Events

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Current Scheduled Events:

“Tolita: The Best Bad Dog” Book Reading
Sunday April 27th, 2025 1:30 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Pacifier - Edina
Map: 4930 France Ave S Minneapolis MN 55410

Join us at Pacifier Edina to meet the local authors, Camila Gadotti & Lauren Gillman, of "Tolita: The Best Bad Dog." Camila and Lauren will share their book and the beautiful story behind Tolita. “Tolita: The Best Bad Dog” is a story about a mischievous but lovable rescue dog, Tolita, her two moms and human sister, Sofia. Through a humorous and sweet story based on their real-life Tolita, Sofia learns about acceptance and the commitment of owning a dog. The authors hope their book helps break the expectation that only dogs that fit a standard of behavior created by modern society deserve to be rescued and have a family. While the narrative is particularly relevant to those who have adopted rescue dogs, the overarching themes of acceptance and responsibility extend universally to both animals and humans alike. Furthermore, the authors take pride in presenting a narrative featuring a two-mom family, with a deliberate emphasis on its representation beyond the confines of the LGBTQ+ community. Lauren and Camila adopted Tolita from the Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) organization, bringing her home on New Year’s Eve 2014. We are pleased to be partnering with MARS for this event. Books and stuffed animals will be available for "adoption" at the event with 20% of proceeds going to MARS. Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) is committed to serving both pet and parent, finding homes for animals who were once lost, left behind or forgotten, through connecting, healing, and empowering our community.

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Pints for Pups
Sunday April 27th, 2025 3:00 PM until 06:00 PM
Location: Sisyphus Brewing (612) 444-8674
Map: 712 Ontario Avenue West #100 Minneapolis MN 55403

Bring your dog to the taproom! $1 per pint sold during the event will be donated to our mission. See you there!

Dinner for Pets w/ Stanley's NE Bar Room
Wednesday April 30th, 2025 5:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Stanley's Northeast Bar room (612) 788-2529
Map: 2500 University Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418

Need dinner plans mid-work week? Look no further! 10% of all sales is being donated to MARS on Wednesday 4/30 from 5-9pm! See flyer here

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Brooklyn Park Residents: $25 Pet Microchips
Saturday May 3rd, 2025 10:30 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: MARS Veterinary Clinic (763) 463-9391
Map: 4112 83rd Ave. N. Brooklyn Park MN 55443

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – Spots are limited, so book early! Cats must be in a carrier, and dogs must be leashed. Restrictions may apply. Spots are limited – please sign up for a timeslot at the following link.

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Dine to Donate
Tuesday May 6th, 2025 3:30 PM until 10:00 PM
Location: Texas Roadhouse - Coon Rapids (763) 862-3389
Map: 2780 Main St NW Coon Rapids MN 55448

Present a flyer, and TX Roadhouse will donate 10% of your bill to Midwest Animal Rescue & Services, and our mission!

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Fundraiser & Patio Party!
Wednesday May 28th, 2025 3:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Raising Cane's - Brooklyn Park (763) 332-4174
Map: 5625 96th Ave N Brooklyn Park MN 55443

Bring your dog and get free swag! Mention MARS, or use code RCFUND96 on: WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 | 3PM - 9PM at Raising Cane's at 5625 96th Ave N! Cane's will donate 15% of Net Sales to the Midwest Animal Rescue & Services and our mission.