Artists & Crafters: How You Can Help!

Artists and Crafters and Pet Lovers!!  Animal Compassion Network (ACN) understands unexpected things happen in life, and sometimes our friends and neighbors need a little help feeding beloved family pets until things get better.  ACN provides free pet food to our community partners (see links to the right), who distribute it for us to families in need - at no charge.


2011 marks the 10-year anniversary of Animal Compassion Network's Pet Food Assistance Program.  Since the program's inception in 2001, ACN has provided approximately 250,000 meals to hungry cats and dogs throughout Western North Carolina.


On Saturday, June 25, from 10am to 2pm, our friends at the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park will host ACN's inaugural "Feed Our Furry Friends, and Empty Bowls Project" to raise awareness and funds for the Pet Food Assistance Program.  


We need your help in making this event memorable not only for raising much needed funds, but for showing our Asheville Pet Love in the form of your talent and creations!




If you make functional pet food bowls or other non-toxic accessories or toys, or if you provide pet-related services (sitting, photography, grooming, etc.), we're asking for your assistance in making this event a success.  Your donations of goods and/or services will be used in our "Bark-tique" retail area, for bidding in silent auction packages, or as elements in goody bags.  All work will be credited to you, and we will have an information table to hold cards, brochures or other promotional materials you'd like to supply.  As well, you'll be featured and thanked profusely here at the blog, on Facebook and at the event.


If you have a product or service you'd like to donate, please contact Lori Theriault at lori 'at' crazygreenstudios.com or at 828.333.0622.  And then please plan to attend the event with your own furry friend!  This will be a pet-friendly event, and each artist who donates will receive a complimentary ticket to attend.


Important Dates:


Event:  Saturday, June 25, 2011
Time:  10:00am - 2:00pm
Donations needed by:  Saturday, June 18


Donations may be dropped off at Pet Harmony, 803 Fairview Street, Asheville, NC
Monday - Saturday between 10am - 6pm.  We're also happy to pick up your donations, just contact Lori to arrange the date and time.


All pet food containers must be non-toxic and washable.


Thank you for your support!