• By: Isabel Payne

Paws Up for Fun February Events with Ottawa’s Animal Rescues

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 if new events are added. 

February 10th

Furry Tales Rescue: Bake Sale at Pet Valu Kemptville.

February 11th

Bullies in Need: Show Us Your Heart at Global Pet Foods on Bank St. from 11am-2pm. Nail trim available!

Furry Tales Rescue: Bake Sale at Pet Valu Elmvale.

Furry Tales Rescue: Bake Sale at Pet Valu Kemptville.

Greyhound Supporters of the National Capital Region: Greyhounds and Sweet Treats at Pet Valu Richmond from 12pm-3pm.

Ottawa Dog Rescue: ODR at Pet Valu Carleton Place from 10am-3pm. Nail trim and dog wash available!

Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue: Adoption Event! at Pet Valu Glocester from 11am-3pm.

Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue: Adoption Event! at Pet Valu March Road from 11am-3pm.

Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue: Adoption Event! at Pet Valu Innes from 11am-3pm.

Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue: Adoption Event! at Pet Valu Alta Vista from 11am-3pm.

Sit With Me: Hounds in Hawkesbury from 11am-3pm

Sit With Me: Hounds at Hazeldean from 11am-3pm. Nail trim and doggie wash available!

Sit With Me: SWM Visits Greenbank from 11am-2pm. Bake sale!

Under My Wing- Pug Rescue: Valentine's Photoshoot at Cocomuts in Stittsville from 11am-3pm.

February 12th

Freedom Dog Rescue: Valentine's & Adoption Days at Pet Valu Casselman from 10am-2pm.

Ottawa Dog Rescue: ODR at Pet Valu Kemptville from 11am-3pm. Nail trims available!

Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue: Adoption Event! At Pet Valu Baseline and Merivale from 11am-3pm.

Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue: Adoption Event! at Pet Valu Beechwood from 11am-3pm.

Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue: Adoption Event! at Pet Valu Hazeldean from 11am-3pm.

Sit With Me: Painted Paws at Elmvale from 11am to 3pm. Turn your pet’s paw print into a Valentine’s themed work of art!

Sit With Me: Paws Up in Manotick from 12pm-3pm. Nail trim available!

February 18th

Bullies in Need: Show Us Your Heart at Global Pet Foods Cryrville from 11am-2pm. Nail trim available!

Freedom Dog Rescue: Freedom at Pet Valu Centrum with Leslie Yeow Photography.

Greyhound Supporters of the National Capital Region: Meet ‘n Greet! At Healthy Pets HQ from 12pm-2pm.

Eastern Ontario Potcake Rescue: Doggy Playdate! at the Ferghus & Company Dog Gym from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. 

February 25th

Bullies in Need: Show Us Your Heart at Global Pet Foods Bells Corners from 11am-2pm. Nail trim available!

Ottawa Dog Rescue: Trivia NIGHT for Ottawa Dog Rescue at Russell House Pub from 6pm-10pm.

Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue: Pawdicure Event! At PetValu Alta Vista from 10:30am-2:30pm. Nail trim available!

February 26th

Greyhound Supporters of the National Capital Region: Greyhound Social at WAG Cafe & Pet Lounge from 11am-1pm.

February 27th

Ottawa Humane Society: National Cupcake Day! This event is held country-wide to raise fund for abandoned, neglected and abused animals.