Events & programs
Join us at Highland Brewing Co. to celebrate Puppy Bowl XII on Super Bowl weekend! Meet adoptable dogs, enjoy local vendors & photo ops, and grab free swag. A portion of proceeds benefits Asheville Humane Society. FREE, dog-friendly, and the perfect pre-game to Super Bowl LX!
Our friends at Ginger’s Revenge are hosting their Furr-Ever Valentine pet portrait fundraiser—and 100% of the proceeds benefit Asheville Humane Society! For a suggested donation, get a professional digital photo of you and your furry valentine. Printed copies are also available. Walk-ins welcome!
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 as sit, down, stay, wait, come, leave it, tug, and much more!
Come dressed in your sweetest Valentine's attire—hearts, pinks, and reds—for a day of love and secondhand charm!
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 socialization, bite inhibition, house training, manners, and more!
Join us at Soprana's Rooftop Cucina and enjoy a romantic night set to the sounds of acoustic guitarist Rick Prator from 6–9 p.m. The evening features a special shareable dinner of house-made porchetta and cannolis, bespoke themed cocktails, and a local raffle—with all proceeds helping provide care and comfort for the animals in our shelter.
We are hosting a Vaccine Clinic on Wednesday, February 18th from 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. at the Asheville Humane Society Training Center at 800 Fairview Road, Suite C-1, Asheville, NC 28803 (back of building).
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 as sit, down, stay, wait, come, leave it, tug, and much more!
Does your dog have selective hearing? Do you have to repeat yourself when your dog is near distractions? We will expand upon basic training to help you get reliability anywhere, anytime, and at any distance. Your dog will learn how to stop forward movement when running towards a distraction, sitting at a distance, and more!
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 as sit, down, stay, wait, come, leave it, tug, and much more!
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 socialization, bite inhibition, house training, manners, and more!
The tradition continues! On April 7, the community-powered magic of Dine to Be Kind returns for its 21st incredible year. This special day unites food lovers and animal advocates in a simple, powerful mission: dining out to fund hope.