Can you think of a better way to kick off Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog month, also known as October, than with some fine food, wine and music in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains?

Neither can I.

Wine, Whiskers and Song is a benefit for the Roanoke Valley SPCA and will be held at Blue Ridge Vineyards in Eagle Rock on Saturday, Oct. 4, from noon until 5 p.m.

Dogs are invited to bring their well-behaved humans to the event, as long at least one human remains properly tethered to the end of each dogs’ leash.

Admission is $10 for the I’m-over-21-and-can-prove-it wine tasters, $8 for no-thanks-I’m-driving festival goers. A souvenir wine glass is included in the tasters’ admission fee.

Food from Teaberry’s will be available for purchase, and the music is courtesy of the Blink Moon Boys.

For more information on “Wine, Whiskers & Song” or for directions to Blue Ridge Vineyard, visit www.blueridgevineyard.com or call 798-7642, or 344-4840, ext. 207.