Luck of the Paws

Paws with a Purpose, local non-profit pet therapy organization, will host an evening of furry fun with the “Luck of the Paws” Wine Tasting and Silent Auction from 5:00pm-7:00pm on Friday, March 19, 2010 at the newly opened Appalachian Vintner wine store off Biltmore Avenue in Asheville, NC. Paws with a Purpose is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization of dedicated volunteers and their pets who provide animal-assisted activities and animal-assisted therapy services to individuals of all ages with physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs in healthcare facilities and educational programs. Help support these programs, and join Paws with a Purpose friends and volunteers at “Luck of the Paws!” Attendees will have the opportunity to sample several different wines, as well as bid on a wide array of fabulous items for both pets and people in the Silent Auction. The event is open to the public and tickets are $15 at the door. Ticket price includes wine and light hors d’oeuvres; beer will be available for purchase. All proceeds from ticket sales, donations, and the Silent Auction benefit Paws with a Purpose Pet Therapy programs.

Visit the Paws with a Purpose Website at: www.pawswithapurpose.org