Title: Tattoo Pop Up @ Victory Tattoos
Date: All of February & March
Time: Appointment-based
Address: 3097 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1Z9 (map)
Details: Pet portraits! Palm-sized or larger in black & grey realism. Contact the artist for details @victory.tattoos on Instagram.
Title: Big Yellow Bag Fundraiser
Date: Now through the summer
Address: Southern Ontario
Details: Spring is in the air, and now is the perfect time to get your garden ready! We’ve teamed up with the BigYellowBag® Give & Grow Program, so you can support Save Our Scruff while getting quality garden products at the same time.
With every BigYellowBag® of soil or mulch you order using our code SOS25, $10 is donated directly back to us and you’ll save $5 on your order as well!
The best part? BigYellowBag® will deliver everything right to your doorstep for free! No more hauling heavy bags of soil or mulch — just a convenient, easy solution for all your gardening needs.
Order yours today at BigYellowBag.com
Title: Tattoo Pop Up @ Ta2you Tattoo Studio
Date: Sunday March 23
Time: Appointment-based
Address: 4559 Queen St, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2L4 (map)
Details: Flash tattoos! Contact the studio for details @ta2youtattoostudio on Instagram.
Title: Tattoo Pop Up @ Tuff Cat Tattoo
Date: Sunday March 9
Time: Appointment-based
Address: 5 Adrian Ave #211, Toronto, ON M6N 5G4 (map)
Details: Flash tattoos! Contact the studio for details @tuff_cat_tattoo_shop on Instagram.
Title: Tattoo Pop Up @ Elevated Body Adornment
Date: Friday March 7 to Sunday March 9 + a big party on the 9th at 11am. Dog treat, local restaurants offering beverages and treats to clients!
Time: 11-7pm
Address: 2328 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4E 1G9 (map)
Details: Flash tattoos & piercings! Contact the artist for details @elevated.adornment on Instagram.
Title: Tattoo Pop Up @ Colibri Tattoo
Date: Monday February 17
Time: 12-6pm
Address: 837 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4J 1L2 (map)
Details: Flash tattoos & piercings! Walk-in only. Contact the studio for details @colibritattoo.danforth on Instagram.
Title: Tattoo Pop Up @ G Tattoo & Piercing
Date: Saturday February 15
Time: 12-5pm
Address: 821 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1E6 (map)
Details: Flash tattoos & lobe piercings! Contact the studio for details @g_tattoo_gallery on Instagram.
Title: Adoption Event @ Petsmart Mississauga Lakeshore
Date: Sunday February 9
Time: 12-3pm
Address: PetSmart Lakeshore (Port Credit) 507 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, ON L5G 1H9 (map)
Details: Score a touchdown & meet your forever bestie! SOS has partnered up with PetSmart Mississauga Lakeshore to host our first adoption event of the year!
Come meet adoptables Duke, Kori, Tin-Tin, Robby, Love and Freddie chat with their fosters, and learn more about how you can get involved with Save Our Scruff.
Title: Tattoo Pop Up @ Painted People Tattoo North York
Date: Saturday February 8
Time: 12-6pm
Address: 926 Wilson Ave, North York, M3K 1E7 (map)
Details: Flash tattoos! Contact the studio for details @paintedpeopletattoos on Instagram.
Title: Tattoo Pop Up @ Painted People Tattoo Burlington
Date: Saturday February 8
Time: 12-6pm
Address: 472 Elizabeth St, Burlington, ON L7R 2M2 (map)
Details: Flash tattoos! Contact the studio for details @paintedpeopletattoos on Instagram.
Title: Tattoo Pop Up @ Clever Creature Tattoo
Date: All of February
Time: Appointment-based
Address: 326 Carlaw Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 3N8 (map)
Details: Flash tattoos! Contact the studio for details www.clevercreaturetattoo.com or @clevercreaturetattoo on Instagram.
