Peppertree Rescue

The Furry Fun Run
2026-04-18 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Saratoga Springs State Park, Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States
Join us on Saturday, April 18 at the Warming Hut off Avenue of the Pines in Saratoga for the Furry Fun Run! Click here to register and join this awesome event for people and dogs!
Early bird registration is open NOW through April 12th – register for just $25 plus the $2.63 processing fee. The first 25 to register will get a free Furry Fun Run T-shirt – so don’t wait!

The registration fee increases to $30 starting April 13 (plus processing fees) and is $35 on race day.
We cannot wait to see everyone there!

Did you know we are offering another FUN way to support Peppertree Rescue and the Furry Fun Run?

Whether you will be joining us or cheering from afar you can sponsor a sign in your dog’s honor – to benefit Peppertree!
This sign will be displayed along the course (and will be yours to take home at the end of the event if you would like).
$42.63 will sponsor the sign and help us help amazing Peppertree dogs! All you have to do is fill out the order form, and then e-mail one photo to be included on the sign to ptrescue518@gmail.com
Orders have to be received by April 1st!

Adoption Clinic April 11 @ Benson's Pet Center - Rotterdam
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Benson’s Pet Center – Rotterdam, 1520 Altamont Ave, Schenectady, NY, 12303, United States

Adoption Clinic March 7 @ Healthy Pet Center - Latham
2026-03-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Healthy Pet Center Latham, 775 New Loudon Rd, Latham, NY, 12110, United States

Pet Adoption Festival February 21 at Menands Market Pavillion
2026-02-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Menands Farmers Market, 381 Broadway, Menands, NY, 12204, United States
Rescheduled from February 7th due to cold temperatures
Join us for the Pet Adoption Festival w/ Steve Caporizzo, a special farmers market event at the Menands Market Pavilion on Saturday, February 21st from 11 AM – 3 PM
🐶Meet adoptable pets from local animal rescues
🫜Shop local produce, plants and flowers
🥐Shop homemade baked goods
🎸Enjoy live music

Adoption Clinic January 3 @ Benson's Pet Center - Clifton Park
2026-01-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Benson’s Pet Center Clifton Park, 12 Fire Road, Clifton Park, NY, 12065, United States

Adoption Clinic December 6th @ Pet Supplies Plus - East Greenbush
2025-12-06 11:00 - 12:30 | Pet Supplies Plus – East Greenbush, 501 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY, 12144, United States

Howl-O-Ween Rescue Bash at Indian Ladder Farms - November 1
2025-11-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Indian Ladder Farms, 342 Altamont Road, Altamont, NY, 12009, United States
🎃🐾 Something Spooky This Way Comes… to the Howl-O-Ween Pet Rescue Bash! 🐾🎃
Calling all ghosts, goblins, and good boys—join us for a tail-wagging good time at the Howl-O-Ween Pet Rescue Event!
🦴 Here’s what’s brewing:

👻 Pet Costume Parade & Contest – Dress your pup to impress (or distress!)

🐾 Local Rescues & Vendors – Support furry friends & shop spooky-good goodies

🍕 Pizza by DeFazio’s & 💀 Spooky Specialty Drinks

🎨 Face Painting & 📸 Wickedly Cute Photo Ops

🐶 Dog-Friendly Fun – Costumes encouraged for humans AND pets!

Leash up your little monster and come get spooky with us! 👹🎉

American Cancer Society Howl-O-Ween Event October 4 @ Hope Club of the Capital Region
2025-10-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Hope Club of the Capital Region, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY, 12110, United States
Peppertree Rescue is honored to be joining other rescues, as well as pet related vendors, for a day full of Halloween fun for pet lovers and their pups, to support the life saving mission of the American Cancer Society.

Pet Connection Cooking for Paws Adoption Event September 27 at Healthy Pet Center and Earl B Feiden Appliance in Latham
2025-09-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Healthy Pet Center and Earl B Feiden, 775-785 Route 9, Latham, NY, 12110, United States
🎉 Cooking for Paws – Adoption & Family Fun Event! 🎉Hosted by Healthy Pet Center & Earl B. Feiden Appliance
10 rescue groups on-site with adorable, adoptable pets!
💰 Pet Connection will donate $50 for every adoption or application that leads to an adoption❤️ $5,000 will be donated to help local rescues!
📍 FREE Microchip Clinic, for ALL dogs, not just newly adopted dogs, hosted by Pet Connection & The Animal Protective Foundation
Doggy ice cream booth – cool treats for your four-legged friends!🍁 Fall-themed photo backdrop – perfect for Instagram-worthy pet pics!
🎁 Raffles, giveaways, and surprise activities for the whole family
🍽 Special Guest: Celebrity Chef Ric Orlando

Cooking up a delicious late lunch for attendees

Just a small donation to Pet Connection gets you a plate!

