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Millsboro, DE · Adoption fair
2026-10-21 – 2026-10-21 · PetSmart Millsboro
Meet adoptable pets during Brandywine Valley SPCA's National Adoption Week event. Visitor pets: Not published
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Sparks, NV · Adoption fair
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-24 · PetSmart Los Altos
Meet adoptable pets and speak with the SPCA of Northern Nevada team at this public adoption pop-up. Visitor pets: Confirm with organizer
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Albuquerque, NM · Animal exhibition
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-25 · Expo New Mexico
Public reptile marketplace with breeders, animals and husbandry supplies. Visitor pets: Leave visitor pets at home.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Honolulu, HI · Cat show
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-24 · Blaisdell Center Pikake Room
Public CFA cat show with breed judging and opportunities to view entered cats. Announced attractions: Cat costume contest; Cage decorating contest. Check the official visitor information before travel. Visitor pets: Do not assume visitor pets are admitted. Ask the organizer; showing a cat requires separate registration and health compliance.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →New Baltimore, MI · Adoption fair
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-24 · PetSmart Chesterfield
Meet adoptable shelter dogs and speak with adoption counselors. Visitor pets: Not published
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Honolulu, HI · Rescue fundraiser
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-24 · Kapiolani Regional Park
A public fundraising walk with community activities, vendors and on-site adoption opportunities supporting Hawaiian Humane Society. Visitor pets: Pet-friendly event; check current leash, animal health, route and participation rules.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Richmond, VA · Adoption fair
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-24 · Staples Mill Petco
Meet rescue volunteers and adoptable animals at a public adoption outreach event. Contact the rescue before visiting to ask which animals will attend. Visitor pets: Ask the organizer before bringing a resident pet; introductions and adoption arrangements follow rescue procedures.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Richmond, VA · Rescue fundraiser
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-24 · Zoom Room Richmond
A public dog-themed fundraiser supporting Henrico Humane Society, with a costume contest and activities hosted at Zoom Room. Visitor pets: Dogs participate; confirm registration, vaccination, leash and behavior requirements with the venue.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Lawton, OK · Animal exhibition
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-25 · Comanche County Fairgrounds Coliseum
Public reptile show with breeders, invertebrates, feeders and animal-care supplies. Visitor pets: Not announced
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Farmingdale, NJ · Adoption fair
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-24 · Woody's Roadside Tavern
Rescue Ridge's Halloween adoption event includes a pet costume contest. Visitor pets: Confirm visitor pet rules with the organizer.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Ocean City, NJ · Community event
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-24 · Ocean City Boardwalk
Costumed dogs and their people parade from Sixth to Fourteenth Street, hosted by Humane Society of Ocean City. Visitor pets: Dogs invited; registration begins at the Sports & Civic Center.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Damariscotta, ME · Adoption fair
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-24 · The Animal House — Damariscotta
Meet adoptable puppies; adoption applications are available at the event and ordered by arrival. Visitor pets: Confirm visitor pet rules with the organizer.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →New London, CT · Cat show
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-25 · Ocean Beach Park
Public CFA cat show with breed judging and opportunities to view entered cats. Check the official visitor information before travel. Visitor pets: Do not assume visitor pets are admitted. Ask the organizer; showing a cat requires separate registration and health compliance.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Dayton, OH · Adoption fair
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-24 · PetSmart Centerville
The Humane Society of Greater Dayton brings adoptable pets to a public National Adoption Week event. Placement decisions follow the rescue’s application process. Visitor pets: Ask the rescue before bringing a resident pet or arranging an introduction.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Bloomington, MN · Animal exhibition
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-24 · DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport
Public saltwater aquarium and coral show for reef hobbyists, featuring coral vendors, aquarium equipment and opportunities to speak with exhibitors. The event centers on corals and reef aquariums. Visitor pets: Visitor pet rules were not confirmed on the checked event page; ask the organizer before bringing an animal.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Bessemer, AL · Pet expo
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-25 · Bessemer Civic Center
Public reptile and exotic-animal expo with independent breeders and supply vendors. Check the organizer for this date’s exhibitors and visitor rules. Visitor pets: Check venue restrictions and organizer rules before bringing an animal; visitor animals must be healthy and controlled.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Fort Pierce, FL · Pet expo
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-24 · St Lucie County Fairgrounds
Public reptile and exotic-animal expo with independent breeders and supply vendors. Check the organizer for this date’s exhibitors and visitor rules. Visitor pets: Check venue restrictions and organizer rules before bringing an animal; visitor animals must be healthy and controlled. The organizer excludes pet green iguanas and tegus.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Phoenix, AZ · Cat show
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-24 · El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium
Public CFA cat show with breed judging and opportunities to view entered cats. Check the official visitor information before travel. Visitor pets: Do not assume visitor pets are admitted. Ask the organizer; showing a cat requires separate registration and health compliance.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →New Castle, DE · Adoption fair
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-24 · Brandywine Valley SPCA New Castle Campus
Family adoption event with costumes and treats; Subaru covers qualifying event adoption fees. Visitor pets: Not published
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Miami, FL · Adoption fair
2026-10-25 – 2026-10-25 · Tropical Park
A public county animal-services celebration featuring adoptable dogs and cats, a fall market, food vendors and entertainment. Visitor pets: Confirm visitor-pet admission, leash and health rules with Miami-Dade Animal Services before bringing an animal.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Orlando, FL · Pet festival
2026-10-25 – 2026-10-25 · Lake Eola Park, beside the Farmers Market
A public rescue-community gathering with adoptable animals, pet businesses and county animal-services outreach. Some animal services have residency and eligibility conditions. Visitor pets: Confirm leash and health requirements with the organizer before bringing a pet.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Beavercreek, OH · Adoption fair
2026-10-25 – 2026-10-25 · PetSmart Beavercreek
A public adoption outreach event with dogs from the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. Prospective adopters can ask about the application process and available animals. Visitor pets: Ask the rescue before bringing a resident pet or arranging an introduction.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →West Long Branch, NJ · Adoption fair
2026-10-25 – 2026-10-25 · PetSmart West Long Branch
Rescue Ridge brings adoptable pets to PetSmart for a Halloween adoption event. Visitor pets: Confirm visitor pet rules with the organizer.
Check With OrganizerEvent details →Milwaukee, WI · Animal exhibition
2026-10-25 – 2026-10-25 · Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Airport
Public saltwater aquarium and coral show for reef hobbyists, featuring coral vendors, aquarium equipment and opportunities to speak with exhibitors. The event centers on corals and reef aquariums. Visitor pets: Visitor pet rules were not confirmed on the checked event page; ask the organizer before bringing an animal.
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