Upcoming Events

PETsMART Adoption Day - Santa Cruz

Date:  Every Saturday
Time:  11 am - 2 pm
Where:  PETsMART on River Street in Santa Cruz
Info: Meet wonderful adoptable cats each Saturday. Volunteers will be on hand with information and merchandise for sale.


Dog Adoption Days - Pacific Grove

Date:  Every Saturday
Time: 12 am - 3 pm
Where: AFRP Adoption Center, 560 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove
Info: Meet some of the wonderful dogs you've seen on the AFRP web site! Eight to ten dogs will be on site every Saturday, 12pm - 3pm. Cats are available for adoption Tuesdays through Saturdays 12pm - 5pm. Several dogs will be on site weekday afternoons. Stop by to meet your new best friend!


AFRP Treasure Shop - Pacific Grove

Date:  Mondays through Saturdays
Time:  10 AM - 4 PM
Where:  154 17th Street, Pacific Grove
Info: Some things old, some things new, some things special just for you! The treasure shop is a benefit shop that helps raise money for AFRP. Items for sale will include art work, jewelry, elegant clothing, antiques, books, supplies for your pets and much, much more!


PetsMart Spring Adoption Event - Sand City and Salinas

Date:  Saturday, May 3
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Where: PetsMart in Sand City, PetsMart on Davis Road in Salinas
Info: Meet your new best friend! Adoptable dogs and cats will be on hand, along with adoption counselors to answer your questions. Educational table, AFRP merchandise for sale.




Dog Adoption Days - Aptos

Date:  Saturday, May 3
Time:  10 am - 1 pm
Where:  Surf City Coffee, 9105 Soquel Drive, Aptos
Info: Meet wonderful adoptable dogs. Volunteers will be on hand with information and merchandise for sale.


Cinco de Fido Spring Dog Parade & Fiesta - Soquel

Date:  Sunday, May 4
Time:  10 AM - 2 PM
Where:  Soquel High School Athletic Field
Info: This fun event benefits the SHS Veterinary Science class, the SPCA spay/neuter fund and C-DOG Dog Park fund. Costume parade, vendors, demonstrations, raffle and more! Meet adoptable dogs from AFRP and other animal welfare organizations. Read more.


Petco Adoption Day - Monterey

Date:  Saturday, May 17
Time:  1 pm - 3 pm
Where:  Petco at Del Monte Shoppping Center, Monterey
Info: Help us celebrate! AFRP cats are now available for adoption at Petco. We'll be showcasing adoptable cats, dogs and bunnies along with our educational table and adoption counselors to answer all your questions.


Lilly's Chance Discoveries Benefit - Carmel

Date: Friday, May 23
Time:  1 pm - 5 pm
Where:  Su Vecino between 5th and 6th, Carmel
Info: The owner of this wonderful store is having a raffle to benefit AFRP! We'll be there with our educational table, merchandise for sale and adoptable dogs to meet. Join the fun!


AFRP Volunteer Orientation Meeting - Santa Cruz

Date:  Saturday, May 24
Time:  10 AM - 1 PM
Where:  Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street in Santa Cruz
Info: Volunteer Orientation Meetings are held on alternating months in Pacific Grove and Santa Cruz. If you are interested in becoming an AFRP volunteer, please download a volunteer application, print it out and fill it out neatly. Mail it to us at AFRP, P.O. Box 51083, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Click here for a printable application.


Harley Davidson Benefit for AFRP - Salinas

Date:  Saturday, May 31
Time:  12 pm - 3 pm
Where:  333 N Main Street, Salinas
Info: Our local Harley Davidson group is throwing a party to benefit AFRP! There will be music, food, drinks and fun. We'll have adoption counselors on hand with our educational table, merchandise for sale and adoptable dogs.


Purrfurably Cats Third Anniversary Celebration - Monterey

Date:  Saturday, May 31
Time:  12 pm - 3 pm
Where:  481 Cortes Street, Monterey
Info: Help Purrfurably Cats celebrate their 3 Year Anniversary! Learn more about cutting edge medical procedures just for cats. AFRP will be on hand with 8 wonderful cats and kittens looking for loving homes.


AFRP Volunteer Orientation Meeting - Pacific Grove

Date:  Saturday, June 21
Time:  10 AM - 1 PM
Where:  Pacific Coast Church, 522 Central Ave in Pacific Grove
Info: Volunteer Orientation Meetings are held on alternating months in Pacific Grove and Santa Cruz. If you are interested in becoming an AFRP volunteer, please download a volunteer application, print it out and fill it out neatly. Mail it to us at AFRP, P.O. Box 51083, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Click here for a printable application.


Dog Day - Fort Ord

Date:  Saturday May 10
Time:  9 AM - 12 PM
Where:  Enter at Lightfighter Dr or Reservation Rd. and follow BLM event signs
Info: A tail waggin' good time for you and your pet! Dog contests, fashion show, hikes, t-shirts, guest speakers. Adoptable dogs from AFRP and other local animal welfare organizations. For more information contact Tammy, 39408314.


The Human Race - Santa Cruz

Date:  Saturday May 10
Time:  Registration begins at 7am, walk starts at 8am.
Where: Natural Bridges on West Cliff Drve
Info: The Human Race is a nationwide community fundraising event for nonprofit organizations. This 10k walk and fun run begins at Natural Bridges and winds along West Cliff Drive.Complimentary breakfast and barbeque! Support AFRP by gathering pledges and recruiting your friends. Top two AFRP volunteers with the most pledges will receive a prize from a local day spa! Visit www.humanracessantacruz and designate AFRP as your charity. For more information about this event email Kay Patel.


Woof to Woof - Scotts Valley

Date:  Saturday June 7
Time:  10 AM - 3 PM
Where:  Skypark Soccer Complex, 361 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley
Info: A doggie fun day for four-footed folk and their two-footed friends. All proceeds benefit Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Admission and parking are free. Adoptable animals from AFRP and other local animal welfare organizations. Food, vendors, demonstrations, contests, fun!


Disaster in Paradise - Watsonville

Date:  Saturday June 21
Time:  9 AM - 2 PM
Where:  Ramsay Park
Info: This event promotes emergency preparedness. Visit the AFRP booth to learn more about pet safety, and meet some wonderful adoptable dogs.


If there is anything else you would like to know about Animal Friends Rescue Project, please email us at info@animalfriendsrescue.org or call us at (831) 333-0722. Also, let us know if you are interested in joining our mailing list.

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