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Events
 See our events calendar here.

Current Scheduled Events:


Meet & Greet
Saturday August 12th, 2023 12:00 PM until 01:30 PM
Location: PetSmart (402) 289-1592
Map: 17035 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116
See all of the animals attending this event.

Stop by and meet some of the available dogs ready for adoption.


Dining for the Dogs
Thursday September 7th, 2023 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Don & Millies - 162nd & Maple
Map: 16130 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116

On Thursday, September 7th, from 4PM to 8PM at Don & Millie's (162nd and Maple), mention HUGS at the time of purchase, and 20% of proceeds will be donated to the HUGS dogs! Stop in for dinner, or pick up an order to go. What a super easy and delicious way to help the dogs!


Meet & Greet
Saturday September 9th, 2023 12:00 PM until 01:30 PM
Location: PetSmart (402) 289-1592
Map: 17035 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116
See all of the animals attending this event.

Stop by and meet some of the available dogs ready for adoption.


Meet & Greet
Saturday October 14th, 2023 12:00 PM until 01:30 PM
Location: PetSmart (402) 289-1592
Map: 17035 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116
See all of the animals attending this event.

Stop by and meet some of the available dogs ready for adoption.


Meet & Greet
Saturday November 11th, 2023 12:00 PM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart (402) 289-1592
Map: 17035 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116
See all of the animals attending this event.

Stop by and meet some of the available dogs ready for adoption.


HUGS Holiday Giftwrap 2023
Monday November 27th, 2023 9:00 AM until Sunday December 24th, 2023 04:00 PM
Location: Westroads Mall
Omaha
See all of the animals attending this event.

HUGS will be providing Giftwrapping Services at Westroads Mall, 10000 California St, Omaha, on the lower level (Container Store Court) by Game Stop. Let us wrap your presents for a minimum donation based on package size. We can wrap items of all shapes and sizes, no matter where they were purchased, and have all the supplies. We will be saving you time and money! As always, all proceeds will go towards the dogs that we rescue. You can also meet rescue dogs at the booth at certain times.

We also need volunteers to help wrap. No experience needed, we will train you. So grab a friend and sign up for some fun to help a good cause!

Here's the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0948ADA82CABFC1-holiday#/




HUGS 2023 Holiday Giftwrap schedule
Monday November 27th, 2023 9:00 AM until Sunday December 24th, 2023 04:00 PM
Location: Westroads Mall
Omaha
See all of the animals attending this event.




Dining for the Dogs
Thursday December 7th, 2023 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Don & Millies - 162nd & Maple
Map: 16130 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116

Skip cooking and come support the dogs in rescue with our awesome dining for dogs event! 16130 Evans Plz location, Omaha. Dine in or drive-through. Let the cashier know that you are there with Heartland German Shepherd Rescue and 20% of the proceeds will be donated to the HUGS dogs!   

All money raised will help with vet bills for our foster dogs and will allow us to continue to rescue more dogs in need.  




Dining for the Dogs
Thursday January 4th, 2024 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Don & Millies - 162nd & Maple
Map: 16130 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116

Skip cooking and come support the dogs in rescue with our awesome dining for dogs event! 16130 Evans Plz location, Omaha. Dine in or drive-through. Let the cashier know that you are there with Heartland German Shepherd Rescue and 20% of the proceeds will be donated to the HUGS dogs!   

All money raised will help with vet bills for our foster dogs and will allow us to continue to rescue more dogs in need.  




HUGS at Petsmart
Saturday January 13th, 2024 12:00 PM until 01:30 PM
Location: PetSmart (402) 289-1592
Map: 17035 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116
See all of the animals attending this event.

Come see us at the PetSmart store located at 17035 Evans Plaza, in Omaha. Stop by to learn more about our group, say hi to the volunteers, and meet some of our gorgeous adoptable dogs and puppies!




Pet Supplies Plus
Sunday February 18th, 2024 11:30 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus - W. Center Rd (531) 213-2738
Map: 13459 W. Center Road Omaha NE 68144
See all of the animals attending this event.

Come see us at Pet Supplies Plus (132nd & Center, Bakers Square, Omaha). Meet some of our adorable dogs and puppies who need homes; chat with the HUGS volunteers; and learn more about fostering and adopting from our rescue group.




HUGS at Pets Discount
Saturday February 24th, 2024 12:00 PM until 01:30 PM
Location: Pets Discount (402) 504-1945
Map: 739 N. 132nd Street Omaha NE 68154
See all of the animals attending this event.

Come see us at Pets Discount (739 N 132nd St, Omaha). We will be there with some of our adorable dogs and puppies who are looking for their forever homes! Come meet these babies and chat with the HUGS volunteers to learn more about fostering and adopting from our animal rescue group!




