{"id":143,"date":"2026-08-23T17:34:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T00:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/?page_id=143"},"modified":"2026-11-09T19:58:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T03:58:15","slug":"upcoming-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/upcoming-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4cc5c0242695b13ae21866fa55bc7f79\">Come See Us! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From adoption events and fundraisers to community gatherings, there are lots of ways to get involved with Labradors + Friends! We host events throughout Southern California, including San Diego and Orange County. Check out what\u2019s coming up and join us \u2014 we\u2019d love to see you there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:212px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-216 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-3-1024x576.jpg\" style=\"object-position:21% 99%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"21% 99%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/756219209_1746623149990572_4957036648830948276_n-3.jpg 1809w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#75757a\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Come. Connect. Make a Difference.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Together, we\u2019re helping dogs find the homes they deserve<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1402\" height=\"1122\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-3-2026-07_32_01-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-623\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7728423208454895;width:450px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-3-2026-07_32_01-PM.png 1402w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-3-2026-07_32_01-PM-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-3-2026-07_32_01-PM-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-3-2026-07_32_01-PM-768x615.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1402px) 100vw, 1402px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extended: Through October 31, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pampered Chef Fall Fundraiser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ONLINE | Shop From Anywhere<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shop for a cause from the comfort of home!<\/strong> Labradors and Friends is partnering with Pampered Chef for a special fall fundraiser benefiting our rescue dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Browse Pampered Chef favorites, discover recipes and cooking tips, and shop throughout the virtual event. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Labradors and Friends, helping us continue caring for dogs in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shop. Cook. Give. Save Dogs! &#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#x1f43e;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pamperedchef.com\/party\/andreamaudsley0831\"><strong>Join the Virtual Fundraiser \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yumraising.com\/store\/winter-2026-labs-and-friends-1344\/Joa_Law6432\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sweet-Treats-for-a-Great-Cause-853x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sweet-Treats-for-a-Great-Cause-853x1024.png 853w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sweet-Treats-for-a-Great-Cause-250x300.png 250w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sweet-Treats-for-a-Great-Cause-768x922.png 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sweet-Treats-for-a-Great-Cause.png 1145w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October\u2013December 4, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See&#8217;s Candies Holiday Fundraiser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ONLINE FUNDRAISER | Shop From Anywhere!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Now through December 4, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sweet treats for a great cause! &#x1f36b;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holiday shopping just got sweeter! Treat yourself or find the perfect gifts while helping rescue dogs get the second chances they deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Every purchase through our special storefront supports Labradors and Friends!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yumraising.com\/store\/winter-2026-labs-and-friends-1344\/Joa_Law6432\"><strong>Shop See&#8217;s Candies &amp; Support LAF \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">November 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1582\" height=\"2047\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7d79c492-1c5c-4464-b912-197454b25bad-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7d79c492-1c5c-4464-b912-197454b25bad-1.jpg 1582w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7d79c492-1c5c-4464-b912-197454b25bad-1-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7d79c492-1c5c-4464-b912-197454b25bad-1-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7d79c492-1c5c-4464-b912-197454b25bad-1-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7d79c492-1c5c-4464-b912-197454b25bad-1-1187x1536.jpg 1187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1582px) 100vw, 1582px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">November 14, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paint Your Pet \u2014 On a Clock!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ORANGE COUNTY | Placentia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Noon\u20132 PM or 2:30\u20134:30 PM | El Farolito Mexican Restaurant<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get creative for a great cause! &#x1f3a8;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn your favorite pet photo into a personalized clock at this fun workshop. Your pet will be pre-sketched and ready for you to paint!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>$55 per person \u2014 $30 benefits LAF!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">To register, email your pet&#8217;s photo and your phone number to <a href=\"mailto:fundraisingLAF@gmail.com\"><strong>fundraisingLAF@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One pet per clock.