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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.
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November 8, 2025

March 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Arizona Humane Society - Dine & Donate at Culinary Gangster!

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
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March 13, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Arizona Humane Society - Bark if You\'re Dirty!

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
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November 8, 2025

Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary - Canines & Cocktails 2025!

Canines + Cocktails is BACK  - and we can't wait to see you!

Join us for our biggest fundraising event of the year in support of Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary's senior dogs.

  • Saturday, November 8, 2025
  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Culinary Dropout, Scottsdale Quarter

Enjoy a lively morning of:

  • A chef-inspired brunch with Mimosas & Bloody Marys
  • Live music by Blaine Long
  • Pet portraits painted live by Lori Stevens
  • Wine + Spirit Pull
  • Senior Dog Kissing Booth
  • Silent & Live Auctions full of treasures

Most importantly, you'll get to mingle with our adorable adoptable senior dogs and hear firsthand about what we've accomplished this past year - plus an exciting look ahead at how we're growing in the year to come.

Tickets: $125/person thru October 3rd

Tickets: $150/person October 4th thru Day of Event

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

Your ticket doesn't just buy brunch - it gives senior dogs a second chance at love and life.

Click here to purchase tickets or sponsorships.

Auction items are also needed.

Contact us with any questions!

Sponsorship opportunities

We have 4 levels available. Please contact us if you have questions, or you purchase your sponsorship here.

Culinary Dropout
15125 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ
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November 8, 2025

Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue - Corks & Collars 2025!

You don’t want to miss this year’s Corks and Collars benefiting Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue and the hundreds of Labs our volunteers rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome. This annual silent auction and gala will be held at Hunkapi Farms. Upon entering, the venue quietly suggests for guests to take a breath and open their hearts. The name Hunkapi, means “we are all related,” and reminds us of our need for and reliance on one another and the responsibility of forwarding that feeling!

Hunkapi Farms
12051 N 96 St
Scottsdale, AZ
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Shelter & Rescues whose events we have included on our calendar
Shelter/RescueState
Animal Rescue FoundationAlabama
AZ Husky Rescue Arizona
Arizona Humane SocietyArizona
Desert Labrador Retriever RescueArizona
Foothills Animal RescueArizona
Forever Loved PetsArizona
Little Rascals RescueArizona
Lost Our HomeArizona
Love Connection Dog RescueArizona
Lucky Dog Rescue and SanctuaryArizona
Yavapai Humane Arizona
Marin Humane SocietyCalifornia
Paw Prints in the SandCalifornia
San Diego Humane Society California
Animal Friends AllianceColorado
MaxFund No Kill Animal ShelterColorado
Rocky Mountain Puppy RescueColorado
Humane Society of Broward countyFlorida
Justin Bartlett Animal RescueFlorida
Pensacola Humane SocietyFlorida
Idaho Humane SocietyIdaho
Paws Chicago Illinois
Midwest Pets for LifeIowa
Adopt A Homeless Animal Rescue Maryland
SPCA of Anne Arundel CountyMaryland
Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter  (BARCS)Maryland
Baltimore Humane SocietyMaryland
Frederick County Humane SocietyMaryland
HART for Animals Maryland
Love PawsMaryland
Maryland SPCAMaryland
Montgomery County Humane SocietyMaryland
Paws for LifeMaryland
Petconnect RescueMaryland
Pet Rescue of MarylandMaryland
Prince George’s County Animal ShelterMaryland
Town Cats, Inc.Maryland
Wags For HopeMaryland
Worcester County Humane Society Maryland
MSPCA-AngellMassachusetts
Michigan Humane SocietyMichigan
Animal Allies Humane Society Minnesota
River Bluff Humane Society Minnesota
New Hampshire SPCANew Hampshire
Eleventh Hour RescueNew Jersey
Home for Good Dog RescueNew Jersey
Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue SocietyNew Jersey
Monmouth County SPCANew Jersey
North Brunswick Humane AssociationNew Jersey
One Step Closer Animal RescueNew Jersey
South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter New Jersey
North Shore Animal League AmericaNew York
Hope Animal RescueNorth Carolina
Pinups for Pit BullsNorth Carolina
SPCA of Wake County North Carolina
Animal Rescue League of Berks CountyPennsylvania
Central PA Animal AlliancePennsylvania
Hillside SPCAPennsylvania
Humane PennsylvaniaPennsylvania
Justice RescuePennsylvania
Renees RescuesPennsylvania
Humane Society of South CarolinaSouth Carolina
Animal HarborTennessee
Friends for LifeTexas
Houston SPCATexas
Paws in the CityTexas
Best Friends Animal SocietyUtah
Homeward TrailsVirginia
Lucky Dog Animal RescueVirginia
Lynchburg Humane SocietyVirginia
Operation Paws for HomesVirginia
Richmond SPCAVirginia
Rockingham/Harrisonburg SPCAVirginia
Virginia Beach SPCAVirginia
Mikey’s Chance Canine RescueWashington
Seattle Humane Washington
Humane Rescue AllianceWashington DC
WilsonHaus RescueWisconsin
Wisconsin Humane Society Wisconsin