Events
See our events calendar here. Current Scheduled Events:
Petco Westland Summer Tent Adoption Event
Saturday August 25th, 2012 12:00 PM until 05:00 PM
Location: Petco Westland (734) 641-8422
Map: 35725 Warren Road Westland MI 48185
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A multiple-rescue event, put on by Petco! Come meet some of our adoptable dogs and puppies, find out more about Buster, and check out our merchandise!
CANCELLED-Wright Brand Pet Supply AdoptionShowcase
Saturday September 1st, 2012 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Wright Brand Pet Supplies (734) 480-1701
Map: 1147 W Michigan Ave Ypsilanti MI 48198
Cancelled this month do to a heavy event schedule over the next few weekends. Check out what else is coming up!
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AADR Point & Fun Show w/ Weight Pull
Saturday September 8th, 2012 8:00 AM until Sunday September 9th, 2012 04:00 PM
Location: Chelsea Community Fairgrounds
Map: 20501 Old US-12 Hwy Chelsea MI 48118
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Join the All American Dog Registry for an official Point Show, along with Fun Show & Open Weight Pull. Registration begins at 8am each day, with shows beginning at 11am sharp!
What does this mean? Who can participate?
Any rescue/"fixed" dogs can compete in the Fun Classes on Sunday (Best Conditioned, Best Black, Best Buckskin, Best Red Nose, Best Blue, Judge's Choice, Jr. Handlers, Novice Pull Dog, Open Breed - Best Shelter Dog) and ANY DOG, of ANY BREED can participate in the Weight Pull!!
A portion of the proceeds from the registration fees of the Open Breed will benefit the Buster Foundation! And our own Director, Joanie Wazney, will be the guest judge for this event.
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Motor City Harley Davidson Fall Open House
Saturday September 8th, 2012 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Motor City Harley Davidson (248) 473-7433
Map: 34900 Grand River Ave Farmington Hills MI 48335
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Motor City Harley Davidson invites us back for the 4th year in a row for the Adoption Day at their Open House! Meet your new best friend while you check out the 2013 lineup! Food, Music, Raffles, and fun for the whole family! Must love adoptable pets and Harleys, of course!
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Beyond the Myth - Detroit Screenings!
Wednesday September 12th, 2012 6:30 PM until 10:00 PM
Location: Cass City Cinema
Map: 3420 Cass Avenue Detroit MI 48201
The Buster Foundation is proud to be hosting the Detroit screening of Beyond the Myth: A Documentary about Pit Bulls and Breed Discrimination. For more info about the film, please visit the link below.
2 show times, 7:00 & 7:30 PM. Come join us for an amazing independent film, and to meet breed supporters, rescuers, and friends.
We encourage everyone to buy their tickets ahead of time, as we believe these screenings WILL sell out!
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/269329
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NOT ATTENDING -PAWS in the Park
Saturday September 15th, 2012 11:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Young Patriots Park
Map: 14133 Civic Park Dr Riverview MI 48193
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A Party for Pet Lovers to include stroll around park, nature walk, awards/contest, DJ, t-shirt and goodie bag, clowns, food, picnic area, low-cost microchipping ($25), raffle and various rescue groups showcasing adoptable pets. Pledging not mandatory, just very much appreciated. All proceeds go to P.A.W.S of Michigan.
Additional Information: To additionally help PAWS of Michigan, participants are encouraged to gather pledges. Pledge Rewards are given at following levels: $50-Free Entry including t-shirt (event day also) $75-Free Entry, t-shirt and PAWS keychain $100--Free Entry, t-shirt, PAWS keychain and dog tag $200 and up--All of the above PLUS a framed photo of you and your pet NOTE: Person gathering the most pledges will be our event's "Grand Marshal" and will be awarded four passes to Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum. Pledges should be submitted on event day by 10:45 am.
