Rescue and Shelter Events
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Sat
14
Puppy Love
Healdsburg
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with “Puppy Love” at the Hawley Winery Tasting Room. Join us for a heartwarming afternoon dedicated to great wine and our favorite four-legged friends. We’re celebrating the release of our newest vintages with an event that gives back. We are proud to partner with the Sonoma Humane Society, with a portion of … Continued
Fri
20
Wag & Shag
Palm Springs
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Get ready for an unforgettable evening where compassion meets cocktails. Join us at the iconic SHAG House for Wag & Shag — a stylish, spirited fundraiser benefiting the animals of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. Sip signature cocktails, enjoy delectable bites, mingle with fellow animal lovers, and soak in the vibrant Palm Springs atmosphere — all while … Continued
Sat
21
Signal Hill Rotary Mutt Run
Long Beach
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Starting at the Granada Launch Ramp at Rosie’s Dog Beach, the race course on the beach pedestrian path follows along the scenic Long Beach shoreline going toward the pier. Paid parking ($2 for the first hour) is available at the 54th & Claremont lot and the La Verne lot. Adoption event by the Long Beach … Continued
Sat
21
Paint Your Pet in Watercolor
Sebastopol
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Join the Humane Society of Sonoma County for a collaborative community event. A joyful, inclusive art experience celebrating the bond between people and animals while supporting local art education and animal welfare. We invite participants to create a portrait of their beloved pet, under the guidance of an experienced Teaching Artist, with proceeds shared between … Continued
Sun
22
Dog Adoption at Beachside Restaurant & Bar
Marina del Rey
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Join Beachside Restaurant & Bar for a day of dog adoption and happy hour specials! They’re giving Sunday Dog Days a fun twist — it’s now a puppy adoption party! Come hang out, sip on happy hour cocktails, and meet some adorable pups (2 years and under) looking for their forever homes. Beachside is teaming … Continued
Sun
22
2nd Annual Punks for Pups
San Francisco
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Come down to Thee Parkside on Sunday, 2/22, from 3 pm – 7 pm to meet some adorable Muttville Mutts, and enjoy the music and drinks at the 2nd Annual Punks for Pups! Stop by to enjoy generous local artists who support our Mutts! This 21+ event is a benefit for Muttville, and our volunteers … Continued
Fri
27
Paint your Pet
Palm Springs
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Enjoy a fun afternoon painting your own pet the Palm Springs Animal Shelter! This class is a painting on a 9×12 canvas. Your will receive a pre-sketched image on canvas. The class will be presented in a guided manner, taking you step by step through the painting process. Don’t have a pet?? You can choose a … Continued
Sat
28
Fido Fest
Santee
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Enjoy a day dedicated to all things dogs at Fido Fest in Santee, California! Enjoy agility courses, costume contests, pet-focused vendors, live entertainment, and maybe even meet a new furry friend to take home. Fido Fest has it all, don’t miss out on the paw-some fun! Find the rescues attending this year on the Fido … Continued
Sun
01
Pawsport Napa Valley
March 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026
Pawsport Napa Valley 2026 is a two-month celebration of Napa Valley wines and giving back, running March 1 through April 30. Purchase a Pawsport and support Napa Humane while enjoying Napa Valley Wineries. What Your Pawsport Unlocks:• One complimentary wine tasting per Pawsport holder at each participating winery• Access to a curated lineup of dog-friendly Napa Valley wineries … Continued
Wed
04
Joybound People & Pets: Team Trivia Night
Walnut Creek
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Get ready to unleash your inner trivia nerd at Joybound’s monthly Team Trivia Night. All ages welcome! Paws & Play: Joybound’s Monthly Team Trivia Night Get ready to unleash your inner game lover at Joybound’s game night! Held on the first Wednesday of every month Tickets are just $5 per person. All ages are welcome. … Continued
Sat
14
SF SPCA Neighborhood Clean-Up
San Francisco
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Join SF SPCA, Refuse Refuse, and SF Public Works for a friendly neighborhood clean-up! Help us beautify the neighborhood around the SF SPCA. Cleaner streets mean happier walks for everyone, especially our furry friends! We provide trash pickers, gloves, and bags. Just show up, and we’ll equip you with everything you need. No prior volunteer … Continued
Sat
21
Pinot For Paws
Sebastopol
March 21, 2026 – March 22, 2026
Pinot for Paws is a paw-some weekend where you can sip, savor, and support the Humane Society of Sonoma County. Plus get kisses at the HSSC Kissing booth! All weekend long, $10 of every tasting experience at dog-friendly Dutton Estate Winery in Sebastopol will be donated directly to the Humane Society of Sonoma County! *Wine … Continued
Sat
28
Doggie Dash 5K Fun Run & Community Fair
Redding
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The Doggie Dash 5k Fun Run is a dog-friendly event perfect for the whole family! Costumes are encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed pups in the following categories: Online Preregistration ends Thursday, March 25th at Midnight. Plus, prizes will be given for the fastest runners, and all runners will receive a goody … Continued
Sat
28
Pet Friends & Rescue 13th Annual Cowboy Fur Ball Fundraiser
Hollister
