Upcoming events.

Project POOCH has a variety of events and opportunities to connect in person throughout the year. From booths on the weekend at local pet shops and farmer’s markets, to trivia nights, dog washes, and bingo, there’s always something to look forward to.

An Evening with Crys Matthews
Nov
20

An Evening with Crys Matthews

Join OJRC and Project POOCH for an inspiring and fun evening with rising folk music star Crys Matthews! Crys is touring the west right now with her blend of folk, blues, Americana, and bluegrass with a big dollop of progressiveness. Don’t miss Crys on her swing through Portland and support your two favorite civil rights groups in the Give!Guide, the Oregon Justice Resource Center and Project POOCH! Thank you, Crys, for supporting our work to fight for the civil rights of the incarcerated and improve animal welfare.

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Santa Paws
Nov
30

Santa Paws

Santa Paws is coming to town! Have your photo taken with your dog, with your family and your dog, with your friends and your dog, of just your dog, of just you, of just you and your family, or just you and your friends. There will be free hot chocolate provided by our friends at Rogue, brothaccinos for the pups provided by Brutus Bone Broth, and a limited selection of free squeaky toys for our early attendees, along with some stockings and holiday paraphernalia!

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Give!Guide: Drag Queen Bingo
Dec
10

Give!Guide: Drag Queen Bingo

Join Animal Aid and Project Pooch at Lucky Lab Beer Hall (1945 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97209) on December 10 from 6:30-8:30 PM for Drag Queen Bingo with local celebrity Poison Waters! In addition to the games, come enjoy raffle prizes, great food & drink, and good company as you help support two wonderful local causes!

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Pet Photos with Santa
Dec
13

Pet Photos with Santa

Our Salem Volunteers will be at South Salem Pet Supply’s Pet Photos with Santa Event sharing info about our program, selling dog blankets and jackets, Project POOCH merchandise.

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Santa Paws
Dec
2

Santa Paws

Santa Paws is coming to town! Have your photo taken with your dog, with your family and your dog, with your friends and your dog, of just your dog, of just you, of just you and your family, or just you and your friends. There will be free hot chocolate provided by our friends at Rogue, brothaccinos for the pups provided by Brutus Bone Broth, and a limited selection of free squeaky toys for our early attendees, along with some stockings and holiday paraphernalia!

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Pet Photos with Santa
Dec
2

Pet Photos with Santa

Our Salem Volunteers will be at South Salem Pet Supply’s Pet Photos with Santa Event sharing info about our program, selling dog blankets and jackets, Project POOCH merchandise.

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Give!Guide: Drag Queen Bingo
Nov
28

Give!Guide: Drag Queen Bingo

Join Animal Aid and Project Pooch at Lucky Lab Beer Hall (1945 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97209) on Giving Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 PM for Drag Queen Bingo with Poison Waters! In addition to the games, come enjoy raffle prizes, great food & drink, and good company as we celebrate this National Day of Giving!

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Walk-n-Wag
Sep
23

Walk-n-Wag

Join us in supporting pets and people through Willamette Vital Health. The 11th annual Walk-n-Wag is set for Saturday, September 23rd at Minto Brown Island Park. This fun local festival and walk in the park benefits WVH's Pet Peace of Mind® program, and Grief Care Outreach and Expansion Project. There will be food & drink, Chez Alishon Mediterranean Bistro, and the Pop Stop, community organizations that support pets, activities, t-shirts, and lots of great people and dog watching. The Savvy Dog Ranch will be there with demos and agility equipment for you try out with your pups.

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