T-shirt Design Contest: Time To Vote!
2026-05-03 - 2026-05-17 | NY
🐾 Choose a Design for H.O.P.E.’s 2026 T-shirt!
We asked you to create designs that represent our mission and the response was incredible!
The submissions are in from our talented artists, and now it’s YOUR turn to decide the winning design that will boost awareness and unite us! Thank you to all who submitted, these designs embody our community spirit, creativity, and love for animals.
How it works:

View the designs in the gallery below.
Vote for your favorite design by donating any amount (vote as many times as you want!).
The submission with the highest monetary donation amount will win. There will be one winner from each category (Cat T-Shirt, Dog & Cat T-Shirt, Dog T-Shirt)✨Bonus: Each donation helps support our cause directly!
This time of year is when our center and fosters are typically filled to the max, all proceeds raised here will help us support our fosters and vet our many kittens and puppies!

Deadline: Voting ends Sunday, May 17th at 11:59pm. The winning design will be featured on our official shirts! These will be available for anyone to pre-order from 5/19 – 6/2.

CAST YOUR VOTE NOW

22nd Annual Dog Day at Impressions of Saratoga
2026-05-09 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Impressions of Saratoga, 368 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, NY, 12866, United States
Join us for Impression’s Annual Dog Day!

As part of National Pet Appreciation Week, Impressions has been hosting their Annual Dog Day for 22 years now! We are grateful to be invited back to join in this year’s festivities.
Event includes: Battle of the Biscuits, Raffles, Count the Biscuits, Coloring Contest, Doggie Deals, Meet & Greets with Local Shelters, and book signing with Fran Dingman! Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist (H.O.P.E.) will be there with information about our organization and animals looking for their forever homes!
Check out on Facebook

NOW THROUGH JULY 2: H.O.P.E. T-Shirt Ordering
2026-06-01 00:00 - 2026-07-22 23:59 | E&A Customs, 2100 Doubleday Ave, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
NOW THROUGH JULY 22
Thank you to all the talented artists! All proceeds from t-shirt orders will go toward rescuing, providing compassionate care, and life long adoptions for all the amazing pets that come our way.
T-shirts are available to order through this link.
Ordering open from June 1st to June 22nd
Delivery available or free pick up from:
E&A Customs
2100 Doubleday Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Shirt front: H.O.P.E.’s logo in the upper left-hand corner
Shirt back: Winning design large in the center
Size options: XS-4XL
Color options:

Grey Frost
Black
Charcoal
Purple Frost

Quilt Raffle
2026-06-01 00:00 - 2026-07-31 23:59 | H.O.P.E. Animal Rescue, 3065 NY-50, Space D-1, Box 68, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
🐾Win a beautiful quilt handmade by one of our volunteers!🎫
Two quilts to choose from, one with a cat theme and one with a dog theme.
$5 for 1 ticket🎟️
$10 for 3 tickets🎟️🎟️🎟️
How it works:

Donate and purchase tickets to be entered into the raffle.
Each quilt is a separate raffle (note which quilt you want raffle tickets for when donating)
Tickets can be purchased online through Givebutter https://givebutter.com/hope-quilt-raffle-lzfpuv or cash at the Pet Adoption Center in Wilton Mall.

Online and in person tickets will be pooled together to pick a winner at random!

Ticket Sales: June 1st – July 31st
Drawing Date: August 1st at 7 p.m.

✨Bonus: Each donation helps support our cause directly!
This time of year is when our center and fosters are typically filled to the max. All proceeds raised with the quilt raffle will help us support our fosters and vet our many kittens and dogs!

Dog Quilt – Back

Dog Quilt – Front

Cat Quilt – Back

Cat Quilt – Front

A Week of H.O.P.E. from The Inn at Saratoga
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-13 | The Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Supporting Rescue Efforts Through Sandy’s Story
Join us at The Inn at Saratoga from June 9th–13th for a week-long fundraiser supporting H.O.P.E. Animal Rescue and the lifesaving work they do for animals in need. Throughout the week, a portion of all Side Room Restaurant food and beverage profits will be donated to help H.O.P.E. continue providing rescue, foster, and adoption support to dogs in our community.

