Upcoming Events
Mechanicsville, VA - PetSmart Adoption Event
🐾 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:
Mushu
Muana
Minnie
Butch
Lorcan
Kimmie
Switzer
Jonesy
Goose
💙 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
Frederick, MD- Pups & Poses at Steinhardt Brewing Company
These beginner-friendly yoga classes, taught by Jennifer Carpenter of Jenuine Yogi, are a joyful way to support local rescues, get moving, and spend time with adoptable OPH pups!
🍻 After class, enjoy a drink and meet some of the adorable dogs who are waiting for their furever homes!
➡️ REGISTER HERE: https://linktr.ee/jenuineyogi
🐶 Dogs Attending:
Elle
Elena
Elliana
💙 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
Shrewsbury, PA - Pet Supplies Plus Adoption Event
🐾 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
Richmond, VA - Petco Adoption Event
🐾 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
Alexandria, VA - Unwined Adoption Event
🐾 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
Richmond, VA - PetSmart Adoption Event
🐾 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
Reston, VA - PetSmart Adoption Event
🐾 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
Bel Air, MD - PetSmart Adoption Event
🐾 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
Richmond, VA - Ruff Canine Club Adoption Event
🐾 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
Annapolis, MD- Ceremony Coffee Roastery Adoption Event
Come join OPH volunteers for a delicious latte and spend time with our adoptable dogs!
A portion of sales from all purchases during the event benefits Operation Paws for Homes- help us save more animals in need!
🐶 Dogs Attending:
TBD — check back soon for a list of the 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
11th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K/1M
The 11th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K race and 1M walk to benefit Operation Paws for Homes - an all-breed 501c3 dog rescue - is one of the rescue's largest annual fundraisers.
This year's race is focused on helping dogs diagnosed with heartworm disease, which can be deadly if not treated. These dogs are often the last to leave a shelter -- if they leave at all. The rural shelters we work with do not have the resources to treat these animals who are sick through no fault of their own. Without rescue or adoption from the shelter, the chances are slim they will survive.
Each year, Operation Paws for Homes incurs vast medical costs - in 2025, costs will exceed $150,000. Treating the heartworm positive dogs who are lucky enough to come to the rescue make up about $30,000 - approximately 20% of total medical costs, This event aims to replenish those funds so that we can treat even more dogs. We encourage families, runners, walkers, supporters and anyone interested in helping this organization to join in this fun event.
The race is run on paved paths with a few gravel crossing sites -- all within the park grounds. Runners will run before walkers so no overlapping will occur.
This year our Donate & Dash area will offer only gift cards and gift certificates for various businesses and restaurants. Some gift cards might come with a basket - depending on the donor. The concept is the same though - just donate the D&D suggested amount and take it!
Tell all your friends and family - wherever they are located - they, too, can participate in this event and support the many dogs that need us every single day. Let's make it coast to coast this year! Anyone can participate using a VIRTUAL OPTION. We are excited to host this event again and hope you are just as excited to join us !