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Dover Day Adoptions 2026

September 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Dover Day — Meet Adoptable Dogs at Thomas J. Boyce Park, Dover NY

📅 Saturday, June 19, 2027 | 🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Thomas J. Boyce Park, Dover, NY (Hudson Valley)

Happy Life Animal Rescue is proud to be part of Dover Day, a community celebration at Thomas J. Boyce Park in Dover, NY. Stop by our booth to meet adoptable dogs from our Hudson Valley-based no-kill rescue, learn about fostering and volunteering, and find out how you can support local dog and cat adoptions in Dutchess County.

Dover Day is a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a day out in the community while connecting with a local rescue making a real difference for homeless dogs and cats. Our team will be on hand from 11 AM to 4 PM to answer adoption questions, share information about our foster program, and introduce you to some of our adoptable pups looking for their forever homes.

Event details:

  • What: Dover Day (community festival with HLAR adoption booth)
  • When: Saturday, June 19, 2027, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Where: Thomas J. Boyce Park, Dover, NY
  • Hosted by: Happy Life Animal Rescue

Come say hello, meet some adoptable dogs, and see why Happy Life Animal Rescue is a trusted name in Hudson Valley animal rescue. Learn more at happylifeanimalrescue.org.

Details

  • Date: September 19
  • Time:
    11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Can’t Make a Weekend Event?
Visit Us in Pawling.

Our adoption center is open Tuesday through Friday and most Sundays. Walk-ins are always welcome — no appointment needed. Come meet our animals any time during open hours.

🏠 550 Route 22, Pawling, NY 12564

Tuesday – Friday

12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Saturday

At adoption events

Monday

Closed

Sunday hours apply when no event is scheduled. Adoptions are first-come, first-served — an adoption counselor will assist you or add you to the waitlist.