Out of the Pits - and into your hearts! | Pit Bull Dog Rescue based out of Albany NY

Pit Bull Awareness Day
2025-10-04 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Brunswick Community Center, 18 Keyes Lane, Brunswick, NY, 12180, United States
Our annual Pit Bull Awareness Day is on Saturday 10/4 from 11am-3pm at the Brunswick Community Center. Come celebrate the breed we love, learn about OOTP and help us raise money for our dogs.
There will be various local vendors, food, raffle baskets, info and OOTP merchandise. This is a great fun filled event for the entire family! Friendly dogs are welcome but please no retractable leashes.

Back Roads Burger Co food truck will be serving up some food.

Clifton Park Pet Lodge Adoption Fair
2025-10-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Clifton Park Pet Lodge, 1868 Rt. 9, Clifton Park, NY, United States
Out of the Pits is attending the Clifton Park Pet Lodge’s Howl-O-Ween Homecoming Pet Adoption Fair!
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Pet Lodge of Clifton Park, 1868 Rt. 9, Clifton Park, NY
There will be local rescues, a food truck, live music, and local vendors!
Check out our Facebook page as we get closer to see which of our dogs will be attending.

Halloween Costume Photos
2025-10-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Pet Supplies Plus EG, 501 Columbia Tpke, Rensselaer, NY, United States
Out of the Pits is hosting Halloween pictures for you furry friends! Come to Pet Supplies Plus in East Greenbush on Sunday October 12th from 12pm – 4pm to get your Halloween photos taken!
We will have a beautiful themed background set up. For a $10 donation, you will receive a framed photo. All proceeds benefit the dogs of OOTP!

Saturday October 12, 12pm-4pm
Pet Supplies Plus – East Greenbush – 501 Columbia Tpke Rensselaer NY

Make sure to come by in your best Halloween Costume!

Pictures for Pitties
2025-10-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Round Lake Preserve, 401 NY-67, Mechanicville, NY, United States
Join us on Thursday, October 16th, to support Out of the Pits Rescue!

Nikole Reed will be hosting mini photo sessions, with all proceeds benefiting the rescue

Session Details:
$100
10 minutes
5 digital images
solo pet portraits, couples with pets or kids (no more than 2) and pets welcome (no families or parties larger than 4)
You must book in advance by going to Nikole Reed Photo Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nikolereedphoto/?hl=en

*if you have more than 2 dogs you must book TWO time slots back to back*

Special Offer: Bring any item from their wish list and receive an additional 5 images for FREE!

• laundry detergent
• clorox
• puppy pads
• sturdy leashes
• bully sticks
• sensation harness
• lupine or premier martingales (without plastic fastener)

Pints for Pit Bulls at Northern Barrell
2025-10-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Northern Barrell, 16 N Main St, Voorheesville, NY, 12186, United States
We will be at Northern Barrell on Saturday October 18th from 1pm-4pm for a Pints for Pit Bulls fundraiser! Your $5 donation to OOTP at the door gets you $1 off domestic drafts at the bar. There will be raffle baskets, 50/50 and OOTP product for sale.

Come join us for drafts, fun and raising money for the Out of the Pits dogs!

Football for Furballs
2025-10-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Dawn’s Victory Cafe, 10 Sheridan Ave, Albany, NY, United States
We have a fun filled football Sunday for you! Join us at Dawn’s Victory Cafe in Albany on Sunday October 26th from 1pm-4pm for football and an Out of the Pits fundraiser!
For your $5 donation to OOTP you will get free pizza! We will also have raffle baskets, 50/50, football squares and OOTP merch for sale to raise money for the OOTP dogs. Dog Den Bake Shop will be selling homemade dog treats. Come watch football and support a local rescue and businesses!

OOTP Adoption Clinic at Colonie Center
2025-11-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Colonie Center, 131 Colonie Center, Albany, NY, United States
Out of the Pits will be joining JB Enterprise’s Sip, Shop, and Connect event on November 1, 2025, 11am – 2pm at Colonie Center for an adoption clinic.

