A portion of the cost of each block will go to the Friends of the Haywood County Animal Shelter to construct a new, much needed animal shelter. The 16x16 inch blocks will feature either a cat or dog will be available in four background colors — blue, purple, brown, and green. The blocks are priced at $65 each with 85 percent of the proceeds being donated to raise funds to build the new Haywood County Animal Shelter. 

The blocks are currently available for pre-order with a goal of selling 100 total blocks by the end of the summer. Each block will be hand-framed by volunteers, so due to their generous time contribution, the pre-sale orders will be fulfilled on a first come basis. It is recommended that the blocks be utilized indoors or in an area protected from outdoor elements.  

For more information and to purchase a block, call the Haywood County Visitor Center at 828.944.0761 or stop by 1110 Soco Road in Maggie Valley.