Past Events

PetPeople Avon Adoption Event
35901 Detroit Road - Avon
Sunday, February 3rd, 2019
Noon to 3:00pm
Please stop by to visit with Love-A-Stray and some of our great dogs available for adoption. More information to follow.

PetPeople Avon Adoption Event
35901 Detroit Road - Avon
Sunday, January 6th, 2019
Noon to 3:00pm
Please stop by to visit with Love-A-Stray, and some of our puppies available for adoption. More information to follow.

2018 Pet Photos with Santa Christmas Extravaganza
Sunday, December 2nd, 2018
Noon to 5:00pm
Paws by the Lake
33757 Lake Road - Avon Lake
New Reveal to be announced soon...

PetPeople Avon Adoption Event
35901 Detroit Road - Avon
Sunday, November 4th, 2018
Noon to 3:00pm
We are having a donation drive at this event to try and raise much needed funds for some of the critical medical cases that have come in recently.

Bark for Brews
Railroad Brewing Company
1010 Center Road, Avon
Saturday, September 29th, 2018
Details to be announced.
3:00pm to 6:00pm
Food Truck, Raffles, Live Music! Dog Friendly! Portion of proceeds go to Love-A-Stray! Come and have fun with or without your four legged best friend and help us save more dogs! $8 donation at the door gets you a FREE custom pint glass!

Big Trucks
Avon Lake Safety Center
32855 Walker Road - Avon Lake
Saturday, September 15th, 2018
10:00am to 2:00pm

Wine & Wags
Cork & Barrel Wine Bar
35800 Detroit Road - Avon
Every Wednesday - 5:00 to 9:00pm
Join us for some wine - fun for dogs allowed on porch. Cork & Barrel willl be donated 10% of the sales to benefit Love-A-Stray! Fun way to help homeless dogs. Hope to see you there!

Big Splash Dog Swim Contest Times

2018 Big Splash Dog Swim
Saturday, September 8th, 2018
Avon Lake Munipipal Pool
Noon to 5:00PM
REGISTRATION AVAILABLE DAY OF EVENT!
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Wine & Wags
Ice Cream Social on the patio for the dogs - Wine for the humans
Wednesday, August 29th 5:00 to 9:00pm
Cork & Barrel Wine Bar
35800 Detroit Road - Avon
Please join Love-A-Stray on the patio at Cork & Barrel Wine Bar. Event is from 5:00pm to 9:00pm, so stop by anythime! On this night, Love-A-Stray receives 10% of sales so even if you don't bring your dog, come for some...

2019 Pups & Pints Calendar Contest - "Back to School" Theme
Sunday, August 26th, 2018 - 2:00 to 4:00pm
Railroad Brewing Company
1010 Center Road - Avon

Hot Dawgs & Hot Dogs Dog Adoption Event
Avon Lake Discount Drug Mart
33382 Walker Road - Avon Lake
Free Cookout
Saturday, August 25th, 2018
11:00am to 2:00pm
Free Hot Dogs & Chips, Great Raffles, Prizes and Gift Cards! All Donations to benefit Love-A-Stray! Thank You!

SHOP & SAVE Dogs
Shopping Night at Cara's Boutique & Gifts
Thursday, July 19th, 2018 between 5 - 8:00pm
Cara's Boutique & Gifts
The Promenade at Crocker Park
30179 Detroit Road, Westlake
Cara's Boutique will donate a portion of the sales for that night to Love-A-Stray! Thank you for your support!

2019 Pups & Pints Calendar Contest - June - Beach - Summer Theme
Railroad Brewing Company
1010 Center Road - Avon
June 24th, 2018
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Join us the last Sunday of every month for a Costume Contest - Doggie Style - sponsored by and held at Railroad Brewing Comapny. The best costume on that day each month receives a $25 gift card & Love-A-Stray goodie bag! The winner will...

2018 Cruise In
It's back again - mark your calendar!
Saturday, June 16th, 2018 - 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Weiss Baseball Fields
33401 Webber Rd - Avon Lake
Details to follow.

2018 Uncorked for Canines Wine Tasting & MORE!
SOLD OUT! THANK YOU!

RRBC Pups & Pints Calendar Contest
Sunday, May 6th, 2018, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Railroad Brewing Company
1010 Center Road - Avon
Join us every month for a photo contest - sponsored by and held at Railroad Brewing Company. The best costume or best photo on that day receives a $25 gift card from the RRBC and a Love-A-Stray goodie bag! The winner will be featured in the 2019 Railroad Brewing Company...

2018 Pet Photo Contest
Started March 15th, 2018 - Ends May 1st, 2018
Enter the favorite photo of your dog(s) to win the coveted spot on our fabulous red or white wine label. Winners do not need to be present at Uncorked for Canines Event.
Only $5 to enter and $1 to vote!
Enter and Share-Share-Share to all your friends!
Ask your friends on social media to vote for just $1!
Click for Pet...

7th Annual Fur Fun Dog Walk Fundraiser
Sunday, April 29th, 2018
Avon Lake High School
175 Avon Belden Road - Avon Lake
Walk starts at 10:30am


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Check in open 10:00am.

7th Annual Fur Fun 5K & Dog Walk Fundraiser
Sunday, April 29th, 2018
Avon Lake High School
175 Avon Belden Road - Avon Lake
Click for Run Information & Registration


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6th Annual Rally to the Rescue 2018
Super Pet Adoption Event
Saturday, April 7th, 2018 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Midway Mall, Elyria
Animal rescue groups with adoptable pets, pet vendors, a "real" Rainbow Bridge, 50/50 drawing & raffles, face painting, balloon artists, Lorain County Sheriff's Office K9 Teams & Free Child ID's, a Blessing of the Animals & live remote broadcast with WOBL...

Pints for Pups Calendar Contest
Sunday, March 25th, 2018, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Railroad Brewing Company
1010 Center Road - Avon
Join us the last Sunday of every month for a Costume Contest - Doggie Style - sponsored by and held at Railroad Brewing Company. The best costume on that day each month receives a $25 gift card & Love-A-Stray goodie bag! The winner will be featured in the 2019 Railroad...

petvalu Easter Egg Hunt!
Saturday, March 24th, 2018
12:00pm to 4:00pm
Sheffield Crossing
5275 Detroit Road
Sheffield, OH 44054

440-937-8948
Bring your four-legged kids in for an Easter Egg Hunt, $10 Nail Trims & Meet Adoptable Pups from Love-A-Stray until 3:00pm! Hope to see you there!

Pints for Pups Calendar Contest
Sunday, February 25th, 2018, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Railroad Brewing Company
1010 Center Road - Avon
Join us the last Sunday of every month for a Costume Contest - Doggie Style - sponsored by and held at Railroad Brewing Company. The best costume on that day each month receives a $25 gift card & Love-A-Stray goodie bag! The winner will be featured in the 2019 Railroad...

NEWSFLASH:
CELEBRITY MC WILL BE CLEVELAND'S OWN LIL' JOHN RINALDI
Strikes for Strays
Sixth Annual Bowling Fundraiser
Spevock's Nautical Lanes
184 Miller Road - Avon Lake
Sunday, February 25th, 2018
Registration will start January 1, 2018. Discounts available for preregistered, prepaid bowling teams of 6 for $125. Registration will be available at the door for a $25 donation per bowler...