Come see our adopt-a-bull dogs and the other vendors in attendance. Check our Facebook page as we get closer to the event to see which of our dogs will be attending.

Pancakes with Pit Bulls
2025-11-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Gateway Diner, 899 Central Ave, Albany, NY, 12206, United States
Join us at the Gateway Diner for an adoption clinic and pancake fundraiser! Our adoption clinic will be held from 12pm-2pm on Saturday November 8th.

Anyone who orders Pancakes on November 8, The Gateway will donate $2 towards OOTP. And there’s more, too busy on November 8? That’s alright! You can stop in during the entire month of November and donate to OOTP to help support our many foster pups health, food and more until they are put into their furever home.

Craft Fair For Canines
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Lisha Kill Reformed Church, 2131 Central Ave, Schenectady, NY, United States
Join OOTP for our annual Craft Fair for Canines!!
Come check out an assortment of local craft vendors, purchase some OOTP gear, baked goods and try your luck at some raffle baskets.

This event is free to enter and a great day to start your holiday shopping!

This year our event will be from 10am-2pm at the Lisha’s Kill Reformed Church located at 2131 Central Ave Schenectady NY

Please email Nicole at events@outofthepits.org if you are interested in being a vendor. We have a limited number of vendor spaces available.

Pet Holiday Pictures & Adoption Clinic
2025-12-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Pet Supplies Plus EG, 501 Columbia Tpke, Rensselaer, NY, United States
Stop by Pet Supplies Plus in East Greenbush on Saturday December 13th from 12pm-4pm to get your pet’s holiday photos done!
We will have a beautiful holiday themed backdrop that you can choose to add in the Grinch to your photo if you wish.
You will receive a framed photo for your $10 donation with all proceeds benefiting the OOTP’s Pit Bulls Helping the Community Program.

It get’s better, from 1pm-3pm we will have some of our adopt-a-bull dogs there! Be sure to check out our Facebook page as we get closer to see which dogs will be there.

Adoption Clinic at Capital Athletics & Wellness
2026-01-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Capital Athletics & Wellness, 708 Kings Rd, Schenectady, NY, United States
New year, same mission: getting incredible pups into incredible homes! Swing by Capital Athletics & Wellness and meet your next best friend on 1/4/2026.

Check out or Facebook page as we get closer to the event to see which dogs will be attending.

708 Kings Rd, Schenectady NY 10AM-12PM

Bowling for Bullies
2026-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 | East Greenbush Bowling Center, 570 Columbia Tpke, East Greenbush, NY, United States
Join OOTP for a night of bowling and fun while raising money for our dogs!
On 1/10/26 from 7pm-9pm at East Greenbush Bowling Center we will be having a bowling fundraiser with all proceeds being donated to OOTP. Each purchase includes 2 hours of unlimited bowling and shoe rental. There will also be raffle baskets, 50/50 and OOTP merchandise for sale. Grab your friends or the family for a fun night out with OOTP!

You can purchase a full lane (for up to 6 people) for $125 OR purchase a single bowler for $25 and you will be placed on a lane with others.

There are limited lanes available so please pre-register at outofthepits.store.

Adoption Clinic at Ace Hardware
2026-01-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Ace Hardware – Slingerlands, 1900 New Scotland Rd, Slingerlands, NY, 12159, United States
We will be at Robinson ACE Hardware & Garden Center in Slingerlands on Saturday, January 17th from 12pm-2pm for an adoption clinic!

Robinson ACE Hardware is located at 1900 New Scotland Rd, Slingerlands NY. Keep an eye on our Facebook page as the date gets closer to see which dogs will be attending!
We have dogs of all ages looking for their forever homes. Stop by to say hi, meet your new best friend and learn about OOTP!

