Events

Woofstock - Raise the Woof
May
19

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.

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Read to A Dog 📚🐾
May
23

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!

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Read to A Dog 📚🐾
Apr
25

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!

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Read to A Dog 📚🐾
Mar
28

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!

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Read to A Dog 📚🐾
Feb
22

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!

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1BurkeGives Giving Day 2023
Nov
28

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!

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Swinging for the Shelter
Oct
21
to Oct 22

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!

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Scrapping for Paws
Sep
16

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!

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Christmas in July
Jul
1
to Jul 31

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

  • Karunda beds

  • Small towels (hand towel, wash cloths)

  • Small blankets (no larger than twin size)

  • Pet Beds

  • Poop Bags

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Jun
4

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

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Jun
3

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.

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May
13

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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