C.A.R.E. Presents Dogust 1, 2026

🐾🎉 **DOGUST 1st Celebration at Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyards & Winery** 🎉🐾
**Every shelter dog deserves a birthday… and we’re throwing one BIG celebration!**
Join **Clifford’s Army Rescue** as we celebrate **DOGUST 1st**—the official universal birthday for shelter and rescue dogs! Whether your best friend is a rescue, you’re looking to adopt, or you simply love dogs, this is an afternoon you won’t want to miss.
📅 **Saturday, August 1, 2026**
🕐 **1:00 PM – 4:30 PM**
📍 **Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyards & Winery**
3521 Fallston Waco Road
Lawndale, NC
Bring your family, your friends, and your leashed, well-behaved pups for an afternoon of fun, food, music, and wagging tails—all while supporting the lifesaving work of Clifford’s Army Rescue.
### 🐶 Event Highlights
🎵 **Alex Wolfe Music**
🌭 **Spirit of America Food Truck**
Serving from **1:00 PM – 5:00 PM**
🎂 **Birthday Cake Celebration**
Help us celebrate the universal birthday of all shelter and rescue dogs with a special birthday cake and treats!
💦 **Puppy Swimming Pools**
Because every birthday party is better with a splash!
❤️ **Meet Lots of CARE Adoptable Dogs**
Looking to add a new member to your family? Meet some of our incredible adoptable dogs and puppies who are searching for loving forever homes.
🍷 **Award-Winning Wine & Beautiful Vineyard Setting**
Relax, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, sip a glass of wine, and spend the afternoon supporting a great cause.
Every adoption, every donation, every purchase, and every share helps Clifford’s Army Rescue continue caring for more than **100 dogs** while we work to complete our future rescue facility and save even more lives.
Whether you’re celebrating your own rescue dog, thinking about adopting, or just looking for a fun afternoon, we’d love to see you there!
🐾 **Come celebrate second chances, happy tails, and the dogs who make our lives better every single day!**
**Together, let’s make this the biggest DOGUST celebration yet!** 🎉🐕❤️
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Clifford’s Army Rescue Annual Indoor Yard Sale

Join us for one of our favorite annual fundraisers and help make a difference for the many, many dogs currently in the care of Clifford’s Army Rescue!
Every purchase helps provide food, heartworm prevention, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, emergency medical care, and so much more for the dogs who depend on us. As an all-volunteer rescue, fundraisers like this are critical to our mission and help us continue saving lives every day.
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
502 W. Sumter Street
Shelby, NC
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Pinot’s Pet ‘n Sip

🍷🐾 Pinot’s Pet ’n Sip at Dragonfly Wine Market
Saturday, July 25 • 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 101 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC
Pinot — the famous Dragonfly cat — is graciously hosting another round of tail wags and toasts!
Come meet our adoptable C.A.R.E. doggies, sip your favorite wine, and enjoy some cozy times surrounded by good company and furry friends.
💛 Wine, wags, and rescue love — the perfect mix

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Red White & Woof

Come join us for a fun filled day on our property. Check out our selection of food trucks and sweets. Meet several of the adoptable CARE doggies, Bring your dog with you on leash and enjoy all the fun. Meet many vendors and learn about their products. Listen to the awesome music of Bruised Rhino! It is going to be a very fun day for all… dogs and humans. Hope to see you there.

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Hike with the CARE Doggies!

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Hike with the CARE Doggies!

