Upcoming Events
Santa Photos at Buckerfield's West Kelowna
It's time to get those holiday photos! Join the West Kelowna Buckerfield's Team on Saturday, November 14th from 10 AM – 2 PM for some festive fun in their beautiful Winter Wonderland setup!
And the best part? Photos are by donation to Paws it Forward!
Everyone in the family is welcome to visit Santa! That means humans, kids, dogs, cats, birds... ANYONE! We can't wait to see the photos of all your adorable family members!
A New Leash On Life Auction - FINAL DAY
Auction CLOSES Today at 8pm! Get your bids in!
Every bid helps us give dogs in need a second chance at the life they deserve. Because behind every auction item is a dog waiting for their own new ‘leash’ on life.
Meet & Greet at Buckerfield's West Kelowna
Join us at Buckerfield’s West Kelowna for a special meet & greet with some of our adorable adoptable dogs! ❤️
Whether you’re hoping to find your new best friend, want to support local rescue, or simply love dogs, we’d love to see you there! 🐶💕
📍 Buckerfield’s West Kelowna (2565 Main St, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2J6)
📰 Sunday, November 15th 2026
⌚️ 11am - 2pm
Come say hi — we can’t wait to meet you! 🐾
So Fetch x PIF Bingo
🐾🎱 BINGO FOR PAWS IT FORWARD! 🎱🐾
Mark your calendars! 🐶💛 We’re teaming up with So Fetch for a fun-filled evening of Bingo, drinks, and giving back to rescue dogs!
📅 Friday, November 20th
⏰ 7–9 PM
📍 So Fetch (1586 Ellis Street, Kelowna)
Winter/Santa Photos at The View Winery
Save the Date!
Winter and/or Santa Photos with your pet at The View Winery on Saturday, November 28th and Sunday, November 29th.
Stay tuned for more details!
Winter/Santa Photos at The View Winery
Save the Date!
Winter and/or Santa Photos with your pet at The View Winery on Saturday, November 28th and Sunday, November 29th.
Stay tuned for more details!
Santa Photos at Tail Blazers on KLO
Save the Date!
Bring your furry family members down to Tail Blazers (1790 KLO Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 3P6) on Sunday, December 6th 2026 to have their photo taken with Santa.
Stay tuned for more details!
Tail Blazers Charity Day
Here’s how you can help make a difference:
November 7th — shop for your pets at Tail Blazers!
5% of sales at Tail Blazers in Glenmore and 10% of sales at Tail Blazers on KLO will be donated to Paws it Forward!
Every purchase helps make a difference in the lives of animals in need, and we couldn’t be more grateful for this amazing support! 🐕
*PIF will be onsite at the Tail Blazers on KLO from 10am-12pm
A New Leash On Life Auction - OPEN NOW
From amazing gift cards and local experiences to goodies, gifts and a few things you might just want to keep for yourself (we won't judge), there's something for everyone.
Every bid helps us give dogs in need a second chance at the life they deserve. Because behind every auction item is a dog waiting for their own new leash on life.
Bidding is open now until November 15 at 8 PM!
Lift + Flow - Halloween Edition
Update: SOLD OUT! Join the waitlist through the link provided.
A spooky workout + yoga flow in support of Paws It Forward
Get spooky with us for a special Halloween edition of Lift + Flow!
Join us at Kelowna Bootcamp for a fun, full-body workout followed by a feel-good yoga flow, all while coming together to support Paws It Forward.
Expect a high-energy workout, movement, music and good vibes, with a Halloween twist.
Mike's Orchard Halloween Event!
Halloween at Mike’s Orchard! 👻🎃
Come join us Halloween Day from 11 AM–2 PM for an afternoon of spooky-season fun! 🍂🧡
🎶 Live music 🐾 Adoptable dogs 🛍️ Local vendors 🎃 Pumpkins + a great cause!
Starting on Monday, October 12th and ending on Halloween Day - $1.00 from every Pumpkin sold is being donated to PIF 🐶❤️
Bring the whole family, grab a pumpkin, meet some adorable pups, support local vendors, enjoy some live music, and celebrate Halloween with us at the orchard!
Meet & Greet at PetSmart Kelowna
We’re excited to be hosting a Meet & Greet at PetSmart Kelowna! 💕 Come say hello, meet some of our adorable adoptable dogs, and learn more about the work we do at Paws it Forward.
Whether you’re:
🐶 Interested in adopting
🏡 Curious about fostering
❤️ Looking to volunteer
🐾 Wanting to learn more about our rescue
Our team would love to chat with you!
Halloween Howl at Spearhead Winery
Spearhead Winery is throwing a Howl-oween party — and you’re invited! 🎃🧡
📰 Date: Saturday, October 24th 2026
🕰️ Time: 12pm-3pm
📍Location: Spearhead Winery (3950 Spiers Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 4B3)
We will be onsite from 12–3PM with adoptable pups hoping to meet their perfect match. - the confirmed dog lineup will be posted to our social media closer to the event date. 🧡
Vernon Bosley's Meet & Greet
We’re heading back to Bosley’s in Vernon on Sunday, October 18th from 10AM–1PM for a fun-filled morning supporting the dogs of Paws it Forward! 🎃
Whether you’re looking to meet your future best friend, grab some goodies, or simply stop by and support the rescue, we’d love to see you there!
Bosley’s Vernon
📍 210–2306 BC-6, Vernon
📰 Sunday, October 18th
⌚️ 10AM–1PM
Mark your calendars and come howl with us!
Tail Blazers KLO Meet & Greet
We’re so excited to be popping up at Tail Blazers for a meet & greet with some of our adorable adoptable pups! 🐶❤️
Come by, say hi, meet the team, and spend some time with some very good pups who are looking for their forever homes. 🥹🐾
Date: Saturday, October 17th 2026
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: KLO TailBlazers (1790 K.L.O. Rd, Kelowna)
List of dogs attending will be posted to our social media closer to the event date.
Bottle Drive
Brittany Loney is hosting a community bottle drive in support of Paws It Forward Dog Rescue!
Bring your refundable bottles, cans and containers, bring your pup to play, and help make a difference for dogs in our community.
Some of our amazing PIF volunteers will be onsite to chat with you about the rescue and we will also some merch available for purchase. We will be joined by the lovely Summer Martens Art & Life Story Lane.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Date: Saturday, October 3rd 2026
Location: Mar Fee Temporary Dog Park
Rosefield Drive, West Kelowna
*Look for the C21 Moving Van
The entire drive is being organized by Brittany Loney (https://brittany-loney.c21.ca/) a local realtor and PIF supporter. Drop off your bottles and enter to win the awesome gift basket. She will also have information available for anyone curious about pet-friendly home ownership.
SICA Doghouse Building
We’re so excited to be part of SICA’s Family (and Dog) Friendly Day on Saturday, September 26 from 12–4 PM at Home Depot Kelowna!
Local businesses and construction teams have been putting their creativity and craftsmanship to work, building some pretty amazing doghouses — and now it’s time to show them off!
Come and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with the whole family (four-legged members included!). There will be a variety of vendors and also a silent auction for the amazing doghouses! - with 100% of the auction proceeds going to PIF!
Bring the family, bring your pups, and come see what our community can build when we put our paws together!
Saturday, September 26
12–4 PM
Home Depot Kelowna (2515 Enterprise Way)
We hope to see you there!