NEXT event SATURDAY may 10th 2025
at waterfire arts center, providence
From 12pm-4pm, with early entry from 10am
with over 300 dogs and puppies.
Our Goal
Our goal is to let you get to know these wonderful dogs in a relaxed, family friendly setting. All the dogs are on leash so that you can see how great they are with other dogs and amongst people.
This will allow the rescue organizations to see how a family interacts with a particular rescued dog and families can determine which dog fits in well with their lifestyle.
Awesome food from local food truck
Rescues and Shelters
All the dogs come from 10 different rescues and shelters, each with different policies and fees.
Every dog and puppy has been abandoned and nurtured to good health by their respective shelter or rescue.
Aside from the fees to adopt your dog, as determined by each individual agency, there are no admission fees.
The events are rain or shine, as we’re all inside.
Early Entry
Complete the form on the sign up page to get exclusive entry at 10am, and the pick of the pups!
On line sign up will open before each event. Screening will begin at the event with your chosen dog’s rescue.
Those who come at 12pm will also be able to begin their adoption process on the day.
Here’s a list of what to bring.
Your Personal Dog
Your own pets will not be allowed to mingle with the rescue dogs in the adoption area. Only bring your dogs if you want them to meet a potential adopted dog. Rescues will want to do meet and greets before adoption. This will happen in a separate area outside. Please wait in the "doggie check in" with your dog and sign in with your details, ID and rabies proof.
Please visit our onsite Trainers and veterinarians.