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aNimal ShElTEr 1. BrOThEr WOlF aNimal rESCuE 31 glENdalE avE. 505-3440 BWar.Org If the Wampus Cat needed a new home, he would come in from the rugged hills of Appalachia for Brother Wolf Animal Rescue's cozy shelter. BWAR's dogs, cats, kittens and puppies are some of the happiest animals in WNC and any creature, mythical or otherwise, would be lucky to join the crew while waiting for their new families to arrive. This no-kill shelter boasts open runs and plenty of indoor space for pets in search of owners. Whether your new best friend walks on two legs or four, BWAR is determined to find it a new home. — J.N.O.
2. aShEvillE humaNE SOCiETy 14 FOrEvEr FriENd laNE 7612001 aShEvillEhumaNE.Org 3. aNimal COmPaSSiON NETWOrk 803 FairviEW ST. 274-3647 aNimalCOmPaSSiONNETWOrk.Org
EQuiNE FaCiliTy 1. BilTmOrE EQuESTriaN CENTEr BilTmOrE.COm/viSiT/EQuESTriaN The Vanderbilts trotted with the finest horses of their day, and the Biltmore Equestrian Center follows in their hoof prints with 80 miles of trails and forests. BYOH (that’s bring your own horse) for year-round access to some of the region's most stunning countryside. Endurance rides and dressage lessons offer the full equine experience to anyone looking for a beautiful place to ride into the sunset. — J.N.O.
2. hOPE FOr hOrSES 584 N. TurkEy CrEEk rOad 683-0160 hOPEFOrhOrSES.Org 3. hOrSE SENSE OF ThE CarOliNaS 6919 mEadOWS TOWN rOad, marShall 828-683-7304 hOrSESENSEOTC.Org 3. WiNdiNg CrEEk STaBlES 720 Old marShall highWay 337-2250 WiNdiNgCrEEkSTaBlESNC.COm
grOOmEr 1. WaggErS dOg dEPOT 1020 mErrimON avE. 271-4741 WaggErSdOgdEPOT.COm Waggers Dog Depot's pets are some of the best looking animals around. This full-service grooming center offers everything from spa packages and nail trims to special treatments
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just for puppies. Do-it-yourself dog washing stations give budget-conscious owners a chance to get down and dirty with their pets, and Waggers' "hydro surge massaging wash system" is sure to get the mud off any pooch. — J.N.O.
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PET-FriENdly Bar 1. ThE ByWaTEr 796 rivErSidE drivE 232-6967 ByWaTErBar.COm A cute animal is one of Asheville's most effective aphrodisiacs. Nothing says, "Hey, nice to meet you" quite like a frolicking puppy. The Bywater is known for its pet-friendly policy, welcoming dogs of good disposition to wander up to some of the area's most desirable ladies and gentlemen (on a sturdy leash, of course). So grab a drink and bring your dog for an evening of new friends and adorable pets. — J.N.O.
2. WEdgE BrEWiNg COmPaNy 125-B rOBErTS ST. 505-2792 WEdgEBrEWiNg.COm 3. BaTTEry Park BOOk EXChaNgE & ChamPagNE Bar 1 PagE avE. 252-0020 BaTTEry ParkBOOkEXChaNgE.COm 3. ThE alTamONT ThEaTrE COmPaNy 18 ChurCh ST. 348-5327 myalTamONT.COm
PET-FriENdly rESTauraNT 1. uNivErSal JOiNT 784 hayWOOd rOad 505-7262 uJOiNTBar.COm/aShEvillE.hTml Whether your dog likes to meet new people or hover by your feet begging for scraps, Universal Joint's patio turns an average sunny day into a pet party. Firecracker sliders, buffalo chicken salads and house-made veggie burgers are just a few of UJ's dishes that any dog would be happy to watch its owner devour — with hopes they might get a bit or two. — J.N.O.
2. SuNNy POiNT CaFé 626 hayWOOd rOad 252-0055 SuNNyPOiNTCaFE.COm 3. aShEvillE Pizza COmPaNy 77 COXE avE. 255-4077 aShEvillEBrEWiNg.COm