We’re out in the community almost every weekend — at pet stores, parks, and events across the Hudson Valley and tri-state area. Come meet our animals in person.
Adoptable Dogs & Cats
Meet our animals in person at every event
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Almost Every Weekend
Check below for this month’s locations
Walk-Ins Welcome
No appointment needed — just show up
🇺🇸 America’s 250th Celebration Adoption Event Date: Sunday, July 5 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Happy Life Animal Rescue Adoption Center Address: 1511 NY-22, Pawling, NY 12564 Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday the best way we know how—helping homeless pets find the freedom of a forever home! We’re opening our…
Petco Brookfield Adoption Event 📅 Saturday, July 11 🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Petco – Brookfield, CT Looking for your next best friend? Join Happy Life Animal Rescue at Petco in Brookfield for an afternoon full of wagging tails, happy purrs, and the chance to meet dozens of adoptable dogs looking for loving…
Happy Life Animal Rescue at Fishkill Farms Blueberry Festival 📅 Saturday, July 18 🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Fishkill Farms – Hopewell Junction, NY We’re bringing the Happy Life Animal Rescue Adoption Bus to the annual Fishkill Farms Blueberry Festival, and we can’t wait to meet you! While you’re enjoying a day of…
PetSmart National Adoption Weekend – Day 1 📍 PetSmart – Newburgh, NY 📅 Saturday, July 25 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM It’s the biggest adoption weekend of the season, and Happy Life Animal Rescue is excited to kick off PetSmart National Adoption Weekend in Newburgh! Join us to meet dozens of adoptable dogs and…
PetSmart National Adoption Weekend – Day 2 📍 PetSmart – Mohegan Lake, NY 📅 Sunday, July 26 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM The excitement continues as Happy Life Animal Rescue brings Day 2 of PetSmart National Adoption Weekend to Mohegan Lake! Stop by to meet an incredible group of adoptable dogs and puppies, all…
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.
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.