<\/strong> &#x2764;&#xfe0f;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a08cfd1b-3720-470b-8e3f-c24d1eda16e1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a08cfd1b-3720-470b-8e3f-c24d1eda16e1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a08cfd1b-3720-470b-8e3f-c24d1eda16e1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a08cfd1b-3720-470b-8e3f-c24d1eda16e1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a08cfd1b-3720-470b-8e3f-c24d1eda16e1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a08cfd1b-3720-470b-8e3f-c24d1eda16e1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a08cfd1b-3720-470b-8e3f-c24d1eda16e1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">November 21, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doggie Street Festival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SAN DIEGO COUNTY | Liberty Station<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 AM\u20133 PM | Liberty Station<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One of San Diego&#8217;s biggest days for dogs! &#x1f43e;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Labradors + Friends is excited to be part of the Doggie Street Festival at Liberty Station!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Come spend the day celebrating dogs, meet adoptable pups from LAF and other local rescues, and enjoy a festival dedicated to helping homeless pets find the families they&#8217;ve been waiting for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stop by, say hello, and meet some very deserving dogs! &#x2764;&#xfe0f;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-04_47_42-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-04_47_42-PM.png 1024w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-04_47_42-PM-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-04_47_42-PM-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-04_47_42-PM-768x1152.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December 6, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Labrewdors and Friends Holiday Festival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ORANGE COUNTY | Placentia, CA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12\u20134 PM | Stereo Brewing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Celebrate the holidays with LAF!<\/strong> Join us at Stereo Brewing for an afternoon of adoptable dogs, local vendors, craft beer, food, raffles, and holiday fun. Bring your pup for a photo with Santa and help us raise funds for dogs in need! &#x1f384;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-4-2026-02_15_32-PM-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-658\" style=\"width:258px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-4-2026-02_15_32-PM-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-4-2026-02_15_32-PM-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-4-2026-02_15_32-PM-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-4-2026-02_15_32-PM.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December 12, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Santa Paws Adoption Event<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SAN DIEGO COUNTY | La Mesa, CA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>11 AM\u20133 PM | Grossmont Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Come meet the dogs! &#x1f385;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Labradors + Friends is joining shelters and rescues from across San Diego for <strong>Santa Paws at Grossmont Center!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Come celebrate the holidays, meet adoptable pets looking for their forever homes, and stop by to say hello to the LAF dogs and volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The best holiday gift might just have four paws. &#x2764;&#xfe0f;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"947\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/603921785_10239212269074834_3900765254455332159_n-1024x947.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/603921785_10239212269074834_3900765254455332159_n-1024x947.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/603921785_10239212269074834_3900765254455332159_n-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/603921785_10239212269074834_3900765254455332159_n-768x710.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/603921785_10239212269074834_3900765254455332159_n.jpg 1274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December 18\u201319, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inspirations Gifts &amp; Home Holiday Fundraiser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ORANGE COUNTY | Yorba Linda, CA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shop, celebrate &amp; support rescue dogs!<\/strong> Join us at Inspirations Gifts &amp; Home for a special two-day holiday fundraiser benefiting Labradors + Friends. Shop for unique gifts while helping us raise funds for dogs in need \u2014 a perfect way to give back during the holiday season! &#x1f384;&#x1f43e;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0b8f9482e874540f1bd66b4644afa6ff\">Event Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Missed one of our events? Take a look back at some of the adoption events, fundraisers, and community gatherings that brought our dogs, volunteers, and supporters together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-7e964c02 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-982 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-event-highlights category-events category-rescue-news tag-adoption-event tag-coldwell-banker tag-frida tag-homes-for-dogs tag-labradors-and-friends tag-rescue-dogs tag-sasha tag-second-chances tag-yorba-linda\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/887715181_2218399759105310_3685869339409823056_n-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Labradors and Friends volunteers and adoptable dogs at the Coldwell Banker Homes for Dogs adoption event in Yorba Linda.