What's a Pawcentric Event?

Events held by & supporting animal shelters and rescues

From adoption events to charity galas, microchip events and more, most shelters and rescues have activities for you to check out! If you don’t locate one on our calendar, view our list of organizations and find one in your area.

Note: You can use the SEARCH box below the calendar to check for an event in your State.

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Events in January–February 2026

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Shelter & Rescues whose events we have included on our calendar

Shelter/Rescue	State

Animal Rescue Foundation	Alabama
AZ Husky Rescue	Arizona
Arizona Humane Society	Arizona
Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue	Arizona
Foothills Animal Rescue	Arizona
Forever Loved Pets	Arizona
Little Rascals Rescue	Arizona
Lost Our Home	Arizona
Love Connection Dog Rescue	Arizona
Lucky Dog Rescue and Sanctuary	Arizona
Yavapai Humane	Arizona
Marin Humane Society	California
Paw Prints in the Sand	California
San Diego Humane Society	California
Animal Friends Alliance	Colorado
MaxFund No Kill Animal Shelter	Colorado
Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue	Colorado
Humane Society of Broward county	Florida
Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue	Florida
Pensacola Humane Society	Florida
Idaho Humane Society	Idaho
Paws Chicago	Illinois
Midwest Pets for Life	Iowa
Adopt A Homeless Animal Rescue	Maryland
SPCA of Anne Arundel County	Maryland
Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS)	Maryland
Baltimore Humane Society	Maryland
Frederick County Humane Society	Maryland
HART for Animals	Maryland
Love Paws	Maryland
Maryland SPCA	Maryland
Montgomery County Humane Society	Maryland
Paws for Life	Maryland
Petconnect Rescue	Maryland
Pet Rescue of Maryland	Maryland
Prince George’s County Animal Shelter	Maryland
Town Cats, Inc.	Maryland
Wags For Hope	Maryland
Worcester County Humane Society	Maryland
MSPCA-Angell	Massachusetts
Michigan Humane Society	Michigan
Animal Allies Humane Society	Minnesota
River Bluff Humane Society	Minnesota
New Hampshire SPCA	New Hampshire
Eleventh Hour Rescue	New Jersey
Home for Good Dog Rescue	New Jersey
Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society	New Jersey
Monmouth County SPCA	New Jersey
North Brunswick Humane Association	New Jersey
One Step Closer Animal Rescue	New Jersey
South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter	New Jersey
North Shore Animal League America	New York
Hope Animal Rescue	North Carolina
Pinups for Pit Bulls	North Carolina
SPCA of Wake County	North Carolina
Animal Rescue League of Berks County	Pennsylvania
Central PA Animal Alliance	Pennsylvania
Hillside SPCA	Pennsylvania
Humane Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania
Justice Rescue	Pennsylvania
Renees Rescues	Pennsylvania
Humane Society of South Carolina	South Carolina
Animal Harbor	Tennessee
Friends for Life	Texas
Houston SPCA	Texas
Paws in the City	Texas
Best Friends Animal Society	Utah
Homeward Trails	Virginia
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue	Virginia
Lynchburg Humane Society	Virginia
Operation Paws for Homes	Virginia
Richmond SPCA	Virginia
Rockingham/Harrisonburg SPCA	Virginia
Virginia Beach SPCA	Virginia
Mikey’s Chance Canine Rescue	Washington
Seattle Humane	Washington
Humane Rescue Alliance	Washington DC
WilsonHaus Rescue	Wisconsin
Wisconsin Humane Society	Wisconsin

