Upcoming Events

Bel Air, MD - Petsmart Adoption Event

Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
602 Boulton St Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-0330
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Join OPH volunteers and adoptable dogs at the Petsmart in Bel Air, MD

Dogs Attending
Lolli
Cora
Dray
Bonnie

{VOLUNTEER} Love animals?? We would love to have you help us at the event! You can help by holding a dog leash, watching over a crate of kittens, handing out cards or talking to the public about OPH. Sign up to be a part of the event >> www.ophrescue.org/volunteer

{ADOPT} We love our adopters, they become family! Apply to adopt at ophrescue.org/adopt Join OPH and meet some wonderful dogs looking for their forever homes. Submit an application to adopt prior to the event to be eligible to adopt as soon as you meet that special four-legged someone! https://ophrescue.org/adopters/new#

Glen Allen, VA - Cause for Paws Charity Kickball Tournament

Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Glover Park
11217 Greenwood Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059
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We’re kicking the red rubber ball and raising money to help local animals find loving families through Operation Paws for Homes. Join us for a great day of kickball for a great cause!

DATE/TIME: Sunday, February 23rd; 9a-6p
LOCATION: Glover Park – Turf Fields
COST: $30/40/50 – Sign up earlier and save
INCLUDES: 3 guaranteed games and charity donation

Registering for the tournament is just like registering for a CLUBWAKA team. If you are a captain, you’ll create a friend group and then have your friends register and select your team from the dropdown. If you are a free agent or small group just looking to join the fun, no worries, sign up and we’ll find you a team! For more information on the registration process, please visit clubwaka.com/how-it-works

This tourney will be using the standard CLUBWAKA Kickball Rules
Minimum Roster Sizes: 12 players with at least 5 of each gender. If you are short of those numbers, no worries. We can help you find teammates! Please contact tstanton@clubwaka.com for help.

All teams will be guaranteed 3 pool play games. The tournament schedule is subject to change and will be finalized a week prior to the event.

Proceeds will benefit the Operation Paws for Homes. Help us give these pets a 2nd chance!
If you have any questions, contact the tournament director Thomas Stanton (tstanton@clubwaka.com) and we will be happy to assist.

EVENT IS CANCELLED - Columbia, MD - Doggy Noses and Yoga Poses / Adoption Event

Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
9570 Berger Rd. Suite Lm Columbia, MD 21046
(443) 279-6178
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THIS EVENT CANCELLED. THE SITE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.

THE YOGA SESSION IS SOLD OUT - but please come see adoptable dogs starting at 12:00!

Join us as we present a Doggy Noses & Yoga Poses event to benefit Operation Paws for Homes! Adoptable dogs will roam on the class floor to allow for doggy cuddles during this one-hour mixed level yoga class.

10:30-11:30 Yoga with the Dogs
12:00-2:00 Adoption Event

Dogs Attending Yoga:
TBD
Dogs Attending Adoption Event:

TBD

A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to OPH. Please bring your own yoga mat and/or towel to this class, and let's have some fun! NamaStay!

(sold out) Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1118071805869?aff=oddtdtcreator

BONUS: Two Tail Treats will be joining us at the event! Two Tail Treats is a company built on love and healthy dog treats. We believe everyone deserves a treat, so we offer an array of allergy friendly delectable dog treats. Our pup cakes and treats are made in small batches with fresh, natural and locally sourced ingredients. Two Tail Treats is a small woman-owned company based in Frederick MD. We will be donating 50% of all pup cake and beef cake sales (sold at event) to OPH" – from Two Tail Treats for the event!

**Please note that as this is a fundraising event for the rescue, the only dogs allowed on the class floor will be from Operation Paws for Homes. Also, due to potential canine dietary restrictions, no food or treats will be allowed on the class floor.

Manassas, VA - Pups and Pints and Adoption Day

Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
8088 Flannery Ct. Manassas United States 20109
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Adoption Day with Operation Paws for Homes! Enjoy food and drink while spending time with some wonderful dogs and puppies looking for their forever homes! Love dogs, but can't adopt? Chat with our volunteers about all the ways you can help save lives! OPH has cats too!

DOGS ATTENDING (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

Pheby
Jake-J Litter
Tripp-T Litter
Claw-Orphaned Holiday Pups
Carol-Orphaned Holiday Pups
Cheery-Orphaned Holiday Pups
Mrs. Claus-Yuletide Pups Mom

https://ophrescue.org/adopt
https://ophrescue.org/foster
https://ophrescue.org/volunteer

York, PA PetSmart Adoption Event

Sunday, March 9, 2025 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
351 Loucks Rd, York, PA 17404
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Join OPH volunteers and adoptable dogs at the PetSmart in York, PA.

