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Upcoming Events

Join us for exciting events hosted by Big Dogs Don't Cry and our generous partners. Whether it's fundraisers, adoption days, or community awareness campaigns, there's always something happening! We invite you to participate, volunteer, or just come and enjoy some time with our lovable rescues as we work together to create a brighter future for big dogs in need.

  • Holiday Pet Adoption Event - From Foster to Forever
    Holiday Pet Adoption Event - From Foster to Forever
    Sun, Dec 14
    PetSmart - Merrillville
    Dec 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    PetSmart - Merrillville, 2881 E U.S. Hwy 30, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
    Find your perfect furry companion this holiday season! Meet adorable adoptable pets at PetSmart Merrillville.
  • Winter Pet Adoption Event - From Foster to Forever
    Winter Pet Adoption Event - From Foster to Forever
    Sun, Jan 25
    PetSmart - Merrillville
    Jan 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    PetSmart - Merrillville, 2881 E U.S. Hwy 30, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
    Warm your heart this winter! Meet adorable puppies looking for their forever homes at our cozy adoption event.
  • Love at First Bark
    Love at First Bark
    Sun, Feb 22
    PetSmart - Merrillville
    Feb 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    PetSmart - Merrillville, 2881 E U.S. Hwy 30, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
    Fall in love this February! Meet adorable puppies ready to steal your heart at our Valentine's adoption event.
  • Lucky to Love You
    Lucky to Love You
    Sun, Mar 22
    PetSmart - Merrillville
    Mar 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    PetSmart - Merrillville, 2881 E U.S. Hwy 30, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
    Get lucky this March! Meet your four-leaf clover in the form of an adorable puppy looking for their forever home.
  • Puppy Love Blooms
    Puppy Love Blooms
    Sun, Apr 19
    PetSmart - Merrillville
    Apr 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    PetSmart - Merrillville, 2881 E U.S. Hwy 30, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
    Spring into love! Meet adorable puppies blooming with personality at our springtime adoption celebration.
  • Forever Starts Today
    Forever Starts Today
    Sun, May 17
    PetSmart - Merrillville
    May 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    PetSmart - Merrillville, 2881 E U.S. Hwy 30, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
    Brighten your May! Meet delightful puppies ready to bloom into your life and heart.
  • Summer Lovin' Pet Adoption Event - Furever Friends
    Summer Lovin' Pet Adoption Event - Furever Friends
    Sun, Jun 28
    PetSmart - Merrillville
    Jun 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    PetSmart - Merrillville, 2881 E U.S. Hwy 30, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
    Summer days are better with a pup! Meet adorable puppies ready to fill your summer with love and adventure.
  • Red, White & Woof
    Red, White & Woof
    Sun, Jul 19
    PetSmart - Merrillville
    Jul 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    PetSmart - Merrillville, 2881 E U.S. Hwy 30, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
    Celebrate summer with puppy love! Meet patriotic pups ready to declare their independence... into your loving home!
  • Dog Days of Summer
    Dog Days of Summer
    Sun, Aug 16
    PetSmart - Merrillville
    Aug 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    PetSmart - Merrillville, 2881 E U.S. Hwy 30, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
    Spend a sweet summer Sunday meeting adoptable dogs who are ready to turn your house into a home.
  • Fall in Love with a Rescue
    Fall in Love with a Rescue
    Sun, Sep 27
    PetSmart - Merrillville
    Sep 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    PetSmart - Merrillville, 2881 E U.S. Hwy 30, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
    As the weather cools, find a warm and fuzzy friend to snuggle through the fall season.
  • Howl-O-Ween Party - Adoption Event
    Howl-O-Ween Party - Adoption Event
    Sun, Oct 18
    PetSmart - Merrillville
    Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    PetSmart - Merrillville, 2881 E U.S. Hwy 30, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
    Dress up your October with some boo-tiful rescue pups who are ready to haunt your heart in the best way.
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