🐾 ANIMAL RESCUE / ADOPTION EVENTS — MAY (2026)
🗓️ WEEK 1 (May 1–3)
May 2 — San Antonio, Texas
Rockin’ Race Day: From Doxies to Derby
https://www.poundingtherock.com/spurs-discussion-threads/98049/open-thread-the-rock-at-la-cantera-to-host-rockin-race-day-on-may-2
May 2 — Gladstone, Missouri
PetSmart Adoption Event (TARA)
https://tarasdream.org/events/
May 2 — Overland Park, Kansas
Great Plains SPCA Saturday Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/greatplainsspca/events
May 3 — Austin, Texas
Austin Pets Alive! Sunday Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/austinpetsalive/events
May 3 — Seattle, Washington
Seattle Humane Sunday Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/seattlehumane/events
🗓️ WEEK 2 (May 4–10)
May 6 — Kansas City, Missouri
KC Pet Project Midweek Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/KCPetProject/events
May 9 — Los Angeles, California
Pawsapalooza Adoption Festival
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pawsapalooza-2026-tickets-1982125586988
May 9 — Kansas City, Missouri
PetSmart Adoption Event – Ward Parkway (TARA)
https://tarasdream.org/events/
May 9 — Grandview, Missouri
Food & Beer Pairing Fundraiser (TARA)
https://tarasdream.org/events/
May 9 — Overland Park, Kansas
Great Plains SPCA Saturday Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/greatplainsspca/events
May 10 — Denver, Colorado
Dumb Friends League Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/ddfl/events
May 10 — Seattle, Washington
Seattle Humane Sunday Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/seattlehumane/events
🗓️ WEEK 3 (May 11–17)
May 13 — Chicago, Illinois
PAWS Chicago Midweek Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/pawschicago/events
May 16 — Washington, District of Columbia
Dog Adoption Day (Rural Dog Rescue)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dog-adoption-day-saturday-may-16-2026-1200-pm-200-pm-tickets-1986601557737
May 16 — Phoenix, Arizona
Arizona Humane Society Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/arizonahumanesociety/events
May 16 — Overland Park, Kansas
Great Plains SPCA Saturday Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/greatplainsspca/events
May 17 — Seattle, Washington
Seattle Humane Sunday Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/seattlehumane/events
🗓️ WEEK 4 (May 18–24)
May 20 — Chicago, Illinois
National Rescue Dog Day Fundraising Social
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-rescue-dog-day-fundraising-social-tickets-1987708554795
May 20 — West Palm Beach, Florida
Sunset Pup Social Fundraiser
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-pup-social-a-national-rescue-dog-day-fundraiser-tickets-1988257797595
May 20 — New York, New York
ASPCA National Rescue Dog Day Event
https://www.facebook.com/aspca/events
May 21 — Kansas City, Missouri
Charity Drag Bingo (TARA fundraiser)
https://tarasdream.org/events/
May 22 — Portland, Oregon
Oregon Humane Society Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/oregonhumane/events
May 23 — Durham, North Carolina
Independent Animal Rescue Adoption Event
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adoption-event-with-independent-animal-rescue-tickets-1988217323536
May 23 — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Animal Humane Society Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/animalhumanemn/events
May 23 — Overland Park, Kansas
Great Plains SPCA Saturday Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/greatplainsspca/events
May 24 — Durham, North Carolina
Cat Adoption Event – Independent Animal Rescue
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cat-adoption-event-with-independent-animal-rescue-at-petsmart-tickets-1988217064762
May 24 — San Diego, California
San Diego Humane Society Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/sdhumane/events
May 24 — Seattle, Washington
Seattle Humane Sunday Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/seattlehumane/events
🗓️ WEEK 5 (May 25–31)
May 27 — Atlanta, Georgia
LifeLine Animal Project Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/LifeLineAnimalProject/events
May 30 — Alpine, California
Wild in the Country Gala (Lions Tigers & Bears Sanctuary)
https://www.thevistapress.com/lions-tigers-bears-announces-return-of-wild-in-the-country-gala-fundraiser-on-saturday-may-30/
May 30 — Dallas, Texas
SPCA of Texas Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/SPCAofTexas/events
May 30 — Overland Park, Kansas
Great Plains SPCA Saturday Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/greatplainsspca/events
May 31 — Miami, Florida
Miami-Dade Animal Services Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/MiamiAnimalServices/events
May 31 — Seattle, Washington
Seattle Humane Sunday Adoption Event
https://www.facebook.com/seattlehumane/events
🐾 ANIMAL RESCUE / ADOPTION EVENTS — APRIL (2026)
- April 7–10 | PITTSBURGH, PA
Animal Care Expo 2026
The largest international educational conference for animal welfare professionals and volunteers, hosted by the Humane Society of the United States.
