Animal Rescue Foundation

Fundraiser by Board & Brush
2023-11-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Board & Brush Wappingers, 235 Myers Corners Rd, Suite 9, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, United States
Join Board & Brush’s most popular workshop and create your own unique wood sign! They provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. You’ll select a wood project from their gallery, and in the workshop you’ll be able to choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors. Beer and wine are available for purchase in the studio.
20% of all ticket proceeds from the event will go towards the ARF! Projects are $73, and some have add-ons for an additional cost.
Pre-registration is required. To register, visit their website.
Thursday, November 16, 6pm-9pm
Board & Brush Creative Studio in Wappingers Falls.
235 Myers Corners Rd, Suite 9
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Pet Photos with Santa Fundraiser
2023-12-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Happy Valley Arcade Bar Courtyard, 296 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508
You’re invited to Animal Rescue Foundation’s Second Annual Pet Photos with Santa holiday fundraiser! We’ll capture a festive picture of Santa and your pets, perfect to share on social media or your annual holiday card.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023
Time: 12 PM – 3 PM
Location: Happy Valley Arcade Bar Courtyard (296 Main St, Beacon, NY)
Donation: Suggested $10
Don’t miss the chance to grab a holiday print dog bandana or an ARF t-shirt!
Key details:

This event takes place outside.
Please keep all pets on a leash. The courtyard is unenclosed and safety is our first priority. (Even cats and smaller species who should also arrive in a carrier.)
Owners are welcome to be in the picture. Kids are welcome!
Photo delivery will be digital, you may provide your email or we can take photos on your phone.
Cash, credit/debit, and tap-to-pay will be accepted.
First come, first serve. No appointment needed.

All event proceeds go to ARF to support the care of our animals.

Questions? Email arfbeaconevents@gmail.com or message us on Facebook or Instagram.

2024 Penny Social
2024-04-06 13:00 - 16:00 | VFW Hall, 413 Main St, Beacon, NY, 12508
ARF is holding a Penny Social Fundraiser on Saturday, April 6 at the VFW Hall in Beacon, NY. Enter to win gift baskets, toys, gift certificates, pet supplies, books & MORE. You’ll find a great selection of items from vintage to retro to modern. Plus door prizes and a 50/50 raffle… there’s something for everyone!
Doors open 1:00 pm
Drawings start at 3:00 pm (You must be there to claim your items!)
What is Penny Social, you ask? A Penny Social is a fun fundraising event that combines elements of raffles and silent auctions.
How does a Penny Social work? What are the rules?

FREE Admission
Participants buy their Penny Social raffle tickets (CASH ONLY)
Guests explore items and gift baskets on display, as they would at a silent auction.
To place bids, leave tickets in the bags placed in front of your favorite items. You can leave as many tickets as you like for each item.
Once everyone has “spent” all their tickets, the event caller will pull a random ticket from each basket and announce the lucky winners. Winners must be present for the drawing to collect item.

Baked goods, chips, coffee, soda, and water will be available for purchase. CASH ONLY.
Building is ADA accessible. No animals please, except for valid service animals. Children welcome.

Fundraiser at Two Way Brewing
2024-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Two Way Brewing, 18 W Main St, Beacon, NY, 12508
Join us on Friday, April 12 from 7 to 9pm at Two Way Brewing as part of their Friday Fundraiser series!
Listen to local cover band, The Hype, play as you sip delicious beers! And The Smoke Factory will be serving up stellar Texas Style BBQ.
Two Way Brewing will donate a portion of tap sales during the event and ARF merch like tshirts and dog bandanas will be available for purchase! Plus, check out information about our adoptable animals.
Dogs are welcome on the Two Way Brewing outdoor patio.

ARF Flyer TWB Friday Fundraiser

Annual Rabies and Distemper Clinic 2024
2024-05-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Memorial Park Pavilion, Robert Cahill Dr, Beacon, NY, 12508, United States
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) invites you to our Annual Rabies and Distemper Vaccine Clinic. We is thrilled to offer these affordable vaccinations to pets of the Hudson Valley.
When: May 5, 2024 from 9am to 12pm
Where: Memorial Park Pavilion, Route 52, Beacon NY
A veterinarian will be available to administer the following vaccinations:

Rabies Vaccine for $15
Distemper Vaccine for $15

In New York State, rabies shots are required by law for all cats and dogs, and should be kept up-to-date. The Distemper shot is also considered a core vaccination and is recommended.
Please note:

All dogs must be leashed.
All cats must be in a carrier.
Bring proof of prior vaccinations, if applicable.
No pre-registration necessary.

