Portland - A night of Pixie Project storytelling presented by Our Bold Voices at McMenamin's Mission Theater. Tickets/details PixieProject.org.
Washougal - Supporting the animals at the refuge, afternoon features vendors, beer garden, silent art auction, raffles, vegan tex-mex delicacies, and tours. 18 and older only; capacity limited, buy tickets early. Details OddManInn.org.
Nationwide - Raising awareness for thousands of pets waiting (and needing) adoption from shelters. Check local rescue organizations for events.
Aloha - Celebrate the pack with human treats, dog treats and lots of pups! At Hazeldale Dog Park; details Puplandia Dog Rescue on Facebook.
Estacada - Annual event at Out to Pasture Sanctuary features free vegan bbq, sack races, watermelon eating contest, vegan cupcake walk and a chance to meet the animals. Family-friendly; all ages welcome. Details OuttoPastureSanctuary.org.
Washougal - Support the animals at Odd Man Inn, a nonprofit refuge for wayward, abandoned, mistreated, or otherwise displaced animals of many species. Evening features cajun dinner, potbelly beer garden, critter snuggling, tours, auction, and raffles. Space limited; purchase tickets and details at OddManInn.org.
Estacada - Enjoy vegan wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, and the fine tunes of Portland's own Gerle Haggard, the all-woman Merle Haggard cover band! 21+ only; details OutToPastureSanctuary.org.
Portland - Get a chance to meet some fuzzies at Hip Hound! Volunteers from Great Pyrenees Rescue Society will be on hand to answer questions on adopting, volunteering or fostering. Details Great Pyrenees Rescue Society (GPRS) Facebook page.
National Dog Day has two goals: to honor and celebrate dogs and their unconditional love, and to rescue dogs from homelessness and abuse. It's an opportunity for us to recognize and appreciate the value and importance of dogs in our lives.
Let's celebrate! Learn more NationalDogDay.com.
Mingle with farm animals, do farm chores…or both at Out to Pasture Sanctuary in Estacada, OR. Free; all ages welcome. Please do not arrive before 1:30pm. Details OuttoPastureSanctuary.org.
Free lecture series for those who work/volunteer with animals in DoveLewis Community Room. This month’s topic is Animal Hoarding – An Overview. Details/RSVP AnimalCommunity.org.
Mingle with the farm animals, do farm chores...or both at Out to Pasture Sanctuary's visiting day. Vegan snacks, cider squeeze, root beer floats and more! Free;all ages welcome. Please do not arrive before 1:30. Details outtopasturesanctuary.org.
National Dog Day has two goals: to honor dogs, and to rescue dogs from homelessness and abuse. It's an opportunity for us to recognize and appreciate the value and importance of dogs in our lives.
Let's celebrate! Learn more NationalDogDay.com.
Due to expected high temps of 100+, the Furry Friends Day has been cancelled and re-scheduled for a later date to be announced.
Honor the animals that enrich our lives by learning about the work of local rescues committed to bettering their lives at Beaverton Farmers Market. Demos, food, vendors and music also. BeavertonFarmersMarket.com
Free lecture series for those who work/volunteer with animals. This month, CAT Executive Director, Karen Green will present Conflict Resolution in the Animal Field: How to save dogs and cats without fighting like them. In DoveLewis Community Room. Details/RSVP AnimalCommunity.org.
Brightside Animal Center rejoiced when Chance, the severely injured pit bull was well enough to go to his forever home. Donors and supporters who made Chance's rescue and recovery can meet him and the public is welcome to celebrate this life-saving story. Refreshments, drawing and raffle. More details BrightsideAnimals.org.
Gregory Popovich is known for his family-oriented blend of physical comedy, acrobatics and juggling, but it’s his brood of rescued animals who repeatedly steal the show! Use discount code “WOOF” for portion of ticket price to be donated to Willamette Humane Society. At Elsinore Theatre in Salem, OR. Pricing/details ComedyPet.com.
6th annual dinner and auction is Furry Friends Cat Rescue's biggest fundraiser of the year at Firstenburg Community Center in Vancouver. Catered dinner, wine, no-host bar, auctions and pajama costume contest. $50/register and more details at FurryFriendsWA.org.
At Sellwood Riverfront Park - Best Friend Animal Society’s leisurely morning walk or timed 5K run supports local shelters and homeless pets. Post celebration features contests, photos, goodies, activities, refreshments and more. Registration fees vary. Details/RSVP StrutYourMutt,org.
National Dog Day has two goals: to honor dogs, and to rescue dogs from homelessness and abuse. It's an opportunity for us to recognize and appreciate the value and importance of dogs in our lives.
Let's celebrate! Learn more NationalDogDay.com.
Fun online event with DJ spinning tunes, photo and video contests, and pawsome gift basket prizes to raise money for national Shibu Inu rescues. Details ShibaProm.org.
Honor the animals that enrich our lives by learning about the work of local rescues committed to bettering their lives at Beaverton Farmers Market. Demos also. BeavertonFarmersMarket.com
Your car called and said it wants to be washed by an amazing non-profit rescue group! Come on down to Les Schwab in St. Johns and help the fundraising efforts of Lovers Not Fighter Pit Bull Rescue. Lovers-Not-Fighters.org.
Explore the latest in everything pet in the northwest from hundreds of pet-related and friendly businesses at the Portland Expo Center. Workshops, samples, contests, entertainment and numerous non-profits with adoptables. Free admission for pets and their peeps. Continues Sun., 4/13, 10-4:30pm. Details NWPetFair.com.
Explore the latest in everything pet and meet hundreds of pet-related and -friendly businesses at the Portland Expo Center. Workshops, samples, contests, entertainment and adoptables. Free admission for pets and their peeps. Continues Sunday, 4/13, 10-4:30. Details NWPetFair.com.
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Second annual fundraiser features a casino night with a 007 theme at the Q Center in Portland. Games, prizes, silent auctions, and lots of fun all in the name of rescue dogs. Proceeds benefit Lovers Not Fighters Pit Bull Rescue. Details Lovers-Not-Fighters.org.
National Dog Day has two goals: to honor dogs, and to rescue dogs from homelessness and abuse. It's an opportunity for us to recognize and appreciate the value and importance of dogs in our lives.
Let's celebrate! Learn more NationalDogDay.com.
Hosted by Furever Pets. Several local non-profit rescue groups will have wonderful pet looking for their furever homes. Fun games, pet food companies with samples and pet nutrition experts. NE 19th & Broadway. Details AnimalAidPDX.org.
