Events

See our events calendar here.

Current Scheduled Events:

Central Bark Anniversary Costume Party
Saturday October 18th, 2025 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Central Bark (Oakdale) (651) 528-6974
Map: 3115 Hadley Ave N Oakdale MN 55128

Howl-O-Ween or Bark-O-Ween? That is the question.

Either way the answer is an Open House Dog Costume Party to celebrate our three year boo-thday! Come for fun, prizes, and food. Our friends from KCM Eggrolls food truck will be on hand, as will Bridgeman's with a FREE ice cream stand once again.

Delicious dog treats available from Treat Me Too, and a pet info kiosk by Hometown Veterinary Partners (aka Silver Lake). Come celebrate with us!

[Dogs must be leashed and social please. We ask you to fill out a general release form online or at event. Proof of rabies, dhpp, and bordetella vaccinations req'd.]

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Trunk or Treat
Friday October 24th, 2025 4:00 PM until 06:00 PM
Location: Just Love Coffee (763) 999-4178
Map: 11611 Theatre Dr N Champlin MN 55316

Get in the Halloween spirit with Just Love Coffee, Hometown Veterinary Partners, iDo Nails, and more! We're hosting a fun event with costumes, candy, and a chance to connect with the community.

See you there!

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Dog & Owner Costume Contest!
Friday October 24th, 2025 6:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Broken Clock Brewinig Co.
Map: 1712 Marshall St. NE Suite 100 Minneapolis MN 55413

Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative x Pet Central Animal Hospital: 3rd Annual Dog & Owner Costume Contest!

Brock Clock's taproom will transform into a runway for you and your furry best friend to strut your stuff. Whether you’re twinning, going all-out with a theme, or showing off something spooky, we can’t wait to see your creativity!

Event Details:

Sign-up: 6 PM
Judging begins: 7:00PM SHARP!
Prizes for best in show!
Entry requirement: Both owner and pup must be in costume to participate.

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Dinner for Rescue Pets!
Wednesday October 29th, 2025 5:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Stanley's Northeast Bar room (612) 788-2529
Map: 2500 University Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418

DINE. DONATE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Join us at Stanley’s NE Bar Room for a night that supports pets in need! 10% of all sales will be donated to Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) to help pets who are lost, left behind, or forgotten.

~ Grab a burger.
~ Raise a glass.
~ Help rescue animals — all just by showing up.

Can’t make it in person? Consider making a donation for what you would have spent, if you could have joined us!

Let’s eat for a cause — and save lives, one plate at a time.

Halloween Pet Photo Shoot
Friday October 31st, 2025 4:30 PM until 06:30 PM
Location: Chuck & Don's Roseville
Map: 1661 County Rd C West Roseville MN 55113

Bring your four-legged friend in costume (or as they are!) for a spook-tacular Halloween photo shoot with Midwest Animal Rescue & Services!

What to Expect:
~ Professional Halloween-themed photos of your pet
~ Fun, festive atmosphere to celebrate the holiday
~ A chance to support Midwest Animal Rescue & Services while showing off your pet’s best look!

Costumes encouraged, but not required. Whether your pet is a pumpkin, a superhero, or simply their adorable self, we can’t wait to capture the cuteness.
Spread the word and invite your friends! Every photo helps us continue our mission of rescuing and rehoming pets in need.

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CPR & First Aid for Dogs + Cats
Saturday November 8th, 2025 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: MARS
Map: 4084 83rd Ave. N. Brooklyn Park MN 55443

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Canine & Feline CPR and First Aid Certification Fundraiser for MARS
Learn lifesaving skills for pets and support MARS at the same time!

Registration Fee: $74.95
Includes:

Official 2-year certification in Canine & Feline CPR and First Aid
Subscription to our Online Animal Emergency Resource Center (2 years)
Your choice of the 88-page, full-color manual:
eBook (view only, non-printable) – included
Printed copy – add $24.95
Businesses and groups may request a professional, frame-ready certificate and window decal to display certification

What You’ll Learn
Our program follows the industry-standard method of animal CPR and is designed to give you confidence until veterinary care is available.

Topics include:

Safety when handling sick or injured animals
How to perform emergency triage and recognize life-threatening conditions
Restraining and transporting animals safely
Providing first aid while en route to veterinary care
Taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, CRT) and knowing normal vs. abnormal readings
Building and using a pet first aid kit
Managing common emergencies: wounds, poisoning, burns, choking, and more
Performing CPR on dogs and cats (PetCPR+ Certification valid for 2 years)

Tip: Bring a stuffed animal to practice your skills on during class (optional, but recommended).

Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved to award CEUs:

3 CEU for veterinary professionals
3.5 CEU for CCPDT dog trainers
3 CEU for IAABC 3 CEU for NADOI
3 CEU for PACCC
3 CEU for Pet Sitters International members

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Give to the Max for MARS: Together, We Save Lives!
Thursday November 20th, 2025 12:00 AM until 11:59 PM
Location: MARS
Map: 4084 83rd Ave. N. Brooklyn Park MN 55443

On Thursday, November 20th, join us for Give to the Max Day, Minnesota’s biggest day of giving! At Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS), every gift makes rescue possible.

From emergency medical care to warm foster homes and forever families, your support changes lives.

Together, we’ve given thousands of pets a second chance—and with your help, we can save even more.

How you can help:

Donate on November 20th and maximize your impact.
Share our campaign with friends and family—every share helps us reach new supporters. Celebrate with us online as we share real rescue stories and updates throughout the day. Your generosity fuels hope, healing, and forever homes.

Let’s show what we can do together.

Donate here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Mars
Or here: https://www.midwestanimalrescue.org/info/donate