Events & Fundraisers
Paws Around Town
From community events and adoption appearances to fundraisers that make a difference, here's where you can find us and join the fun!
2026 Bottle Drive
Turn your bottles into second chances! Drop off eligible bottles and cans at FMAR during our collection hours.
Drop off location: 51299 Arkona Rd. Drop off next to bottle shed in front of our large barn building.
Collection Hours: 9AM - 5PM
Trick or Treat at FMAR!
Join us Saturday, October 31 from 11 AM–3 PM during our regular Saturday Open Hours for a simple, family-friendly trick-or-treat stop!
Wear your costume!
Grab some Halloween candy!
Say hi to the FMAR crew & animals!
Show off those adorable costumes!
There’s no big event, no fancy schedule—just a little Halloween fun with your local animal rescue. We’d love to see our community, meet some of our neighbors, and give local kids one more place to celebrate Halloween.
So bring your little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, princesses, and whatever else they’ve dressed up as, and come say BOO to FMAR!
Pictures with Santa!
🎅🐾 It’s that magical time of year again—Santa is back at FMAR! We’ve got a brand-new festive backdrop this year, but the same jolly Santa you know and love. Bring your pets (all species welcome!)
📸 Sign up for your picture slot below and let’s make some holiday memories together!
Spayghetti & No Balls Fundraiser
🍝🐾 Join us for one of FMAR’s tastiest traditions—our annual Spayghetti & No Balls Dinner! Stop by on Thursday, October 15 from 4:30PM - 7:30 PM at the FOE Van Buren Eagles, 9961 Beck Rd. in Belleville for a delicious spaghetti dinner with both meat and vegetarian options. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for kids 12 & under, with a cash bar, bake sale, raffles, and plenty of fun throughout the evening!
Best of all, your dinner helps make a difference! ❤️ Proceeds directly benefit the spay and neuter care of animals at Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue, helping us reduce pet overpopulation and give more animals the healthy start they deserve. Come hungry, bring your friends and family, and play your part while enjoying some seriously good Spayghetti! 🍝🐶🐱
FMAR Community Day!
Save the date: FMAR Community Day is a free, family-friendly event hosted by Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue on September 19th in Belleville! Meet adoptable dogs and cats, enjoy interactive demonstrations, educational activities, and fun for all ages while learning how you can make a difference for animals in need. Whether you're looking to adopt, volunteer, foster, or simply spend the day supporting a great cause, we'd love to welcome you!
More details to come!
September Petco Adoption Event
Come on out to Petco Arborland and check out some of our adoptable cats and dogs. We will communicate who will be attending closer to the date. Be sure to click “attending” or “interested” on our Facebook event page to get updates!
FMAR Adoption Event at Tractor Supply
Join us at the Tractor Supply to meet some of our adoptable dogs and cats—your perfect match might be waiting!
If you can’t make it but still want support, TSC is accepting donations for us from now through the event!
FMAR August Adoption Event at Petco
Come on out to Petco Arborland and check out some of our adoptable cats and dogs. We will communicate who will be attending closer to the date. Be sure to click “attending” or “interested” to get updates on this event
Fall Mum Sale
🍂🌼 Fall is almost here, and so is our Mum Fundraiser! Support Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue while adding some gorgeous fall color to your home with locally grown mums from Schwartz’s Greenhouse. Choose from 9” pots or 10” hanging baskets in beautiful fall colors, and every purchase helps support the animals in our care! 🐾💜
🛒 Ready to order? Visit https://www.friendsofmichigan.org/store to reserve your mums online!
Orders are due September 9th, with pickup available September 17th & 19th. Check out the graphic for pricing, color options, and additional ordering details. Thank you for supporting local and helping the animals at FMAR! 🌼🐶🐱
Pampered Chef Fundraiser
Support Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue by shopping our Pampered Chef Fundraiser from July 15–29—20–30% of every purchase goes directly to helping the animals in our care. Shop for high-quality kitchen products, enter your cell phone number for a chance to win a prize, and enjoy exclusive specials, including free gifts and free shipping on qualifying orders. Every purchase helps provide food, medical care, and second chances for homeless pets!