Title: Tattoo Pop Up @ Framboesa Tattoos
Date: All of February
Time: Appointment-based
Address: 1159 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M4M 3N9
Details: Flash tattoos & piercings! Contact the studio for details framboesa.tattoos@gmail.com or @framboesa.tattoos on Instagram.
Title: 2024 Scruff Soirée
Date: Friday December 6
Time: 7 - 11pm
Address: Hotel Ocho @ 195 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON
Details: Join us for an intimate evening of reflection and celebration for a decade of Save Our Scruff! Our Scruff Soirée is an opportunity to connect with your SOS community-members, honour the impact we have made over 10 years, and continue to make.
Raise a glass with us: Each ticket comes with two complimentary drinks.
Laugh the night away: While you enjoy light refreshments and treats, play games and enjoy a variety of entertainment through the night.
Make a lasting impact: Take part in an onsite flash tattoo booth, silent auction, merch booth, and more!
Note: All tickets are non-refundable. Proceeds go to Save Our Scruff rescue initiatives. If you can’t make it to the Scruff Soirée but still want to contribute to our 2025 initiatives, you can donate here.
Ticket prices are subject to change, so get them while they're hot!
Title: Santa Photos @ Grain & Grit
Date: Sunday December 1
Time: 12-6pm
Address: 11 Ewen Rd, Hamilton, ON L8S 3C3 (map)
Details: Santa is coming to Grain & Grit Brewery and he can't wait to meet you & your scruff(s)! Geoff & Vanessa of Fetching Studios will be capturing the special moments. Each session is $20 and 100% of proceeds will be donated to Save Our Scruff!
Grain & Grit will also be hosting a market on-site.
How to book: Walk-in only! We'll take your contact info and donation at the doors.
Title: Santa Photos @ Timmie's Queen West
Date: Saturday November 30
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Address: 867 Queen St. W. Toronto, Ontario M6J 1G4
Details: Santa and his elves are heading to Timmie's. Bring your pup and get a special photo with the big guy. Each session is $20 and 100% of proceeds will be donated to Save Our Scruff!
Title: Pet Lovers' Market
Date: Saturday November 30
Time: 11am - 5pm
Address: Ancaster Fairgrounds, Marritt Hall
630 Trinity Rd. S, Jerseyville, ON
Details: Join us at the Pet Lovers’ Market on Saturday 30th November, we'll be there selling merch and talking all things Save Our Scruff!
Title: Santa Photos @ Timmie's King St W Location
Date: Sunday November 24
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Address: 700 King St. W. Toronto, Ontario M5V 2Y6 (Entrance on Bathurst)
Details: Santa and his elves are heading to Timmie's. Bring your pup and get a special photo with the big guy. Each session is $20 and 100% of proceeds will be donated to Save Our Scruff!
Title: Santa Photos @ Black Lab Brewing
Date: Sunday, November 24
Time: 12:00 to 5:00pm
Address: 818 Eastern Avenue, Toronto
Details: Santa is coming back to Black Lab, and he's ready to take holiday photos with you and your pup(s)!
Pop by for your photos, shop through Black Lab's and our merch, and have a drink or two.
Cost: $25 donation to Save Our Scruff
Photos will be taken on a first come, first served basis. You'll receive 2-3 of your best shots within a week of the photoshoot.
Title: Adoption Event @ Pet Valu Hamilton
Date: Sunday November 24
Time: 12 - 3pm
Address: 1550 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON (map)
Details: Join us for the last adoption event of 2024! Our amazing adoptables are looking for their forever homes. Will you meet your match? Come say hi & and meet a new furry friend!
Title: Santa Photos @ Timmie's Leslieville
Date: Saturday November 23
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Address: 1178 Queen St. E Toronto, Ontario M4M 1L4
Details: Santa and his elves are heading to Timmie's. Bring your pup and get a special photo with the big guy. Each session is $20 and 100% of proceeds will be donated to Save Our Scruff!
