Pooch Essentials ClassWednesday, May 22, 2013 6-7 PM Get ready to be hands-on with our canine friends! This class is for volunteers who want to interact with dogs and puppies at the Adoption Center and at off-site events. Prerequisites include attendance at a general volunteer orientation session and completion of Bed, Bath & Beyond requirements. Sign up through the Volunteer Information Center or e-mail us with any questions at volunteer@ashevillehumane.org. Feline Fundamentals ClassWednesday, May 22, 2013 7-8 PM Get ready to be hands-on with our feline friends! This class is for volunteers who want to interact with cats and kittens at the Adoption Center and at off-site events. Prerequisites include attendance at a general volunteer orientation session and completion of Bed, Bath & Beyond requirements. Sign up through the Volunteer Orientation Center or e-mail us with any questions at volunteer@ashevillehumane.org. Pooch Essentials ClassSaturday, May 25, 2013 9-10 AM Get ready to be hands-on with our canine friends! This class is for volunteers who want to interact with dogs and puppies at the Adoption Center and at off-site events. Prerequisites include attendance at a general volunteer orientation session and completion of Bed, Bath & Beyond requirements. Sign up through the Volunteer Information Center or e-mail us with any questions at volunteer@ashevillehumane.org. Urban Tails Guided OutingSaturday, May 25, 2013 9-11 AM Take an adoptable dog out on the town! Urban Tails is our newest volunteer program that pairs up active people and dogs for outdoor adventures. Join in the fun, as we take our furry friends to Carrier Park for some exercise and fresh air! If you are interested in joining this program, please e-mail volunteer@ashevillehumane.org for more information. Feline Fundamentals ClassSaturday, May 25, 2013 10-11 AM Get ready to be hands-on with our feline friends! This class is for volunteers who want to interact with cats and kittens at the Adoption Center and at off-site events. Prerequisites include attendance at a general volunteer orientation session and completion of Bed, Bath & Beyond requirements. Sign up through the Volunteer Orientation Center or e-mail us with any questions at volunteer@ashevillehumane.org. Tractor Supply Adoption EventSaturday, May 25, 2013 12-3 PM It's offsite adoption time! Come and meet some of our favorite adoptable canines from 12-3 PM at Tractor Supply off Brevard Road! Memorial Day Holiday--Animal Care Campus ClosedMonday, May 27, 2013 The Buncombe County Animal Shelter and the Asheville Humane Society Adoption Center will be closed on May 27, 2013, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Rabies & Vaccination ClinicSaturday, June 8, 2013 10 AM-2 PM A low-cost rabies and vaccination clinic will be offered at the Biltmore Square Mall (near the site of the old Garfield's restaurant). Make sure your dogs and cats will find their way home if lost--microchips also available for a small fee! BMW of Asheville's 3rd Annual Moms & Dads & Dogs FestivalSaturday, June 8, 2013 12-2:30 PM Bring your best two and four-legged friends to enjoy an afternoon of good food, live music, fine cars and vendors representing all things dog! Admission is $5 plus a bag of dog food per person donation to the newly partnered Asheville Humane Society and Animal Compassion Network. For more information, contact Joey at 828-681-9902. Hiking HoundsSunday, June 9, 2013 9 AM-12 PM One of our most popular volunteer activities is our Hiking Hounds program! Volunteers take shelter dogs on hikes as part of our enrichment programming. If you love the great outdoors and dogs, this is the volunteer activity for you! For more information about Hiking Hounds and for applications, please e-mail ahshikinghounds@yahoo.com. Reservations are required for each hike. Hiking HoundsSunday, June 23, 2013 9 AM-12 PM One of our most popular volunteer activities is our Hiking Hounds program! Volunteers take shelter dogs on hikes as part of our enrichment programming. If you love the great outdoors and dogs, this is the volunteer activity for you! For more information about Hiking Hounds and for applications, please e-mail ahshikinghounds@yahoo.com. Reservations are required for each hike. Rabies & Vaccination ClinicSaturday, August 24, 2013 10 AM-2 PM A low-cost rabies and vaccination clinic will be offered at the Biltmore Square Mall (near the site of the old Garfield's restaurant). Make sure your dogs and cats will find their way home if lost--microchips also available for a small fee! Rabies & Vaccination ClinicSaturday, October 19, 2013 10 AM-2 PM A low-cost rabies and vaccination clinic will be offered at the Biltmore Square Mall (near the site of the old Garfield's restaurant). Make sure your dogs and cats will find their way home if lost--microchips also available for a small fee!
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- Asheville Humane Society • 14 Forever Friend Lane • Asheville, NC 28806 • 828.761.2001 • Adoption Center Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm
- Buncombe County Animal Shelter • 16 Forever Friend Lane • Asheville, NC 28806 • 828.250.6430 • Shelter Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9am - 6pm
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