Past Events

2021 BARK FOR BREWS / CANCELLED
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH - 2pm to 5pm

BIG SPLASH DOG SWIM IS BACK!
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY! NO WALK UP REGISTRATIONS THIS YEAR!
REGISTER EARLY! REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2021 AT 5:00PM
THE FIRST 300 REGISTRATIONS WILL RECEIVE A GIFT!
2021 will be somewhat downsized with no contests.
Dog and human snacks available for purchase.
Hope to see you there! Your dog will love you for it!
BIG SPLASH ONLINE REGISTRATION

September PetPeople Avon Adoption Event 2021
PetPeople Avon Adoption Event
35901 Detroit Road - Avon
Saturday, September 4th, 2021
11:00am to 2:00pm
Please stop by to visit with Love-A-Stray and some of our great dogs available for adoption.
More information to follow.

August Pet People Avon Adoption Event 2021
PetPeople Avon Adoption Event
35901 Detroit Road - Avon
Saturday, August 7th, 2021
11:00am to 2:00pm
Please stop by to visit with Love-A-Stray and some of our great dogs available for adoption.
More information to follow.

Who doesn't like a clean car?! Cross this task off your to do list the last weekend in June, and let Hometowne Laser Wash do the work for you on June 27th and 28th! Get a clean car and help us save more dogs! Did you know they have free vacuums too!
20% of the total sales for these two days comes directly back to the rescue. Super easy way to continue to support LAS, and a local business that supports...

Live NOW through June 26th @ Noon https://go.rallyup.com/ufc2021
With COVID still lingering Fido's and LAS have canceled our joint Uncorked for Canine event for 2021. This event has always been a significant source of income for our organizations and will leave us short this summer on funds we need to continue to help save dogs in need. We are hoping to offset this deficit by generating income with...

With COVID still lingering we had to cancel our annual Strikes for Strays event for 2021. This event has always been a significant source of income for our organization and will leave us short this winter on funds we need to continue to help save dogs in need. We are hoping to offset this deficit by generating income with this 50/50 Raffle! Please help!!
Here's how it will work!
We...

Unfortunately, all of our main events for 2020 have been canceled due to the pandemic. We are continuing to help dogs in need, but are in need of funds. Please consider making a donation to the rescue so that we can continue to save more dogs.
**We will be having online raffles in mid-August with some very unique, one of a kind items! Please follow us on Facebook for the most up to date information.

There's one thing about a pandemic, you still need to eat! Help us save more dogs by eating at Melt!! Every Wednesday in September you can Dine & Donate at Melt Bar & Grilled in Avon, Independence and Lakewood locations! Just show the melt staff this flyer either printed or on your phone and they will donate 20% of the sales to LAS! This is good for dine in, carry out and catering orders! Melt...

There's one thing about a pandemic, you still need to eat! Help us save more dogs by eating at Melt!! Every Wednesday in September you can Dine & Donate at Melt Bar & Grilled in Avon, Independence and Lakewood locations! Just show the melt staff this flyer either printed or on your phone and they will donate 20% of the sales to LAS! This is good for dine in, carry out and catering orders! Melt...

There's one thing about a pandemic, you still need to eat! Help us save more dogs by eating at Melt!! Every Wednesday in September you can Dine & Donate at Melt Bar & Grilled in Avon, Independence and Lakewood locations! Just show the melt staff this flyer either printed or on your phone and they will donate 20% of the sales to LAS! This is good for dine in, carry out and catering orders! Melt...

There's one thing about a pandemic, you still need to eat! Help us save more dogs by eating at Melt!! Every Wednesday in September you can Dine & Donate at Melt Bar & Grilled in Avon, Independence and Lakewood locations! Just show the melt staff this flyer either printed or on your phone and they will donate 20% of the sales to LAS! This is good for dine in, carry out and catering orders! Melt...

There's one thing about a pandemic, you still need to eat! Help us save more dogs by eating at Melt!! Every Wednesday in September you can Dine & Donate at Melt Bar & Grilled in Avon, Independence and Lakewood locations! Just show the melt staff this flyer either printed or on your phone and they will donate 20% of the sales to LAS! This is good for dine in, carry out and catering orders! Melt...

SHELTER-IN PLACE DOG PHOTO FUNDRAISER CONTEST
ENDS June 25, 2020
SHELTER-IN-PLACE DOG PHOTO CONTEST FUNDRAISER
Due to COVID-19 our annual events and fundraisers have either been cancelled or postponed. Please consider helping our rescue by donating so we can continue to save dogs in need.
Thank You!
PLEASE DONATE NOW TO LOVE-A-STRAY DOG

Uncorked for Canines Wine Tasting, Craft Beer Sampling & MORE!
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Sunday, May 17th, 2020 3pm to 7pm
Tom's Country Place
3442 Stoney Ridge Road - Avon
New larger venue with more seating and parking! Featuring three fantastic local restaurants to be announced.
Pre-pay Online Tickets Only
$75 each or 2 for $130
VIP Tables for 8 $600
Online Sales Opening...

9th Annual Fur Fun Dog Walk
Sunday, April 26, 2020
10:00 am
Avon Lake High School
175 Avon Belden Road - Avon Lake
Group Dog Walk - 1, 2 or 3 miles
Registration opens at 9:30am day of event, online registration now available!
Printable registrations available soon!
Your dog will love you for it!



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9TH ANNUAL FUR FUN 5K & DOG WALK
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

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PetPeople Avon Adoption Event
35901 Detroit Road - Avon
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Noon to 3:00pm
Please stop by to visit with Love-A-Stray. Dog(s) in attendance to be announced soon.

PetPeople Avon Adoption Event
35901 Detroit Road - Avon
Saturday, January 4th, 2020
Noon to 3:00pm
Please stop by to visit with Love-A-Stray. We will have Gidget the French Bulldog and Buddy the Lab in attendance!

NOTE: Gidget will only be at the event from 12:30pm to 2:30pm,

2019 Pet Photos with Santa
Sunday, December 8th
Noon to 5:00pm
Paws by the Lake
33757 Lake Road, Avon Lake
$ 15.00 Donation for Professional Photo by The Big Picture Photography
First 150 Registrations at the door receive a goody bag for their dog.
Amazing Raffles, Door Prizes, Free Concessions, Music, Spin to Win Game, Vendors and MORE!
A Big Reveal will be posted soon with new Santa...

TOP DAWG COSTUME CONTEST & TAILGATE PARTY
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27TH at 1:00pm
CONTESTS HELD IN A LARGE INDOOR FACILITY!
CONTESTS START AT 2:00pm 9 CATEGORIES WITH PRIZES AND A POST EVENT ONLINE PHOTO CONTEST WITH PRIZES.
BEER, FOOD, DAWGS, AWESOME RAFFLES & COSTUME CONTESTS!
PLEASE VISIT OUR FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE FOR A LIST OF THE 9 COSTUME CATEGORIES FOR YOUR FURRY FRIENDS!
CONTACT...

3rd Annual Bark for Brews
Railroad Brewing Company
1010 Center Road - Avon
Amazing Raffles - Dog Friendly - Food Truck - Live Music
$8 Donation at the door. Fun way to help us help more dogs!
Hope to see you there!

16th Annual Big Trucks & Community Services Open House
Avon Lake Safety Center
32855 Walker Road - Avon Lake
Saturday, September 21st, 2019