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29 Arizona Humane Society - Dine & Donate at Culinary Gangster! March 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 Family-owned Scottsdale restaurant Culinary Gangster is supporting homeless pets by giving guests the chance to donate to the Arizona Humane Society at checkout! $5, $10, $20 or more – every donation helps provide food, shelter, and veterinary care for animals in need and comes with a chance to win a free meal! Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday 10am – 7pm, Friday & Saturday 9am – 3pm Find more information about the restaurant here: culinarygangsteraz.com Culinary Gangster 14891 N Northsight Blvd Scottsdale, AZ View Location Map More information Google Calendar Read more, 8:00 am: Arizona Humane Society - Bark if You're Dirty! 8:00 am – 7:00 pm March 13, 2025 – December 31, 2025 Wash. Give. Save Lives! Donate to AHS at Bark If You’re Dirty! 4230 N 7th Ave, Phoenix AZ 7777 E Indian School, Scottsdale AZ Bark If You’re Dirty customers can make a difference simply by donating at checkout! Every dollar raised supports the Arizona Humane Society’s lifesaving programs, providing medical care, shelter, and second chances to pets in need. Adopted a pet from AHS? You’ll receive: 25% off your pet’s first self wash 10% off grooming 10% off retail items Please mention your pet has been adopted from the Arizona Humane Society to receive discount. Visit https://barkifyouredirty.pet/ for locations, store hours, service details, and more Bark if You're Dirty 7777 E Indian School Scottsdale, AZ View Location Map More information Google Calendar Read more	30 Arizona Humane Society - Dine & Donate at Culinary Gangster! March 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 Family-owned Scottsdale restaurant Culinary Gangster is supporting homeless pets by giving guests the chance to donate to the Arizona Humane Society at checkout! $5, $10, $20 or more – every donation helps provide food, shelter, and veterinary care for animals in need and comes with a chance to win a free meal! Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday 10am – 7pm, Friday & Saturday 9am – 3pm Find more information about the restaurant here: culinarygangsteraz.com Culinary Gangster 14891 N Northsight Blvd Scottsdale, AZ View Location Map More information Google Calendar Read more, 8:00 am: Arizona Humane Society - Bark if You're Dirty! 8:00 am – 7:00 pm March 13, 2025 – December 31, 2025 Wash. Give. Save Lives! Donate to AHS at Bark If You’re Dirty! 4230 N 7th Ave, Phoenix AZ 7777 E Indian School, Scottsdale AZ Bark If You’re Dirty customers can make a difference simply by donating at checkout! Every dollar raised supports the Arizona Humane Society’s lifesaving programs, providing medical care, shelter, and second chances to pets in need. Adopted a pet from AHS? You’ll receive: 25% off your pet’s first self wash 10% off grooming 10% off retail items Please mention your pet has been adopted from the Arizona Humane Society to receive discount. Visit https://barkifyouredirty.pet/ for locations, store hours, service details, and more Bark if You're Dirty 7777 E Indian School Scottsdale, AZ View Location Map More information Google Calendar Read more	31 Arizona Humane Society - Dine & Donate at Culinary Gangster! March 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 Family-owned Scottsdale restaurant Culinary Gangster is supporting homeless pets by giving guests the chance to donate to the Arizona Humane Society at checkout! $5, $10, $20 or more – every donation helps provide food, shelter, and veterinary care for animals in need and comes with a chance to win a free meal! Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday 10am – 7pm, Friday & Saturday 9am – 3pm Find more information about the restaurant here: culinarygangsteraz.com Culinary Gangster 14891 N Northsight Blvd Scottsdale, AZ View Location Map More information Google Calendar Read more, 8:00 am: Arizona Humane Society - Bark if You're Dirty! 8:00 am – 7:00 pm March 13, 2025 – December 31, 2025 Wash. Give. Save Lives! Donate to AHS at Bark If You’re Dirty! 4230 N 7th Ave, Phoenix AZ 7777 E Indian School, Scottsdale AZ Bark If You’re Dirty customers can make a difference simply by donating at checkout! Every dollar raised supports the Arizona Humane Society’s lifesaving programs, providing medical care, shelter, and second chances to pets in need. Adopted a pet from AHS? You’ll receive: 25% off your pet’s first self wash 10% off grooming 10% off retail items Please mention your pet has been adopted from the Arizona Humane Society to receive discount. Visit https://barkifyouredirty.pet/ for locations, store hours, service details, and more Bark if You're Dirty 7777 E Indian School Scottsdale, AZ View Location Map More information Google Calendar Read more	January 1	2	3	4