Dogs Attending:
TBD

{VOLUNTEER} Love dogs?? We would love to have you help us at the event! You can help by holding a dog leash, handing out cards or talking to the public about OPH. Sign up to be a part of the event >> www.ophrescue.org/volunteer

{ADOPT} We love our adopters, they become family! Apply to adopt at ophrescue.org/adopt. Join OPH and meet some wonderful dogs looking for their forever homes. Submit an application to adopt prior to the event to be eligible to adopt as soon as you meet that special four-legged someone! https://ophrescue.org/adopters/new#

Towson, MD - PetSmart Adoption Event

Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
1238 Putty Hill Avenue Towson, MD 21286
(410) 823-4593
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Meet OPH adoptable dogs and volunteers!

Dogs Attending:
TBD

{VOLUNTEER} Love dogs?? We would love to have you help us at the event! You can help by holding a dog leash, handing out cards or talking to the public about OPH. Sign up to be a part of the event >> www.ophrescue.org/volunteer

{ADOPT} We love our adopters, they become family! Apply to adopt at ophrescue.org/adopt. Join OPH and meet some wonderful dogs looking for their forever homes. Submit an application to adopt prior to the event to be eligible to adopt as soon as you meet that special four-legged someone! https://ophrescue.org/adopters/new#

Glen Burnie, MD - PetSmart Adoption Event (National Adoption Week)

Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
24 Mountain Road, Glen Burnie, MD
(410) 766-7190
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Join OPH volunteers and adoptable dogs at the Petsmart in Glen Burnie, MD

Dogs Attending:
[TBD]

{VOLUNTEER} Love dogs?? We would love to have you help us at the event! You can help by holding a dog leash, handing out cards or talking to the public about OPH. Sign up to be a part of the event >> www.ophrescue.org/volunteer

{ADOPT} We love our adopters, they become family! Apply to adopt at ophrescue.org/adopt. Join OPH and meet some wonderful dogs looking for their forever homes. Submit an application to adopt prior to the event to be eligible to adopt as soon as you meet that special four-legged someone! https://ophrescue.org/adopters/new#

Reston, VA - PetSmart Adoption Event (National Adoption Week)

Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
11860 Spectrum Center Reston, VA 20190
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Join OPH for Petsmart's National Adoption Week and meet some wonderful dogs looking for their forever homes.

Dogs Attending (subject to change):

[TBD]

{ADOPT} We love our adopters, they become family! Apply to adopt at ophrescue.org/adopt

{FOSTER} Love animals, but can't commit to a lifetime? Chat with our volunteers about fostering! OPH provides everything you need. ophrescue.org/foster

{VOLUNTEER} There are many ways to help us save lives! ophrescue.org/volunteer

Bristow, VA - Spring Paw-Palooza

Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cedar Point Elementary
12601 Braemar Parkway Bristow, VA 20136
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Join OPH and other rescues and pet vendors for a community adoption awareness day. Meet some wonderful dogs looking for their forever homes. Chat with volunteers about how you can get involved.

Dogs Attending:
TBD

10th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K/1M

Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm
9236 Devilbiss Bridge Road, Walkersville, MD 21793
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The 10th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K race and 1M walk to benefit Operation Paws for Homes - an all-breed 501c3 dog rescue - is the rescue's 2nd biggest annual fundraiser focused on raising funds toward the medical needs of our dogs. This is also our only in-person large fundraiser.

Like last year, this year's event is both live and virtual! So tell all your friends and family - wherever they are located - they, too, can participate in this event. Let's make it coast to coast! We are excited to include virtual options again and we hope you are just as excited to join us !

Don't miss this fun event! Register today.
Too far? Too early? You can support the event by submitting a donation here !

Watch for updated information here !

York, PA PetSmart Adoption Event

Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
351 Loucks Rd, York, PA 17404
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Join OPH volunteers and adoptable dogs at the PetSmart in York, PA.

Dogs Attending:
TBD

{VOLUNTEER} Love dogs?? We would love to have you help us at the event! You can help by holding a dog leash, handing out cards or talking to the public about OPH. Sign up to be a part of the event >> www.ophrescue.org/volunteer

{ADOPT} We love our adopters, they become family! Apply to adopt at ophrescue.org/adopt. Join OPH and meet some wonderful dogs looking for their forever homes. Submit an application to adopt prior to the event to be eligible to adopt as soon as you meet that special four-legged someone! https://ophrescue.org/adopters/new#