A Community Fundraising Event Benefiting Blue Ridge Humane Society
Support Local, Save Local Animals
Join Blue Ridge Humane Society for Paws for a Purpose, a signature fundraising event filled weekend dedicated to raising awareness and funds to support our mission of nurturing and strengthening the bond between animals and people in our community by removing barriers and delivering accessible, comprehensive support with dignity and respect to address animal welfare challenges.
Throughout the weekend, locally owned businesses are hosting fundraisers to benefit animals in need. From coffee shops to breweries, boutiques to garden centers, each one is giving back—and you can too, just by showing up.
By supporting small businesses during this event, you’re not only helping them thrive, but you’re also directly contributing to the care of homeless pets and local pet owners in need. Whether you’re sipping, shopping, or snacking, every stop makes a difference.
Now more than ever, our local businesses need our support. And they’ve shown up for animals—let’s show them how much we appreciate it.
Support local businesses. Save local animals. It’s a win-win.
2026 Events Calendar
Check back often as this page gets updated as more parties get scheduled!
Want to make sure you visit them all? Download a printable, easy-to-read event schedule!
Happening All Month
- 1:00 PM Every Sunday in April – Sideways Farm and Brewery, Donating 25% of each Barn Yard Bingo game
- Carolina Futons, Donating 10% of sales for the month of April
- Mills River Animal Clinic, Hosting a month-long donation drive
- Mills River Brewing Co., Donating a portion of proceeds from the Mills River Brewing 5k on Saturday, April 18th and hosting a round-up at the register campaign for BRHS all month long
- Fletcher Animal Hospital, Hosting a month-long donation drive
- Four Seasons Dental, Hosting a month-long donation drive and a raffle of dental products with custom whitening trays
- Harvey’s Al Fresco @ The Henderson, Collecting pet food and supplies leading up to Whiskers and Waffles Brunch
- Hendersonville Community Co-op, Hosting a BRHS display and collecting cash donations all month
- The Refined Pup, Hosting a donation drive all month where you will be entered into a raffle for free grooming with a donation
- South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty, Hosting a month-long donation drive
- Tiny Batch Productions, Donating 10% of sales and additional cash donations at the Buy Good, Do Good Market on Saturday, April 18th at Retro Coffee AVL
- United Community Bank – Etowah, Hosting a month-long donation drive
- Universal at Lakewood, Hosting a month-long donation drive
- Wild Blooms Studio, Donating 10% of sales from the Paws for a Purpose flower arrangement
Friday, April 10th, 2026 - Event occurring during regular business hours unless noted
- The Baker’s Box, Donating 10% of sales Friday and Saturday
- The Blue Door Bottleshop & Beer Hall, Donating 10% of sales Friday and Saturday
- BRHS Adoption Center, 50% off adoption fees for Friday and Saturday
- Champion Comfort Experts, Donating $5 per invoice on Friday and collecting supplies April 6th-10th
- Cognative Cafe, Donating 10% of sales on Friday
- Crate Wine Market and Project, Donating $5 for every “Crate Sixer” Friday and Saturday
- Elite Luxury Consignment and Boutique, Donating 15% of sales Friday and Saturday
- Fetch Dog Daycare and Boarding, Donating 10% of proceeds for the weekend
- HenDough Chicken and Donuts, Donating 10% of proceeds and hosting a donation drop-off spot for the weekend where you will be entered to win a gift basket with a donation
- Hoopers Creek Wine Market, Donating 10% of all glass and in-house bottle sales. Get 5% off when you bring your pet all weekend
- Mast General Store, Hosting a BRHS display and collecting cash donations all weekend
- Mini Batch Bakery, Donating a portion of sales Friday and Saturday
- Shine, Donating 100% of proceeds from select whiskey bottle pours all weekend
- Southern Appalachian Brewery, Donating 10% of sales on Friday
- Stone Ashe Vineyards, Donating a percentage of bottle sales for the weekend
- sweetFrog Frozen Yogurt Hendersonville NC, Donating 10% of sales Friday and Saturday
- Tater Babies Scratch Kitchen, Donating 5% of sales for the weekend excluding alcohol
- WagWorld Pub and Prideful Pups Park, Donating per draft sold for the weekend
- Whit’s Frozen Custard of Hendersonville, Donating $1 for every Doggy Sundae sold for the weekend
- Wild Birds Unlimited, Conducting a supply drive along with donating 10% of sales and all raffle proceeds Friday and Saturday. Raffle tickets are $5 each for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Wild Birds Unlimited
- Wild Mountain Trading Co., Donating proceeds from a raffle of dog and cat decor. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 Friday and Saturday
- Wilderness Muse, Donating 1% of sales and 15% of plant sales through the weekend. 100% of sales from Paws for a Purpose earrings will also go directly to BRHS.