🌸🐾 **Spring Is Almost Here — Let’s Hit the Trails!** 🐾🌸
**Hike with the C.A.R.E. Doggies** kicks off **Saturday, March 7th** and continues **the first Saturday of every month** from **11 AM – 1 PM**!
Join us at the beautiful **Kings Mountain Gateway Trail** and enjoy a hike with one of our rescue dogs. Afterward, stick around to relax, socialize, and enjoy time with fellow dog lovers — both two‑legged and four‑legged!
Each month, we’ll share a **SignUpGenius** so you can choose the **energy level and size of dog** that fits you best. The Gateway Trail is perfect for everyone, offering paths for **beginner to advanced hikers** — your choice!
It’s a fun, meaningful way to spend a Saturday morning, get some exercise, and make a huge difference in a dog’s life. 🐶💙
📍 Kings Mountain Gateway Trail
🕚 11 AM – 1 PM
Link to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054BACA728AAFE3-61577980-hike#/
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7th Annual CARE Charity Golf Tournament

 

🏌️‍♂️🐾 7th Annual CARE Charity Golf Tournament 🐾🏌️‍♀️
Friday, April 17, 2026 | Shotgun Start at Noon

Get ready to tee off for a cause! Join us for a day of fun, competition, and compassion at the 7th Annual CARE Charity Golf Tournament — supporting Clifford’s Army Rescue and the animals who need us most.

✨ Tournament Details:
🏌️‍♂️ 4-Man Teams | Captain’s Choice
🏌️‍♀️ Gross, Net & Women’s Flights (2nd year for our Women’s Flight!)
💲 $75 per person
💰 Cash Prizes • Door Prizes • Raffles
💥 $10,000 Hole-in-One Challenge on #12
🎁 Silent Auction with AMAZING items
🍸 Proudly sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka — the vodka for dog people!  www.titosvodka.com

📞 Register by April 16th
Call 704-482-4653 to sign up or learn more.

More excitement to be announced soon — but don’t wait! Spots fill fast and this event is always a hit. Swing for the rescues and help us save lives one hole at a time. 🐶⛳

 

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Every Dog Deserves a Home

Grab the family and come spend the afternoon with us!
We’re teaming up with Clifford’s Army Rescue, Jakey Dawgs, and Unkle Concessions for our Quarterly Pet Adoption & Family Day… featuring adoptable dogs, local vendors, and a fun, family-f

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Pinot’s Puppy Pet ‘n Sip

 

🐾🍷 Pinot’s Pet ’n Sip! 🍷🐾

Pinot — the beloved Dragonfly Wine Market cat — is starting the New Year off in style. She’s opening her doors (and her heart) to welcome some of our C.A.R.E. puppies and small doggies for a special Pet ’n Sip on Saturday, January 31st from 11 AM to 2 PM.

Come relax with a glass of wine, maybe a mimosa or two, and enjoy the sweetest company imaginable. Snuggle some pups, meet a few of our adoptable babies, and soak up the good vibes with fellow animal lovers.

It’s the perfect way to spend a Saturday — good drinks, good friends, and lots of wagging tails. 💛🐶

 

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CARE’s Annual Spay-ghetti & No Balls Dinner

🍝💘 Spay‑ghetti & No Balls Dinner – Valentine’s Edition!  Sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka – Vodka for Dog People💘🍝

 

Come join us for our annual Spay‑ghetti & No Balls Dinner, with a little Valentine’s Day flair added to make it the perfect night out for everyone!  Sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka – Vodka for Dog People!

https://www.titosvodka.com/vodka-for-dog-people

🎶 Enjoy live music by the amazing Brian Emerson
🛍️ Browse our silent auction
🍽️ Savor a delicious home‑cooked meal by The Watson Sisters, including:

  • Spaghetti dinner
  • Bread
  • Salad
  • Dessert

Bring your family, your Valentine, or just yourself for a fun and meaningful evening — all while supporting Clifford’s Army Rescue. Every dollar raised helps those with no voice. 🐾💙

🎟️ Tickets: $15 each –  Advance tickets available to order at: https://form.jotform.com/cliffordsarmy/2026carespayghettidinner
🥡 To‑Go Orders Available if you can’t stay and enjoy all the fun

⚠️ We sold out last year, so be sure to grab your tickets early!

We can’t wait to share another incredible night of food, music, and community with you — all for the dogs who need us most. 🐶❤️

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