Event calendar

Mark your calendars for a tail-wagging good time! Fred Anderson Subaru and Asheville Humane Society are teaming up for a day dedicated to our getting shelter pets adopted into the community. Each October, Subaru retailers celebrate Subaru Loves Pets by partnering with local animal organizations. Through ASPCA-administe , ...

We are hosting a Vaccine Clinic on Wednesday, October 15th from 10 a.m.–2.p.m. at the Leicester Community Center at 2979 New Leicester Hwy. , ...

We’re excited to partner once again with our friends at Ivory Road—South Asheville’s newest wine bar! Join us for a special evening where 15% of all sales will be donated to support the life-saving work of Asheville Humane Society. Enjoy wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, and delicious charcuterie & dip boards (with , ...

We are so excited to once again be a part of the annual WLOS Pet Project event, and we hope you’ll join us there! Come meet us at the SAVES location in Gerber Village for a day dedicated to finding loving homes for pets in need. We’ll be there with some of our most wonderful, tail-wagging, adoptable dogs wh , ...

Fetch your family and friends for Barktober Festival, a paw-some fall festival at Boodas Brewing Company where every sip and sale supports the life-saving work of Asheville Humane Society! Enjoy a fantastic, family-friendly afternoon in Hendersonville with great beer, delicious food, and plenty of activities for both t , ...

We are hosting a Vaccine Clinic on Tues, October 21st  from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1 p.m.–3 p.m. at the Asheville Humane Society Training Center at 800 Fairview Road, Suite C-1, Asheville, NC 28803 (back of building). , ...

Does your dog have selective hearing? Do you have to repeat yourself when your dog is near distractions? Well then, Beyond Basic Manners is the class for you! We will expand upon basic training to help you get reliability anywhere, anytime and at any distance. This includes teaching your dog to stop forward movement , ...

We are so excited to be the beneficiary of a fang-tastic event! Our friends at Ginger’s Revenge are bringing back their beloved pet photo sessions with a spooky twist, and 100% of the proceeds will support the animals in our care. Get ready to creep it real! For a $12 donation that secures your spot, you and your , ...

Get ready for a spooktacular celebration of our furry friends at the Kimpton Hotel Arras on Friday, October 24th. Bring your pup to strut their stuff in their best costume and take home a photo to commemorate the moment! This is the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories in your most clever costumes while makin , ...

Have you ever wondered why your dog pulls on a leash, jumps up to greet people, and won’t do as you ask? This course will teach you how to communicate with your dog effectively. You will learn the skills necessary to teach your dog basic manners using reward-based training methods. We will build reliable behaviors such , ...

Your goal as a puppy parent is to give your pup the best possible start in life. Puppies learn more between 5 and 16 weeks of age than they will in their entire lifetime! Laying a positive foundation during this time is critical for puppies to grow into behaviorally healthy dogs. This course focuses on proper socializa , ...

Get ready for the most scenic dog-friendly party of the year! Join Asheville Humane Society for Pups & Pints, a unique rooftop festival high atop the Pack Square Parking Garage. Enjoy stunning downtown views, fantastic local beer, and live bluegrass—all while supporting a paws-itively great cause. This event is th , ...

Come in yer finest pirate gear or Halloween costume for a bounty of tricks and treats! Step aboard, if ye dare, for: ☠️ Pirate’s Craft Cove – Let yer little scallywags’ imaginations run wild with Halloween art! 🎨 Face Painting & Ghostly Treasure Hunts – For pirates and witches of all ages! 🎃 Trick-or-Tr , ...

Join us at the NC Arboretum for the third annual Halloween dog parade The Wizard of Paws! Watch the parade, visit with local dog-themed vendors and enjoy the festivities in the fall gardens. The Wizard of Paws parade starts with a live band and prizes will be awarded for best costumes, judged by AHS’s own Tracy E , ...

We are thrilled to be at the return of Pup-O-Ween at the RAD Beer Garden on Wednesday, October 29th! To join the fun, please register in advance online. Check-in begins at 5 p.m., and there is a $5 entry fee per dog, with every cent of the proceeds donated to Asheville Humane Society to support our mission. The celebra , ...

Have you ever wondered why your dog pulls on a leash, jumps up to greet people, and won’t do as you ask? This course will teach you how to communicate with your dog effectively. You will learn the skills necessary to teach your dog basic manners using reward-based training methods. We will build reliable behaviors such , ...