Please call ARF if you have any questions at 845-831-5161 or email arfbeacon@optonline.net

ARF's 2024 5K Run/Walk with the Dogs
2024-05-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Memorial Park, Robert Cahill Dr, Beacon, NY, 12508
Join the Annual ARF 5K Run & Walk With The Dogs in Memorial Park and help save the lives of hundreds of cats and dogs!
This 5K Run & Walk With The Dogs is Beacon’s only nonprofit sporting event dedicated to saving animals’ lives. On this day, animal lovers and athletes of all ages lace up and hit the pavement in support of ARF where 100% of the profits goes to support the animals. The morning of fun will include:

5K Run or Walk with the Dogs with Prizes
1K Fun Run for Kids (ages 3-10) with Prizes for All-Finishers
Dog Costume Contest
Face Painting
Raffles, Awards, and Refreshments from Local Businesses

Following the race, all participants and members of the public are invited to join in a fun-filled vendor expo day featuring family-friendly activities like face-painting, music provided by DJ Vybe, and more!
For all event information and to sign up, visit:
https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Beacon/ARF5K

EARLY BIRD PRICING (through March 31, 2024)

5K for All Ages = $30
1K Fun Run (Kids 3-10) = $15

REGULAR PRICING (starting April 1, 2024)

5K for All Ages = $40
1K Fun Run (Kids 3-10) = $30

Registration fees include a T-Shirt (if you register by April 30th), a Chip Running Bib #, water, and snacks. 1K Fun Runners also receive a finisher prize. Children under 3 are free, no registration required.
Prizes for top dogs, dog costume, top men/women runners, top men/women runners by age group, Top Individual Fundraiser, Top Team Fundraiser, Largest Participating Team.
Sponsorships, in-kind donations, team fundraising and individual fundraising opportunities available. Vendor booth options. Email arfbeacon5k@gmail.com if you are interested in being a sponsor or vendor of the event.
Virtual Run available.
For all event information and to sign up, visit:
https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Beacon/ARF5K

2024 ARF 5K Flyer WEB

Sip and Paint Night 2024
2024-11-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Board & Brush Wappingers, 235 Myers Corners Rd, Suite 9, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, United States
Join ARF at Board & Brush’s Studio in Wappingers and create your own unique wood sign! They provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. You’ll select a wood project from their gallery, and in the workshop you’ll be able to choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors. Beer and wine are available for purchase in the studio.
20% of all ticket proceeds from the event will go towards the ARF! Projects are $73, and some have add-ons for an additional cost.
Pre-registration is required. To register, visit their website: https://boardandbrush.com/wappingersfalls/events/pick-your-project-workshop-11-14-2024-6pm-9pm/
Board & Brush Creative Studio in Wappingers Falls.
235 Myers Corners Rd, Suite 9
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Pet Photos with Santa 2024
2024-12-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Happy Valley Arcade Bar Courtyard, 296 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508
You’re invited to Animal Rescue Foundation’s Third Annual Pet Photos with Santa holiday fundraiser! We’ll capture a festive picture of Santa and your pets, perfect to share on social media or your annual holiday card.
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: Noon – 3 PM
Location: Happy Valley Arcade Bar Courtyard (296 Main St, Beacon, NY, 12508)
Suggested Donation: $15
Don’t miss the chance to grab a holiday print dog bandana, beanies, or limited-run holiday shirts!
Key details:

This event takes place outside.
Please keep all pets on a leash. The courtyard is unenclosed and safety is our first priority. (Even cats and smaller species who should also arrive in a carrier.)
Humans are welcome to be in the picture. Kids are welcome!
Photo delivery will be digital, you may provide your email or we can take photos on your phone.
Cash, credit/debit, and tap-to-pay will be accepted.
First come, first serve. No appointment needed.

All event proceeds go to ARF to support the care of our animals.
Questions? Email arfbeaconevents@gmail.com or message us on Facebook or Instagram.

ARF 5K Run & Walk with the Dogs 2025
2025-05-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Memorial Park, Robert Cahill Dr, Beacon, NY, 12508
The 10th Annual ARF 5K Run & Walk with the Dogs is happening on Sunday, May 18th at Memorial Park in Beacon—and we’d love for you to be part of this milestone celebration!
This isn’t just any race—it’s a fun-filled event for animal lovers, runners, and walkers alike, all coming together to support the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF). Whether you’re racing for a personal best or strolling with your pup, every step helps rescue pets find loving homes.
Register by March 31st for early bird pricing: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Beacon/ARF5K

The 5K Run & Walk with the Dogs is Beacon’s only nonprofit sporting event dedicated to saving animals’ lives. On this day, animal lovers and athletes of all ages lace up and hit the pavement in support of ARF where 100% of the profits goes to support the animals.
Why Join?

