Upcoming Events

Mechanicsville, VA - Petsmart Adoption Event

Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
PetSmart
7225 Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville, VA
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🐾 Meet OPH Adoptable Dogs & Volunteers! 🐾
Come say hello to Operation Paws for Homes and meet some of our amazing adoptable dogs and dedicated volunteers!

🐶 Dogs Attending:
Arlo
Margo
Dutchess
Reese
Maddie

💙 Want to Lend a Paw?
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Love dogs? Join us at the event and help make a difference! Whether you're holding a leash, handing out info cards, or chatting with attendees, we’d love your help.
👉 Sign up to volunteer

🏡 Ready to Adopt?
We adore our adopters—they truly become part of the OPH family!
Want to take home your new best friend? Submit an application before the event to be eligible to adopt onsite once you find your perfect match.
🐾 Apply to adopt now

Sterling, VA - Adoption Event

Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Crooked Run Brewery
22455 Davis Dr #120, Sterling, VA, 20164
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Join OPH volunteers and adoptable dogs at the Crooked Run Fermentation in Sterling, VA.

Dogs Attending:

Trixie
Daya
King
Ricky
Jasmine

Cats Attending:
Siesta Key-Beach Kittens
Malibu-Beach Kittens
Puka-Beach Kittens

{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 Pups in the Pavilion Adoption Event

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
11900 Market Street Reston, VA 20190
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Wednesday, July 23rd
Reston Town Center
5:00-7:30 PM

11900 Market Street Reston, VA 20190

🐾 Meet OPH Adoptable Dogs & Volunteers! 🐾
Come say hello to Operation Paws for Homes and meet some of our amazing adoptable dogs and dedicated volunteers!

🐶 Dogs Attending:

💙 Want to Lend a Paw?
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Love dogs? Join us at the event and help make a difference! Whether you're holding a leash, handing out info cards, or chatting with attendees, we’d love your help.
👉 Sign up to volunteer

🏡 Ready to Adopt?
We adore our adopters—they truly become part of the OPH family!
Want to take home your new best friend? Submit an application before the event to be eligible to adopt onsite once you find your perfect match.
🐾 Apply to adopt now

Richmond, VA - Sweet Treats & Second Chances

Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
2733 McRae Rd, Richmond, VA 23235
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Come meet some of our amazing adoptable dogs and dedicated volunteers while you enjoy a sweet treat from Coco + Hazel!

🐶 Dogs Attending:
TBD — check back soon for a list of pups who will be joining us!

💙 Want to Lend a Paw?
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Love dogs? Join us at the event and help make a difference! Whether you're holding a leash, handing out info cards, or chatting with attendees, we’d love your help.
👉 Sign up to volunteer

🏡 Ready to Adopt?
We adore our adopters—they truly become part of the OPH family!
Want to take home your new best friend? Submit an application before the event to be eligible to adopt onsite once you find your perfect match.
🐾 Apply to adopt now

Hanover, PA - Natures Pet Place Adoption Event

Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
805 Baltimore St, Hanover, PA 17331
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Join OPH volunteers and adoptable dogs at the Natures Pet Place in Hanover, PA

Dogs Attending:
Cats Attending:

{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

Saturday, July 26, 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:
Cats Attending:

{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, July 26, 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:
Cats Attending:

{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, July 27, 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):
TBA

{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

Reston, VA Pups in the Pavilion Adoption Event

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
11900 Market Street Reston, VA 20190
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Wednesday, August 6th
Reston Town Center
5:00-7:30 PM

11900 Market Street Reston, VA 20190

🐾 Meet OPH Adoptable Dogs & Volunteers! 🐾
Come say hello to Operation Paws for Homes and meet some of our amazing adoptable dogs and dedicated volunteers!

🐶 Dogs Attending:

💙 Want to Lend a Paw?
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Love dogs? Join us at the event and help make a difference! Whether you're holding a leash, handing out info cards, or chatting with attendees, we’d love your help.
👉 Sign up to volunteer

🏡 Ready to Adopt?
We adore our adopters—they truly become part of the OPH family!
Want to take home your new best friend? Submit an application before the event to be eligible to adopt onsite once you find your perfect match.
🐾 Apply to adopt now

Manassas, VA - Doggy Noses & Yoga Poses and Adoption Event

Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
7223 Centreville Road, Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 662-5503
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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.
10:30am-11:30am Yoga with the Dogs
11:30am-1:00pm Adoption Event and Volunteer Outreach

Dogs Attending: TBA

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!

