Events
 See our events calendar here.

Current Scheduled Events:


Culver's Scoopie Night
Monday February 22nd, 2016 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Culvers
Map: 2676 Cranston Rd. Beloit WI 53511
See all of the animals attending this event.

LEARN will be hosting a Scoopie Night at the Culver's in Beloit.  Volunteers will serve your food and can answer questions about our organization.   Culver's donates a percentage of their sales during the times between 4 - 8 pm during that evening.




Pet Adoption Event
Saturday April 2nd, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr., Unit C Spring Grove IL 60081
See all of the animals attending this event.

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Plant sale to benefit L.E.A.R.N.
Saturday May 21st, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr. Unit C Spring Grove Il 60081

A friend of L.E.A.R.N. will have a variety of plants for sales with a portion of the sales going to L.E.A.R.N. - she is bringing about 1000 plants. Come early for the best selection!




Pet Adoption Event
Saturday June 4th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr. Spring Grove IL 60081
See all of the animals attending this event.

Our event will feature local non-profits that make a difference in the lives of animals and people within our community. Helping Paws Animal Shelter and L.E.A.R.N. (Labrador Education and Rescue Network) will bring animals looking for their furever home!



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Mounds Dogfest - Sun Prairie, WI
Sunday June 12th, 2016 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Angell Park Speedway
Map: 315 Park St. Sun Prairie WI 53590

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Tails on the Trail 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
Saturday June 25th, 2016 10:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Veterans Park on Milwaukee's Lakefront
Map: 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive Milwaukee WI 53202

Tails on the Trail is the Wisconsin Humane Society's (WHS) annual run/walk for animals.  This is a 5K run or 1 mile walk which raises money for WHS.  People and animals can visit vendors, like L.E.A.R.N., before and after the run/walk.



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Dog Wash
Saturday July 9th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr. Spring Grove IL 60081

Our event will feature local non-profits that make a difference in the lives of animals and people within our community. L.E.A.R.N. (Labrador Education and Rescue Network) will bring animals looking for their furever home!



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Ice Cream Social
Saturday August 6th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr. Spring Grove IL 60081

Our event will feature local non-profits that make a difference in the lives of animals and people within our community. L.E.A.R.N. (Labrador Education and Rescue Network) will bring animals looking for their furever home!

Ice cream for dogs too!



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CANCELED! HAWS Pet Fair - Menomonee Falls, WI
Saturday August 20th, 2016 9:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Rotary Park
Map: Fond Du Lac Ave., west of Lily Rd. Menomonee Falls WI 53051
See all of the animals attending this event.

Due to the treat of severe thunderstorms, this event has been canceled.  This decision was made by HAWS to keep all humans and animals safe.



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Culver's Scoopie Night
Tuesday September 6th, 2016 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Culvers
Map: 2676 Cranston Rd. Beloit WI 53511
See all of the animals attending this event.

L.E.A.R.N. will be hosting a scoopie night at Culver's in Beloit, WI.  A percentage of sales will be donated to L.E.A.R.N.  We will have a dog or two to meet during the event and volunteers to give you information on how to adopt or become involved with L.E.A.R.N.




WagFest - Brookfield, WI
Saturday September 10th, 2016 11:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Mitchell Park (262) 782-9650
Map: 19900 River Road Brookfield WI 53045

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Fromm Petfest 2016 - Milwaukee
Saturday September 24th, 2016 10:00 AM until 06:00 PM
Location: Milwaukee Summfest Grounds
Map: 200 N. Harbor Drive Milwaukke WI 53202

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Fall Gala
Saturday October 29th, 2016 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Location: McHenry Country Club
Map: 820 N. John Street McHenry IL 60050

The Fall Gala is being held on October 29, 2016 at the McHenry Country Club, 820 N John St, McHenry, IL 60050.  The evening includes dinner as well a silent auction and raffle.

Special for this year, we will be honoring a very dedicated and beloved volunteer, Mitzi Heytow.  Her years of volunteering for L.E.A.R.N. have helped countless Labs enjoy new homes and improved health. Please join us in honoring her!

Ways to help us succeed in raising funds to re-home more Labradors:

v      Attend the Gala

v      Donate an item for the raffle or auction

v      Donate a bottle of wine for the wine pull

v      Become a L.E.A.R.N. sponsor

Link to the Invitation:  /info/file?file=22450.pdf

Please visit our website at www.labadoption.org or our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/labadoption for more information and our other events and happenings.