Run or Walk for a Cause – Every registration supports ARF’s rescue efforts. 🐾
Fundraise & Earn Awards – Set up a fundraising page and unlock special prizes! 🏆
Bring Your Furry Friend – Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join the fun and enter the Dog Costume Contest. 🐶
Bring The Kids – 1K Fun Run for 3-10-year-olds and children under 3 participate for free. 🧒🏽
Community Celebration – Enjoy local vendors, raffles, face painting, and meet adorable pets. 🎉

Hudson Valley Renegades: Bark in the Ballpark
2025-08-10 14:00 - 17:30 | Heritage Financial Park, 1500 Rt. 9D, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590
Support ARF on Sunday, August 10th as the Hudson Valley Renegades transform into their alternate identity as the “Retrievers” for the last time in 2025, a heartwarming tribute to our four legged friends!
A game-worn Golden Retriever jersey will be auctioned off and the proceeds go to ARF! Plus, when you buy a ticket to the game using this special link, a portion of the sales will be donated to ARF: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Animalrescue2
Bring your pup to the game! Join us with your furry friends (especially ARF alumni) at our table for raffles, meet & greets with an adoptable pup, and run the bases postgame. (heat permitting)

Subaru Adoption Event
2025-10-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Mid-Hudson Subaru, 1162 US-9, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, United States
Our wonderful friends at Mid Hudson Subaru are hosting an adoption event for ARF on Oct. 18, from 12:00-2:00 pm. Please stop by to meet some of our adorable pups!
Plus, as part of Subaru Loves Pets Month they’re donating $100 for every pet adopted from ARF in October!

2025 Penny Social
2025-10-19 13:00 | VFW Hall, 413 Main St, Beacon, NY, 12508
ARF is holding a Penny Social Fundraiser on Sunday, October 19 at the VFW Hall in Beacon, NY. Enter to win gift baskets, toys, gift certificates, pet supplies, books & MORE. You’ll find a great selection of items from vintage to retro to modern. Plus door prizes and a 50/50 raffle… there’s something for everyone!
Doors open 1:00 pm
Drawings start at 3:00 pm (You must be there to claim your items!)
What is Penny Social, you ask? A Penny Social is a fun fundraising event that combines elements of raffles and silent auctions.
How does a Penny Social work? What are the rules?

FREE Admission
Participants buy their Penny Social raffle tickets (CASH ONLY)
Guests explore items and gift baskets on display, as they would at a silent auction.
To place bids, leave tickets in the bags placed in front of your favorite items. You can leave as many tickets as you like for each item.
Once everyone has “spent” all their tickets, the event caller will pull a random ticket from each basket and announce the lucky winners. Winners must be present for the drawing to collect item.

Baked goods, chips, coffee, soda, and water will be available for purchase. CASH ONLY.
Building is ADA accessible. No animals please, except for valid service animals. Children welcome.

Howl-o-ween Party at Denning's Point Distillery
2025-10-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Denning’s Point Distillery, 10 N. Chestnut Street, Beacon, NY, 12508
Help us raise the woof at our Howl-O-Ween Party, a fun-filled Halloween bash benefiting Animal Rescue Foundation’s shelter upgrades and rescue work! You’ll enjoy:

Specialty cocktails
Raffle prizes
Music & light snacks
Our crowd-favorite pet costume display!
Costumes optional — but encouraged!

Tickets Just $20, and Includes:

1 FREE raffle ticket
Entry into the party
Support for a great cause!

Supply Donation Welcome
Support ARF beyond the ticket by helping us stock up on much-needed supplies for our furry residents.

On-Site: Scan the QR Code at the event to access our live wish lists.
Online: Visit our Wish List Page to browse and ship directly to the shelter.

Whether you’re a lifelong animal lover or just here for the cocktails and pet costumes (no judgment!), Howl-O-Ween Pawty is your chance to make a difference while having a blast.

Why This Event Matters

New York State’s Companion Animal Care Standards Act sets important benchmarks for ensuring shelter animals have safe, comfortable, and enriching environments. To align with these standards, and to continue providing the best possible care to our animals, ARF is working to enhance key parts of our shelter facility, including:

Modernized kennel spaces
Year-round ventilation and temperature control
Improved sanitation and recovery areas
Better lighting and enrichment spaces

By purchasing a ticket to the Howl-O-Ween Pawty, you’re doing more than joining a fun night of costumes, cocktails, and community; you’re helping build the future of rescue in Beacon.
This is your chance to party with purpose. Thank you for being part of something meaningful!

Pet Photos with Santa 2025
2025-12-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Happy Valley Arcade Bar Courtyard, 296 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508
You’re invited to Animal Rescue Foundation’s 4th Annual Pet Photos with Santa holiday fundraiser! We’ll capture a festive picture of Santa and your pets, perfect to share on social media or your annual holiday card.
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: Noon – 3 PM
Location: Happy Valley Arcade Bar Courtyard (296 Main St, Beacon, NY, 12508)
Don’t miss the chance to grab a holiday print dog bandana, beanies, or holiday shirts!
Key details:

This event takes place outside.
Please keep all pets on a leash. The courtyard is unenclosed and safety is our first priority. (Even cats and smaller species who should also arrive in a carrier.)
Humans are welcome to be in the picture. Kids are welcome!
Photo delivery will be digital, you may provide your email or we can take photos on your phone.
Cash, credit/debit, and tap-to-pay will be accepted.
First come, first serve. No appointment needed.

