Each month, animal rescues in Ottawa host various events to raise funds to help animals in need. We’ve rounded up some of the many events happening around Ottawa where you can meet adoptable pets and the organization supporting them, peruse handmade goods, and donate to a good cause. Are we missing an event? Let us know in the comments below! This list will be updated throughout the month when new events are announced.
Unable to attend any of these events but still want to help? Foster, donate, or adopt!
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April 1-
Cat Rescue Network: Adoption Days at Pet Valu Montreal Road.
April 2-
Under My Wing Pug Rescue: Spring Paw Thaw from 12pm-3:30pm at Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre
Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue: Fundraiser Fur the love of cats with Doug and Pam Champagne
April 8-
Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue: Open House at The Hamlet Veternary Hospital
The Avery Foundation: Easter Photoshoot at Wag Café!
Boxer Rescue Ontario: Masters N Dogs 12th Anniversary Photography Event in Support of Boxer Rescue Ontario at Masters 'n Dogs Westboro
April 9-
Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue & Ottawa Dog Rescue: Grand Opening Party & No Tax Sale! at Global Pet Foods Kanata.
The Avery Foundation: Easter Photoshoot at Wag Café!
April 12-
Under My Wing Pug Rescue: Hug A Pug | Câlins Pour Un Carlin
April 15-
Furry Tales Rescue: Meet Our Adoptables! at Pet Valu Kemptville
Country Cat Sanctuary: Easter Bake Sale at the Canadian Tire in Kemptville
New Moon Rabbit Rescue: Spring Portraits at Pet Valu Merivale from 11am to 3pm.
April 22-
Freedom Dog Rescue: Pet Appreciation Month at Pet Valu Kanata Centrum
Freedom Dog Rescue: Pet Appreciation Month at Pet Valu Innes
Marshall’s Dog Rescue: PAW Fundraiser at Pet Valu March Road
Country Cat Sanctuary: PAW Event at Pet Valu March Road
Cat Rescue Network: Adoption Days at Pet Valu Montreal Road
Sit With Me: PAW at Pet Valu Elmvale from 10am-3pm
Sit With Me: PAW at Pet Valu Glebe
April 23-
Freedom Dog Rescue: Pet Appreciation Month at Pet Valu Cassleman
Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue: Pet Appreciation Month at Pet Valu Innes
Furry Tales Rescue: Meet Our Adoptable Kitties! at Pet Valu Richmond
Sit With Me: PAW at Pet Valu Greenbank
April 29-
Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue: Spring Vendor & Craft Show
Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue: Pawdicure Event! at Pet Valu Alta Vista
April 30-
Greyhound Supporters: Greyhound Social at Wag!