HUGS at Nature Dog, Omaha
Saturday March 2nd, 2024 12:00 PM until 01:30 PM
Location: Nature Dog
Map: 13406 W Maple Rd Omaha Ne 68164
See all of the animals attending this event.

Please join us this Saturday from noon-1:30pm at Nature Dog (13406 W Maple Rd, Omaha). Chat with the fosters and volunteers about adoption and fostering, and meet some adorable dogs that are looking for their fur-ever homes.




Dining for the Dogs
Thursday March 7th, 2024 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Don & Millies - 162nd & Maple
Map: 16130 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116

On Thursday, March 7th, from 4PM to 8PM at Don & Millies (16130 Evans Plaza, Omaha), mention HUGS at the time of purchase, and 20% of proceeds will be donated to the HUGS dogs! Stop in for dinner, or pick up an order to go. What a super easy and delicious way to help the dogs!

** If you miss this date, join us the 1st Thursday of next month, as the event repeats each month! **




HUGS at Long Dog Fat Cat - LOVELAND LOCATION
Saturday March 9th, 2024 3:00 PM until 04:30 PM
Location: Long Dog Fat Cat - LOVELAND LOCATION (402) 991-1124
Map: 2501 S.90th ST STE 123 Omaha NE 68124
See all of the animals attending this event.

Come shop for your pets Saturday, March 9th from 3-4:30pm at the fabulous Long Dog Fat Cat store located in the LOVELAND SHOPPING CENTER. We will be set up inside and outside of the store. Please stop by to learn more about our group, say hi to the volunteers, and meet some of our gorgeous dogs and super cute PUPPIES who are looking for their forever homes.




HUGS at Pets Earth, Elkhorn
Saturday March 30th, 2024 11:00 AM until 12:30 AM
Location: Pets Earth - Elkhorn (402) 505-3340
Map: 1529 S 203rd St Omaha NE 68130
See all of the animals attending this event.

Please join us this Saturday from 11-12:30pm at Pets Earth (1529 S 203rd St, Omaha).  Chat with the fosters and volunteers about adoption and fostering, and meet some adorable dogs that are looking for their fur-ever homes. We will be set up outside of the store.




Dining for the Dogs
Thursday April 4th, 2024 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Don & Millies - 162nd & Maple
Map: 16130 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116

On Thursday, April 4th, from 4PM to 8PM at Don & Millies (16130 Evans Plaza, Omaha), mention HUGS at the time of purchase, and 20% of proceeds will be donated to the HUGS dogs! Stop in for dinner, or pick up an order to go. What a super easy and delicious way to help the dogs!

** If you miss this date, join us the 1st Thursday of next month, as the event repeats each month! **




FidoFest at the Riverfront
Saturday April 13th, 2024 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Gene Leahy Mall
Map: 1302 Farnam on the Mall Omaha Ne 68102
See all of the animals attending this event.

Visit the Gene Leahy Mall Saturday 4-13-24, for the return of FidoFest to The RiverFront. This is a dog-friendly event!
From 11 AM to 3 PM, enjoy:
 Dog Adoption groups
 Raffle Prizes
 Food Trucks
 Pet Vendors & Delightful Doggy Treats

We will be there with some of our adoptable pups!




Dining for the Dogs
Thursday May 2nd, 2024 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Don & Millies - 162nd & Maple
Map: 16130 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116

On Thursday, May 2nd, from 4PM to 8PM at Don & Millies (16130 Evans Plaza, Omaha), mention HUGS at the time of purchase, and 20% of proceeds will be donated to the HUGS dogs! Stop in for dinner, or pick up an order to go. What a super easy and delicious way to help the dogs!

** If you miss this date, join us the 1st Thursday of next month, as the event repeats each month! **




HUGS at Petsmart
Saturday May 11th, 2024 12:00 PM until 01:30 PM
Location: PetSmart (402) 289-1592
Map: 17035 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116
See all of the animals attending this event.

Come see us at the PetSmart store located at 17035 Evans Plaza  in Omaha. Stop by to learn more about our group, say hi to the volunteers, and meet some of our gorgeous adoptable dogs and puppies!




HUGS at Pets Earth, Bennington
Saturday May 18th, 2024 12:00 PM until 01:30 PM
Location: Pets Earth - Bennington (506) 305-7905
Map: 15530 Ida St Bennington Ne 68007
See all of the animals attending this event.

Please join us this Saturday from 12-1:30pm at Pets Earth (15530 Ida St, Bennington, Ne). Chat with the fosters and volunteers about adoption and fostering, and meet some adorable dogs that are looking for their fur-ever homes. We will be set up both inside and outside of the store.




