Pets
You Work, I’ll Play Best Pet Kennel
Animal shelter/rescue center
- 1. Asheville Humane Society 72 Lee's Creek Road, Asheville, 253-6807 "The Asheville Humane Society is in the process of building a new adoption center to house even more animals and provide them with the best care. They have a compassionate staff and dedicated volunteers. All of these things make them the best at what they do!" says long-time volunteer Barry Silverstein.
- 2. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue 31 Glendale Ave., Asheville, 505-3440
- 3. Animal Compassion Network 803 Fairview St., Asheville, 274-3647
Pet kennel
- 1. You Work, I'll Play Dog Daycare 677A Brevard Road, Asheville, 665-1010 Owners Jill and Jason Lydic have been working with animals (including exotic pets) for more than 16 years. "We have a good knowledge of canine behavior. We're always supervising the dogs and working to create a very safe play area for them," says Jill. The business offers doggie day care and boarding for up to 36 dogs per day.
- 2. At Play with Sparky 542 Short McDowell St., Asheville, 254-5772
- 3. Happy Tails Country Club 1984 Cane Creek Road, Fletcher, 628-8510
Pet-supply store
- 1. PetSmart 150 Bleachery Blvd., Asheville, 298-5670 and 3 McKenna Road, Arden, 681-5343 PetSmart is one of the top retailers of pet food and supplies in the U.S., and the two Asheville-area locations also offer a veterinary clinic, PetsHotel/Doggie Daycare, grooming, training and animal adoptions.
- 2. Asheville Pet Supply 1451 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, 252-2054
- 3. Pet Supplies Plus 1856 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, 277-8020
Veterinarian
- 1. Charlotte Street Animal Hospital
208 Charlotte St., Asheville, 232-0440
This animal hospital has been taking great care of Asheville's pets for more than 11 years. "They're kind, kind, kind," says one local pet owner. The hospital also offers classes and workshops, from puppy socialization to pet massage. - 2. Animal Hospital of North Asheville 1 Beaverdam Road, Asheville, 253-3393
- 3. Pet Vet 2 Hansel Ave., Asheville, 232-9990