All event proceeds go to ARF to support the care of our animals.
Questions? Email arfbeaconevents@gmail.com or message us on Facebook or Instagram.
Rain date held for Sunday, December 7, 2025.

Spring Fling Penny Social 2026
2026-03-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Hidden Rose Catering, 33 Chelsea Road, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, United States
The government may no longer be minting pennies, but ARF is still having a Penny Social! The Spring Fling Penny Social is returning on Sunday March 22, but at the new location of Hidden Rose Catering in Wappingers Falls.
Enter to win gift baskets, toys, gift certificates, pet supplies, books & MORE. You’ll find a great selection of items from vintage to retro to modern. Plus a silent auction and raffle featuring a 65” television and many other items… there’s something for everyone! Snack food will be available and the setting will allow for, weather permitting, strolls outdoors and seating on the patio. We hope to bring an adoptable dog or two!
This event will honor Donna Brooks, an ARF volunteer who passed away last year and her husband Mark is sponsoring the event venue.
$5 Admission and Penny Social tickets available for purchase. Silent auction and raffle items will be priced separately.
Doors open 1pm
Drawings start at 3pm(You must be there to claim your items!)
Admission: $5 to enter and Penny Social tickets available for purchase. Silent auction and raffle items will be priced separately.
What is Penny Social, you ask? A Penny Social is a fun fundraising event that combines elements of raffles and silent auctions.
How does a Penny Social work? What are the rules?

Guests explore items and gift baskets on display, as they would at a silent auction.
To place bids, leave tickets in the bags placed in front of your favorite items. You can leave as many tickets as you like for each item.
Once everyone has “spent” all their tickets, the event caller will pull a random ticket from each basket and announce the lucky winners. Winners must be present for the drawing to collect item.

Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot and restroom. No animals please, except for valid service animals. Children welcome.

5K Run & Walk with the Dogs 2026
2026-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Memorial Park, Robert Cahill Dr, Beacon, NY, 12508
Celebrating 40 Years of ARF Saving Lives
Get ready for an exciting community celebration supporting the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) as we honor 40 years of lifesaving work. On Sunday, May 17, 2026, animal lovers, runners, walkers, and their four-legged companions will gather at Memorial Park in Beacon, NY, to make a meaningful impact—with 100% of event proceeds directly supporting the rescue and care of animals in need.
As Beacon’s only nonprofit sporting event dedicated to saving animals’ lives, this milestone race brings together fitness, fun, and compassion in honor of ARF’s legacy and future. The event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, with professionally timed races using chipped running bibs.
Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Beacon/ARF5K
🐾 Race Options
1K Kids Fun Run (Ages 3-10)
A fun-filled, confidence-building race where every child earns a finisher prize. Dogs are not permitted in the Kids Fun Run. Children under 3 participate for free
5K Run & Walk with the Dogs
Run or walk alongside your leashed pup in this heartwarming main event. Children under 3 participate for free
Registration Fees
5K Run & Walk with the Dogs
$30 – Early Bird Rate
$35 – Regular Rate (Begins April 1)
$40 – Race Day
1K Kids Fun Run (Ages 10 & Under)
$15 – Early Bird Rate
$20 – Regular Rate (Begins April 1)
$30 – Race Day
Event Swag
All participants registered by April 30 will receive an event commemorative item. Register early to guarantee your event swag.
Schedule of Events
✔ 9:00 AM – Check-in & Registration
✔ 9:50 AM – Dog Costume Contest: Most Original & Most Hilarious Costume
✔ 10:00 to 10:15 AM – 1K Kids Fun Run
✔ Immediately Following – 5K Run & Walk with the Dogs
Post-Race Celebration
Stay and celebrate ARF’s 40th Anniversary with awards, music, games, face painting, vendor exhibits, raffles, and more. Participants who fundraise can also earn exclusive prizes by reaching fundraising milestones. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or enjoying a stroll with your pup, every step helps save lives. Join us as we celebrate four decades of compassion—one paw at a time.
Important Event Information

This is a rain or shine event and is non-refundable.
Strollers are permitted only on the 5K course.
Dogs must be non-aggressive, current on vaccinations, and leashed at all times.
Retractable or bungee-style leashes are not permitted.
Each adult participant may be accompanied by one (1) dog, which will receive an official event dog tag. You may also receive a tag for your at-home pet (cat or dog).
