Hounds at Hollywood Feed
2025-06-21 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Meows with MPR AVL
2025-06-21 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-28 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-05 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-12 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-19 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-26 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-02 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-09 12:00 - 16:00 and 5 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!

Dog Adoption Event with Shelter Dog Transport Alliance
2025-06-22 12:00 - 16:00 | RAD Brewing, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
Join us to celebrate SDTA’s new transport van on Sunday, June 22. We’ll be at RAD Brewing from 12:00-4:00 pm, where you will get to see SDTA logo creator and artist, Andy Herod, paint the mural on their new van along with live music, Masters BBQ Food Truck and adoptable pups from us! We hope to see you there!

Summer Pawty with Adoptable Pups & Poolside Market
2025-06-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Hawthorne at Haywood, 125 River Birch Grove Rd., Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
Join us for a sunny, tail-waggin’ good time at Hawthorne on Haywood’s Poolside Market, where the stars of the show are adorable, adoptable puppies! Whether you’re here to shop, sip, or snuggle, this is a summer event you won’t want to miss. Enjoy browsing unique local vendors and soaking up the sun all while meeting your future furry best friend.

Featured Vendors:
Asheville Sweets – Rich Dubai chocolate dessert cups
Bluebird Bubble Tea – Refreshing Organic Hibiscus, Green or Black brewed bubble teas
JS Soaps – Beautifully made artisan soaps
K9 Workout AVL – Doggy powered mobile dog gym
Third Day Designs – Permanent jewelry and handcrafted earrings
Bring your friends, your appetite, and your love for pups. Who knows—you just might meet your newest family member!

Doggos at Uncommon Market
2025-07-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Haywood Park Hotel-Battery Park Hall, 1 Battery Park Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801
Join us on Saturday, 7/12 and Sunday, 7/13 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 at Battery Park Hall in the Haywood Park Hotel in downtown Asheville.
Details:

FREE ADMISSION
Park on street or in the Harrah’s Cherokee Center or Wall Street Parking Decks
Indoors (service dogs only)
Food and coffee will be available for purchase

Ruffs at Riverbend Dog Park Grand Opening
2025-07-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Riverbend Dog Park, 100 Bleachery Blvd., Asheville, NC, 28805
Join us Tuesday, 7/15 from 5:00-7:00 pm to celebrate the Grand Opening of Riverbend Dog Park! We’ll be onsite with adoptable pups and MPR merch, but there will also be caricature portraits and a photo booth!

A Timeless Trillium's Wellness for Whiskers
2025-07-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Foundry Hotel, 51 South Market Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
In the heart of downtown Asheville at The Foundry Hotel, something beautiful is growing, A Timeless Trillium’s Wellness for Whiskers Pop-Up. Join us Saturday, 7/19 from 12:00-4:00pm to:

Meet adoptable pups and grab some MPR merch
Shop unique wares from wellness, artisan and vintage vendors
Receive healing, clarity and guidance from some of the best readers and reiki providers around

Event entry is free, however, there will be a cost for the experiences of your choosing. You can learn more about this special summer event here and note that there will be FREE VALET PARKING at the Foundry with any beverage or food purchase.

Doggies at The District
2025-07-20 18:00 - 20:00 | The District Apartments, 100 District Drive, Asheville, NC, 28803, United States
Join us on Sunday, 7/20 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the District Apartments. We’ll have adoptable pups and MPR merch, so bark on by to meet your next best friend!

Barkin' Bingo Fundraiser & Adoption Event
2025-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | RAD Brewing, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
Join us at RAD Brewing on Wednesday, 7/23 from 6:00-8:00 pm for Bingo, local beer, and adoptable doggos. Your $20 donation gets you 10 Bingo cards to win prizes plus all the free puppy snuggles!

PetSmart Dog Adoption Event
2025-07-26 12:00 - 15:00 | PetSmart, 150 Bleachery Boulevard, Asheville, NC, 28805
Move over kitties! The pups are crashing the pawty at PetSmart! Join us on Saturday, 7/26 from 12:00-3:00 pm for a dog adoption event and grab some MPR merch and pet supplies while you’re there. Make this a Saturday for the furry friends!

Wags at West Asheville Tailgate Market
2025-07-29 15:30 - 18:30 | West Asheville Tailgate Market, 718 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC, 28806
Join us Tuesday, July 29th from 3:30-6:30 pm at the West Asheville Tailgate Market. We will be there with adoptable pups and MPR merch, while you grab fruits, vegetables, plant starts, baked goods and more!

Barks & Beers at New Belgium
2025-08-02 13:00 - 16:00 | New Belgium, 21 Craven St., Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
Join us Saturday, August 2nd from 1:00-4:00 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!

Whale of a Tail Adoption Event-South Slope
2025-08-10 14:00 - 17:00 | The Whale South Slope, 21 Buxton Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801
Join us Sunday, 8/10 from 2:00-5:00 pm at The Whale South Slope for a dog adoption event. We will have adoptable pups and MPR merch, while the Whale serves up tasty beer! A Sunday Funday you don’t want to miss!

Hounds at Hollywood Feed
2025-08-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Hollywood Feed, 4 South Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC, 28805, United States
Join us on Saturday, 8/16 from 1:00-4:00 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!

Puppy Patio Party & Adoption Event
2025-08-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Universal Joint, 784 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC, 28806
Join us on Sunday, 8/24 from 4:00-7:00 pm for a Puppy Patio Party at Universal Joint! We will be onsite with adoptable pups and MPR merch and you can grab food and beverages from this pawsome West Asheville establishment!

Pup Up Adoption Event at RAD Brewing
2025-09-06 14:00 - 16:00 | RAD Brewing, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
Join us on Saturday, 9/6 for a Pup-Up adoption event at RAD Brewing! We will be there from 2:00-4:00 pm with adoptable pups and MPR merch while RAD serves up their delicious brews!

Dog Day Afternoon
2025-09-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Lake Julian Park, 37 Lake Julian Park Road, Arden, NC, 28704
Join us on Saturday, 9/13 from 12:00-3:00 pm for Dog Day Afternoon! This event is free to attend and open to all the dog lovers in our community. Leashed pups are also welcome and you’ll be able to:

-Meet adoptable canine companions from MPR AVL and other rescue organizations-Enjoy food and drinks from Woof Street Bistro and Sweet Squeeze Lemonade-Watch performances from Canines in the Clouds-Support and shop local vendors

**Be sure to enter the park off of Long Shoals Road, near the Wild Wing Cafe (not the entrance on Hendersonville Road).