Wisconsin Dog Fair - Madison
Sunday November 6th, 2016 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Alliant Energy Center
Map: 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way Madison, WI 53713

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Foster home
Monday January 2nd, 2017 2:01 PM until 02:01 PM
Location: Foster home
Map: 9853 N. Alpine Rd. Machesney Park IL 61115


Great Lakes Pet Expo - Milwaukee
Saturday February 4th, 2017 10:00 AM until 06:00 PM
Location: Wisconsin State Fair Park
Map: 8100 W. Greenfield Ave West Allis WI 53214

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Pet Adoption
Saturday February 4th, 2017 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr. Unit C Spring Grove Il 60081

Join us for a Meet & Greet / Pet Adoption event. 



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Smooch a Pooch
Saturday February 11th, 2017 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr. Unit C Spring Grove Il 60081

Happy Valentine's Day all,

Come to Nature's Feed to Smooch a Pooch. There will be a kissing booth and other fun stuff!

 



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Pet Adoption
Saturday April 1st, 2017 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr. Unit C Spring Grove Il 60081

Join us for a Meet & Greet / Pet Adoption event.



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Culver's Scoopie Night
Monday April 10th, 2017 5:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Culvers
Map: 2676 Cranston Rd. Beloit WI 53511

Don't cook dinner - come dine with L.E.A.R.N. at Culver's!  Join us for this great fundraising event. Culver's donates a percentage of all sales to us so come hungry and help support L.E.A.R.N.  There will even be a Labrador there to meet.

 




Open House at Country View
Saturday May 20th, 2017 2:00 PM until 06:00 PM
Location: Country View Board & Train (608) 835-0551
Map: 1350 S Fish Hatchery Rd. Oregon WI 53575
See all of the animals attending this event.

Country View will be opening the doors of their new boarding and training facility to the community. Country View Board & Train has helped L.E.A.R.N. rehabilitate our special needs dogs, such as the Holiday of Hope dogs that were especially fearful and needed extra one-on-one training and time.
 
L.E.A.R.N. will have some merchandise there, a foster dog, tennis balls and people can do a dog wash.  :)


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Pet Adoption
Saturday June 3rd, 2017 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr. Unit C Spring Grove Il 60081

Join us for a Meet & Greet / Pet Adoption event.



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Mounds Pet Fest
Sunday June 11th, 2017 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Angell Park Speedway
Map: 315 Park St. Sun Prairie WI 53590

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Dog Wash
Saturday July 8th, 2017 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr. Unit C Spring Grove Il 60081

This is the annual dog wash with monies raised supporting L.E.A.R.N. Bring your dirty dog(s) for a bath and nail trim. There will be treats and other fun stuff. 

 



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Ice Cream Social
Saturday July 29th, 2017 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr. Unit C Spring Grove Il 60081

Please come join us for some ice cream and fun. There will be dogs to meet and dog related merchandise to purchase. Also, check out Nature's Feed store.



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HAWS Pet Fair
Saturday August 19th, 2017 9:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Menomonee Falls Rotary Park
Map: Fond Du Lac & Lilly Roads Menomonee Falls, WI 53051


Wagfest
Saturday September 9th, 2017 11:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Mitchell Park (262) 782-9650
Map: 19900 River Road Brookfield WI 53045

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Responsible Dog Ownership
Saturday September 16th, 2017 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Fur the Love of Dogs (815) 675-3877
Map: 2400 Highview Street Spring Grove IL 60081

Watch for more details coming soon.



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Fromm Petfest - Summerfest Grounds
Saturday September 23rd, 2017 10:00 AM until 06:00 PM
Location: Henry w. Maier Festival Park (414) 273-2680
Map: 200 N Harbor Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53202

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Wisconsin Dog Fair
Sunday November 5th, 2017 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Alliant Energy Center
Map: 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way Madison, WI 53713

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Great Lakes Pet Expo
Saturday February 3rd, 2018 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Wisconsin State Fair Park
Map: 8100 W. Greenfield Ave West Allis WI 53214

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Meet & Greet
Saturday February 3rd, 2018 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr., Unit C Spring Grove IL 60081
See all of the animals attending this event.

Nature's Feed is hosting a meet and greet.  Volunteers will be there to meet people to promote adopting from LEARN or how to become a volunteer for LEARN.  There may be a foster dog to meet.




Smooch A Pooch
Saturday February 10th, 2018 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr., Unit C Spring Grove IL 60081
See all of the animals attending this event.

Nature's Feed is hosting a fun event to celebrate Valentine's Day. For a donation you can Smooch A Pooch.  LEARN will have volunteers there to promote adopting from LEARN or how to become a volunteer for LEARN.




Meet & Greet
Saturday April 7th, 2018 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr., Unit C Spring Grove IL 60081
See all of the animals attending this event.

Nature's Feed is hosting a meet and greet.  Volunteers will be there to meet people to promote adopting from LEARN or how to become a volunteer for LEARN.  There may be a foster dog to meet.




