With support from a grant backed by Subaru of America and the ASPCA, GHHS works alongside the Landers McLarty team every October to make an even bigger impact for the pets in our care and in the community.
Thanks to the support of various community partners and supporters, October has grown into something much bigger than just one event, and our community calendar is full of ways for you to dive into the four-legged fun! Around here, it is officially ADOPTober!
It’s going to be a busy month, and we are HERE for it and we hope you are too! From adoptables and fundraising (our goal is $10,000!) to special events and community fun, there’s a lot happening all month long.
Stay tuned! We’ll keep adding details as more ADOPTober fun is confirmed.
Thu, Oct 1: Red Clays for Strays Kickoff Announcement! See more details below.
Fri, Oct 2: On the air with Star 99.1 at 9:15 AM for the Stanley Steemer Pet of the Week
Tue, Oct 6: Lunch & Learn at Polaris, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Wed, Oct 7: Mutts & Milkshakes at Red Robin (Bridge Street & Jones Valley), open to close
Fri, Oct 9: Meet, Greet & Grab a Treat at Regency Retirement Village, 1 PM – 3 PM
Fri, Oct 9: Moonlight Market in downtown Huntsville, 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Sun, Oct 11: 2nd Annual Paw Patch, see more deTAILS
Wed, Oct 14: Mutts & Milkshakes at Red Robin (Bridge Street only), open to close
Thur, Oct 15: Nothing Bundt Cakes Madison, 1 PM – 3 PM
Fri, Oct 16: Scholars & Collars at the UAH Honors College, 3 PM – 5 PM
Sat, Oct 17: Meet & Greet @ Walmart on Drake, in partnership with Best Friends
Sun, Oct 18: Designer Bag Bingo, 3 PM – 6 PM, Learn More
Wed, Oct 21: Mutts & Milkshakes at Red Robin (Bridge Street & Jones Valley), open to close
Thu, Oct 22: Come. Sit. Mingle. See the deTAILS!
Fri, Oct 23: On the air with Star 99.1 at 9:15 AM for the Stanley Steemer Pet of the Week
Sat, Oct 24: Peace, Paws & Rides: Get Groovy with GHHS & Landers McLarty Subaru, 11 AM – 1 PM
Sun, Oct 25: Meet & Geet @ BARK HSV
Wed, Oct 28: Mutts & Milkshakes at Red Robin (Bridge Street & Jones Valley), open to close
Fri, Oct 30: Giveback Night @ Melt Madison, 4 PM – 7 PM
We’re thrilled to partner once again with Landers McLarty Subaru, who are giving back all month long during ADOPTober! Every new Subaru sold this October has the opportunity support GHHS and the hundreds of animals in our care.
Don’t miss our Peace, Paws & Rides: Get Groovy gathering on October 24, from 11 AM–1 PM, at Landers McLarty Subaru where you can meet some of our adorable adoptables and celebrate the joy of rescue!
Oct 2 – Oct 24 | Concert is Sept 11, 2027
GHHS is teaming up with The Orion Amphitheater and The Red Clay Strays for a giveback for two tickets for the September 11, 2027 show entries! Click here for your chance to donate and win! A winner will be announced during our Peace, Paws, & Rides event at Subaru on 10/24!
Wednesdays: Oct 7, 14, 21 & 28 · Open to close
Milkshakes, unlimited fries, and a good cause. YUUUMMM! Red Robin will give 20% of food sales back to GHHS. Just show the flyer or mention the fundraiser to your server.
Ordering online? Start at redrobin.com/order, pick one of the locations above, and add the “Fundraisers (To-Go Only)” item to your bag before checkout.
Excludes alcohol, catering, third-party delivery, gift cards, tax and gratuity.
Friday, Oct 9 · 1 PM –3 PM · Regency Retirement Village, 2004 Max Luther Dr NW, Huntsville
Regency Retirement Village is teaming up with GHHS and Butterfly Bliss Mini Donuts for an afternoon of sweet treats, happy tails and new friends! Stop by, grab a treat, and get to know some adorable GHHS pups who just might be looking for you.
Every guest is entered to win a special GHHS Community Partner Prize Pack. Free and open to the public!
Friday, Oct 9 · 5:30 PM –9 PM
Come find GHHS at the Moonlight Market, presented by Downtown Huntsville, Inc.! Shop local, enjoy a night out downtown, and say hi to us while you’re there.
Friday, Oct 16 · 3 PM – 5 PM · UAH Honors College
For the students at University Alabama Huntsville.
Meet a dog, grab free Mexican food from Catrinas, and sign up to volunteer! Hosted with the UAH Honors College.
Sat, Oct 17 · 11 AM – 1 PM · Walmart, Drake Avenue
Find Your New Best Friend at our Meet & Greet Adoption Event @ Walmart on Drake, in partnership with Best Friends Animal Society.
Sunday, Oct 18 · 3 PM – 6 PM
Grab your friends for an afternoon of bingo and designer bags, all to support the pets at GHHS!
Thursday, Oct 22 • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Join GHHS for a fun fall evening at Yellowhammer Brewing – The Lost Highway Lounge! $25 per person, pup included! A quick RSVP helps us plan for plenty of pizza and cookies, but we will have an opportunity to “pay at the door” the day of! We can’t wait to welcome you and your pup!
Get Groovy with GHHS & Landers McLarty Subaru: Saturday, Oct 24 · 11 AM – 1 PM
Peace, Paws & Rides runs all October long with our friends at Landers McLarty Subaru. Then on October 24, come get groovy with us and meet some of our adoptables!
Every act of kindness gets us closer. Donate, volunteer, come to an event, or share our posts. You’re helping give more pets in North Alabama a second chance.