Adoption events
Meet adoptable pets, learn about responsible adoption, and connect with the team at gatherings in Texas, Oregon, and Washington.
Adopt · Volunteer · Celebrate · Give
Fun-filled ways to get involved.
Every gathering connects animal lovers, strengthens community, recruits fosters and volunteers, and supports rescue, care, and transport.
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Your involvement in local parades, festivals, supply drives, and other events helps spread awareness, connect with fellow animal lovers, and support our rescue efforts. These community events also aim to find new fosters and volunteers. By participating, you make a real difference in the lives of pets and strengthen our community bonds.
Fundraising events
Galas, auctions, raffles, and community fundraisers provide medical care, shelter, transport, and the daily support animals need.
Tradeshows
Events such as the Houston Dog Show let the rescue share its mission, meet animal lovers, build relationships, and grow support across Texas, Oregon, and Washington.
Puppy parties
Birthday parties and corporate events become memorable, purpose-filled gatherings with supervised puppy time, rescue education, and a direct way to give back.
Upcoming events
Pick a date. Make an impact.
Meet adoptable pets, build better dog skills, volunteer, or simply spend time with people who care about rescue as much as you do.
Playgroup
Supervised social time for dogs in boarding and foster care, supporting confidence, enrichment, and adoption readiness.
509 Rustic Ln, Friendswood, TX 77546View event detailsFancy Footwork
A hands-on training session that helps boarding and foster dogs build useful skills and become more adoption-ready.
509 Rustic Ln, Friendswood, TX 77546View event detailsSaturday Dog Training Class
A public class covering loose-leash walking and practical skills for living with a dog. A $20 donation is requested per class.
509 Rustic Ln, Friendswood, TX 77546View event detailsFancy Footwork
A hands-on training session that helps boarding and foster dogs build useful skills and become more adoption-ready.
509 Rustic Ln, Friendswood, TX 77546View event detailsPlaygroup
Supervised social time for dogs in boarding and foster care, supporting confidence, enrichment, and adoption readiness.
509 Rustic Ln, Friendswood, TX 77546View event detailsPuppy Playgroup
A short, supervised socialization session that helps rescue puppies learn, play, and grow more confident together.
509 Rustic Ln, Friendswood, TX 77546View event detailsView More EventsShow Fewer Events
Full upcoming schedule
More dates through Aug 22
Training and playgroups recur weekly. Select any event for its current details.
Adoption event
901 S Friendswood Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546Details Scoops & Snuggles
Training
509 Rustic Ln, Friendswood, TX 77546Details Fancy Footwork
Training
509 Rustic Ln, Friendswood, TX 77546Details Fancy Footwork
Dog socialization
509 Rustic Ln, Friendswood, TX 77546Details Playgroup
Puppy socialization
509 Rustic Ln, Friendswood, TX 77546Details Puppy Playgroup
Dog socialization
509 Rustic Ln, Friendswood, TX 77546Details Playgroup
Training
509 Rustic Ln, Friendswood, TX 77546Details Fancy Footwork
Open to the public
509 Rustic Ln, Friendswood, TX 77546Details Saturday Dog Training Class
Training
509 Rustic Ln, Friendswood, TX 77546Details Fancy Footwork
Dog socialization
509 Rustic Ln, Friendswood, TX 77546Details Playgroup
Puppy socialization
509 Rustic Ln, Friendswood, TX 77546Details Puppy Playgroup
Recurring training and playgroup dates continue after this list. Email the events team for the latest scheduling details.
Educational impact
Events make animal welfare practical.
Age-appropriate presentations and hands-on activities show students and families how responsible care, compassion, and prevention can improve life for pets across the community.
Classroom education and food drives
Students can help from where they learn.
Classroom visits introduce rescue work, responsible pet ownership, and safe animal care. Food and supply drives give students a concrete way to support local pets.
Food drives and Spirit Days
Local businesses turn gathering into giving.
Restaurants, schools, and neighborhood businesses host food drives, toy drives, adoption events, fundraisers, and Spirit Days that raise awareness and replenish critical supplies.
Partnerships and programs
Collaboration expands every event.
Petco Love and local schools, businesses, and community organizations help the rescue deliver workshops, responsible-pet education, adoption opportunities, and practical support.
Community in action
Real events. Real connection.
Come for the fun. Stay for the mission.
Your next favorite plan helps save pets.
Meet the community, celebrate rescue, and turn a very good time into real lifesaving impact.
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