Special Event: Sandy’s Rescue Celebration & Fundraiser, June 10th
A special evening on June 10th will be dedicated to Sandy’s rescue journey and the incredible efforts of Alfie’s Rescue. Proceeds from that evening will be split between helping offset Sandy’s medical and recovery expenses and supporting Alfie’s Rescue’s tracking and recovery efforts for lost dogs like Sandy.
Reservations are highly recommended. Event Details on Facebook
The Inn at Saratoga’s Side Room Restaurant is currently open Wednesday through Saturday from 5:00 PM–9:00 PM. Please visit their website for reservations and additional details.

Sandy’s Story of Survival
Sandy has been part of H.O.P.E. Animal Rescue’s program since early 2026. From the beginning, the goal was to help Sandy safely transition into a home that could provide the environment he needed while still keeping him connected to the people and routines he loved. After months of support and planning, Sandy entered foster care in late February.
Because Sandy is naturally shy and sensitive, the transitions took a significant emotional toll on him. In early April, he moved into a potential forever home through a foster-to-adopt placement, with H.O.P.E. continuing to support both Sandy and his new family throughout the adjustment period.
Just as Sandy started to open up to his new family, he escaped. Instead of returning home, Sandy began a terrifying 13-day journey on his own. During that time, he survived being struck by a car, extreme weather, hunger, and exhaustion. Volunteers from H.O.P.E. Animal Rescue, Alfie’s Rescue, and Sandy’s families spent countless hours searching neighborhoods, woods, and fields without giving up hope.
On the morning of the 13th day, with the help of caring community members, Alfie’s Rescue was finally able to safely trap Sandy and bring him to safety. Today, Sandy is recovering surrounded by people committed to helping him heal and succeed.
Sandy’s story is a powerful reminder of the challenges rescue dogs can face during transitions, and the incredible impact a dedicated community can make when people come together to help bring them home. ￼

H.O.P.E. Garage Sale
2026-06-13 10:00 - 2026-06-14 15:00 | H.O.P.E. Animal Rescue, 3065 NY-50, Space D-1, Box 68, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Come join H.O.P.E. and 13+ homes for the Annual King Mills Garage Sale! H.O.P.E. will have a variety of items listed as “No Price Tags,” “Take what you want for a monetary donation of your choosing.” You can expect to see:

Pet costumes and clothing
Leashes, harnesses and collars
Crates and carriers
Bowls and treat holders
Enrichment toys

…and so much more!
All proceeds from the garage sale will go directly toward helping animals in H.O.P.E.’s care.
We except Venmo, Cash and Check

Curtis Lumber’s 16th Annual Pet-A-Palooza Pet Adoption Day
2026-06-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Curtis Lumber, 885 State Route 67, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
Join us at Curtis Lumber’s Annual Pet-A-Palooza Adoption Day!

The event takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Curtis Lumber in Ballston Spa, NY, located at 885 State Route 67, just off Northway Exit 12.

Pet-A-Palooza marks 16 years of bringing people and pets together, all in support of finding loving homes for animals in need. H.O.P.E. will be one of many local shelters and rescue groups will be on site with adoptable cats and dogs hoping to find their forever family.

Please note: H.O.P.E. does not participate in same-day adoptions unless adopters have been preapproved through our application process.
For More Information: check out the event on Facebook

Yoga with Kitties
2026-07-23 18:30 - 19:30 | H.O.P.E. Animal Rescue, 3065 NY-50, Space D-1, Box 68, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Join us for a relaxing evening of a beginner level yoga class surrounded by some of our adorable shelter cats!

Thursday, July 23 from 6:30-7:30pm
Located at HOPE’s Pet Adoption Center in the Wilton Mall
Tickets can be purchased here.
Other details:

Taught by a local yoga instructor
Any age can participate!
Bring your own yoga mat, extras are available if needed

Bake Sale at Malta Farm and Garden
2026-07-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Malta Farm and Garden, 2712 US-9, Malta, NY, 12020, United States
Join us Saturday, July 25th from 10am – 1pm for a Bake Sale at Malta Farm and Garden🐾
The event will feature:

Adoptable cats and/or dogs! (By application only, same day adoption not available)
Baked goods
Coffee
Handmade pottery (generally ornaments, bowls, mugs)

Baked goods, coffee, and pottery by donation
