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11/14/2024 3:54 PM

 

 
Events
 See our events calendar here.

Current Scheduled Events:


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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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