HUGS at Heartland Paws
Saturday June 1st, 2024 12:00 PM until 01:30 PM
Location: Heartland Paws (531) 772-0633
Map: 525 N. 155th Plaza Omaha NE 68154
See all of the animals attending this event.

Come shop for your pets Saturday, June 1st from noon-1:30pm at Heartland Paws. We will be set up inside and outside of the store. Please stop by to learn more about our group, say hi to the volunteers, and meet some of our gorgeous dogs and super cute PUPPIES who are looking for their forever homes.




FidoFest at the RiverFront
Wednesday June 26th, 2024 5:00 PM until 07:30 PM
Location: The RiverFront
Map: Gene Leahy Mall east side, between 10th & 8th St Omaha, Ne NE 68102
See all of the animals attending this event.

We hope you will join us at this dog-friendly event, on June 26th. From 5 - 7:30pm enjoy:
 
-Dog Adoption Groups
-Raffle Prizes
-Food Trucks
-Pet Vendors & Delightful Doggy Treats!



HUGS at Heartland Paws
Saturday June 29th, 2024 12:00 PM until 01:30 PM
Location: Heartland Paws (531) 772-0633
Map: 525 N. 155th Plaza Omaha NE 68154
See all of the animals attending this event.

Come shop for your pets Saturday, June 29th from noon-1:30pm at Heartland Paws. We will be set up inside and outside of the store. Please stop by to learn more about our group, say hi to the volunteers, and meet some of our gorgeous dogs and puppies who are looking for their forever homes.




Pet Supplies Plus
Saturday July 20th, 2024 12:00 PM until 01:30 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus - W. Center Rd (531) 213-2738
Map: 13459 W. Center Road Omaha NE 68144
See all of the animals attending this event.

Saturday, July 20th, from noon to 1:30pm, we will be at PETS SUPPLIES PLUS (13459 W Center Rd) with the sweetest puppies, teens, and adults, who are all looking for their forever homes.

Come see us in the back of the store to meet them, and to learn more about fostering or adopting. Apply at www. heartlandgsrescue.org to be preapproved.



HUGS at Heartland Paws
Friday July 26th, 2024 12:00 PM until 01:30 PM
Location: Heartland Paws (531) 772-0633
Map: 525 N. 155th Plaza Omaha NE 68154

Come see us at Heartland Paws this Saturday, July 27th, from noon to 1:30pm. We will be set up inside and outside of the store. Please stop by to learn more about our group, say hi to the volunteers, and meet some of our gorgeous dogs and puppies who are looking for their forever homes.




Ne Wine & Balloon Festival
Friday August 16th, 2024 5:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Ta-Ha-Zooka Park
Map: 905 Elkhorn Dr Elkhorn Ne 68022
See all of the animals attending this event.

Come see us at The Nebraska Wine & Balloon Festival Saturday from 5pm to 9pm at Tahazouka Park, in Elkhorn (905 Elkhorn Dr). You can find us in the Pets Earth booth where our fabulous host will be doing raffles throughout the day, and will donate 10% of sales to the HUGS pups! Say say hi to adoptable pups Dresden & Ava from 5-7, and Ronin & Kaiya from 7-9pm. For ticket & festival info: https://showofficeonline.com/NebraskaWineBalloon/


HUGS at CycleBar West
Saturday August 24th, 2024 10:00 AM until 11:45 AM
Location: Cyclebar West (402) 522-6711
Map: 17255 Davenport St Omaha NE 68118
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Come see us at CycleBar West, 17255 Davenport St, Omaha (Village Pointe), August 24th!

MEET: The most lovable adoptable dogs and puppies from 10am-11:45am

RIDE: 30 min spin class at 11am ($15 to benefit the rescue dogs)

** Follow this link to sign up to ride if you haven't yet (10 spots left): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXztQ_XA1HhXfblJGuUrWNAjB-KuXSeighL5n0GuTspPsSog/viewform?usp=sf_link

We hope to see many of you there. All proceeds benefit the rescue dogs!




HUGS at Petsmart
Saturday September 14th, 2024 12:00 PM until 01:30 PM
Location: PetSmart (402) 289-1592
Map: 17035 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116

Come see us at the PetSmart store located at 17035 Evans Plaza in Omaha. Stop by to learn more about our group, say hi to the volunteers, and meet some of our gorgeous adoptable dogs and puppies!




HUGS at Heartland Paws
Saturday September 21st, 2024 12:00 PM until 01:30 PM
Location: Heartland Paws (531) 772-0633
Map: 525 N. 155th Plaza Omaha NE 68154

Saturday, September 21st, from noon to 1:30pm, we will be at Heartland Paws (525 N 155th Plaza, Omaha). We will be set up inside and outside of the store. Please stop by to learn more about our group. Say hi to the volunteers, and meet some of the amazing rescue dogs who are looking for their forever homes. Prepare to fall in love!