Title: Santa Photos @ Steeltown Cider
Date: Sunday November 17
Time: 12-3pm
Address: 150 Chatham Street, Unit 14, Frid St, Hamilton, ON L8P 2B6 (map)
Details: Santa is coming to Steeltown Cider, and he can't wait to meet you & your scruff(s)! Sharon of Canovas Photography will be capturing the special moments. Each session is $20 and 100% of proceeds will be donated to Save Our Scruff!
How to book: Follow this link to secure your time slot: Santa photos @ Steeltown Cider
Title: Tricks for Treats
Date: Sunday October 27, 2024
Time: 11-3:00pm
Location: The Barns @Cave Spring Vineyard, 4043 Cave Spring Road, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B1 (map)
Join us at Cave Spring Vineyard for a halloween celebration! Wine by the glass (3oz. and 5oz.) will be offered for the adults, and barkuterie boards for the dogs. 50% of the sales will be donated to SOS!
Other amazing things to expect:
Dog costume contest (prizes for the winners)!
Adoptable Cacho will be in attendance
SOS Ambassadors Gemma & Annie
Pup cups
Vendor Market with Boréal Pet Foods, Indigo Pet Photography, The Baking Room- Home Bakery, Tail Wag Treats, Pack Snacks, Carrie’s ABC’s, Dr. Hailey Traut, The Cheesy Guys and Party Mountain Paper Co.
Event photography by Indigo Pet Photography
Raffles for an Indigo Pet Photography portrait session, a Cave Spring experience, a Tail Wag Treats package, a Dr. Hailey Traut Holistic Canine Nutritionist consultation package, and more!
It's free to attend, but we ask that you rsvp here: https://cavespring.ca/product/tricks-for-treats-
Title: Riverside Family Halloween Fest and Dog Costume Party
Date: Sunday October 27th 2024
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Riverside Common Park (657 Queen Street East) and Joel Weeks Park (10 Thompson St) in Toronto
Get your costumes ready for the spook-tacular annual Riverside Halloween on Sunday, October 27th with kids activities from 10 am - 3pm at Riverside Common Park and fun for the pooches in Joel Weeks Park.
Save Our Scruff will have a vendor booth and we will be helping judge the costume contest!
Title: TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon: In-Person Run
Date: October 20, 2024
Time: 7am - 3pm
Location: Toronto Waterfront (map)
Join the Save Our Scruff marathon team as they participate in the Toronto Waterfront Marathon's TCS Charity Challenge. We want to celebrate our 10th anniversary by raising $10,000 for the dogs in our care!
Help us achieve this goal and make some friends along the way!
Event Guidelines:
Virtual and In-Person marathon options available
Collect pledges from friends and family as you gear up for the run
Email fundraising@saveourscruff.org for more information and to find out how to join our team!
Not able to join the run? Consider supporting one of our team members on their fundraising journey instead: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/79618/2024-tcs-toronto-waterfront-marathon/fundraising-organization/48328
Find out more: https://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/event-info/
Title: TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon: 5 K Run
Date: October 19, 2024
Time: 9am
Location: Nathan Phillips Square (map)
Join the Save Our Scruff marathon team as they participate in the Toronto Waterfront Marathon's TCS 5 K run. We want to celebrate our 10th anniversary by raising $10,000 for the dogs in our care!
Help us achieve this goal and make some friends along the way!
Event Guidelines:
Virtual and In-Person marathon options available
Collect pledges from friends and family as you gear up for the run
Email fundraising@saveourscruff.org for more information and to find out how to join our team!
Not able to join the run? Consider supporting one of our team members on their fundraising journey instead: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/79618/2024-tcs-toronto-waterfront-marathon/fundraising-organization/48328
Find out more: https://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/event-info/#5k
Title: TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon: Virtual Run
Date: October 1-31, 2024
Time: Anytime
Location: Anywhere
Join the Save Our Scruff marathon team as they participate in the Toronto Waterfront Marathon's TCS Charity Challenge! We want to celebrate our 10th anniversary by raising $10,000 for the dogs in our care!
