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Happy Thanksgiving!

Our first Thanksgiving in Asheville, North Carolina was absolutely beautiful. We couldn’t let this warm and sunny day pass us by without going out to enjoy it. This is one of the things we love about our new home…the weather just beckons your outdoors to play, explore, and enjoy nature, especially with your pets.

We packed up Grandbury and even Miss Winni and headed out to the Biltmore estate. One of our first purchases here was an “Explore Biltmore Pass” so we could take Grandbury on the bike trails throughout the property. The Biltmore is super pet friendly – Grandbury is never the only dog on the premises by any measure.

Today was Winni’s first trip to the estate, and she had a great time on our walk looking at the beautiful scenery. She was mesmerized by the large trees overhead. Grandbury is an old timer at the estate now, and he just sat back and enjoyed the ride in his cart.

We stopped by “The Farm” to say hi to the resident donkey, billy goats, and chickens.

We hope you had a great day, and we want to pause a minute to say “thank you” for thinking of us when you search for great pet products and news.

All the very best from our pack to yours! We invite you to check out our gallery below by clicking on the thumbnail images and viewing the full size photos of our day.

asheville north carolina thanksgiving 2011 — A beautiful day like this should never be wasted!

Winni and Grandbury of 24Paws out in Asheville — Winni and Grandbury are covering some ground at the estate.

A beautiful goat at The Farm — This beautiful goat seemed pleased that I wanted to capture the moment with a photo.

Goat photo from 24Paws — Nothing like getting a smile from a goat!

chickens at biltmore — “Make sure you get my good side.”

donkey — Donkeys are so sweet and loveable.

Hiking with pets — Winni was very alert on the walk.

Winni the cat admire the trees above — Winni admires the trees above her. Safe and sound while exploring the great outdoors.

biltmore inn and antler village as seen from the bike trails — Not a cloud in sight. A beautiful day on the bike trails near Antler Hill Village.

He might be 17, but Grandbury still gets around. — Look at that happy face. Grandbury loves to get out and enjoy the day. Grandbury is still going places at 17!

A big beautiful mossy tree on the banks of the French Broad River.

Grandury of 24Paws takes a break along the French Broad River — Grandbury takes in the splendor of the French Broad River.

It wasn’t without trepidation that we decided to move from Illinois to North Carolina. Grandbury is no young pup at seventeen, and Winni– our house has been her world since we rescued her six years ago. We weren’t sure how the move would affect the two of them. Moving with pets, especially those with age and medical issues, can not only be complicated, but can lead to adjustment issues that may reveal themselves in behavior and health problems.

As you’ve read, we’ve traveled to the Asheville and Black Mountain areas of North Carolina many times throughout the year. We absolutely fell in love with the place. There is so much to love here. Western North Carolina is stunning to the senses, and it is one of the most pet friendly areas we’ve ever seen.

Every minute we have with Grandbury is a blessing, and we make certain to recognize it and appreciate the time we have with him. Moving to the Asheville/Black Mountain area has given us so many fun opportunities and adventures to share with him (and with you). The extended time we had with both Frosty and Tristan, as well as taking care of Grandbury as he reaches a grand old age, has been the greatest example of how short and sweet life truly is. We’ve taken these lessons to heart, and in great part, this is why we are now North Carolinians.