Adoption Clinic at Capitaland Subaru
2025-03-15 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Capitaland Subaru, 47 Saratoga Rd, Scotia, NY, United States
Come hang out with us at Capitaland Subaru in Scotia on Saturday, March 15th, from 12–2 PM 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.

Adoption Clinic at Zoom Room
2025-03-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Room, 1603 US-9, Clifton Park, NY, United States
Come meet our adopt-a-bull dogs on Saturday March 29th from 12pm-2pm at the Zoom Room in Clifton Park.

Stop by to meet your new best friend and learn all about OOTP!

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

Paint for Pit Bulls
2025-04-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Paint Cohoes, 144 Remsen St, Cohoes, NY, United States
Join us on April 6th from 2-4 PM at Paint Cohoes for a fun-filled painting class in support of Out of the Pits ! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this event is perfect for all ages. All supplies, including a 12×16 canvas, are provided.

Reserve your spot here: Painting for Pit Bulls

Easter Bunny Pet Photos
2025-04-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Pet Supplies Plus EG, 501 Columbia Tpke, Rensselaer, NY, United States
Visit Pet Supplies Plus in Rensselaer on Saturday April 12th from 1pm-4pm to get your pet photos with the Easter Bunny!!

A suggested $10 donation for a 4″x6″ framed keepsake photo of your pet and/ or family with the Easter Bunny! All proceeds benefiting Out of the Pits’ Pit Bulls Helping the Community Program.

Out of the Pits is run entirely by volunteers, meaning 100% of your donation goes directly to the dogs in our care. Come say hi and be sure to grab your Easter Bunny picture!

Adoption Clinic at Benson's Pet Center
2025-04-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Benson’s Pet Center – Colonie, 197 Wolf Rd, Colonie, NY, United States
OOTP will be at Benson’s Pet Center in Albany with our adopt-a-bull dogs!
Stop by to see us and meet your new furry friend. We have dogs of all ages and sizes looking for their forever home.
Check our Facebook page as we get closer to see which dogs will be joining.

Adoption Clinic at The Doggy Bag
2025-04-27 11:00 - 13:00 | The Doggy Bag, 85 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY, 12061, United States
Out of the Pits will be at The Doggy Bag on Sunday April 27th from 11am-1pm with our adopt-a-bull dogs.
Stop by to meet our dogs and learn about OOTP! You can review our adoption application on our website and get approved before coming to our adoption clinics.
Be sure to check our Facebook page as we get closer to see which dogs will be attending.

Pints for Pit Bulls at Wolf Hollow Brewing
2025-05-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Wolf Hollow Brewing, 6882 Amsterdam Road, Schenectady, NY, 12302, United States
Spend your Sunday with Out of the Pits at Wolf Hollow Brewing Company for our Pints for Pit Bulls fundraiser on May 4th from 1pm-4pm.
Get rid of those Sunday scaries by enjoying all the fun!
🍻 Beer from Wolf Hollow who is donating $1 for every pint sold to OOTP!
🍔 Food from Backroads Burger Co food truck
🦴 Doggie treats by the Dog Den Bake Shop
🐶 Pet accessories by Berkley’s Bandana
🐾 OOTP Merchandise and raffle baskets with proceeds going to Out of the Pits!
We hope to see you there!

Dogs are welcome outside on the patio.

Adoption Clinic at Harmony Hills
2025-05-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Community Lounge at The Lofts at Harmony Mills, 100 North Mohawk Street, Cohoes, NY, 12047, United States
Come meet our adopt-a-bull dogs at the Community Lounge at The Lofts at Harmony Mills on Saturday May 10th from 11am-1pm.
We have dogs of all ages and temperaments looking for their forever home! Check out our Facebook page as we get closer to see which dogs will be attending.

Pay It Forward Yard Sale
2025-05-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Brunswick Harley Davidson, 1130 Hoosick Rd, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Visit our annual Yard Sale with all proceeds benefiting Out of the Pits. There will be gently used items, kids toys, home décor, and various other items. We will also have OOTP merchandise for sale, a bake sale, and adoptable dogs for a period of time.

OOTP is run entirely by volunteers which means all money raised from our fundraising events goes directly to the care of our dogs. Thank you for your support!

Woofs & Wags Pop Up Shop
2025-06-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Colonie Center, 131 Colonie Center, Albany, NY, United States
OOTP will be attending the Woofs & Wags Pop Up Shop hosted by JB Enterprises on June 7th, from 11am-2pm with our adopt-a-bull dogs and OOTP merchandise.