UKI Midwest Cup
Saturday April 28th, 2018 7:30 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Brookfield Indoor Soccer Complex
Map: 19485 W Lisbon Rd Brookfield WI 53045

L.E.A.R.N. will have a booth with volunteers and information about how to adopt or to become a volunteer both Saturday and Sunday at this agility competition.




UKI Midwest Cup
Sunday April 29th, 2018 7:30 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Brookfield Indoor Soccer Complex
Map: 19485 W Lisbon Rd Brookfield WI 53045

L.E.A.R.N. will have a booth with volunteers and information about how to adopt or to become a volunteer both Saturday and Sunday at this agility competition.




Meet & Greet
Saturday June 2nd, 2018 11:00 AM until 02:00 AM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr., Unit C Spring Grove IL 60081
See all of the animals attending this event.

Nature's Feed is hosting a meet and greet.  Volunteers will be there to meet people to promote adopting from LEARN or how to become a volunteer for LEARN.  There may be a foster dog to meet.




Culver's Scoopie Night
Monday June 4th, 2018 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Culvers
Map: 2676 Cranston Rd. Beloit WI 53511
See all of the animals attending this event.

Culver's Restaurant will donate a portion of their sales to LEARN.  Volunteers will do a meet and greet with a LEARN dog and deliver food to tables.  Fun and easy night to raise money for the labs.




Skydance Customer Cookout
Saturday June 9th, 2018 11:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Skydance Pet Lodge
Map: W367 S5519 WI-67 Dousman, WI 53118
See all of the animals attending this event.

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Mounds Dog Fest
Sunday June 10th, 2018 10:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Angell Park Speedway
Map: 315 Park St. Sun Prairie WI 53590
See all of the animals attending this event.


Dog Wash
Saturday July 7th, 2018 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr. Spring Grove IL 60081


Dog Day At Drexel
Friday July 13th, 2018 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Drexel Town Square
Map: Oak Creek WI 53154
See all of the animals attending this event.

LEARN will be hosting a booth at Dog Day at Drexel in Oak Creek, WI.  The volunteers will be happy to answer questions about how to adopt one of the dogs or how to become a volunteer.




SkyDance Pet Lodge Fall Fest
Saturday October 13th, 2018 10:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Skydance Pet Lodge
Map: W367 S5519 WI-67 Dousman, WI 53118


Meet & Greet
Saturday November 3rd, 2018 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr. Spring Grove IL 60081


Culver's Scoopie Night
Monday November 19th, 2018 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Culvers
Map: 2676 Cranston Rd. Beloit WI 53511

Culver's Restaurant will donate a portion of their sales to LEARN.  Volunteers will do a meet and greet with a LEARN dog and deliver food to tables.  Fun and easy night to raise money for the labs.




Great Lakes Pet Expo
Saturday February 2nd, 2019 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Wisconsin State Fair Park
Map: 8100 W. Greenfield Ave West Allis WI 53214

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Bark N Bowl
Saturday May 4th, 2019 1:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Location: Raymond's Bowl and Entertainment Center
Map: 3960 N Johnsburg Rd Johnsburg IL 60051

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Join us for an afternoon of fun while raising funds for our rescues! Bowling, raffles, bake sale and prizes!  Click the link above to register!

 

 

 



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Puppy Up
Sunday May 5th, 2019 10:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: McKee Farms Park
Map: 2930 Chapel Valley Rd Fitchburg WI 53711

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Bark for Life
Sunday May 5th, 2019 12:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Location: Waterford Union High School
Map: 100 Field Drive Waterford WI 53185

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Porter's Birthday Bash
Tuesday May 21st, 2019 3:00 PM until 07:00 PM
Location: Wisconsin Brewing Company
Map: 1079 American Way Verona WI 53593

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Mounds Dog Fest - Sun Prairie WI
Sunday June 9th, 2019 10:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Angell Park Speedway
Map: 315 Park Street Sun Prairie WI 53590

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Dog Days at Drexel
Friday July 12th, 2019 4:00 PM until Saturday July 13th, 2019 04:00 PM
Location: Drexel Town Square
Map: 361 W Town Square Way, Oak Creek, WI 53154 Oak Creek WI 53154

Friday, 4-8 PM and    Saturday, 10-4 PM



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Ice Cream Social
Saturday August 3rd, 2019 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr. Spring Grove IL 60081

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HAWS 12th Annual Pet Fair
Saturday August 17th, 2019 9:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Menomonee Falls Rotary Park
Map: N86W14230 W Fond Du Lac Ave Menomonee Falls WI 53051

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Culvers Scoopie Night
Monday November 4th, 2019 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Culvers
Map: 2676 Cranston Rd. Beloit WI 53511
See all of the animals attending this event.


