Dog events in greater Charleston
Adoption events, rescue fundraisers and dog-friendly happenings for the next two weeks, as of 2026-10-15. Every event links to its source. Times and details can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.
6:00â9:00 PM
Rescue Rocks (Pet Helpers fundraiser concert)
Cannon Distillery, 1734 Signal Point Rd, Charleston, SC 29412 · James Island
Pet Helpersâ concert fundraiser with a six-piece band, cocktails and raffles. General admission listed at $100.
Dogs: Not stated by the event page; check before bringing a dog.
11:00 AMâ3:00 PM
Charleston Animal Society adoption event: PetSmart North Charleston
PetSmart North Charleston, 7620 Rivers Ave #120b, North Charleston, SC · N. Charleston
Meet adoptable pets from Charleston Animal Society.
Dogs: Pet store event; follow store rules.
12:00â3:00 PM
Charleston Animal Society adoptions at Charleston Pride Festival
Building 64, 2301 Noisette Blvd, North Charleston, SC · N. Charleston
Adoption presence at the free Charleston Pride Festival.
Dogs: Not stated; check festival rules before bringing your dog.
11:00 AMâ3:00 PM (the listing text also says 11 AMâ2 PM; confirm)
Charleston Animal Society adoption event: PetSmart Mount Pleasant
PetSmart Mount Pleasant · Mt Pleasant
Meet adoptable pets from Charleston Animal Society.
Dogs: Pet store event; follow store rules.
11:00 AMâ3:00 PM
Charleston Animal Society adoption event: PetSmart West Ashley
PetSmart West Ashley, 2076 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston · Charleston
âAdopt Joyâ adoption event.
Dogs: Pet store event; follow store rules.
11:00 AMâ3:00 PM
Charleston Animal Society adoption event: PetSmart James Island
PetSmart James Island, 850 Folly Rd, Charleston · James Island
âAdopt Joyâ adoption event.
Dogs: Pet store event; follow store rules.
12:00â3:00 PM
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre Fall Festival: Pet Costume Contest + adoptions
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, 1716 Towne Centre Way, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 · Mt Pleasant
Free family festival with a pet costume contest ($10 per pet registration, proceeds to Charleston Animal Society); Charleston Animal Society adoption table.
Dogs: Pets are part of the costume contest; follow event rules and town leash law. (Charleston Animal Society lists the address as 1218 Belk Drive: https://charlestonanimalsociety.org/events/2026-10-24/)
5:00â10:00 PM
Applause for Paws Masquerade Gala (Charleston Animal Society)
Charleston Gaillard Center, 2 George Street, Charleston · Charleston
Charleston Animal Societyâs black-tie fundraising gala.
Dogs: Not stated; check with the organizer.
11:00 AMâ3:00 PM
Charleston Animal Society adoption event: PetSmart North Charleston
PetSmart North Charleston, 7620 Rivers Ave #120b, North Charleston · N. Charleston
Meet adoptable pets from Charleston Animal Society.
Dogs: Pet store event; follow store rules.
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Rules change. Check posted signs and the eventâs rules before bringing your dog.