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2	3	4	5	6	7 7:00 pm: Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance CPAA - Have A Heart For HOPE! 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm February 7, 2026 Have A Heart For HOPE Please join us for the Second Annual “Have a Heart for HOPE” event to benefit CPAA’s flagship, life-saving Hounds of Prison Education (HOPE) training program for rescued dogs at the Camp Hill State Prison! Bring your Valentine to this informal wine and chocolate pairing where you will be able to warm up by the fireplace and discover several tasting stations, each featuring a unique pairing of complimentary wine and Brittle Bark’s delicious, handcrafted, international chocolates. Brittle Bark sources their chocolates from Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, France, Venezuela, Caribbean, and the Ivory Coast of Africa! A fabulous charcuterie board and coffee, tea, and water will also be available. Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Place: Buhrig’s Gathering Place, 25 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg. Dress up or down – the choice is yours! Tickets are $60 each, plus a service fee. Make your reservations today! Parking is available behind Buhrig’s Gathering Space SPECIAL OFFER! For your Valentine--or you--Brittle Bark is offering 4 and 8 piece Valentine boxes of Truffles, all made with international chocolates. Cost is $10 for a 4 piece box and $20 for an 8 piece box, with a portion of the proceeds going to CPAA. Truffles must be pre-ordered by January 31 and will be available for pick-up at the February 7 event. Buhrig's Gathering Place 25 E Main St Mechanicsburg , PA View Location Map More information Google Calendar Read more	8
9	10	11 4:00 pm: Humane Society of Broward County - Galentine's Day! 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm February 11, 2026 Join us as we celebrate women and friendships to benefit the PAWS Pack for the VCA Walk for The Animals. Wednesday, February 11, 2026 4 pm to 7 pm Glowtology Aesthetics The Tides at Bridgeside Square 3020 NE 32nd Avenue #117 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308 ♥Shop at South Florida’s Finest Pop Up Boutiques ♥ Skin and Beauty Tips by Glowtololgy Aesthetics ♥ Champagne and Hors d’oeuvres ♥ Exciting Lucky Draw Auction items And So Much More…. Tickets available at the door $50 Includes access to the event, exclusive bites & sips (non-alcoholic) or champagne, one Lucky Draw auction ticket and a swag bag. Parking is available in the garage, ground level. There are metered parking machines or you may use the Pay by Phone app. (82902 is the location #). The parking space numbers are noted on the ceiling above the spaces. Once parked, head out of the garage walking towards Shooters Restaurant and take a left on the sidewalk. The entrance to Glowtology is the second business on the left, directly across the street from the Shooters patio area. For more information, please contact 954-266-6827. Proceeds will benefit the PAWS Pack for the Humane Society of Broward County’s VCA Walk for the Animals! Glowtology Aesthetics 3020 NE 32nd Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL View Location Map More information Google Calendar Read more	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21 7:30 am: Humane Society of Broward County - VCA Walk for the Animals! 7:30 am – 11:30 am February 21, 2026 Join us at the 36th Annual VCA Walk for the Animals! Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park in Fort Lauderdale. Registration begins at 7:30 am, Walk begins promptly at 9:00 am. Click here for all of the details or to register today! Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park 80 Las Olas Circle Fort Lauderdale, FL View Location Map More information Google Calendar Read more, 9:00 am: Humane Society of Broward County - PAWS Pack for the VCA Walk for the Animals! 9:00 am – 4:00 pm February 21, 2026 PAWS Pack for the VCA Walk for the Animals Saturday, February 21, 2026 Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park It’s time to lace up your sneakers and grab that leash and join us for the VCA Walk for the Animals. We invite you to join our PAWS Pack and walk with us as we help fundraise for the animals at the Humane Society of Broward County! Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park 80 Las Olas Circle Fort Lauderdale, FL View Location Map More information Google Calendar Read more	22
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2 Humane Society of Broward County - Angel PAWS Luncheon & Fashion Event! March 2, 2026 Angel PAWS Luncheon & Fashion Event Monday, March 2, 2026 At Coral Ridge Country Club More details coming soon. Please contact 954-266-6827 or info@pawsbroward.com with any questions Coral Ridge Country Club 3802 Bayview Dr Fort Lauderdale, FL View Location Map More information Google Calendar Read more	3	4	5	6	7	8

What's a Pawcentric Event?

Events held by & supporting animal shelters and rescues

Note: You can use the SEARCH box below the calendar to check for an event in your State.

RESCUES & SHELTERS:

Events in January–February 2026

January

February

Have A Heart For HOPE

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

4 pm to 7 pm

Glowtology Aesthetics

♥Shop at South Florida’s Finest Pop Up Boutiques

♥ Skin and Beauty Tips by Glowtololgy Aesthetics

♥ Champagne and Hors d’oeuvres

♥ Exciting Lucky Draw Auction items And So Much More….

Tickets available at the door $50

Join us at the 36th Annual VCA Walk for the Animals!

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park in Fort Lauderdale. Registration begins at 7:30 am, Walk begins promptly at 9:00 am.

Click here for all of the details or to register today!

March

Shelter & Rescues whose events we have included on our calendar

♥ Exciting Lucky Draw Auction items
And So Much More….

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park in Fort Lauderdale.
Registration begins at 7:30 am, Walk begins promptly at 9:00 am.