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BrightSide Animal Center is thrilled to host a variety of events throughout the year. We’d love for you to join us!
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Orange Halloween-themed flyer for Fred Meyer’s Howl-O-Ween Pet Food Drive, requesting donations from 10/1-10/31. Features a black cat and a dog in costumes with pumpkins.

Fred Meyer & QFC HOWL-OWEEN Pet Food Drive

Location:
Fred Meyer 61535 South Highway 97 Bend, Oregon
Date:
October 1 - 31, 2026

Join us in supporting local pets in need by donating unopened pet food, pet supplies and toys to help provide comfort, care, and nourishment to animals in our community.

How You Can Help:

  • Purchase new, unopened pet food, pet supplies, or toys inside the Bend 61535 South Highway 97 store
  • Drop your donation in our collection bin on your way out
  • Help support local pets and animal-loving families in need
Event flyer for Brightside Bingo featuring a dog, a cat, bingo balls, and event details: dates, time, location, and note that 50% of proceeds benefit BrightSide.

BrightSide Bingo!

Location:
BlackSmith Public House 308 SW Evergreen Ave, Redmond, OR 97756
Date:
September 27, October 25, November 22 and December 20, 2026
Time:
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost:
$2 per ticket or 6 for $10 - Cash only

Join us for a family-friendly, dog-friendly afternoon of bingo, and community fun! Play for cash pots, with 50% of all bingo proceeds supporting local shelter pets. Bring the kids, bring your pups, and enjoy a great day for a great cause!🐶🥳

The image shows the words "Local Paws" in bold, white, handwritten-style letters on a black background with a small paw print in the lower right corner.

Local Paws Adoption Event

Location:
Local Paws 435 SW Evergreen Ave, Redmond, OR 97756
Date:
The Second Friday of Every Month!
Time:
2:00PM - 4:00PM

Join us for an adoption event at Local Paws from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Adopted pets from local rescues and shelters also receive a free Welcome Home Bundle valued up to $100 from their friends at Local Paws! Simply bring in your adoption paperwork so we can help find the right items for your pet’s needs.

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Be Part Of Our Wall of Brighter Futures!

Location:
Click The Link in Event Details
Cost:
$250

Looking for a unique way to support our mission? We have an amazing new opportunity to show your dedication to BrightSide and the animals in our program!

We’re making a “Wall of Brighter Futures”. We have beautifully hand crafted plaques and hope to fill them full of names to recognize those committed to making a positive impact for shelter animals.

For $250 you can purchase a custom plaque which will permanently hang in our lobby. This contribution will help us continue to save lives and place deserving animals into loving homes!

Purchase your custom plaque today! 

 Interested in partnering with BrightSide for an event or fundraiser? Check out all of our community partnership opportunities here:

Ways To Get Involved