January 25, 2026
The Meadows
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.
RESCUES & SHELTERS:
Events in January–February 2026
January 25, 2026 - Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue - The Meadows Ribbon Cutting!
February 7, 2026 - Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance CPAA - Have A Heart For HOPE!
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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, 2026Time: 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 PlaceFebruary 11, 2026 - Humane Society of Broward County - Galentine's Day!
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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 AestheticsFebruary 21, 2026 - Humane Society of Broward County - VCA Walk for the Animals! and 1 other event
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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–
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