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Please join Pet Friends & Rescue Non-Profit Pet Rescue & Adoption Center for our 13th Annual Fur Ball Dinner and Auction fundraising event! Get the Early-Bird Special pricing before March 1st! Please join us for a very special evening… Together we can strengthen the cause of love and understanding the needs of homeless companion pets, … Continued
Sat
28
Faux Fur Ball 2026
Palm Springs
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Join us for Faux Fur Ball 2026 on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Palm Springs Air Museum. This spectacular fundraising event, presented by Silvercrest, benefits the Palm Springs Animal Shelter and the Desert Wildlife Center. The evening will consist of a hosted reception on the air museum tarmac, a silent auction, a scrumptious vegan/vegetarian dinner, … Continued
Sun
29
Dog Adoption at Beachside Restaurant & Bar
Marina del Rey
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Join Beachside Restaurant & Bar for a day of dog adoption and happy hour specials! They’re giving Sunday Dog Days a fun twist — it’s now a puppy adoption party! Come hang out, sip on happy hour cocktails, and meet some adorable pups (2 years and under) looking for their forever homes. Beachside is teaming … Continued
Wed
01
Joybound People & Pets: Team Trivia Night
Walnut Creek
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Get ready to unleash your inner trivia nerd at Joybound’s monthly Team Trivia Night. All ages welcome! Paws & Play: Joybound’s Monthly Team Trivia Night Get ready to unleash your inner game lover at Joybound’s game night! Held on the first Wednesday of every month Tickets are just $5 per person. All ages are welcome. … Continued
Thu
09
PAWTY for Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Join Heinrich Brooksher and Peace of Mind Dog Rescue for BOW WOW!, a heartwarming celebration held in honor of Puddin. This special evening invites you and your four-legged friends to sip, savor, and support senior dogs and senior people, all poolside at the Hofsas House Hotel. Guests will enjoy a lively mix of pet-friendly fun and … Continued
Sat
18
Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash
Sacramento
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The Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash is Northern California’s largest 2k/5k walk to support lifesaving care for animals in need. Register for Doggy Dash to save lives and help the Sacramento SPCA positively impact more than 40,000 animals in our community each year. The start of the 2k/5k dog walk and the Bark in the Park … Continued
Sat
18
Butte Humane Woofstock
Chico
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Woofstock Chico is a music & fun festival benefitting the animals of Butte Humane Society. Well-behaved dogs on leash and their humans welcome! Spend the day grooving to local bands, savoring delicious food, and shopping our vendor marketplace, all while enjoying local beer and participating in family- and dog-friendly activities. You bring a blanket and … Continued
Sun
19
Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run
Pasadena
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The Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run is one of Pasadena Humane’s biggest fundraisers each year, with proceeds helping to save the lives of thousands of animals in our community with programs such as foster care, kitten nursery, animal ICU, wildlife and more. Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Registration begins. Vendor Marketplace and Sit, Stay, & Play Training … Continued
Fri
24
A Night at the Movies with SPCA Monterey County
Pacific Grove
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Join SPCA staff, volunteers, and supporters for an exclusive viewing of Sing! Enjoy a night at the movies with SPCA Monterey County, a fun and feel-good evening celebrating compassion, community, and the animals who inspire everything we do. This special movie night is more than just popcorn and a great film – it’s a chance … Continued
Sun
26
Dog Adoption at Beachside Restaurant & Bar
Marina del Rey
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Join Beachside Restaurant & Bar for a day of dog adoption and happy hour specials! They’re giving Sunday Dog Days a fun twist — it’s now a puppy adoption party! Come hang out, sip on happy hour cocktails, and meet some adorable pups (2 years and under) looking for their forever homes. Beachside is teaming … Continued
Sat
02
The Fur Ball
San Jose
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Step into the spotlight at The Fur Ball, Silicon Valley’s signature event that brings together our most dedicated supporters to celebrate and support the critical programs that advance our mission and community impact. This year, the event goes glam with The Pet Gala—a dazzling evening of red-carpet moments, sparkling cocktails, and dancing under the stars. … Continued
Sun
03
Woofstock
Novato
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Grab your leash, furry friends, and family to join us for the Bay Area’s grooviest dog (and animal) lovers’ event! Enjoy music by Pop Fiction, Corte Madera Town Band, and other local legends! Food trucks featuring vegetarian options, beer, and wine will be available, and the ever-popular Free Kids’ Zone will return with exciting activities for … Continued
Wed
06
Joybound People & Pets: Team Trivia Night
Walnut Creek
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Get ready to unleash your inner trivia nerd at Joybound’s monthly Team Trivia Night. All ages welcome! Paws & Play: Joybound’s Monthly Team Trivia Night Get ready to unleash your inner game lover at Joybound’s game night! Held on the first Wednesday of every month Tickets are just $5 per person. All ages are welcome. … Continued
Sun
31
Dog Adoption at Beachside Restaurant & Bar
Marina del Rey
