Events

See our events calendar here.

Current Scheduled Events:

MARS & Menards Donation Drive!
Tuesday April 1st, 2025 6:00 AM until Saturday May 31st, 2025 10:00 PM
Location: Maplewood Menards (651) 482-0007
Map: 2280 Maplewood Dr N Maplewood MN 55109

Join us at the Maplewood Menards for a donation drive to benefit our organization, MARS! Throughout the months of April & May, we will be collecting various items that are essential for the care and well-being of animals in need. These items include: -Leashes -Large and XL wire crates -Gentle lead harnesses M, M/L, Large (not nose ones) -Paper towels -Toilet paper -Dog food -Dog treats (lots of dog treats) -Doggie mind games -Bully sticks -Baby gates (retractable if possible) -Speciality dog food -Nutro source Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. We hope to see you there!!

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MainStreet Days - Adoption Event & Puppy Cuddle
Saturday May 17th, 2025 9:00 AM until 04:00 AM
Location: Hopkins Elks Lodge #2221 (952) 933-2221
Map: 30 8th Ave S Hopkins MN 55343

We will have a Puppy Pile at the Lodge on Saturday, May 17th from 11:00am - 3:00pm. For snuggles, puppy kisses and gentle play. We’ll also have a booth on Mainstreet from 9am-4pm!! We are selling treats for the pups and tattoo stickers for the kids!! Plus, other swag available!!

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Puppy Cuddle!
Saturday May 24th, 2025 1:00 PM until 05:00 PM
Location: St. Paul Tap (651) 227-6315
Map: 825 Jefferson Ave St. Paul MN 55102

Come for Bingo, Stay for Puppy Cuddles!! We're snuggling sweet puppies on Saturday, 5/24 from 1-5pm! $1 for 3 minutes snuggle time. All proceeds will be go to Midwest Animal Rescue & Services.

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Fundraiser & Patio Party!
Wednesday May 28th, 2025 3:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Raising Cane's - Brooklyn Park (763) 332-4174
Map: 5625 96th Ave N Brooklyn Park MN 55443

Bring your dog and get free swag! Mention MARS, or use code RCFUND96 on: WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 | 3PM - 9PM at Raising Cane's at 5625 96th Ave N! Cane's will donate 15% of Net Sales to the Midwest Animal Rescue & Services and our mission.

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Pints for Pets!
Saturday May 31st, 2025 1:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Location: Insight Brewing Co. (612) 722-7222
Map: 2821 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55413

Bring your dog, and join us in raising a pint & dollars for rescue pets! From 1-4pm on 5/31, Insight Brewing will be donating $1 per Pint sold to Midwest Animal Rescue & Services and our mission. Mission Statement: Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) is committed to serving both pet and parent, finding homes for animals who were once lost, left behind and forgotten, through Connecting, Healing, and Empowering our Community. See you there!?

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Pints for Pets!
Saturday June 7th, 2025 12:00 PM until 06:00 PM
Location: Elm Creek Brewing Co. (763) 208-3623
Map: 11469 Marketplace Dr N Champlin MN 55316

Bring your dog, and join us in raising a pint & dollars for rescue pets! From 12-6pm on 6/7, Elm Creek Brewing Co will be donating $1 per Pint sold to Midwest Animal Rescue & Services and our mission. Mission Statement: Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) is committed to serving both pet and parent, finding homes for animals who were once lost, left behind and forgotten, through Connecting, Healing, and Empowering our Community. See you there!?