Events
 See our events calendar here.

Current Scheduled Events:


MARS Fundraiser! w/ Dave's Hot Chicken
Tuesday December 10th, 2024 5:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Dave's Hot Chicken (St. Paul)
Map: 1959 Ford Pkwy St Paul MN 55116

Join us to raise money for Midwest Animal Rescue. 20% of proceeds are donated directly to MARS! Come out show you support! Or Stay in and use Promo Code: GIVE for 20% to be donated back to MARS.


Dinner at Raising Cane's! Code: RCFund96
Wednesday January 15th, 2025 4:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Raising Cane's - Brooklyn Park (763) 332-4174
Map: 5625 96th Ave N Brooklyn Park MN 55443

Mention the fundraiser at the Restaurant or apply code RCFUND96 to online or app orders at checkout and Cane's will donate 15% of Net Sales* to: Midwest Animal Rescue

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Minneapolis Home Building & Remodeling Expo
Friday January 17th, 2025 2:00 PM until Sunday January 19th, 2025 05:00 PM
Location: Hyatt Regency Downtown Minneapolis Exhibit
Map: 1300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403

Visit us at the Minneapolis Home Show! Daily Hours: Fri 2-7pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm

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Dinner for Pets w/ Stanley's NE Bar Room
Wednesday January 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

Need dinner plans mid-work week? Look no further! 10% of all sales is being donated to MARS on Wednesday 1/29 from 5-9pm!

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Kiss your Dog Photoshoot!
Saturday February 15th, 2025 12:00 PM until 02:00 PM
Location: Chuck & Don's Roseville
Map: 1661 County Rd C West Roseville MN 55113
See all of the animals attending this event.

Love is in the air! We're holding a Valentine's Day photoshoot fundraiser hosted by the Roseville Chuck and Don's! Minimum donation of $10 per keepsake photo. We hope to see you there!

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Learn About Rescue!
Friday February 28th, 2025 5:00 PM until 07:00 PM
Location: Chuck & Don's Bloomington (952) 345-7099
Map: 8537 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington MN 55420
See all of the animals attending this event.

Do you have questions about animal rescue? Thinking about adopting, but not sure where to start? Perhaps you're wondering what "fostering" is about? Stop by; and let's chat!

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Learn About Rescue!
Friday March 7th, 2025 5:00 PM until 07:00 PM
Location: Chuck & Don's Bloomington (952) 345-7099
Map: 8537 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington MN 55420
See all of the animals attending this event.

Do you have questions about animal rescue? Thinking about adopting, but not sure where to start? Perhaps you're wondering what "fostering" is about? Stop by; and let's chat!

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Learn About Rescue!
Friday March 14th, 2025 5:00 PM until 07:00 PM
Location: Chuck & Don's Bloomington (952) 345-7099
Map: 8537 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington MN 55420
See all of the animals attending this event.

Do you have questions about animal rescue? Thinking about adopting, but not sure where to start? Perhaps you're wondering what "fostering" is about? Stop by; and let's chat!

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St. Patrick's Pint Night w/ MARS!
Monday March 17th, 2025 6:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Insight Brewing Co. (612) 722-7222
Map: 2821 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN 55413

Join us at Insight Brewing Co. for St. Patricks Day Pint Night & "Binjo"!

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Learn About Rescue!
Friday March 21st, 2025 5:00 PM until 07:00 PM
Location: Chuck & Don's Bloomington (952) 345-7099
Map: 8537 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington MN 55420
See all of the animals attending this event.

Do you have questions about animal rescue? Thinking about adopting, but not sure where to start? Perhaps you're wondering what "fostering" is about? Stop by; and let's chat!

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MARS Breakfast Fundraiser!
Saturday March 22nd, 2025 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Down The Street Nutrition
Map: 1432 85th Ave N Brooklyn Park MN 55444

Join us for a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 9am - Noon at Down the Street Nutrition! Enjoy delicious pancakes while supporting MARS Rescue Pets! 30% of sales go directly to supporting our Mission; Let’s make a difference together!

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Dinner & Pints for Pets!
Wednesday March 26th, 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

Need dinner plans mid-work week? Look no further! 10% of all sales is being donated to MARS on Wednesday 3/26 from 5-9pm! MARS' Mission: Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) is committed to serving both pet and parent, finding homes for animals that were once lost, left behind and forgotten, while bringing harmony and enhancing education in our community.

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Learn About Rescue!
Friday March 28th, 2025 5:00 PM until 07:00 PM
Location: Chuck & Don's Bloomington (952) 345-7099
Map: 8537 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington MN 55420

Do you have questions about animal rescue? Thinking about adopting, but not sure where to start? Perhaps you're wondering what "fostering" is about? Stop by; and let's chat!

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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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Chipotle Dinner for Rescue Pets!
Saturday April 5th, 2025 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Chipotle - Brooklyn Park
Map: 5901 94th Ave N STE 101 Brooklyn Park MN 55443

Need dinner plans after a long week? Look no further! 25% of sales is being donated to MARS on Saturday 4/05 from 4-8pm! - Be sure to present flyer from FB posts for proceeds to go to our mission! OR use Code: 99RB8CM for Pickup Online! MARS' Mission: Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) is committed to serving both pet and parent, finding homes for animals that were once lost, left behind and forgotten, while bringing harmony and enhancing education in our community.

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Auto Show w/Subaru!
Friday April 11th, 2025 11:00 AM until Saturday April 19th, 2025 07:00 PM
Location: MN Convention Center (612) 335-6000
Map: 1301 2nd Ave S Minneapolis MN 55403
See all of the animals attending this event.

We're back teaming up with Subaru at the Auto Show! Come see us!

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“Tolita: The Best Bad Dog” Book Reading
Sunday April 27th, 2025 12:30 PM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pacifier - Edina
Map: 4930 France Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410

Join us at Pacifier Edina to meet the local authors, Camila Gadotti & Lauren Gillman, of "Tolita: The Best Bad Dog." Camila and Lauren will share their book and the beautiful story behind Tolita. “Tolita: The Best Bad Dog” is a story about a mischievous but lovable rescue dog, Tolita, her two moms and human sister, Sofia. Through a humorous and sweet story based on their real-life Tolita, Sofia learns about acceptance and the commitment of owning a dog. The authors hope their book helps break the expectation that only dogs that fit a standard of behavior created by modern society deserve to be rescued and have a family. While the narrative is particularly relevant to those who have adopted rescue dogs, the overarching themes of acceptance and responsibility extend universally to both animals and humans alike. Furthermore, the authors take pride in presenting a narrative featuring a two-mom family, with a deliberate emphasis on its representation beyond the confines of the LGBTQ+ community. Lauren and Camila adopted Tolita from the Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) organization, bringing her home on New Year’s Eve 2014. We are pleased to be partnering with MARS for this event. Books and stuffed animals will be available for "adoption" at the event with 20% of proceeds going to MARS. Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) is committed to serving both pet and parent, finding homes for animals who were once lost, left behind or forgotten, through connecting, healing, and empowering our community.

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Dinner for Pets w/ Stanley's NE Bar Room
Wednesday April 30th, 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

Need dinner plans mid-work week? Look no further! 10% of all sales is being donated to MARS on Wednesday 4/30 from 5-9pm!

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