Blue Ridge Humane Society invites public to celebrate 'Barkyard Parties' from Sept. 16-18

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Barkyard Parties are individualized celebrations of animal rescue, adoption, and animal welfare programs that raise awareness and funds for Blue Ridge Humane Society.
Barkyard Parties are individualized celebrations of animal rescue, adoption, and animal welfare programs that raise awareness and funds for Blue Ridge Humane Society.

Blue Ridge Humane Society invites the community to participate in the 2022 Barkyard Parties, which are individualized celebrations of animal rescue, adoption and animal welfare programs that raise awareness and funds for BRHS, according to a news release.

The events and parties can take place anytime and anywhere over the weekend of Sept. 16-18. BRHS welcomes all individuals and businesses to join in on this weekend of fun. Hunter Subaru is the presenting sponsor.

Each event can be in the format the participant desires: a sit-down formal event, potluck, block party, bar, brunch, raffle, pint night, themed event, pet-friendly, kid-free, kid-friendly, etc.

“Team up with a friend to co-host or use a central location such as your favorite restaurant or community clubhouse. Then invite your friends to join you in honor of Blue Ridge Humane and raising funds that allow us to continue our critical work,” BRHS said in the release.

Area businesses are encouraged to participate by donating a percentage of sales during the weekend, hosting a pet supply donation drive, or creating a party with activities, contests, or raffles to benefit Blue Ridge Humane Society.

Blue Ridge Humane Society encourages the community to host Barkard Parties from Sept. 16-18.
Blue Ridge Humane Society encourages the community to host Barkard Parties from Sept. 16-18.

“We are excited to partner with many local businesses and community members to bring you our 3rd Annual Barkyard Parties,” said Executive Director Angela Prodrick. “This celebration is unique because it is one of our most inclusive events. Most people have experienced the love a pet brings to their life. Anyone from anywhere can join us in celebrating that bond by supporting our lifesaving work how they see fit. With little to no overhead for this event, party goers can rest assured that the money raised will go directly to our mission.”

More information is available at www.blueridgehumane.org/get-involved/fundraising-events/barkyard/ and by sending an email to lgriffin@blueridgehumane.org, participants can get signed up to become an official Barkyard host.

To learn more about BRHS, go to www.blueridgehumane.org or call 828-692-2639.

This article originally appeared on Hendersonville Times-News: Blue Ridge Humane Society invites public to celebrate Barkyard Parties