Adoption Clinic at Lisha Kill Reformed Church
2025-08-09 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Lisha Kill Reformed Church, 2131 Central Ave, Schenectady, NY, United States
Join us for an adoption clinic on Saturday, August 9th from 11am-2PM at the Lisha Kill Reformed Church in Schenectady to meet our amazing adopt-a-bull dogs!
This is a multi-rescue event being put on by the church. We hope to see you there.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page as the date gets closer to see which dogs will be attending.

Yappy Hour at Ravenswood
2025-08-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Ravenswood Grill & Tavern, 1021 NY 146, Clifton Park, NY, United States
We’re joining Yappy Hour at Ravenwood Grill & Tavern again!! This time we will be there on Sunday August 17th!
We will be there from 11am-3pm to hang out with everyone and their four-legged friends.
Come enjoy the fun with your friendly pup on the patio.
We will have raffles, 50/50 and merchandise for sale, and a donation based table with all proceeds benefiting Out of the Pits.

Ravenswood is donating $1 for every pint sold while we are there.

Tattoo & Rescue
2025-08-30 13:00 - 18:00 | Blackbird Tattoo, 390 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY, United States
🖤 Tattoo & Rescue 🐾
This August, we’re turning ink into impact.
📍 Where: Black Bird Tattoo – 390 Columbia Tpke Rensselaer NY
📅 When: August 30th, 1PM–6PM
Come get a flash art tattoo ($80–$150) and know that 50% of the proceeds go directly to Out of the Pits, helping our dogs receive the vet care, food, and love they deserve.
What’s happening:

🎨 Flash art tattoos from talented artists
🎁 Raffles with awesome prizes
🐶 Meet our adorable adopt-a-bull dogs
🛍️ Out of the Pits merch to rep your support

Come out, get inked, and help rewrite the future for these amazing dogs. Because every dollar raised helps them heal, feel safe, and find love.

Wags & Wax Candle Making Class
2025-09-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Fort Orange Brewing, 450 N Pearl St, Albany, NY, 12204, United States
🕯️✨ Wax On, Paws Up! 🐾🍻
Join us for a candle-making paw-ty you won’t want to miss! On September 5, 2025, from 6–8 PM, we’re taking over Fort Orange Brewing for a night of craftiness, supporting Out of the Pits.
🎟️ Tickets are just $40—includes all materials, one fabulous candle made by YOU, and the warm fuzzies of helping pit bulls in need. You have to snag your spot by August 29!
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/YG5CY5DD647H9/checkout/MWTQIT3QJOLJ6PDCLUSYNBSW
Whether you’re a candle connoisseur or a wax rookie, come get your pour on and light up lives—one flicker at a time. 💫🐶

Adoption Clinic at Guilderland Farmers Market
2025-09-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Guilderland Farmers Market, 2228 Western Ave, Guilderland Center, NY, United States
Out of the Pits will be at the Guilderland Farmers Market on Sunday September 7th from 10am-2pm with some of our adopt-a-bull dogs!

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.

Crusin' for Canines
2025-09-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Dutch Apple Cruise, 141 Broadway, Albany, NY, 12202, United States
We’re cruising down the Hudson River on Dutch Apple Cruise to raise money for our OOTP dogs. We set sail on Sunday September 14th at 4pm sharp so make sure to get there early. Boarding starts at 3:30pm!

There will be OOTP merchandise, music from Steel Street Rose band, raffle baskets and a couple adoptable dogs!

Visit here to purchase your ticket(s).

Lia Toyota Pet Connection Adoption Event
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Lia Toyota of Colonie, 2120 Central Ave, Schenectady, NY, 12304, United States
Out of the Pits will be attending the Lia Toyota Pet Connection Adoption Event on September 20th from 10am-2pm!

Stop by to see our adopt-a-bull OOTP dogs and learn about our mission! There will also be several other animal rescues there.

Check back as we get closer to see which of our dogs will be attending.

Rescue Fundraiser Jam by Helderberg Meadworks
2025-09-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Helderberg Meadworks, 6144 State Route 30, Esperence, NY, United States
Join us for an epic day of music, metal, and rescue as we raise funds for two amazing causes: Out of the Pits and Rottie Empire Rescue! Whether you’re a dog lover, a metalhead, or just looking for a great time for a great cause, this event is for you.

Live Performances By:Shawn Shreds – Shredding solos that melt facesRockwood Band – Classic riffs & high-octane rockEyes Of Odin – Thunderous power and raw energyHaishen – Heavy, progressive and unrelenting
PA & Sound provided by Raven Events NY – Making sure every riff hits hard and every lyric is heard loud and clear!

Special Appearance by:Paul Crosby of Forged in Fire – Meet the master of metal himself!

Food & Vendors:
Curvy Girls Food Truck – Serving up killer eats all dayRaffles + prizes all day longMore to be announced!

A portion of proceeds goes directly to Out of the Pits and Rottie Empire Rescue to help dogs in need.
Rock out. Chow down. Support rescue

Adoption Clinic at EG Fire Department
2025-09-21 12:00 - 14:00 | East Greenbush Fire Department, 68 Phillips Rd, Rensselaer, NY, United States
Out of the Pits will be at the East Greenbush Fire Department on Sunday September 21st from 12pm-2pm with some of our adopt-a-bull dogs!

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.

Pints for Pit Bulls at Northway Brewing Co
2025-09-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Northway Brewing Co, 1043 US Route 9, Queensbury, NY, United States
Join us for a tail-wagging good time at Northway Brewing Co as we raise our glasses for Out of the Pits!
📅 Date: Sunday September 28 from 1pm-4pm
📍 Location: Northway Brewing Co, 1043 US Route 9, Queensbury NY
Enjoy craft brews, raffles, pup-friendly fun, Taco Kings Food Truck, OOTP merchandise, and pet portraits from Pets by AKD. Every pint poured helps change a life because Northway Brewing is donating $1 for every pint sold!
🐶 Whether you’re a pit bull parent, dog lover, or just in it for the beer, come raise a glass for a great cause.

Friendly dogs are welcome!

Community Pint Night at Frog Alley Brewing
2025-09-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Frog Alley Brewing Company, 108 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United States
Come join Out of the Pits as we go head to head with another local non-profit to raise funds for our cause! Each beer purchased will receive a token, and the token can be given to the organization of your choice. At the end of the night, the group with the most tokens wins! Each token counts as $1, and the winner has their total matched by Frog Alley.

We will be there with OOTP merchandise and information on our rescue, so come hang out with us!

Pit Bull Awareness Day
2025-10-04 11:00 - 15:00 | 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.

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
