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Dogs Lovers Unite!
Asheville, NC is the most dog-friendly city in the United States. Denver, Colorado comes in second. In Asehville there are dog treat shops featuring with a glorious selection of canine tummy yummies. Asheville has no kennels; they are Doggie Day Spas where dogs can get daily massage and reflexology. What I'd like to know is can I go there for the day? I had never heard of “Shampoo-Your-Own” dog washes until I moved here. Actually, it’s a genius idea. You don't need to clog your own bathroom drain with fur. People have daily Play Dates in the Park for their pooches. Local restaurants have Yappy Hour. Yes, there are special alcohol au jus cocktails just for dogs. There are dog parks a ball’s throw from your back porch. The annual Halloween Dog Parade offers prizes for the most original. Dogs and their people who dressed in matching outfits get commendations. Dogs strolling in the neighborhood always keep their people on a leash. Their human servants are made to carry poop bags and clean up after their canine masters. The biggest draw to Asheville’s annual street fair (attended by 100,000 people) was the Purina Air Dog Competition. This is a new sport, surpassing the popularity of dog frisbee. The Air Dog Show folks inflated a 20 x 40-ft. swimming pool, taking up an entire parking lot. Owners stood at pool end of a 40-ft long ramp and threw a ball into the swimming pool. Dogs sprinted down the ramp and took a flying leap into the pool to catch the ball. There were tics on the side of the pool indicating, like a tape measure, how far these dogs could jump. Golden retrievers rocketed to a breathtaking distance of 20 feet! I believe that the record holder for Air Dog competitions is held by Callie, a black labrador retriever who made it to 30 feet, 10 inches! In addition, Asheville has an abundance of Animal Communicators. These super-sensitive souls tune in psychically to your dog, find out what he’s feeling, and translate it into our human language. Personally, I think barking, whining, and tail wagging will do. But, perhaps your dog has more to tell you . . .
Asehville is the most dog-friendly city in the U.S. Does YOUR dog want to move here now?