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April 24 2024

The AVLtoday team recently discovered a magical spot tucked away on 17 acres in nearby Black Mountain: Full Moon Farm Wolfdog Sanctuary. This federally recognized, volunteer-run organization is WNC’s only rescue spot for wolfdogs who are unable to survive in the wild. Not to mention, it’s another in a long line of unique area places that offer care to animals in need.

Captain, one of Full Moon Farm's wolfdogs I Photo by AVLtoday team

First things first. What are wolfdogs?

Unlike Nickelodeon’s catdog, these special creatures are not half-wolf, half-dog — they’re dogs with recent wolf heritage.

Wolfdogs are commonly — and erroneously — referred to as wolf hybrids, which is an inaccurate term because they are not the offspring of two separate species. Domestic dogs (canis lupus familiaris) and wolves (canis lupus) are so closely related that their DNA is indistinguishable, and wolfdogs are considered domestic dogs. An estimated 250,000 of them live as pets in the US.

Most wolfdogs at Full Moon Farm were acquired through joint efforts between animal control, wildlife regulatory agencies + wolfdog rescues. Many of them are adoptable. ProTip: wolfdogs are illegal in the city of Asheville, but legal in Buncombe County.

Editor Brook fell madly in love with Hiro, an adoptable wolfdog I Photo by AVLtoday team

Fun facts about Full Moon Farm:

The org rescues + adopts out wolfdogs across the country free of charge to suitable adopters who live in areas where wolfdog ownership is legal per the adopter’s city, county, and state.
Several of Full Moon’s wolfdogs have been adopted by Hollywood animal trainers and gone on to become stars. You can see some in the film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, as well as in TV spots for Toyota + Geico.
The sanctuary has rescued 700+ animals since 2002.
They use up over 200 pounds of kibble per night.
It takes over 400 pounds of meat to make one meal for all of the wolfdogs.

Winter is the kissiest, sweetest adoptable wolfdog I Photo by AVLtoday team

Wanna get involved? The sanctuary always needs donations and volunteers. And be sure to follow their social media for details about the fundraiser next month at Sideways Farm & Brewery.

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TryThis

Photography Tour | Mon., May. 24 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | The Cradle of Forestry, 11250 Pisgah Hwy., Pisgah Forest | $200 | Practice + perform long exposure photography of blue ghost fireflies with a guided experience. 📸

Wellness

Endurance Training | Mon., May. 24 | Various Times | Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd. | Free | Join the Asheville Fit Tribe Family for a 60 minute endurance workout. 👟

Learn

Food Preservation Class - Vegetables | Mon., May. 24 | 2 or 6 p.m. | NC Cooperative Extension - Henderson County Center, 100 Jackson Park Rd., Hendersonville | $25 | Learn the basics of canning vegetables. 🍅

Regional

Catawba Brewing Pints & Pottery | Mon., May. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Catawba Brewing Co., 212 S Green St., Morganton | $45 | Skip on over to the OG Catawba Brewing + design a custom bowl. 🏺

PlanAhead

10th Annual Black Jar International Honey Tasting Contest | Thurs., June 3 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Renaissance Asheville Hotel | $75 | Enjoy honey tasting, live music by Jason DeChristofaro, + much more at the 10th Annual International Honey Tasting event. Ⓟ

Find more of the week’s local events in our May PlanAhead.

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Looking for more ways to shop locally? The City of Asheville’s Business Inclusion Office has launched The Ooh La La Curiosity Market, which will feature arts + crafts from small local bizzes on Saturdays in Pritchard Park through October.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

87º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Community

As of July 1, fees + late charges that were frozen due to the pandemic will resume. The full list of changes include city bills for water, admission to the WNC Nature Center, fire safety inspection fees + more. The cost to park in city lots will increase June 1. 💵 (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Just in time to beat the heat, Buncombe County Recreation Services will open 4 of its 5 outdoor swimming pools on Sat., May 29. The cost to swim is $3 per day, and pools are open Monday–Friday from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sundays from 1-6 p.m. 🏊

TryThis

Show and Tell Pop Up Shop has announced that it will host more summer pop-ups at Rabbit Rabbit. Vendor applications are open for the 2 upcoming Sunday markets on June 13 + July 18. 🛍️

Outdoors

Have you seen digging at the entrance of Pisgah National Forest? The NC Department of Transportation is clearing the way to begin construction on a pedestrian bridge over the Davidson River. Construction is scheduled to start in fall 2024, costing an estimated $930,000. 🏗️ (WLOS)

Wellness

Centro Unido Latino-Americano is launching a mental health support program that will be available in Spanish. Healthy Minds of CULA will primarily focus on the younger Latinx community and celebrate its launch at Corpening Memorial YMCA (348 Grace Corpening Dr, Marion) from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Thurs., May 27. 🧠 (WLOS)

Watch

Local indie rock band Armadilla has released a music video for its new song “Yawning,” and it’s pretty sweet. The song is a selection from the band’s debut album, “Buttercup,” and the video has been produced by area filmmakers Madeleine Richardson and Brittany Jackson.

Ranked

According to a study by career site Zippia, NC is the nation’s third grossest state. (Virginia took the top spot + SC came in second). How was the “grossery” calculated? The number of Google searches for mayo + crocs and other metrics like air quality, number of landfills, and illness spread. (WSPA)

Coronavirus

Check out the latest COVID-19 stats for NC from the Department of Health and Human Services here. As of Friday afternoon, 17,865 cases and 315 deaths have been reported in Buncombe County. See more Buncombe County-specific info, including waitlist numbers and vaccines distributed, here.

Asked

We’re putting together a guide on senior friendly activities and want to know if you, our resident experts, have any favorite spots in Buncombe or Henderson counties where senior adults can gather, meet + socialize. If so, please let us know here.

Shop

Skip the grocery store this week and try Thrive Market instead. You can shop for all of your favorite brands and have them delivered to your front door. Bonus: Get an extra 25% off your first order + a free gift when you join. 📦 Ⓟ

What will become of the demolished pieces of the Vance Monument?

According to the City of Asheville, NC law specifically places certain prohibitions on the relocation of a monument of this nature. So in order to comply, City Council has determined that the relocation or repurposing of the monument once it is removed is not possible.

THE WRAP

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