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:
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

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:
[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#

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

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

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: Information coming soon

**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.

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

Dulles, VA - Ocelot Brewing Company: Adoption Event

Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
23600 Overland Drive, Suite 180 Dulles, VA 20166
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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#

Chester, VA - Chesterfest Adoption Event

Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
11801 Centre St. Chester, VA 23831
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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

Glen Allen, VA - Fall Pet Fair

Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Crump Park
3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, 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:
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

2025 Autumn Auction (October 19-26)

Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Online
Online
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Join OPH for our 7th Annual Autumn Online Auction!

Have something to donate or have questions about the auction? Email us at auction@ophrescue.org.

Check back later to see the items we have to offer.

8 Days: Auction starts Sunday, Oct 19 at 9:00 am and ends Sunday, Oct 26 at 9:00pm

Get your holiday shopping done early from home! Bid on an incredible array of products and services including getaways, restaurant and retail gift cards, stunning artwork, and everything your pet could ever want! Shop for friends and family or indulge for yourself and your furry friends. Either way, you're helping to rescue abandoned animals and give them a second chance at life!

Ashburn, VA - Bark Bash

Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
20365 Exchange Street, Suite 211 Ashburn, VA 20147
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Join us for One Loudoun’s signature pet event! Bark Bash is an outdoor, Halloween-themed festival, bringing together local pet-focused businesses, animal rescue groups, and pet owners for an exciting day of trick or treating, adoptable dogs, music, costumes, and animals galore.

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#

Fosters Needed! Please consider opening your home to an animal in need! https://ophrescue.org/foster