Events

April 2026 Events for Groups Helping Animals

• 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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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