Kiwanis Pet Expo 

Saturday, April 26, 2025

10AM-2PM

George Mullen Activity Center

1602 Kramer Way, North Port, FL

Pet vendors, pet products, services, non-profits, adoptions, obedience training, service pet information, end-of-life provisions for pets, pamper your pooch treats, k-9 demonstration.

Learn about the leash law and pet adoptions. 

Raffles, giveaways, children's activity room, pet blessing, pet costume contest with great prizes. 

Basset Hound Takeover

Thursday, May 1, 2025

6PM-9PM

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Lynoras, 9560 Glades Rd,
Boca Raton, FL 33434

Come pawty with Suncoast Basset Rescue's South Florida team and hounds as they take over Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar! There will be a gift card raffle, delicious food and lots of bassets!

Make sure to get the famous dawg bowl for your fur baby! 15% of food checks will be donated toward SBR's medical fund. Please see us for a flyer and present it to your server. Invite your family, friends and coworkers. It's all for the hounds!

Paddles & Paws

Saturday, May 17
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
9700 SW Riverview Cir
Arcadia, FL 34269, USA

We're thrilled to announce an exciting outing/fundraiser to benefit SBR's Forever Foster Guardian Program! 

SBR is partnering with Kayak Eco Tours to offer a 2-hour guided tour of the Peace River in Arcadia. Paddlers and non-paddlers alike can participate - sponsor, double kayak, single kayak, BYO kayak, donate - something for everyone! 

Non-paddlers (and bassets) are welcome to mix and mingle at the Deep Creek Park Pavilion or take a walk on nearby walking trails. SBR will provide drinks & snacks. BYO picnic or buy lunch at nearby Nav-A-Gator Bar & Grill for a post-kayak group lunch at the Pavilion. 

Only 13 sponsorships available (one per Forever Foster!), and kayaks are also limited, so reserve your spot (and donate) today

All participants will receive a custom-designed leather keychain as a memento of the event, and sponsors will also receive a swag bag full of SBR-branded goodies!

Clay County Barkfest

May 17th, 10AM-2PM

Clay County Fairgrounds, Green Cove Springs

Spend quality time with your dog, meet other dog lovers, and enjoy a variety of pet-friendly vendors and activities.