Event Details & Registration
April 11 | KANSAS CITY, MO
Fairy-Tails Ball 2026
A signature fundraising gala featuring a silent and live auction, dinner, and live entertainment to support accessible veterinary care.
Tickets & Information
April 11 | OMAHA, NE
NHS at Union Omaha Soccer Match
Meet adoptable dogs from the Nebraska Humane Society and learn about their mission during the home match at Morrison Stadium.
Event Calendar
April 11 | ONLINE (ZOOM)
Introduction to Mammal Rehabilitation
A specialized class for those interested in wildlife rehab, covering the care of orphaned squirrels, rabbits, and opossums.
Registration Link
April 12 | MIDDLEBURG, FL
Safe Animal Shelter Fundraiser Trail Run
A dog-friendly race featuring a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon through Jennings State Forest to benefit the shelter.
Register to Run
April 12 | JUPITER, FL
Songs at the Sanctuary: Benefit Concert
A Sunday afternoon concert at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary featuring Heidi Merrill and Scott Teske to support “Baby Season” rescue efforts.
Concert Tickets
April 17 | OMAHA, NE
Pet Supply Pantry
A community support event hosted by the Nebraska Humane Society to provide supplies for families in need.
Learn More
April 18 | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Sip & Shop for Wildlife
A portion of sales at J. McLaughlin at the Gardens Mall will be donated to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary; includes meet-and-greets with animal ambassadors.
Event Info
April 18 | SOUTH GLENS FALLS, NY
Common Roots Earth Day Fundraiser
A family-friendly event with food, raffles, and live educational birds to benefit North Country Wild Care.
Fundraiser Details
April 23 | OMAHA, NE
Ales for Tails
Support the Nebraska Humane Society by enjoying craft beer and food at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom.
Tickets
April 23–26 | AUSTIN, TX
Texas Unites for Animals Conference
A regional conference bringing together hundreds of animal welfare professionals for workshops on fundraising and shelter medicine.
Conference Website
April 24 | BATH, MI
2026 Fur Ball Gala: “Because I Knew You”
The Capital Area Humane Society’s largest fundraiser, including a “Dog Spa” where 25 lucky dogs get pampered while their owners enjoy the gala.
Gala Tickets
April 25 | ATLANTA, GA
2026 Good Human Gala
LifeLine Animal Project’s signature evening celebrating compassion, featuring a vegetarian dinner and a high-end auction.
Waitlist & Info
April 25 | FAIRHOPE, AL
Hound Dog Music Fest
An outdoor festival at the Halstead Amphitheater with live music and food trucks to benefit Baldwin Humane Society’s rescue missions.
Music Fest Tickets
April 25 | JUPITER, FL
Yoga in the Wild
A morning yoga session surrounded by the sounds of nature at the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary.
Reserve a Spot
April 26 | JUPITER, FL
Homegrown & Handmade Fest
A community festival featuring local makers and live music, with a portion of proceeds supporting wildlife rehabilitation.
Festival Details
April 30 | OMAHA, NE
Papa Johns NHS Benefit Night
Use code ADOPT30 at any Omaha-area Papa Johns to get a discount and donate 10% of the sale to the Nebraska Humane Society.
Promotion Info