Wisconsin Dog Fair
Sunday November 10th, 2019 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Alliant Energy Center
Map: 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way Madison, WI 53713

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Adoption Event
Saturday February 1st, 2020 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr. Unit C Spring Grove Il 60081
See all of the animals attending this event.


Smooch the Pooch
Saturday February 15th, 2020 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr., Unit C Spring Grove IL 60081

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Cause 4 Paws Spring Fling
Sunday March 29th, 2020 12:00 PM until 05:00 PM
Location: Studio Winery
Map: 401 E. Sheridan Springs Road Lake Geneva WI 53147


Ice Cream Social
Saturday August 1st, 2020 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr. Spring Grove IL 60081


Nail Trim with Meet & Greet
Saturday September 19th, 2020 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Fur the Love of Dogs (815) 675-3877
Map: 2400 Highview Street Spring Grove IL 60081


Meet & Greet Available Dogs
Monday November 2nd, 2020 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr. Spring Grove IL 60081


Smooch-A-Pooch
Saturday February 13th, 2021 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr. Unit C Spring Grove Il 60081

Celebrate Valentine's Day with your pup!
Bring your furry friend(s) to Nature's Feed on February 13th between 11am and 2pm to take a photo of your dog (or with your dog!) in our Dog Kisses photo booth.
Donations requested to benefit LEARN.
Date: February 13, 2021
Time: 11am - 2pm



Dog Wash
Saturday July 10th, 2021 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr. Spring Grove IL 60081


Cash the Dog Rescue Fair
Saturday April 23rd, 2022 9:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Mukwonago Field Park
Map: Mukwonago WI 53149

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Dog Days at Drexel
Friday July 22nd, 2022 5:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Drexel Town Square
Map: 361 W Town Square Way, Oak Creek, WI 53154 Oak Creek WI 53154

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Menomonee Falls Saddle Club Open House
Sunday August 21st, 2022 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Menomonee Falls Saddle Club Open House
Map: N75 W25500 Hwy 164 Sussex WI 53089

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Wagfest 2022
Saturday September 10th, 2022 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Mitchell Park (262) 782-9650
Map: 19900 River Road Brookfield WI 53045

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Great Lakes Pet Expo
Saturday February 4th, 2023 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Wisconsin State Fair Park
Map: 8100 W. Greenfield Ave West Allis WI 53214

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Smooch a Pooch
Saturday February 11th, 2023 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Nature's Feed (815) 675-2008
Map: 2440 Westward Dr. Unit C Spring Grove Il 60081

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Fromm PetFest
Saturday September 21st, 2024 9:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: Milwaukee Summerfest Festival Park
Map: 639 E. Summerfest Place Milwaukee WI 53202

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Wisconsin Dog Fair
Sunday November 10th, 2024 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Alliant Energy Center
Map: 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way Madison WI 53713

Join us at the Wisconsin Dog Fair on November 4th, from 10am to 4pm.



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Pictures with Santa
Saturday November 16th, 2024 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: End of the Leash
Map: 325 Bay View Rd. Mukwonago WI 53149

Please join L.E.A.R.N. and Dream A Bull for a joint fundraiser at End of the Leash in Mukwonago for pictures with Santa and your pets. 
100% of the proceeds will be donated to L.E.A.R.N. and Dream A Bull. 
$20.00 for two digital photos, no appointment necessary.



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Pet Expo MKE
Saturday February 1st, 2025 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
Location: WI State Fair Park Exposition Center
Map: 8200 W Greenfield Ave West Allis WI 53214

Please join us for 143,000 square feet of the Midwest’s best pet loving shopping and services, live entertainment, activities and education, meet Wisconsin’s cutest adoptables and so much more! Because of the large crowds, personal pets are not allowed. 



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Animal Rescue Expo
Saturday March 15th, 2025 11:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Animal Rescue Expo
Map: 305 S Madison St Rockford Il 61104

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Cash the Dog Rescue Fair
Saturday April 26th, 2025 9:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Mukwonago Field Park
Map: Mukwonago WI 53149

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Pet Palooza
Saturday May 17th, 2025 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Pet Palooza Greendale
Map: 5602 Broad Street Greendale WI 53129

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LabMatch Email
Friday May 30th, 2025 11:44 AM until 11:44 AM
Location: K Race
53516


Dog Days at Drexel
Friday July 18th, 2025 5:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Drexel Town Square
Map: 361 W Town Square Way, Oak Creek, WI 53154 Oak Creek WI 53154

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Dog Days at Drexel
Saturday July 19th, 2025 9:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Drexel Town Square
Map: 361 W Town Square Way, Oak Creek, WI 53154 Oak Creek WI 53154

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Lake County Canine Carnival
Saturday October 4th, 2025 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Pewaukee Kiwanis Village Park
Map: 325 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee, WI 53072 Pewaukee WI 53072

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