Meows with MPR AVL
2025-03-08 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-22 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-29 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-05 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-12 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-19 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-26 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 8 more dates | PetSmart, 150 Bleachery Boulevard, Asheville, NC, 28805
Come meet Asheville’s Finest Felines on Saturdays from 12-4pm, weekly at PetSmart! All cats are spayed/neutered, current on age-appropriate vaccines, microchipped, FELV/FIV tested, dewormed and started on monthly flea preventative. Be sure to check out our available cats before you attend the event where you’ll find individual bios written by their foster families, photos, adoption fees and more. Should you see a kitty that would be a perfect fit for you, go ahead and complete the adoption application to be first in line! Can’t wait to help you find your next feline friend!

St. Pawty's Adoption Event at Cellarest
2025-03-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Cellarest Beer Project, 395 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC, 28806
Join MPR AVL from 12:00-3:00 pm at Cellarest Beer Project on Saturday, 3/15 for an early celebration of St. Pawty’s Day! There will be adoptable pups, so come have a beer and maybe take home your next little leprechaun!

Barks & Beers at New Belgium
2025-03-29 12:00 - 15:00 | New Belgium, 21 Craven St., Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
Join us Saturday, March 29th from 12:00-3:00 pm at New Belgium Brewing for barks and beers! We’ll have adoptable pups, MPR merch and of course New Belgium will be serving up their delicious beers!

Canines at Cellarest
2025-04-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Cellarest Beer Project, 395 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC, 28806
Join us Sunday, April 6th from 1:00-4:00 pm at Cellarest Beer Project! We’ll have adoptable pups, MPR merch and of course Cellarest will be serving up their delicious beers.

Mills River Park Earth Fest
2025-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Mills River Park, 124 Town Center Dr., Mills River, NC, 28759
The purpose of Mills River Park’s Earth Fest is to promote education for the community and raise awareness about the importance of protecting the planet and its natural resources. Join us Saturday, April 12th from 1:00-3:00 pm for the first inaugural festival that will be filled with hands on learning activities, scavenger hunt with prizes, arts and crafts, and more! Plus, we will be onsite with adoptable pups! This event is free and for all ages.

Pup Up Dog Adoption Event
2025-04-19 12:00 - 15:00 | RAD Brewing, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
Surprise! We’ve decided to bring the pups to The RAD Brew Co. for a one-of-a-kind Earth Day Art Market featuring local artists who turn upcycled, sustainable, and nature-inspired materials into pure magic! Shop handmade eco-conscious creations, plus meet adoptable doggos from our rescue. Come for the art, stay for the beer, and leave with something cool and eco-friendly…or ya know…your next best furry friend!

Hounds at Hollywood Feed
2025-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Hollywood Feed, 4 South Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC, 28805, United States
Join us Saturday, April 26th from 1:00-3:00 pm at Hollywood Feed! We’ll have adoptable pups, MPR merch and you can even grab your pet food, treats and toys while at Asheville’s best pet supply store!

Doggos at the Uncommon Market
2025-04-27 10:00 - 16:00 | AB Tech Campus, 24 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville, NC, 28801
Join us on Sunday, April 27th from 10:00 am-4:00 pm at the Uncommon Market. It’s a curated pop-up market for antiques, art, vintage decor, jewelry and even our adoptable pups. We’ll be on the AB Tech Campus in the parking lot next to the Conference Center for these outdoor shows.

Details:• FREE ADMISSION & PARKING!!• Outdoors – rain or shine• Friendly dogs are welcome• Food trucks & adult beverages available!

Dog Day Afternoon
2025-05-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Lake Julian Park, 37 Lake Julian Park Road, Arden, NC, 28704
Dog Day Afternoon is an exciting day of FREE fun for the whole family with adoptable pups, dog activities, costume contests and entertaining shows from Canines in the Clouds! If you already have a dog – leash them and bring them along with your family and friends to enjoy the day at Lake Julian! And if looking to adopt, we’ve got you covered!

Doggos at Diatribe Brewing
2025-05-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Diatribe Brewing, 1042 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
Looking to join the Dog Mom’s Club? Join us Saturday, 5/10 from 1:00-4:00 pm for an early start to Mother’s Day! We’ll be onsite at Diatribe Brewing from 1:00-4:00 pm with adoptable pups and MPR merch!

Puppers at the Uncommon Market
2025-05-18 10:00 - 16:00 | AB Tech Campus, 24 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville, NC, 28801
Join us on Sunday, May 18th from 10:00 am-4:00 pm at the Uncommon Market. It’s a curated pop-up market for antiques, art, vintage decor, jewelry and even our adoptable pups. We’ll be on the AB Tech Campus in the parking lot next to the Conference Center for these outdoor shows.

Details:• FREE ADMISSION & PARKING!!• Outdoors – rain or shine• Friendly dogs are welcome• Food trucks & adult beverages available!

Spring into Adoption with MPR & Asheville Parks & Rec
2025-05-31 12:00 - 15:00 | Southside Community Center, 285 Livingston St., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join us for a dog adoption event on Saturday, 5/31 from 12:00-3:00 pm at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center! Bring your pups down to socialize and participate in bonding activities, and maybe even take home your next best friend. Mindful Mutts will also be onsite along with JS Soaps, both big supporters of our rescue, so come support them too.

Wags at White Labs
2025-06-08 12:30 - 15:30 | White Labs Brewing, 172 S Charlotte St., Asheville, NC, 28801
Join us for a dog adoption event on Sunday, 6/8 from 12:30-3:30 pm. We’ll be at White Labs with adoptable pups and MPR merch, so come grab some lunch, brews and maybe take home your next best furry friend!

Wags at the Whale Outpost
2025-06-15 14:00 - 17:00 | The Whale Outpost, 2 Beverly Rd, Asheville, NC, 28805, United States
Join us for a dog adoption event on Sunday, 6/15 from 2:00-5:00 pm. We’ll be at The Whale Outpost with adoptable pups and MPR merch, so come grab some beers and maybe take home your next best furry friend!

Hounds at Hollywood Feed
2025-06-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Hollywood Feed, 4 South Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC, 28805, United States
Join us on Saturday, 6/21 from 12:00-3:00 pm at Hollywood Feed! We’ll have adoptable pups, MPR merch and you can even grab your pet food, treats and toys while at Asheville’s best pet supply store!
