| |
Events
 See our events calendar here.
Current Scheduled Events:
"Doubt" Fundraiser
Friday September 26th, 2025 7:30 PM until Sunday September 28th, 2025 07:30 PM
Location: Omaha, NE
Omaha, NE
Don’t miss your chance to support Heartland German Shepherd Rescue and enjoy a powerful performance of Doubt by Brigit Saint Brigitte Theatre Company, Omaha, this weekend ONLY.
Please be sure to choose the $50 HUGS Rescue Ticket option, and $20 will go straight to helping rescue pups.
Showtimes: Tonight, Saturday night, and Sunday afternoon.
Grab your tickets now: bsbtheatre.com/events/doubt926. It’s the perfect way to spend your weekend — great theatre + giving back.
UPDATE: We need to sell another 9 Tickets to reach our goal! If 10 tickets are sold, a generous donor will match HUGS' proceeds, so that the rescue dogs get an additional $200!
Click here for more information
HUGS @ NHS-Walk for the Animals
Sunday September 28th, 2025 11:00 AM until 01:30 PM
Location: Nebraska Humane Society
Map: 8929 Fort St Omaha Ne 68134
See all of the animals attending this event.
This Sunday from 11:00am until 1:30pm at the NHS Meadow (8929 Fort Street, Omaha)!
Don't forget to stop by the HUGS booth and say hi to us, and see some of our adorable adoptable pups, including Ollie, Zia, Spyder, Tobias, & little Cheerio, Mocha, and Latte!
You can look forward to:
- Vendors and giveaways
- Rescue Groups featuring lots of furry friends in need of homes!
- A fun Beer Garden to unwind and enjoy!
- Entertainment
- And, of course, a walk down the Keystone Trail with your furry companions!
The best part? It’s a dog-friendly event, so bring your fur babies along for the fun!
And guess what? Admission is FREE! Just swing by and let’s make some wonderful memories together! Hope to see you there!
Parking & Shuttle at Affordable Family Storage (5646 N 90th St)
Dining for the Dogs
Thursday October 2nd, 2025 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Don & Millies - 162nd & Maple
Map: 16130 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116
Don & Millies at 16130 Evans Plaza, Omaha, on Thursday, October 2nd, from 4-8pm.
Mention HUGS at the time of purchase, and 20% of proceeds will be donated to the HUGS dogs!
Stop in for dinner, or pick up an order to go. From burgers to salads and wraps, it's a super easy and delicious way to help the dogs!
Dining in? Be sure to try the delicious $1.39 strawberry or lime Margaritas!
** If you miss this date, join us the 1st Thursday of next month, as the event repeats each month! **
HUGS at Dogtoberfest
Saturday October 4th, 2025 10:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Defiance Harley-Davidson
Map: 4940 S 72nd St Omaha NE 68127
See all of the animals attending this event.
Join us this Saturday from 10am-3pm at Defiance Harley-Davidson, for a family & dog-friendly day. Several rescues, including HUGS, will be there with adoptable dogs.
Dog costume contest at 1pm. $5 hot dogs, chips & soda/beer 11am until gone.
HUGS Annual Silent Auction
Sunday October 5th, 2025 3:00 PM until Saturday October 11th, 2025 03:00 PM
Location: Online
Our annual silent auction is back — and it’s all online! Browse and bid on an incredible selection of items, from local gift cards and unique experiences to home décor, pet goodies, and more.
Auction Opens: 3pm October 5th Auction Closes: Saturday, October 11 at 3:00 PM (during our Wine Tasting Event at Vino Mas)
-Where: Online — bid from anywhere!
-Payment: Credit card, PayPal, Venmo or check accepted. All proceeds benefit the rescue dogs of HUGS.
-Item Pickup: Items can be picked up at Vino Mas on October 11 or by arrangement. Shipping available for select items (shipping fees apply).
Why Participate? Every bid helps us provide medical care, food, and safe shelter for German Shepherds in need.
Auction Link: 32auctions.com/hugs
Vino Mas - Wine & Dogs, and Silent Auction
Saturday October 11th, 2025 1:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Vino Mas (402) 916-4111
Map: 14450 Eagle Run Dr - Ste 220 Omaha NE 68116
See all of the animals attending this event.
Saturday, October 11th, join us at Vino Mas -14450 Eagle Run Dr, Omaha- from 1:00-3:00pm, This will be a
fun, relaxing
day of WINE, BEER,
DOGS, and the culmination of our silent auction to benefit the HUGS rescue dogs
!
10% of sales between 1-3pm will be donated directly to the HUGS dogs.
Dining for the Dogs
Thursday November 6th, 2025 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Don & Millies - 162nd & Maple
Map: 16130 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116
Don & Millies at 16130 Evans Plaza, Omaha, on Thursday, November 6th, from 4-8pm.
Mention HUGS at the time of purchase, and 20% of proceeds will be donated to the HUGS dogs!
Stop in for dinner, or pick up an order to go. From burgers to salads and wraps, it's a super easy and delicious way to help the dogs!
Dining in? Be sure to try the delicious $1.39 strawberry or lime Margaritas!
** If you miss this date, join us the 1st Thursday of next month, as the event repeats each month! **
Holiday 2025-Giftwrapping at Westroads
Friday November 28th, 2025 11:00 AM until Wednesday December 24th, 2025 06:30 PM
Location: Westroads Mall, Omaha
Map: 10000 California St Omaha Ne 68114
See all of the animals attending this event.
From Black Friday until Dec 24th at 6pm, you can find us at the HUGS GIFTWRAP BOOTH at Westroads Mall (main level) by The Container Store. Customers are needed! Please bring us any items that you'd like wrapped. We can provide boxes for most items and can wrap any size and shape. We will beautifully giftwrap your presents for a minimum donation based on item size. We will save you time and effort this Holiday season, your presents will look absolutely amazing, and you will be helping us save more lives. We could also use more helpers (must be 14 years old). No experience is required, we will train you! So if you'd like to join us at the booth, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0948ADA82CABFC1-holiday
Dining for the Dogs
Thursday December 4th, 2025 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Don & Millies - 162nd & Maple
Map: 16130 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116
Don & Millies at 16130 Evans Plaza, Omaha, on Thursday, December 4th, from 4-8pm.
Mention HUGS at the time of purchase, and 20% of proceeds will be donated to the HUGS dogs!
Stop in for dinner, or pick up an order to go. From burgers to salads and wraps, it's a super easy and delicious way to help the dogs!
Dining in? Be sure to try the delicious $1.39 strawberry or lime Margaritas!
** If you miss this date, join us the 1st Thursday of next month, as the event repeats each month! **
Dining for the Dogs
Thursday January 1st, 2026 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Don & Millies - 162nd & Maple
Map: 16130 Evans Plaza Omaha NE 68116
Don & Millies at 16130 Evans Plaza, Omaha, on Thursday, January 1st, from 4-8pm.
Mention HUGS at the time of purchase, and 20% of proceeds will be donated to the HUGS dogs!
Stop in for dinner, or pick up an order to go. From burgers to salads and wraps, it's a super easy and delicious way to help the dogs!
Dining in? Be sure to try the delicious $1.39 strawberry or lime Margaritas!
** If you miss this date, join us the 1st Thursday of next month, as the event repeats each month! **
| |
