sales. Dogs welcome inside & outside.
- ALL DAY Souther Williams Vineyard: Donating 20% of rosé sales all weekend long. Dogs welcome at the vineyard.
- ALL DAY sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt: Donating 10% of sales. Dogs welcome at outdoor seating. Please note that your pup must wait outside while you get your yogurt.
- ALL DAY Three Chopt Sandwich Shoppe: Donating 10% of sales on Friday and Saturday.
- ALL DAY Wild Birds Unlimited: Donating 10% of sales on Friday and Saturday. Bring a pet food donation and save $5 off your purchase and be entered to win a $50 gift card. Leashed dogs welcome.
- 3:00-6:00 Wine Sage Merchant + Wine Bar: Donating proceeds from Tacos for Tails Party to BRHS. $20 per person includes 1 glass of wine and a taco plate with sides provided by Molka-GT. Shop is dog friendly.
- 7:00-9:00 Guidon Brewing Company: Donating % of sales to BRHS. Dog-friendly venue.
- 7:00-9:00 True Colors: 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. RSVP here
Saturday, April 13th
- 11:00 Wag! A Unique Pet Boutique: Wag! will donate $10 to BRHS for every dog who comes along on the Collective Community Dog Walk along Main Street.
- 12:30 Sideways Farm & Brewery: Donating Bocce Ball Tournament entry fees ($25 per team, cash or check) to BRHS. Dogs welcome inside & outside.
- ALL DAY The Baker’s Box: Donating 15% of sales on Friday and Saturday. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
- ALL DAY Barkers Anonymous: Donating proceeds from tickets sold all weekend long for a one-of-a-kind, informative workshop to educate dog owners about the importance of proper nutrition. Workshop date TBD. Tickets are $10.
- ALL DAY Crate Wine Market & Project: Donating $5 from each Crate Sixer sold on Friday and Saturday.
- ALL DAY Elite Luxury Consignment & Boutique: Donating 15% of sales on Friday and Saturday.
- ALL DAY Fetch Dog Daycare & Boarding: Donating 10% of proceeds from dog daycare and boarding all weekend long.
- ALL DAY HenDough Chicken + Donuts: Donating 10% of sales. Outdoor seating is dog-friendly.
- ALL DAY Homemade Pasta Noodles: Donating $1 of every purchase, up to $100. Dogs welcome at outdoor Spring Market.
- ALL DAY Mini Batch Bakery: Offering specialty homemade dog treats and donating a portion of sales Friday and Saturday. Please note that dogs are not permitted inside the bakery & will need to wait outside while you make your purchase.
- ALL DAY Off the Wall Books N Cafe: Donating 20% of sales Friday and Saturday.
- ALL DAY Old Lab Designs & Mercantile: Donating 10% of sales on regular-priced items on Saturday and Sunday. Leashed dogs can shop too!
- ALL DAY Pet Source: Donating proceeds from Self-Service Dog Wash on Saturday and Sunday.
- ALL DAY Point Lookout Vineyards: Collecting pet supplies all weekend long. Dogs welcome inside & outside.
- ALL DAY Raymond’s Garden Center: Donating 10% of sales. Shop is dog friendly.
- ALL DAY Shine: Donating 100% of proceeds of select bourbon pours, while supplies last. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables.
- ALL DAY Souther Williams Vineyard: Donating 20% of rosé sales all weekend long. Dogs are welcome at the vineyard.
- ALL DAY Sugarcane and Shepherd Desserts: Donating 25% of sales.
- ALL DAY Three Chopt Sandwich Shoppe: Donating 10% of sales on Friday and Saturday.
- ALL DAY Wild Birds Unlimited: Donating 10% of sales on Friday and Saturday. Bring a pet food donation and save $5 off your purchase and be entered to win a $50 gift card. Leashed dogs welcome.
- ALL DAY Wild Blooms Studio: Donating percentage of house plant sales on Saturday. Leashed dogs welcome.
Sunday, April 14th
- 10:00 The Henderson: Donating a percentage of sales from their Whiskers & Waffles Brunch. Dog-friendly patio.
- ALL DAY Barkers Anonymous: Donating proceeds from tickets sold all weekend long for a one-of-a-kind, informative workshop to educate dog owners about the importance of proper nutrition. Workshop date TBD. Tickets are $10.
- ALL DAY Blue Ridge Beer Garden: Donating a percentage of sales. Venue is dog friendly.
- ALL DAY Fetch Dog Daycare & Boarding: Donating 10% of proceeds from dog daycare and boarding all weekend long.
- ALL DAY Oklawaha Brewing Company: Donating 10% of sales. Outdoor seating is dog friendly!
- ALL DAY Old Lab Designs & Mercantile: Donating 10% of sales on regular-priced items on Saturday and Sunday. Leashed dogs can shop too!
- ALL DAY Pet Source: Donating proceeds from Self-Service Dog Wash on Saturday and Sunday.
- ALL DAY Point Lookout Vineyards: Collecting pet supplies all weekend long. Dogs welcome inside & outside.
- ALL DAY Shine: Donating 100% of proceeds of select bourbon pours, while supplies last. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables.
- ALL DAY Souther Williams Vineyard: Donating 20% of rosé sales all weekend long. Dogs are welcome at the vineyard.
- ALL DAY The Salty Landing: Donating 10% of sales. Outdoor seating is dog friendly!
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