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/887715181_2218399759105310_3685869339409823056_n-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/887715181_2218399759105310_3685869339409823056_n-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/887715181_2218399759105310_3685869339409823056_n-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-11-10T20:41:37-08:00\">November 10, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\">A Sunny Sunday, New Connections, and a Little Boy With a Big Heart<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">An impromptu adoption event brought new connections, hopeful beginnings for Frida, plenty of puppy love, and a special visit from four-year-old Sasha, whose generosity continues&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/2026\/11\/10\/a-sunny-sunday-new-connections-and-a-little-boy-with-a-big-heart\/\">View Highlights \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-938 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-event-highlights category-events tag-adoption-event tag-baxter tag-calvin tag-community-support tag-crickett tag-dog-rescue tag-emma tag-foster-homes tag-labradors-and-friends tag-pet-supplies-plus tag-selina\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/894305318_1006688215136269_5304042636681870912_n.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Labradors and Friends volunteers and adoptable dogs at the November 7, 2026 adoption event outside Pet Supplies Plus.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/894305318_1006688215136269_5304042636681870912_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/894305318_1006688215136269_5304042636681870912_n-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/894305318_1006688215136269_5304042636681870912_n-768x567.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-11-07T19:06:34-08:00\">November 7, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\">Big Paws, Belly Rubs, and New Beginnings!<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue hosted an adoption event on November 7, 2026, at Pet Supplies Plus. Volunteers introduced adoptable dogs to potential families while&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/2026\/11\/07\/big-paws-belly-rubs-and-new-beginnings\/\">View Highlights \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-918 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-event-highlights category-events tag-baran-mediterranean tag-bingo-fundraiser tag-community-support tag-dog-rescue tag-event-recap tag-labradors-and-friends tag-rescue-fundraiser tag-sham-paws\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1928\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/PXL_20261105_015423495.MP_-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Supporters gathered around a dinner table at the sold-out Labradors and Friends Bingo fundraiser at Baran Mediterranean.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/PXL_20261105_015423495.MP_-scaled.jpg 1928w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/PXL_20261105_015423495.MP_-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/PXL_20261105_015423495.MP_-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/PXL_20261105_015423495.MP_-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/PXL_20261105_015423495.MP_-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/PXL_20261105_015423495.MP_-1542x2048.jpg 1542w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1928px) 100vw, 1928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-11-07T18:23:45-08:00\">November 7, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\">A Full House, Happy Winners, and a Night for Rescue!<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">A full house, fabulous prizes, and a community that loves rescue dogs! Our November 4 Bingo fundraiser at Baran Mediterranean was sold out, bringing supporters&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/2026\/11\/07\/a-full-house-happy-winners-and-a-night-for-rescue\/\">View Highlights \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-34a480d6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;background-color:#e8f2f4;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Than Events. It\u2019s Community.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every event brings together volunteers, adopters, supporters, local businesses\u2014and, of course, the dogs who bring us all together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re stopping by to meet an adoptable dog, joining a fundraiser, or volunteering your time, you&#8217;re part of what makes this rescue possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"527\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/collage-527x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/collage-527x1024.jpg 527w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/collage-154x300.jpg 154w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/collage-768x1491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/collage-791x1536.jpg 791w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/collage-1055x2048.jpg 1055w, https:\/\/labradorsandfriends.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/collage.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-1-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-34a480d6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-accdde19fd5cb5051aa97bdc41005335\">Want to Be Part of the Fun?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e1db61b4675a9dab90eb751373b4c002 wp-block-paragraph\">Our events happen because of an incredible team of volunteers who show up for the dogs. From adoption events and fundraisers to dog walking, transport, and behind-the-scenes help, there\u2019s a place for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.labradorsandfriends.org\/volunteer\/\"><strong>Join Our Volunteer Team<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b28e669c48106a208cbc04a14e98ab7a wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More events are always on the way!<\/strong> Check back often as we add new adoption events, fundraisers, and community gatherings throughout Orange County, San Diego County, and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Come See Us! From adoption events and fundraisers to community gatherings, there are lots of ways to get involved with Labradors + Friends! We host events throughout Southern California, including San Diego and Orange County. Check out what\u2019s coming up and join us \u2014 we\u2019d love to see you there. 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