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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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Events in January–February 2026

  • February 7, 2026 - Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance CPAA - Have A Heart For HOPE!


    February 7, 2026

    Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance CPAA - Have A Heart For HOPE!

    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. 

    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

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  • February 11, 2026 - Humane Society of Broward County - Galentine's Day!


    February 11, 2026

    Humane Society of Broward County - Galentine\'s Day!

    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

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  • February 21, 2026 - Humane Society of Broward County - VCA Walk for the Animals! and 1 other event


    February 21, 2026

    Humane Society of Broward County - VCA Walk for the Animals!

    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

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    February 21, 2026

    Humane Society of Broward County - PAWS Pack for the VCA Walk for the Animals!

    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

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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