17th Annual Golf Outing
Tee up for a great cause! By signing up to play, you’ll help Friends of Michigan Animal Rescue provide lifesaving care and second chances to animals across our community all while enjoying a fantastic day of golf.
Mayor's Ball
Join us on April 25th at 6 p.m. for the annual Mayor’s Ball, a festive masquerade benefiting Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue, complete with dinner, dancing, and a silent auction.
Sumpter Skate Park Party (Copy)
March 7th 10:30am-1:30pm
Sumpter Skate Park Open Skate Fundraiser
Bobby McShane's Dine to Donate
Hungry after a long day of last minute holiday shopping? Let Bobby McShane’s do the cooking (and the dishes)!
Mention Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue fundraiser (or bring this flyer) and 20% of your food sales will go to helping the animals!
Stuff the Truck - Victors Home Solutions
Join us for a day of giving and fun!
Please bring a donation for cats and dogs and help us Stuff the Truck with supplies they need most.
Enjoy free photos with Santa (pet and kid friendly), free hot chocolate and snacks, and a free kids craft.
All donations go to Supporting Friends of MI Animals Rescue.
Wondering what to bring? Check out our Chewy Wishlist and Amazon Wishlist.
P.F. Chang's Dine to Donate
Come out on Wednesday Oct. 29th and Dine for a Cause!
10% of sales generated this day will be donated to Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue.
Just mention Friends of Michigan!
Donations apply only to dine-in Checks and only at the PF Chang’s Dearborn located at Fairlane Town Center, next door to Macy’s.
Monster Mutt
The Belleville Central Business Community is partnering with Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue to host the 10th Annual Costumed Monster Mutt Walk. The Walk will take place on city sidewalks starting from 4th St Place. Registration will run from 12 Noon to 12:30pm on 4th St Place.
The fee is $10 plus a can of dog or cat food.
Goody Bags to first 50 Registered.
Medals will be awarded to 1st 2nd and 3rd in four categories: Scariest, Cutest, Best Mutt and Family (family must dress also)
Come and enjoy the annual BOOville dog walk!
Email completed application to Janet Millard
Halloween Roller Skating
Join FMAR for a morning of Halloween Shenanigans!
Costumes encouraged & welcome
Bake Sale
Adoptable dogs
And lots of fun
Tickets are $10 in advance & $12 the day of. Skate rental included in cost!
Spayghetti and No Balls Dinner
Join us for our annual Spayghetti dinner. We’ll have raffles, a bake sale, and of course Spaghetti for all palates (vegetarian, vegan, meat, sausage)
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE LINKS BELOW, AT THE DOOR OR BY CALLING FMAR MON - SATURDAY 11 -3 (Ph: 734-461-9458)
4th Annual Willis Fest Car Show
Trophies/ Kid’s choice
Door prizes
50/50 Raffle
Food provided by Amaizeing Dawgs and info about them can be found at. https://www.facebook.com/share/19QGYSMzMN/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Donations for Friends of Michigan Animal Rescue
FMAR Wish list at
https://www.amazon.com/.../ls/2RLGH47O1Z1M4/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex
We had an amazing turnout in prior years and we’d like to see all of your smiling faces again this year.
Registration and Admission are free for this event but, a donation is encouraged for Friends of Michigan Animal Rescue.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/fourth-annual-willis-fest-car-/1600776357264210/
Dips for Dogs
Sponsored & orchestrated by Kennel & Coe, this Belleville, MI boarding facility is donating the proceeds from their annual Dips for Dogs to FMAR.
Head over to their website: https://dipsfordogs.com/ for information on registration etc.
FMAR Open House
FMAR Building Dedication & Open House!
Free to the public! Come for food, fun and furry friends!
Sumpter Skate Park Party
March 15th 10:30am-1:30pm
Sumpter Skate Park Open Skate Fundraiser
Belleville Harvest Fest
Join us at Belleville Harvest Fest
We’re partnering with Coldwell Banker and bringing some of our adoptable dogs.
4th Street Place
Spayghetti and No Balls Dinner
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ABOVE, AT THE DOOR OR BY CALLING FMAR MON - SATURDAY 11 -3 (Ph: 734-461-9458)