Events
4th Annual Woofstock
This is a pet-friendly fundraiser hosted by Silver Fork Winery and includes a BBQ lunch, complimentary glass of wine, live music, a silent auction, and adoptable pets. Tickets are $30 each, and all proceeds support our life-saving programs. To purchase tickets, please use the “purchase tickets” button (below) in increments of $30—$30 for one ticket, $60 for two, $90 for three, $120 for four, and so on. Covering PayPal’s small processing fee is completely optional, but doing so helps us stretch every dollar further for the pets and families we serve. Thank you!
Purrs & Paws on Main
🐾 Purrs & Paws on Main
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM
100 Main Restaurant & Bar – Valdese, NC
Join us for an afternoon of festive fun at Purrs & Paws on Main—a holiday-themed fundraiser benefiting the Animal Services Foundation, Inc. Enjoy delicious heavy appetizers, live music, a silent auction, and the chance to meet some of Burke County’s adoptable pets!
Your $25 ticket includes:
🎟️ Admission to the event
🍴 Heavy appetizers
🍷 Two (2) drink tickets (beer or wine)
Tickets purchased at the door: $30
A cash bar will be available for additional beverages. Don’t forget to wear your most outrageous holiday attire for our Ugly Sweater Contest—you could walk away with bragging rights (and a prize)!
It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season while supporting Burke County’s shelter pets and lifesaving programs.
Scrapping for Paws Fundraiser
🍂 Fall 2025 Scrapping for Paws Fundraiser
Get ready for a full day of crafting, fun, and furry friends at our Fall 2025 Scrapping for Paws fundraiser! ✂️🐾
Join us for this creative event where your $45 registration fee includes a delicious breakfast and lunch, access to crafting time, and the chance to meet some of our adorable adoptable pets from Burke County Animal Services.
Enjoy a day packed with:
🐶 Door prizes & giveaways
🐱 Vendors with unique crafting supplies
🐾 Silent auctions full of fabulous finds
🎨 So much crafty fun — all while supporting a great cause!
All proceeds benefit the Animal Services Foundation and help fund lifesaving programs for shelter pets in Burke County. Come create, connect, and make a difference!
Meow-lo-Ween
🎃🐾 Meow-lo-Ween! 🐾🎃
Pet Costume Contest & Adoption Event
📅 Sat, Oct 4 | ⏰ Noon–4 PM
📍 Fonta Flora Brewery – Whippoorwill, Nebo
👻 $5 pet entry | 🏆 Prizes for best costumes
🐶🐱 Adoptable pets on site
🍻 $1 per pint donated to ASFI
Come for the costumes, stay for the brews—support shelter pets while having a spooky good time!
Woofstock
🐾🎶 WOOFSTOCK 2025 – A GROOVY GOOD TIME FOR A GREAT CAUSE! 🎶🐾
📅 Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
📍 Location: Silver Fork Winery, Morganton
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 3 PM (Rain or Shine!)
Get ready to wine, dine, and wag your tail at the 3rd Annual Woofstock—the ultimate pet-friendly festival supporting the Burke County Animal Shelter!
🎟 TICKETS:
🔹 $20 in advance (Available until May 14th – purchase on our website using the “donate” button in increments of $20 ($20=1 ticket, $40=2 tickets, $60=3 tickets, etc. Covering PayPay’s small processing is greatly appreciated. Every penny counts!) Tickets will be emailed or hand delivered!
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ADFX7V6AQKUN4
🔹 $25 at the gate (Cash or PayPal only.)
🎟 Your Ticket Includes:
🍷 A complimentary glass of wine
🍖 A delicious BBQ meal from Pickled Pigs BBQ (while supplies last!)
🎶 Live music or a DJ spinning the best classic hits from the '60s & '70s!
🛍 PLUS:
🐶 Silent Auction – Bid on fantastic prizes!
🛍 Vendors – Shop unique local goods or services for your pets!
🎉 And so much more!
All proceeds directly benefit the Burke County Animal Shelter and its lifesaving programs.
Mark your calendars, grab your tickets, and join us for a groovy day of fun, music, and fundraising for our furry friends! 🐕🐾
🌟 DON’T MISS OUT! 🌟 Get your tickets now!
Sponsorship Levels:
Great Dane - $1,000
Golden Retriever - $750
Beagle - $500
Dachshund - $250
Chihuahuas - $100
All sponsors receive a token of appreciation and acknowledgement at the event. The Dachshund level also receives two complimentary admission tickets. The Beagle, Golden Retriever and Great Dane levels also receive four complimentary admission tickets as well as acknowledgement on our website and social media platforms.
Visa / PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ADFX7V6AQKUN4
Checks: ASFI, P.O. Box 52, Morganton NC 28680
Vendors - $150
Contact Liz Boyd-Oliver at 828-390-0234 to reserve your spot today - first come, first served. Price includes two complimentary admission tickets.
Visa / PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ADFX7V6AQKUN4
Checks: ASFI, P.O. Box 52, Morganton NC 28680
Dine for a Cause at Applebee's in Morganton
🍽️🐾 Dine for a Cause! 🐾🍽️
Calling all pet lovers! 🐶🐱 Join us at Applebee’s in Morganton on Thursday, April 24 for a delicious way to give back!
Through the Doin’ Good in the Neighborhood program, a portion of your meal will support the Burke County Animal Shelter and the lifesaving work we do for local shelter pets. 💙
✅ Just dine in or take out from Applebee’s
✅ Let your server know you’re there to support the Animal Services Foundation
Eat good. Do good. Help us make tails wag! 🐾
Mark your calendars and bring your appetite!