Saturday, April 11th, 2026 - Event occurring during regular business hours unless noted
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Lured Market and Grill, Hosting a Puppy Brunch featuring a pet-friendly menu. All proceeds from pet-friendly items will be donated
- 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Celtic Creamery Hendersonville, Donating 10% of sales on Saturday and giving a free pup cup to any canine visitors on the outside area
- The Baker’s Box, Donating 10% of sales Friday and Saturday
- The Blue Door Bottleshop & Beer Hall, Donating 10% of sales Friday and Saturday
- Blue Ridge Beer Garden, Collecting cash and supplies donations along with hosting a raffle for prizes
- BRHS Adoption Center, 50% off adoption fees for Friday and Saturday
- Crate Wine Market and Project, Donating $5 for every “Crate Sixer” Friday and Saturday
- Elite Luxury Consignment and Boutique, Donating 15% of sales Friday and Saturday
- Fetch Dog Daycare and Boarding, Donating 10% of proceeds for the weekend
- HenDough Chicken and Donuts, Donating 10% of proceeds and hosting a donation drop-off spot for the weekend where you will be entered to win a gift basket with a donation
- Hoopers Creek Wine Market, Donating 10% of all glass and in-house bottle sales. Get 5% off when you bring your pet all weekend
- The Local Table, Donating a percentage of proceeds
- Mast General Store, Hosting a BRHS display and collecting cash donations all weekend
- Mikes on Main, Donating a portion of sales on Saturday and Sunday and hosting a supply drive April 6th through 12th
- Mini Batch Bakery, Donating a portion of sales Friday and Saturday
- The Nix Pumpkin Patch, Donating 10% of sales Saturday
- Pet Source, Donating all proceeds from their DIY dog bath Saturday and Sunday
- Point Lookout Vineyards, Donating $2 per bottle of wine and mead sold Saturday and Sunday
- Raymond’s Garden Center, Donating 10% of sales Saturday
- The Salty Landing, Donating 10% of sales Saturday
- Shine, Donating 100% of proceeds from select whiskey bottle pours all weekend
- Stone Ashe Vineyards, Donating a percentage of bottle sales for the weekend
- sweetFrog Frozen Yogurt Hendersonville NC, Donating 10% of sales Friday and Saturday
- Tater Babies Scratch Kitchen, Donating 5% of sales for the weekend, excluding alcohol
- Three Chopt Sandwich Shoppe, Donating 15% of sales Saturday
- WagWorld Pub and Prideful Pups Park, Donating per draft sold for the weekend
- Whit’s Frozen Custard of Hendersonville, Donating $1 for every Doggy Sundae sold for the weekend
- Wild Birds Unlimited, Hosting a supply drive along with donating 10% of sales and all raffle proceeds. Raffle tickets are $5 each for a chance to win a $50 gift card Friday and Saturday
- Wild Blooms Studio, Donating 15% of sales from pop-up shop at The Nix Pumpkin Patch Saturday
- Wild Mountain Trading Co., Donating proceeds from a raffle of dog and cat decor. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 Friday and Saturday
- Wilderness Muse, Donating 1% of sales and 15% of plant sales through the weekend. 100% of sales from Paws for a Purpose earrings will also go directly to BRHS.
Sunday, April 12th, 2026 - Event occurring during regular business hours unless noted
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Harvey’s Al Fresco @ The Henderson, Donating a portion of proceeds from their Whiskers and Waffles brunch Sunday
- 10:00 AM – Wag! A Unique Pet Boutique, Donating $10 for every canine participant in their Pack Walk. The walk is free for participants, but donations will be accepted. Each dog will get a free cup of pup Sunday
- 1:00 PM – Sideways Farm and Brewery, Donating 25% of each Barnyard Bingo game Sunday
- 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Linda Hendricks Paint and Sip, Hosting a paint and sip at Guidon Brewing Company and donating a portion of proceeds. Cost is $40. Space is limited to 30 attendees, so please sign up by April 5th by clicking here! To view the selected painting, click here.
- 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Guidon Brewing Company, Donating 20% of drink sales
- Fetch Dog Daycare and Boarding, Donating 10% of proceeds for the weekend
- HenDough Chicken and Donuts, Donating 10% of proceeds and hosting a donation drop-off spot for the weekend where you will be entered to win a gift basket with a donation
- Hoopers Creek Wine Market, Donating 10% of all glass and in-house bottle sales. Get 5% off when you bring your pet all weekend
- Mast General Store, Hosting a BRHS display and collecting cash donations all weekend
- Mikes on Main, Donating a portion of sales on Saturday and Sunday and hosting a supply drive April 6th through 12th
- Oklawaha Brewing, Donating 15% of sales on Sunday and accepting cash donations April 6 through April 12.
- Pet Source, Donating all proceeds from their DIY dog bath Saturday and Sunday
- Point Lookout Vineyards, Donating $2 per bottle of wine and mead sold Saturday and Sunday
- Shine, Donating 100% of proceeds from select whiskey bottle pours all weekend
- Stone Ashe Vineyards, Donating a percentage of bottle sales for the weekend
- Tater Babies Scratch Kitchen, Donating 5% of sales for the weekend excluding alcohol
- WagWorld Pub and Prideful Pups Park, Donating per draft sold for the weekend
- Whit’s Frozen Custard of Hendersonville, Donating $1 for every Doggy Sundae sold for the weekend
- Wilderness Muse, Donating 1% of sales and 15% of plant sales through the weekend. 100% of sales from Paws for a Purpose earrings will go directly to BRHS. They are also hosting a market at Local Joint on Sunday from 10-2pm where organizer and raffle profits will go to BRHS.
Get Involved
We invite local businesses to participate by hosting fundraisers or special events. Whether it’s a percentage-of-sales donation, a themed event, or a pet-friendly gathering, every contribution makes a difference! Check out our Business Sign Up Page for more info or to sign up!
To find out more information, email events@blueridgehumane.org for more details.