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

Curtis Lumber's Pet-A-Palooza
2025-06-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Curtis Lumber Ballston Spa, 885 State Route 67, Ballston Spa, NY, United States
OOTP is participating the in 15th annual Curtis Lumber’s PetAPalooza on Saturday June 14th from 10am – 3pm. This is a huge multi-rescue event with many rescues and vendors attending.

This year there all festivities are happening at the Curtis Lumber in Ballston Spa – 885 State Route 67, Ballston Spa, NY. OOTP will be attending with adopt-a-bull dogs and OOTP product. Stop by to learn about OOTP and meet our dogs looking for their forever homes.

Check out our Facebook page as we get closer to see which of our dogs will be going.

Party with Pit Bulls
2025-06-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Alexis Diner, 294 N Greenbush Rd, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
OOTP will be at Alexis Diner on June 21st, from 11am – 3pm with our adopt-a-bull dogs, raffle baskets and OOTP merchandise. Stop by to meet our dogs, learn about OOTP, and enjoy the fun.
There will also be live music by Three Wheel Drive!

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

Wreath Making Workshop
2025-06-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Osborne Mill Nursery, 231 Osborne Rd, Albany, NY, United States
Looking to spruce up your front door?
Attend our wreath making workshop fundraiser!
Class is $65 per person which includes all materials needed to make a beautiful pet themed wreath as well as a donation to Out of the Pits.
This workshop is on Saturday June 28th from 12pm-2pm at Osborne Mill Nursery.

There are limited spots available so please register by June 8th at outofthepits.store

Adoption Clinic at Boathouse Grille
2025-07-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Boathouse Grille, 80 Shady Harbor Dr, New Baltimore, NY, 12124, United States
Join us for an adoption clinic on Sunday, July 6th from 1-3PM at the Boathouse Grille and meet our amazing adopt-a-bull dogs!

There will also be a bake sale with all proceeds going to support Out of the Pits. Keep an eye on our Facebook page as the date gets closer to see which dogs will be attending.

Pints for Pit Bulls at Philly's
2025-07-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Philly Bar and Grille, 622 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Latham, NY, United States
We’re back at Philly Bar & Lounge on Saturday 7/12 from 12pm-3pm for a Pint for Pit Bulls fundraising event!! There will be live music by Steel Street Rose and Berkley’s Bandanas!

Come grab some drink specials and enjoy the festivities. Your $5 door donation gets you $1 off domestic drafts and $5 glass of wine. There will also be raffles baskets, OOTP merchandise for sale, and a table of dog supplies with donations benefiting OOTP.

All of our fundraising events raise money to help care for our dogs. As an organization run entirely by volunteers, all money raised directly aids in saving our dogs.

Bark, Brew & Tattoo
2025-07-19 11:00 - 20:00 | Saratoga City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States
Out of the Pits will be one of the beneficiaries for this years Bark, Brew & Tattoo event. We will be there with a few of our adopt-a-bull dogs, info, and OOTP merchandise for sale. This year is a two-day event and we will be there both day so by sure to stop on by!
This is a great event to come out and enjoy. For more information about this organization and event please visit: https://www.barkbrewtattoo.org/

Adoption Clinic at Bare Blends
2025-07-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Bare Blends, 664 Loudon Rd, Latham, NY, United States
Join us for an adoption clinic on Saturday, July 26th from 11am-1PM at Bare Blends to meet our amazing adopt-a-bull dogs!

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

Sip, Savor & Swirl Wine Tasting Event
2025-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Galway Rock Vineyard & Winery, 998 Saratoga Road, Ballston Lake, NY, United States
Join Galway Rock Vineyard & Winery and Out of the Pits for an unforgettable evening at Sip, Savor & Swirl—a wine tasting event dedicated to supporting OOTP!
Enjoy a delightful night featuring:
•Local Wine Tastings
•Charcuterie Board & Dessert
•A Fun Selfie Booth
•Delicious Treats from the Dog Den Bake Shop
•OOTP Merchandise and Lottery Board Raffle
•Complimentary Wine Glass & Goody Bag

Date: Thursday, August 7th
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: 998 Saratoga Road, Ballston Lake, NY
Tickets: $55 per person
Register by July 24th at outofthepits.store

Bring your friends, sip great wine, and support our Pit Bulls!

Adoption Clinic at Lisha Kill Reformed Church
2025-08-09 11:00 - 14:00 | 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!
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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.
