Your Local Pet Resources During COVID-19
For the Black Mountain and the Greater Asheville Area
Resources updated in 2020
Our mission is to advocate for the health and happiness of all pets in our care AND to be a trustworthy and knowledgeable resource to the pet owners in our community. This starts with staying connected to our immediate pet community. It is important to us that we support each other, especially during this uncertain time. Each of the below businesses have confirmed their availability as a resource to our community and have adjusted their behaviors to be considerate of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is our COVID-19 trusted vendor list.
General Practice Veterinarians
All veterinarians on this list are open to essential patient care, providing curbside pick up of your pet, and may have adjusted hours during this time. Please call ahead to respect and adhere to their guidelines.
Blue Ridge Animal Hospital
Local Black Mountain vet.
Beacon Animal Hospital
Local Swannanoa vet.
Animal Hospital of North Asheville
Local North Asheville vet.
Sweeten Creek Animal & Bird Hospital
Specializes in exotic pets and wildlife.
Avery Creek Pet Hospital
Local Arden vet.
Cedar Ridge Animal Hospital
Local Fairview vet. Equine vet on staff.
Specialty Veterinarians
Upstate Vet
Referral specialty practice.
Emergency Veterinarians
MEDVET (Formerly known as REACH)
Located in Asheville off Brevard Rd.
Located in Flatrock.
Mobile Veterinarians
Bird House Mobile Exotic Vet- Dr. Beth Rhyne
Serving bird, reptile, and amphibian patients.
Four Paws Farewell
Only serving healthy client homes who have not been exposed to anyone confirmed with COVID-19.
Dog Trainers
Mindful Mutz- Heather Polechio
Offering remote and in person outdoor appointments.
Loehr Animal Behavior- Trish McMillan
Offering remote appointments.
Pet Stores
Bone-a-Fide Pet Boutique
Currently offering FREE DELIVERY within Black Mountain, curbside pickup, and private appointments to shop in store.
Patton Avenue Pet Company
Currently offering FREE DELIVERY of orders $25 or more to the Asheville Area including Asheville, Leicester, Woodfin, Swannanoa, Fairview, Biltmore Forest, Arden and Candler.
Rescue
Mountain Pet Rescue
Adoption by appointment only, taking in animals in need, and accepting new fosters.
Asheville Humane Society
Please clink on link above for details on how to help animals in need. AHS is encouraging those interested in becoming an Emergency Foster fill out the Emergency Foster Application.
Holistic Resources
Sunvet Animal Wellness
Offering phone and skype consultations to clients at this time.
Grooming
At home grooming tips to come!
Boarding
Buckeye Kennels
Offering boarding and play care only. Providing curbside drop off and pick up. Asking clients not to bring personal bedding and toys.
Cats Cradle - Black Mountain
Open for business, especially to those with essential needs. Providing curbside drop off and pickup.
Please comment below with any other trustworthy local pet resources you recommend and who are currently doing business. Your input is greatly appreciated!