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Dog lovers sponsoring big adoption event

By Bill Moss, Published: November 4, 2016

The newly formed Friends of Jackson Dog Park is sponsoring Hendersonville’s largest dog adoption and education event of the year from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12.
Adoption agencies include Blue Ridge Humane Society, Brother Wolf, Charlie’s Angels, Foothills Humane Society, Sarge’s Animal Rescue and Yancey Humane Society. Event speakers include Dr. Don Zehr of Hendersonville Animal Hospital, on first aid for dogs, Karen Comstock of Aunt Karen’s Lucky Dogs, on how dogs learn, Nicole Watts of Zen Puppy, demonstrating how to use acupressure and massage to improve longevity and health, and Nita Hunt of Pure Pets in Brevard, answering questions about diet.
Also at the event will be (people) food vendors, tables selling dog-related items and free dog treats provided by WAG, Pet Source, Purrfect Bark, Pure Pets and the soon-to-open Hendersonville Pet Smart. As the event’s grand finale, the Henderson County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit will do a demonstration with trained police dogs. A multi-prize raffle will be held by the Friends of Jackson Dog Park with proceeds going to support this year’s event plus to make upgrades to the park—the community’s largest off-leash dog area.
The event will be held at the brick building next to the tennis courts. Since a large amount of adoption dogs will be in the parking area in front of the building, guests are asked to consider leaving their dog at home. For those who wish to bring their dog, the off-leash dog park will be available. The event and raffle are sponsored by more than 25 area merchants who have donated raffle prizes and free handouts. This year’s Platinum Dog Rescue sponsor is HOM Realty Group. Rain date is Nov. For more information, visit friendsofjacksondogpark.com.