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Join Beachside Restaurant & Bar for a day of dog adoption and happy hour specials! They’re giving Sunday Dog Days a fun twist — it’s now a puppy adoption party! Come hang out, sip on happy hour cocktails, and meet some adorable pups (2 years and under) looking for their forever homes. Beachside is teaming … Continued
Wed
03
Joybound People & Pets: Team Trivia Night
Walnut Creek
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Get ready to unleash your inner trivia nerd at Joybound’s monthly Team Trivia Night. All ages welcome! Paws & Play: Joybound’s Monthly Team Trivia Night Get ready to unleash your inner game lover at Joybound’s game night! Held on the first Wednesday of every month Tickets are just $5 per person. All ages are welcome. … Continued
Sat
06
Pints for Paws®
Berkeley
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Save the Date for the 12th Annual Pints for Paws® on June 6, 2026! Voted the Best Fundraising Event in the East Bay year after year, this community event celebrates shelter animals and the people who love them. Attendees receive a commemorative glass to enjoy unlimited tastings of local craft beers, amazing ciders, artisan wines, … Continued
Sun
28
Dog Adoption at Beachside Restaurant & Bar
Marina del Rey
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Join Beachside Restaurant & Bar for a day of dog adoption and happy hour specials! They’re giving Sunday Dog Days a fun twist — it’s now a puppy adoption party! Come hang out, sip on happy hour cocktails, and meet some adorable pups (2 years and under) looking for their forever homes. Beachside is teaming … Continued
Sat
11
Dog Days at Oracle Park
San Francisco
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Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at Oracle Park. Join the furry festivities during Dog Days 1, featuring a field parade before the Giants face off against the Rockies. Partial proceeds from each ticket will benefit the San Francisco SPCA. Purchase Includes:
Sun
26
Dog Adoption at Beachside Restaurant & Bar
Marina del Rey
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Join Beachside Restaurant & Bar for a day of dog adoption and happy hour specials! They’re giving Sunday Dog Days a fun twist — it’s now a puppy adoption party! Come hang out, sip on happy hour cocktails, and meet some adorable pups (2 years and under) looking for their forever homes. Beachside is teaming … Continued
Sat
29
Bark (& Meow) Around the Block
Berkeley
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Berkeley Humane’s biggest annual adopt-a-thon and family-friendly street fair returns on Saturday, August 29, 2026. This outdoor, free-to-attend event at 2700 Ninth St., Berkeley features hundreds of adoptable animals from shelters and rescues throughout the Bay Area, along with music, food and beer, pet and other vendors, and so much more. This event welcomes adopters … Continued
Sun
30
Dog Adoption at Beachside Restaurant & Bar
Marina del Rey
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Join Beachside Restaurant & Bar for a day of dog adoption and happy hour specials! They’re giving Sunday Dog Days a fun twist — it’s now a puppy adoption party! Come hang out, sip on happy hour cocktails, and meet some adorable pups (2 years and under) looking for their forever homes. Beachside is teaming … Continued
Sat
12
Dog Days at Oracle Park
San Francisco
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Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at Oracle Park. Join the furry festivities during Dog Days 2, featuring a field parade before the Giants face off against the San Diego Padres. Partial proceeds from each ticket will benefit the San Francisco SPCA. All dogs must have a ticket to enter the ballpark and sit … Continued
Sun
13
Joybound Around Town on Broadway
Walnut Creek
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Joybound People & Pets is thrilled to celebrate another year of Joybound Around Town on Broadway! Get ready for a day packed with live music, the always-adorable Paw-rade Walk, the Pet Wellness Festival, costume contests, and plenty of fun for people and pets alike. Hundreds of thousands have joined us over the years to celebrate the … Continued
Sun
27
Dog Adoption at Beachside Restaurant & Bar
Marina del Rey
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Join Beachside Restaurant & Bar for a day of dog adoption and happy hour specials! They’re giving Sunday Dog Days a fun twist — it’s now a puppy adoption party! Come hang out, sip on happy hour cocktails, and meet some adorable pups (2 years and under) looking for their forever homes. Beachside is teaming … Continued
Sun
25
Dog Adoption at Beachside Restaurant & Bar
Marina del Rey
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Join Beachside Restaurant & Bar for a day of dog adoption and happy hour specials! They’re giving Sunday Dog Days a fun twist — it’s now a puppy adoption party! Come hang out, sip on happy hour cocktails, and meet some adorable pups (2 years and under) looking for their forever homes. Beachside is teaming … Continued
Sun
29
Dog Adoption at Beachside Restaurant & Bar
Marina del Rey
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Join Beachside Restaurant & Bar for a day of dog adoption and happy hour specials! They’re giving Sunday Dog Days a fun twist — it’s now a puppy adoption party! Come hang out, sip on happy hour cocktails, and meet some adorable pups (2 years and under) looking for their forever homes. Beachside is teaming … Continued
Sun
27
Dog Adoption at Beachside Restaurant & Bar
Marina del Rey
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Join Beachside Restaurant & Bar for a day of dog adoption and happy hour specials! They’re giving Sunday Dog Days a fun twist — it’s now a puppy adoption party! Come hang out, sip on happy hour cocktails, and meet some adorable pups (2 years and under) looking for their forever homes. Beachside is teaming … Continued