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veterinarian 1 Animal Hospital of North Asheville N B 1 beaverdam Road, Asheville 253-3393 • ahna.net
2 Charlotte Street Animal Hospital D 208 Charlotte St., Asheville 232-0440 • charlottestreetanimalhospital.com
3 Pet Vet on Patton W 2 Hansel Ave., Asheville 232-9990 • petvetonpatton.com
animal acupuncturist 1 Andrea Fochios, People & Pets Acupuncture D 16 Harris St., Asheville 254-2773 • peopleandpetsacupuncture.com
2 Beth Jones, Asheville Animal Acupuncture & Pain Relief N 959 Merrimon Ave., Suite 102, Asheville 450-0851 • ashevilleanimalacupuncture.com
3 Erin Husted, Charlotte Street Animal Hospital D 208 Charlotte St., Asheville 232-0440 • charlottestreetanimalhospital.com
pet supply store 1 PetSmart E S 150 bleachery blvd., Asheville 298-5670 • stores.petsmart.com 3 McKenna Road, Arden 828-681-5343 • stores.petsmart.com
2 Patton Avenue Pet Co. W H 1388 Patton Ave., Asheville 505-8299 • pattonavenuepet.com
3 Asheville Pet Supply N 1451 Merrimon Ave., Asheville 252-2054 • ashevillepetsupply.com
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very dog has its day in Asheville, along with cats, chickens, goats and, well, just about any other feathered, fluffy or furry friend you can imagine. Around here, pets are not only part of the family — they’re part of the city. Man’s best friend can be found sitting alongside his pals at The Bywater, cats get their own special waiting area at North Asheville Animal Hospital and city-dwelling chickens have their own special clique. (Or should that be cluck?) What would the Blue Ridge Parkway be without seeing a corgi trying to take on a hill that’s comically larger than the dog’s 58
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down-to-earth stature? What would a Thursday afternoon at Earth Fare be without stopping to see cute kittens mewing for your affection? Even our bumper stickers tell us to “Praise Dog.” And, just like their owners, local pets enjoy creature comforts with an Asheville flair — from funky hotels with rooftop dog walks to holistic acupuncture centers for pets and people alike. Read on to find out what readers recommend for all creatures great and small, including where you can find or foster your next furry friend. — Caitlin Byrd
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270 Depot St., Asheville 350-0333 • thesoapydog.com
1 You Work, I'll Play Dog Daycare & Training W 677-A brevard Road, Asheville 665-1010 • ywipdogdaycare.com/�
2 Happy Tails Country Club S P 1984 Cane Creek Road, Fletcher 628-8510 • happytailscc.com
3 Bed & Biscuit E P 1420 N. Fork Road, black Mountain 669-6578 • bedandbiscuitpetspa.com