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1474922806819?aff=oddtdtcreator

**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.

Reston, VA Pups in the Pavilion Adoption Event

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
11900 Market Street Reston, VA 20190
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Wednesday, August 13th
Reston Town Center
5:00-7:30 PM

11900 Market Street Reston, VA 20190

🐾 Meet OPH Adoptable Dogs & Volunteers! 🐾
Come say hello to Operation Paws for Homes and meet some of our amazing adoptable dogs and dedicated volunteers!

🐶 Dogs Attending:

💙 Want to Lend a Paw?
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Love dogs? Join us at the event and help make a difference! Whether you're holding a leash, handing out info cards, or chatting with attendees, we’d love your help.
👉 Sign up to volunteer

🏡 Ready to Adopt?
We adore our adopters—they truly become part of the OPH family!
Want to take home your new best friend? Submit an application before the event to be eligible to adopt onsite once you find your perfect match.
🐾 Apply to adopt now

Richmond, VA - Ruff Canine Club Adoption Event

Sunday, August 17, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
1924 Ellen Rd, Richmond, VA 23230
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🐾 Meet OPH Adoptable Dogs & Volunteers! 🐾
Come say hello to Operation Paws for Homes and meet some of our amazing adoptable dogs and dedicated volunteers!

🐶 Dogs Attending:
TBD — check back soon for a list of pups who will be joining us!

💙 Want to Lend a Paw?
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Love dogs? Join us at the event and help make a difference! Whether you're holding a leash, handing out info cards, or chatting with attendees, we’d love your help.
👉 Sign up to volunteer

🏡 Ready to Adopt?
We adore our adopters—they truly become part of the OPH family!
Want to take home your new best friend? Submit an application before the event to be eligible to adopt onsite once you find your perfect match.
🐾 Apply to adopt now

Haymarket, VA Great Mane Brewery- Adoption Event

Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
6620 James Madison Highway, Haymarket, VA 20169
(571) 445-0293
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Join OPH at Great Mane Brewery for a lovely afternoon and meet some wonderful dogs looking for their forever homes. Can't adopt? Stop by and chat with our volunteers about all the ways you can get involved. See you there!

Dogs Attending: TBD

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

Reston, VA Pups in the Pavilion Adoption Event

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
11900 Market Street Reston, VA 20190
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Wednesday, September 10th
Reston Town Center
5:00-7:30 PM

11900 Market Street Reston, VA 20190

🐾 Meet OPH Adoptable Dogs & Volunteers! 🐾
Come say hello to Operation Paws for Homes and meet some of our amazing adoptable dogs and dedicated volunteers!

🐶 Dogs Attending:

💙 Want to Lend a Paw?
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Love dogs? Join us at the event and help make a difference! Whether you're holding a leash, handing out info cards, or chatting with attendees, we’d love your help.
👉 Sign up to volunteer

🏡 Ready to Adopt?
We adore our adopters—they truly become part of the OPH family!
Want to take home your new best friend? Submit an application before the event to be eligible to adopt onsite once you find your perfect match.
🐾 Apply to adopt now

Glen Allen, VA - Bark in the Park Dog Walk

Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Crump Park
3400 Mountain RoadGlen Allen, VA, 23060
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Join us for Henrico Humane Society’s 3rd Annual Bark in the Park Dog Walk, a fun-filled event with activities for all ages! This year, we're thrilled to announce a new location for an even bigger and better experience. Expect a lively crowd of dog lovers, family friendly activities, and pet-loving fun.

🐾 Meet OPH Adoptable Dogs & Volunteers! 🐾
Come say hello to Operation Paws for Homes and meet some of our amazing adoptable dogs and dedicated volunteers!

🐶 Dogs Attending:
TBD — check back soon for a list of pups who will be joining us!

💙 Want to Lend a Paw?
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Love dogs? Join us at the event and help make a difference! Whether you're holding a leash, handing out info cards, or chatting with attendees, we’d love your help.
👉 Sign up to volunteer

🏡 Ready to Adopt?
We adore our adopters—they truly become part of the OPH family!
Want to take home your new best friend? Submit an application before the event to be eligible to adopt onsite once you find your perfect match.
🐾 Apply to adopt now