Upcoming events
25th Annual All American Dog Show
Hundreds of dog lovers and their furry best friends will gather at Robbins Park to enjoy pet-related vendors, concessions, and fun contests, such as Best Kisser, Best "Puppy Dog" Eyes, Cutest Puppy (under 1yr), Sassiest Senior, and of course, Best of Show!
There is no charge to attend, just to register your dog(s) for contests. All are welcome to view the festivities, whether or not you are registered!
Pups & Pints
Fogle Insurance Group will be hosting their 5th Annual Pups & Pints Pet Food Drive event! This fun, pup-friendly event will benefit The Foster Dog House, a local organization helping foster dogs find their forever homes. Fogle Insurance is collecting unopened dog food and treats, dog bowls, and KONG toys. If you are interested in adopting a dog, The Foster Dog house will have some pups up for adoption there you can meet! We will have gift basket raffles and all proceeds will go to The Foster Dog House. Bella’s Barkcuterie will be there with her homemade dog treat boards for purchase so you can spoil your pup! We will also have a pup cup "barista" station if you want to grab a free pup cup! Come donate, meet adoptable pups, win some awesome raffle prizes, and enjoy a Lost World's draft beer or cocktail!
National Night Out
We will be joining the Cornelius Police Department & other local vendors on August 5th from 5:30-7:30pm at Bailey Road Park for food, children’s activities, a K-9 demonstration, local business vendors, touch-a-truck, and a dunk tank! Fun for the whole family!
Dog Days of Summer
Join us at Primal Brewery Huntersville on Saturday, July 12th from 3–6pm for a tail-waggin’ good time celebrating our four-legged friends! Ozzy, Maisy, Fern, Pistachio, & Gracie will be in attendance.
Pups & Pilates
Join us at Club Pilates Harrisburg for a FREE outdoor mat class featuring adoptable pups! Just bring your own mat and water bottle! Register online!
Dogs’ Day Out
Join us as we celebrate the city of Concord’s annual Dogs' Day Out Festival-SPRING ADDITION! Dogs, owners, and pet lovers alike are invited to join us at Webb Field for this day designed for the grooviest dogs. Play off-leash in the doggie fun zone (all dogs will need a valid rabies vaccination documentation to enter the doggie fun zone.) Enter one of the featured contests for a chance to win cool prizes. Visit sponsors and veterinarians to answer questions, collect cool swag and pet medical information.
Don’t forget to visit information alley, packed with great vendors selling pet products, non-profits, food and rescue organizations.
Whitewater Center's Dog Days of Winter
Celebrate winter with your four-legged friends this February with a variety of activities ranging from a 5K trail race, adoption events, clinics, ice rink access, doggy vendors and more.
Holiday Market
Come meet adoptable dogs at a Holiday Market hosted by East Side Animal Hospital. Free Entry! Ugly Sweater Contest! Pictures with Santa! Dog & kid friendly!
Adoption Event at Orvis (Birkdale Landing)
Join us to learn about The Foster Dog House and meet our adoptable dogs!
Pups & Pilates
Join us at Club Pilates Harrisburg for a FREE outdoor mat class featuring adoptable pups! Register online!
Barktoberfest
Join us for Barktoberfest @ 'Burgtoberfest hosted by Percent Tap House in Harrisburg! There will be live music, food trucks, pet friendly vendors, and dog costume parade at 2pm. Adoptable pups will be there from 11-2ish.
24th Annual All American Dog Show
Hundreds of dog lovers and their furry best friends will gather at Robbins Park to enjoy pet-related vendors, concessions, and fun contests, such as Best Kisser, Best "Puppy Dog" Eyes, Cutest Puppy (under 1yr), Sassiest Senior, and of course, Best of Show!
There is no charge to attend, just to register your dog(s) for contests. All are welcome to view the festivities, whether or not you are registered!
Lemonade’s Two Year Anniversary Celebration
Join us as we celebrate two years of Lemonade! There will be beverages, snacks, raffle prizes and there will new Fall items on the floor! We will be there as well with a pup or two!
Lemonade Boutique is a fun, boho inspired boutique in Cornelius offering gifts, clothing & accessories along with a full denim bar! They are great supporters of rescues!
We would love for you to stop by to meet our pups or learn more about our rescue. However, please note we do not do same day adoptions. An approved application is required to move forward with the adoption process.