Help us achieve this goal and make some friends along the way!
Event Guidelines:
Virtual and In-Person marathon options available
Collect pledges from friends and family as you gear up for the run
Email fundraising@saveourscruff.org for more information and to find out how to join our team!
Not able to join the run? Consider supporting one of our team members on their fundraising journey instead: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/79618/2024-tcs-toronto-waterfront-marathon/fundraising-organization/48328
Find out more: https://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/event-info/
Title: September Adoption Event
Date: Sunday September 15, 2024
Time: 11-2:00pm
Location: Left Field Brewery (Leslieville) 36 Wagstaff Dr, Toronto, ON M4L 3W9 (map)
Our friends at Left Field Brewery are hosting another adoption event! Come have a pint & meet some adoptable scruffs. Alfie, Audrey, Cacho, Margot Robbie, & Wesley can't wait to see you!
Title: Riverside Dog Lovers' Market
Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Riverside Common Park (657 Queen Street East) & Joel Weeks Park (10 Thompson Street)
Join a paw-some event hosted by the Riverside BIA and Toronto Dog Moms, with friends Dirty Pawz Dog Wash and Sparky's Comrade. Enjoy live music, treat your furry friends to free tastings, explore many amazing pet vendors, meet incredible rescue organizations, and much more!
More details can be found here.
Title: 2024 Reunion
Date: Sunday 8th September 2024
Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: West Avenue Cider House at Somerset Orchards (84 Concession Rd 8 E, Freelton, ON L8B 1N7)
10 incredible years and almost 3,000 dogs rescued! To celebrate such an amazing milestone, we want to bring together those who have helped SOS over the past 10 years, whether your support started a decade ago or in 2024.
Join us on Sunday, September 8 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at West Avenue Cider House for our SOS reunion! Let us celebrate you and your pups with an afternoon of fun activities, drinks from West Avenue Cider House, amazing prizes, and more.
Don’t miss out on our limited time pre-sale giveaway! The first 50 Save Our Scruff reunion tickets sold will be entered into a draw for a prize bundle valued over $100.
You can find more information here: 2024 Save Our Scruff Reunion
Title: Party Market
Date: Saturday July 13, 2024
Time: 12-4:00pm
Location: 67 Frid St, Unit 12, Hamilton, ON L8P 4M3 (map)
Party Mountain Paper Co. is hosting their annual Party Market on Saturday July 13!
Join us for an afternoon of local shopping, yummy eats, drinks, and live music.
They will also be hosting raffles and games in support of Save Our Scruff!
Come by to say hi and check out our merch. We may even have a yummy treat waiting for your pooch!
You can find more information here: Party Market 2024
Title: Puppy Love Speed Dating
Date: Wednesday June 26, 2024
Time: 7-9:00pm
Locations: 150 Chatham Street #Unit 14 Hamilton, ON L8P 2B6 Canada
Happy Hour presents Puppy Love Speed Dating @ Steel Town Cider Co.
This event is extra special because it celebrates our love for pups & supports Save our Scruff Rescue!
$10.00 per ticket will go directly to their rescue efforts.
Happy Hour events are perfect if you are sick of the apps and want to start meeting new people in real life! Meet fellow individuals with a love for pups, & enjoy an evening of connecting with new people!
This round will be for Ages 28-40
Title: Save Our Scruff Pop-up @ Muttonhead
Date: Sunday June 23, 2024
Time: 12-3pm
Locations: 163 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2L3 (map)
Save Our Scruff is holding a pop-up event at Muttonhead, to celebrate their new Scruff Club clothing line!
Come by to chat, meet adoptable Bruno, Tina & SOS alumni dogs, and of course shop the amazing new Scruff Club apparel. 10% of the sales from the Scruff Club line will be donated back to SOS!
We may even have a yummy treat waiting for your pooch!