📸 Bring the pets, bring the kids, bring your appetite — and help us support animals in need!

Cornhole Tournament at Fort Orange Brewing September 21
2025-09-21 12:30 - 16:00 | Fort Orange Brewing, 450 N. Pearl Street, Albany, 12204, United States
To register for the cornhole tournament and/or order a chicken dinner by JD’s Chicken, please either scan the QR code in the flyer or visit https://peppertree-rescue-fundraiser-beers-bbq-cornhole.cheddarup.com

Pet Connection Adoption Day September 20 @ Lia Toyota
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Lia Toyota of Colonie, 2120 Central Ave, Schenectady, NY, 12304, United States

AAA Pet Day August 27 @ AAA Delaware Ave
2025-08-27 10:00 - 16:00 | AAA Albany, 618 Delaware Ave, Albany, 12209, United States
Join us for AAA’s Pet Day on August 27th from 10 AM to 4 PM at AAA’s Delaware Avenue location. Peppertree Rescue will be on-site with an information booth and merchandise for sale. You will also meet other amazing pet-related businesses. Plus, enjoy raffles, giveaways, and exclusive deals.

Colonie Police Department Dog Days of Summer August 21 @ Cook Park - Colonie
2025-08-21 16:00 - 20:00 | Cook Park – The Village of Colonie, Shambrook Pkwy, Colonie, NY, 12205, United States

Bethlehem PD National Night Out August 5 @ Elm Avenue Town Park
2025-08-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Elm Avenue Town Park, 261 Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY, 12054, United States
Peppertree is excited to have an information table and perhaps a dog or two at Bethlehem Police Department’s National Night Out.

Alumni Picnic has been canceled
2025-08-03 12:30 - 15:00 | NY

Adoption Clinic August 2 @ Pet Supplies Plus - Troy
2025-08-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Pet Supplies Plus, 720 Hoosick Road, Troy, NY, 12180, United States

Puppies & Pilates July 26 @ Vischer Ferry General Store in Clifton Park
2025-07-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Vischer Ferry General Store, 357 Riverview Road, Rexford, NY, 12148, United States
We’re pumped for Puppies & Pilates, a fun mat-based class and a Peppertree fundraiser hosted by Club Pilates. Join the fun on Saturday, July 26 at 10 AM at the Vischer Ferry General Store in Clifton Park.

No experience? No problem! All levels are welcome. Just bring your love for pups and your mat. Peppertree receives 100% of the donations.

Only 25 spots are available. Please email Club Pilates to reserve your spot at cliftonpark@clubpilates.com. We hope to see you there!

Adoption Clinic July 12 @ Petco Clifton Park
2025-07-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Clifton Park Petco, 6 Halfmoon Crossings, Clifton Park, NY, 12065, United States

Curtis Lumber's PetAPalooza on June 14th
2025-06-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Curtis Lumber Ballston Spa, 885 State Route 67, Ballston Spa, United States

Adoption Clinic May 3 @ Healthy Pet Center Latham
2025-05-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Healthy Pet Center Latham, 775 New Loudon Rd, Latham, NY, 12110, United States

17th Annual Furry Fun Run April 26th
2025-04-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Saratoga Springs State Park, Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States
The Furry Fun Run was the first 5k in the area to welcome dogs, and it is a do-not-miss event! If you are not up for running, this year we are offering a 2 mile course just for walkers! You can register HERE!
The first 25 people to register can opt to receive a free run t-shirt thanks to our sponsors, and if you collect $100 or more in donations for Peppertree Rescue, then your registration fee can be refunded the day of the run. All other participants who wish to purchase a t-shirt showing their support of rescue dogs can do so on the registration page.
Prizes will be awarded to the first woman, man, non-binary person and dog to cross the finish line, as well as the top fundraiser. This event will be bar code timed by White Knight Timing and Race Management.
Packet pick up and race day registration will run from 8:00 am to 8:45 am on race day at the Warming Hut; the race will start promptly at 9:15 am.
Proceeds of this event go to benefit the dogs of Peppertree Rescue. Peppertree Rescue is a volunteer run organization dedicated to helping dogs of good temperament – we do not discriminate based on breed, age or health.

Adoption Clinic April 5 @ Benson’s Pet Center Clifton Park
2025-04-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Benson’s Pet Center Clifton Park, 12 Fire Road, Clifton Park, NY, 12065, United States

Adoption Clinic March 1 @ Petco Clifton Park
2025-03-01 12:30 - 14:00 | Clifton Park Petco, 6 Halfmoon Crossings, Clifton Park, NY, 12065, United States

Menands Farmers Market - February 15 (snow date February 22)
2025-02-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Menands Farmers Market, 381 Broadway, Menands, NY, 12204, United States