 




Vino Mas - Beer/Wine Tasting & Bake Sale
Saturday September 28th, 2024 2:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Location: Vino Mas (402) 916-4111
Map: 14450 Eagle Run Dr - Ste 220 Omaha NE 68116
See all of the animals attending this event.

 
Saturday, September 28th, join us at Vino Mas -14450 Eagle Run Dr, Omaha- from 2:00-4:00pm, for a day of WINE, BEER, and DOGS! For only $20, you can sample 5 wines and 3 beers, and appetizers. Shop our bake sale and meet the Charpoocherie Pups!
$15 of the wine tasting ticket price and 10% of all other sales between 2-4pm will be donated directly to HUGS.
**CASH, VENMO, OR CHECKS PREFERRED**



Walk and Dogfest
Sunday September 29th, 2024 11:00 AM until 01:30 PM
Location: Nebraska Humane Society
Map: 8929 Fort St Omaha Ne 68134
See all of the animals attending this event.

Join us on Sunday, September 29, 2024 for the 35th annual Margre Durham Walk & Dog Fest!
We will be in the meadow on the NHS campus, from 11 am to 1:30pm. Attractions include Vendor Village, Rescue Groups, Silent Auction, Beer Garden, Adoption Parade, Great Food available for purchase, Entertainment and, of course, the Walk down the Keystone Trail. The best part of all, it's all dog-friendly!
HUGS will be there with adoptable dogs and puppies. You can just come the day of the event, admission is free. Hope to see you there!



HUGS at Defiance Harley-Davidson
Saturday October 5th, 2024 10:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Defiance Harley-Davidson
Map: 4940 S 72nd St Omaha NE 68127
See all of the animals attending this event.

HUGS will join other local rescues at Defiance Harley-Davidson for a relaxing, dog-friendly day, filled with fun activities for everyone. Here's the schedule, courtesy of our host:

10am-3pm-Visit Rescues and Vendors.
11am 'til gone-$5 hot dogs, chips & soda or beer*
Dog friendly vendors
11:00am-Adopt-A-Dog Parade. The rescues will walk the dogs around for you to see in all their Furry Glory.
12pm-Advice by Double Rainbow Dog Training, LLC.
1pm-Dog Costume Contest. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes of $200, $100 and $50.00
We will have Rescues on-site for you to find your new family member!**
Other rescues onsite include Little White Dog Rescue, Haven Animal Rescue of Omaha, Bullies-N-Beyond ResQ Inc, SNAFU Rescue, Bailing out Benji, ShelterMe Nebraska, Taysia Blue, and Town & Country Animal Rescue.
*Please drink responsibly.
**Please note all rescues have an application process.



HUGS at Petsmart
Saturday October 12th, 2024 12:00 PM until 01:30 PM
Location: PetSmart (402) 289-1592
Map: 17035 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116
See all of the animals attending this event.

Come see us from noon to 1:30pm at the PetSmart store located at 17035 Evans Plaza in Omaha. Stop by to learn more about our group, say hi to the volunteers, and meet some of our gorgeous adoptable dogs and puppies!




* CANCELLED* HUGS at Petsmart
Saturday October 26th, 2024 12:00 PM until 01:30 PM
Location: PetSmart (402) 289-1592
Map: 17035 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116
See all of the animals attending this event.

* Event has been CANCELLED - We apologize for any inconvenience *

Come see us from noon to 1:30pm at the PetSmart store located at 17035 Evans Plaza in Omaha. Stop by to learn more about our group, say hi to the volunteers, and meet some of our gorgeous adoptable dogs and puppies!




Dining for the Dogs
Thursday November 7th, 2024 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Don & Millies - 162nd & Maple
Map: 16130 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116

On Thursday, Nov 7th, from 4PM to 8PM at Don & Millies (16130 Evans Plaza, Omaha), mention HUGS at the time of purchase, and 20% of proceeds will be donated to the HUGS dogs! Stop in for dinner, or pick up an order to go. What a super easy and delicious way to help the dogs!

** If you miss this date, join us the 1st Thursday of next month, as the event repeats each month! **




HUGS at Petsmart
Saturday November 9th, 2024 12:00 PM until 01:30 PM
Location: PetSmart (402) 289-1592
Map: 17035 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116
See all of the animals attending this event.

PetSmart, 17035 Evans Plaza (170th & Maple)
12p-1:30pm
Stop by the store and meet some of our awesome dogs who are looking for their fur-ever homes! Learn more about fostering and adopting  ‍ . We will be set up inside the store. Hope to see you there! 





 
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