Online Auction
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-26 | NY
Get ready to shop for a cause! From January 23rd–26th, we’re hosting an online silent auction to support the dogs of OOTP! Local pickup will be available in Latham, NY (unless noted otherwise — some items are able to be sent digitally).
The auction link will drop on the FACEBOOK EVENT when we go live, so be sure to hit “Going” to get all the alerts, and sneak peeks of the amazing items up for grabs! The auction will run from 7:00am on 1/23 to 7:00pm on 1/26!

The Facebook event link is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1223865009585714

If you are a business or individual and want to donate a basket or item to the silent auction, please email Nicole at events@outofthepits.org.

Adoption Clinic at Healthy Pet
2026-02-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Healthy Pet Center Latham, 775 New Loudon Rd, Latham, NY, 12110, United States
We will be at Healthy Pet in Latham on Saturday 2/7 from 11am-1pm for an adoption clinic!
Come meet our adopt-a-bull dogs and learn about OOTP!
Check out of Facebook page as we get closer to see which dogs will be attending.

Valentine's Day Cider Party
2026-02-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Nine Pin Cider Works, 929 Broadway, Albany, NY, United States
🐾 Sip, Support & Celebrate Love — All for the Dogs! 🐾
Join us for a heart‑warming fundraising event benefiting Out of the Pits Dog Rescue — where every pour, prize, and photo helps pups in need find their forever homes.
❤️ Event Highlights
– $5 door donation gets you 20% off all cider pours
– Raffle baskets packed with goodies
– Out of the Pits merchandise available for purchase
– Valentine‑themed photo ops by Amy Z Photography to capture the love with a portion of sales being donated to OOTP
– Dog Den Bake Shop will be selling delicious homemade dog treats
– A dog‑friendly atmosphere, so bring your four‑legged valentine

Every dollar raised helps Out of the Pits continue rescuing, rehabilitating, and advocating for dogs who deserve a second chance.
🐶 Come enjoy a great time for an even greater cause.
Let’s fill our glasses and our hearts this Valentine’s Day!

Pet Connection Adoption Clinic
2026-02-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Menands Farmers Market, 381 Broadway, Menands, NY, 12204, United States
Out of the Pits is participating in this multi-rescue Pet Connection adoption event. Stop by to meet our adopt-a-bull dogs at the Menands Farmer’s Market on Saturday February 21st from 11am-3pm.
We will have OOTP merchandise for sale.

Check our Facebook page to see which of our dogs will be attending.

Adoption Clinic at Guilderland Farmers Market
2026-03-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Guilderland Farmers Market, 2350 Western Ave, Guilderland, NY, United States
OOTP will be at the Grand Indoor Market at The Hedge Bistro in Guilderland on March 7th from 11am–3pm!

Come see OOTP, learn about us, and maybe meet your new best friend. Check our Facebook page as we get closer to the event to see which of our dogs will be attending.

Puttin' on the Ritz Gala
2026-03-14 17:00 - 22:00 | Franklin Terrace Ballroom, 126 Campbell Ave, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Out of the Pits Annual Puttin’ on the Ritz Gala
Franklin Terrace Ballroom
126 Campbell Ave
Troy, NY
5pm – 10pm
21+ only please

Join us for a night to celebrate the breed we love and raise money to continue our mission and save dogs. We will have a silent auction, cocktail hour with open bar, dancing and more! There will be a cash bar after the first hour and a sit down dinner.

Tickets purchased before Jan 1 will automatically be entered in the drawing for the door prize!
Purchase your tickets here: https://www.outofthepits.store/product-page/gala-ticket

Adoption Clinic at Capitaland Subaru
2026-03-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Capitaland Subaru, 47 Saratoga Rd, Scotia, NY, United States
Come hang out with us at Capitaland Subaru in Scotia on Saturday, March 21st, from 11AM–1PM for an adoption clinic! We’ll have adorable adopt-a-bull dogs, plus a bake sale and OOTP merchandise to support our rescue—because nothing says “I love dogs” like buying cookies and a T-shirt.

Check our Facebook page as we get closer to the event to see which of our dogs will be attending.