#DoinGoodInTheNeighborhood #ApplebeesMorganton #SupportShelterPets #BurkeCountyNC #AnimalServicesFoundation
Easter Egg Hunt - Fonta Flora Brewery - Whippoorwill Farm
Noon - 4 p.m.
Pet adoption event from Noon - 4 p.m. with Burke County Animal Services & the Animal Services Foundation, Inc.
Bring a basket for the Easter Egg Hunt - All ages welcome!
Donations of pet food welcome - any brand, any size! Thank you!
Free to attend!
Location: Fonta Flora Brewery - Whippoorwill Farm, 6751 NC-126, Nebo NC
Scrapping for Paws Scrapbook Crop Fundraiser
Supporting Burke County’s Animal Shelter
April 5, 2025
8 am – 6 pm
$45
100% of Your Registration Fee Supports Shelter Pets
Make Checks Payable to:
Animal Services Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 52, Morganton NC 28680
Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks Included
Assistance with Loading & Unloading Provided
Click here for more information.
2nd Annual Softball Benefit Tournament
Join us for our 2nd Annual Benefit Softball Tournament!
Read to A Dog 📚🐾
Want a cozy place to take your child after school one day? Looking for ways to sneak in some fun reading time too? The Read to a A Dog program for children is back with more upcoming dates!
Woofstock - Raise the Woof
SAVE THE DATE!! The Second Annual WoofStock is coming. May 19th, 2024, 11 - 3 at Silver Fork Winery. Food, Wine, Music, adoptable dogs, and lots of fun. Last year was wildly successful and we look forward to a repeat this year. All donations are tax deductible and will go toward building the new Animal Services Shelter. Tickets will be available in advance $20 or at the gate $25 (bring cash). Keep watching for more information.
Read to A Dog 📚🐾
Want a cozy place to take your child after school one day? Looking for ways to sneak in some fun reading time too? The Read to a A Dog program for children is back with more upcoming dates!
Read to A Dog 📚🐾
Want a cozy place to take your child after school one day? Looking for ways to sneak in some fun reading time too? The Read to a A Dog program for children is back with more upcoming dates!
Read to A Dog 📚🐾
Want a cozy place to take your child after school one day? Looking for ways to sneak in some fun reading time too? The Read to a A Dog program for children is back with more upcoming dates!
Scrapping for Paws - Scrapbook CROP Fundraiser
Our Spring 2024 Scrapping for Paws CROP Fundraiser is here! Secure your spot today and help us support shelter pets. 100% of your registration fee will help support Burke County Animal Services!
1BurkeGives Giving Day 2023
1BurkeGives is an annual, 24-hour online Giving Tuesday event, raising funds and awareness for our nonprofit community in Burke County. On November 28th, you can track your favorite nonprofits on the leaderboard, help organizations win prizes, and check-in on the schedule for a live drawing or an in-person happy hour somewhere in Burke County!
LIVE Fundraiser - Jordan's Way + Burke County Animal Services
We are SO EXCITED to announce that Jordan’s Way will be here for a (3) hour LIVE fundraiser as part of their NATIONAL Tour! We are raising money for a new shelter in Burke County! Please INVITE, TAG and SHARE this to everyone you know to help us reach our goal!
Swinging for the Shelter
Gather your team, get registered, and mark your calendars, cause we’re having a 2 day Softball tournament!!
This event will benefit Burke Animal Services Foundation in their efforts to raise money towards our brand new animal shelter!
🍿 Concessions will be available, bring all your friends and family, grab some hot dogs, and watch a game!
Scrapping for Paws
Join us for another crafting fundraiser to support the Burke County Animal Services new shelter facility. Limited spaces available, so make sure you sign up today!
Paws & Pints Adoption Event
Come out to Hillman Beer in Morganton to meet your new best friend!! Burke County Animal Services Foundation will be there 12-3pm with adoptable pets
BCAS
Adopt, don't shop!
Paws & Pints Adoption Event
Come out to Hillman Beer in Morganton to meet your new best friend!! Burke County Animal Services Foundation will be there 12-3pm with adoptable pets
BCAS
Adopt, don't shop!
Christmas in July
Christmas is only six months away, but it’s never too early to get in the giving spirit. Donations of the following supplies are always needed at Burke County Animal Services. They can be dropped off at the shelter, 425 Kirksey Drive in Morganton during normal business hours.
Paper towels
Liquid laundry detergent / liquid Bleach – any brand
Martingale style dog collars
Canned cat food
Nitrile exam gloves (all sizes)
Dog and cat toys – new / gently used.
Dog and cat treats – Nudges, Pupperoni and training treats are most beneficial
Creamy peanut butter
Kong / indestructible toys
Cat Litter
Tall trash bags
55-gallon trash bags
Gallon sized Ziplock bags
Dry dog / cat kibble – any brand
New and gently used pet crates and carriers
Small towels (hand towel, wash cloths)
Small blankets (no larger than twin size)
Pet Beds
Poop Bags
Woofstock - Raise the Woof
A fundraiser for a new animal shelter in Burke County, NC.
Advance Tickets: $20
Tickets at the Gate: $25
Children under 18 get in FREE!
Complimentary glass of wine!
Paws & Claws & Silver Fork Vineyard & Winery
Strut Your Mutt Fun Walk / Fundraiser
Valdese Lakeside Park, 1149 Lake Rhodhiss Drive NE, Valdese
Shelter dogs will be available if you want to walk with an adoptable dog. Participants are asked to get sponsors for their walk to raise money for the pets at Burke County Animal Services. Sponsorship and registration forms are available online at www.bcpls.org or at any Burke Co. Public Library location or you can register on site.
AS Adoption Event
Community Festival & Yard Sale
Christ United Methodist Church, Drexel, NC
Burke County Animal Services will be there with adoptable pets! Please, go check them out and support this awesome community event!
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