Homeward Bound: Help Make Home Happen
Fall FUNdraiser to Get Shelter Pets Home

Every wagging tail, every gentle purr, every joyful adoption story begins long before a pet meets their forever family. Behind the scenes, it takes compassion, expertise, and a significant amount of resources to help each animal heal, thrive, and finally find their way home.

This fall, we invite you to be part of the Dogtoberfest’s Homeward Bound campaign dedicated to funding the vital programs that transform abandoned animals into beloved family members.

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Your Support Makes Adoption Possible

Not every pet who arrives at the shelter is ready for adoption or is adopted quickly. Many need extra attention, care, or advocacy before they’re ready to join a family.  And, with full shelters everywhere, many need extra time to find their forever home. With your help, we can provide:

  • Training: Behavioral support that helps shy, anxious, or energetic pets learn the skills they need to succeed in a home.
  • Advocacy: Many abandoned, abused or stray pets arrive at the shelter fearful and under socialized. They won’t be successful at finding homes without staff or volunteers giving them the nurturing and daily support they need.
  • Extended Care:  Medical attention, special diets, rehabilitation, and extra time for pets who just require more time to find the right home.
  • TNR (Trap–Neuter–Return):  Some free-roaming, unowned community cats don't do well in the shelter or in homes.  TNR is a humane, effective approach that reduces overpopulation, prevents suffering, and allows these cats to live out their lives in their familiar outdoor environments.
  • Foster Care:  A bridge to adoption - loving temporary homes where pets can heal, socialize, and grow outside the shelter walls.
  • Transfers: Safe transport for pets from overcrowded shelters, giving them a second chance and time to find homes.

Be the Bridge Home

When you give to Dogtoberfest, you’re not just making a donation - you're saving animals and giving them a chance to have the joyful homecoming they've been waiting for, and the hope of being part of a family filled with love.

Together, We Can Make It Happen

Because of you, pets who were once overlooked, frightened, or broken will become cherished companions.

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Any amount helps shelter animals. 

Donate $25+ = Get Extra Raffle Tickets to Win Great Prizes on Dogtoberfest Day: Our in-person Dogtoberfest Day raffle will feature over 30 great raffle baskets valued at $75+ plus grand prizes including Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Tickets, Magic Castle tickets, and more

Anyone can purchase raffle tickets at the event, but when you donate at least $25 online by October 24 at midnight, you are eligible to redeem 20 raffle tickets at our in-person raffle on Dogtoberfest Day plus get 5 extra tickets and be eligible for our grand prizes. When you donate at least $50 online, you're eligible to redeem 40 raffle tickets plus get 10 extra tickets and be eligible for our grand prizes.

Note: Online donors need to come to Dogtoberfest Day on October 26 to pick up and use raffle tickets plus enter your name for a chance to win the grand prizes. Winners will be selected at the end of the event, but do not need to be present to win.

Help us turn shelter pets into family members. Let’s make “homeward bound” a reality for every shelter animal.


Galileo’s Journey Home

Our Dogtoberfest "supermascot," Gallileo, came to us as a stray, hopeful of finding a home. He’s a smart, eager guy who just needed some extra time and support. Thanks to our extended care program, Galileo has learned to sit, fetch, and get ready for the family he’s always wanted.

Galileo’s transformation is what Dogtoberfest is all about: the behind-the-scenes work that turns shelter pets into family members. With your support, countless other pets will have the same chance.


Dogtoberfest Day!
Spooky Fun for a Cause
Celebrating Fall, Howl-o-Ween & Shelter Pets

Sunday, October 26
11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Upland Memorial Park

1100 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland

  • Live music by The Gaslighters
  • People and pet costume contests for prizes
  • Group Thriller dance
  • Police K-9 demonstrations
  • Car/vehicle show with audience voting and prizes for best decorations
  • Dogtoberfest "bingo" for $100 prize
  • Otherworldly guests from a galaxy far, far away
  • Low-cost pet vaccinations and services, dog tags, and microchips
  • Free microchip with every City of Upland dog license registration or renewal
  • Lots of merchandise and food vendors
  • Over 30 great raffle baskets valued at $75+ plus grand raffle prizes including Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Tickets and Magic Castle tickets. Get more raffle tickets to use on Dogtoberfest when you donate online by October 24.

    This FUNdraising event is FREE to the public (no admission) and dogs on 6-foot leashes and cats in secure carriers are welcome.

    We hope you can come!

    Want to be a vendor or display your vehicle? Register here.

    Past Dogtoberfest Days


    Thank You to Our Matching Donors, Sponsors, Partners, and Prize Donors

    Matching Donors

    Thanks to our generous matching donors, we have $20,000 in matching donations available to match your donation.

    + 5 Anonymous Donors

    Annual Sponsors & Partners

    Our annual sponsors and partners support shelter animals all year in so many ways.

    Dogtoberfest Sponsors

    Thank you so much to all the businesses and individuals (many of them shelter volunteers) who have provided monetary support or prizes for our giant raffle at Dogtoberfest Day on October 26.

    ***Watch for Daily Updates***

    Local Businesses

    AcutiniPRO
    Dogtopia of Upland
    Kelly Mac Studios
    Patra Thai Dining
    Rescue Brewing Co
    RSL Aquatics
    Sunday's Best Echo Park
    Trader Joe's of Rancho Cucamonga
    Upland Police K-9 Team
    2nd Chance Thrift Shop

    Individuals

    Suzanne Buquet
    Judy Lovering
    Paula & Raul Mendoza
    Anne Mitchell
    Rita Nelson
    Reyna Ybarra


    Together We Can Save Them All


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    Contact Us

    Friends of Upland Animal Shelter
    1275 San Bernardino Road
    Upland, CA 91786
    Animal Shelter Phone Number: 1-909-931-4185

    2nd Chance Thrift Shop
    972 W. 9th Street
    Upland, CA 91786
    Thrift Shop Phone Number: 1-909-920-6020

    Website: www.friendsofuplandanimalshelter.org

    General Telephone:
    1-800-627-1545

    Email: info@friendsofuplandanimalshelter.org

    Non-Profit Tax Identification #46-2546783


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