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November
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Meet your next best friend, lend a hand, or support the rescues showing up for NYC dogs. Find a way to help this November.
November 2026 · All times Eastern
Last verified: October 21, 2026.
Draft review: Listings are based on the supplied research. Bideawee’s session time, True North’s November 15 event, and ACC’s second Spot BK session still need confirmation. Check organizer links for updates before attending.
Animal Care Centers of NYC — ACCAdoption events
Noon–4 p.m.
Skipper’s NYC
2876 Broadway, Manhattan
Noon–4 p.m.
Reade Street Animal Hospital
146 Reade St, Tribeca
Noon–4 p.m.
Tea and Milk
6756 Fourth Ave, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
Noon–4 p.m.
With Council Member Shaun Abreu
1677 Amsterdam Ave, Manhattan
Noon–4 p.m.
With Council Member Gale Brewer
563 Columbus Ave, Upper West Side
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Spot BK adoption pop-up
232 Varet St, Brooklyn
Noon–4 p.m.
Petco Bensonhurst
2601 86th St, Brooklyn
Arrive early with ID and a charged phone for the application. Event-specific fees and animal lineups are not listed. The Spot BK pop-up is sponsored by Best Friends Animal Society.
ACC also lists a “Day 2” at The Spot BK with the same November 21 date and different hours. That additional session is not included here until clarified.
Official event detailsNYC Second Chance RescueAdoption events
6:30–9 p.m.
The Tavern
33-16 23rd Ave, Astoria
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Judy & Punch
34-08 30th Ave, Astoria
Apply beforehand if interested in adopting. Bring government-issued photo ID, existing pets’ medical records if applicable, and your lease’s pet policy if renting. Discounted same-day adoption fees are advertised; amounts are not published.
Nearby, outside NYC: Sat., Nov. 14, noon–3 p.m. at Petco Larchmont, 1275 W Boston Post Rd.
Official event detailsPupStarz RescueAdoption event · Non-adopters welcome
3–6 p.m.
Little Honey Adoption Event
Little Honey, 487 Seventh Ave, Park Slope, Brooklyn
Meet adoptable dogs during a birthday celebration with pizza, drinks, and the rescue team. Non-adopters are welcome! Prospective adopters can apply ahead for preapproval. Admission and food/drink prices are not specified; purchases are not stated to benefit the rescue.
Official event detailsTrue North Rescue MissionAdoption events
1–3 p.m.
Love Thy Beast
115 North Fifth St, Williamsburg
1–3 p.m.
3.1 Phillip Lim
48 Great Jones St, NoHo
Meet dogs seeking homes and explore adoption through True North. Event-specific fees and registration requirements are not stated.
November 15 needs reconfirmation: the individual event page returned an error in the supplied research.
Official event detailsBideaweeFundraising activity · Registration required
Time: confirm through registration
Downward Dog — Yoga with Pups
Bideawee Adoption Center, 152 W. 24th St, Chelsea
$25 per attendee supports animal care. Nonrefundable and nontransferable; limited to 25 attendees. Each person must register. Ages 8+; children must attend with a participating adult. A waitlist is available.
Session time needs confirmation before publication. The supplied official link has a June 6 URL slug despite the November 7 event title; verify the date when registering.
Event details & registrationPillows for PawsVolunteer event
Noon–4 p.m.
Pier 57 volunteer crafting event
Pier 57, Manhattan waterfront
Make beds, toys, and enrichment items for shelter animals—a way to help without adopting. Fees, age requirements, and the exact meeting room are not stated.
Official event detailsMuddy Paws RescueDonate · NYC Marathon fundraiser
Race schedule; no rescue meetup time listed
Team Muddy Paws
NYC Marathon · Donate online
Support the team’s fundraising for rescue dogs through its official campaign. The 2026 runner waitlist is full; this is a donation opportunity, not runner registration.
Official fundraiser & donation linkEvent details, availability, and adoption requirements can change. Confirm directly with the organizer before heading out.
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