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CANCELLED Petsmart National Adoption Weekend Event
Saturday September 15th, 2012 11:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Northville
Map: 17677 Haggerty Rd Northville MI 48168
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Our monthly Petsmart Showcase, coinciding with the National Adoption Weekend. Come meet some of our adoptable dogs and puppies, find out more about Buster, and check out our merchandise!
All American Pet Expo
Friday September 21st, 2012 4:00 PM until Sunday September 23rd, 2012 06:00 PM
Location: Suburban Collection Showplace (248) 348-5600
Map: 46100 Grand River Ave Novi MI 48374
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3 days of family & pet fun! Stay tuned (or visit the official website) for details as the event draws closer!
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CANCELLED - Petco Westland Adoption Showcase
Saturday September 22nd, 2012 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco Westland (734) 641-8422
Map: 35725 Warren Road Westland MI 48185
Cancelled for All American Pet Expo
Wright Brand Pet Supply Adoption Showcase
Saturday October 6th, 2012 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Wright Brand Pet Supplies (734) 480-1701
Map: 1147 W Michigan Ave Ypsilanti MI 48198
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Join us the 1st Sat. of every month at Wright Brand is Ypsilanti! We will have adoptable dogs on hand, volunteers to answer your questions, and of course Buster merchandise for sale.
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3rd Annual Buster Bash!
Saturday October 6th, 2012 5:00 PM until 11:00 PM
Location: To Be Determined
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SAVE THE DATE!!! Details to come... Join us for the 3rd Annual Buster Bash! We hope to make this year above and beyond the previous 2... a better venue, better catering, and tons of fun that everyone has come to expect! Silent & Live Auctions included. :-)
Petsmart Northville Adoption Showcase
Saturday October 20th, 2012 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Northville
Map: 17677 Haggerty Rd Northville MI 48168
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Come meet some of our adoptable dogs and puppies, find out more about Buster, and check out our merchandise! The 3rd Sat. of every month unless otherwise noted in Events.
Petco Westland Adoption Showcase
Saturday October 27th, 2012 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco Westland (734) 641-8422
Map: 35725 Warren Road Westland MI 48185
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Come meet some of our adoptable dogs and puppies, find out more about Buster, and check out our merchandise! The 4th Sat. of every month unless otherwise noted in Events.
Wright Brand Pet Supply Adoption Showcase
Saturday November 3rd, 2012 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Wright Brand Pet Supplies (734) 480-1701
Map: 1147 W Michigan Ave Ypsilanti MI 48198
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Join us the 1st Sat. of every month at Wright Brand is Ypsilanti! We will have adoptable dogs on hand, volunteers to answer your questions, and of course Buster merchandise for sale.
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TAIL WAGGER'S BOWL
Saturday November 10th, 2012 1:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Woodland Lanes, Livonia
Map: 3375 Plymouth Rd. Livonia MI
Come out for a fun day of bowling and help support a great group - Tail Waggers 1990! Admission is $25 for adults, $ 10 for youth. Admission includes 3 games of bowling, shoe rental and lunch OR dinner. Squad times ae 1pm, 4:30pm and 8pm. For more details, go to www.tailwaggers1990.org
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Petsmart Northville Adoption Showcase
Saturday November 17th, 2012 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Northville
Map: 17677 Haggerty Rd Northville MI 48168
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Come meet some of our adoptable dogs and puppies, find out more about Buster, and check out our merchandise! The 3rd Sat. of every month unless otherwise noted in Events.
Petco Westland Adoption Showcase
Saturday November 24th, 2012 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco Westland (734) 641-8422
Map: 35725 Warren Road Westland MI 48185
See all of the animals attending this event.
Come meet some of our adoptable dogs and puppies, find out more about Buster, and check out our merchandise! The 3rd Sat. of every month unless otherwise noted in Events.
Wright Brand Pet Supply Adoption Showcase
Saturday December 1st, 2012 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Wright Brand Pet Supplies (734) 480-1701
Map: 1147 W Michigan Ave Ypsilanti MI 48198
See all of the animals attending this event.
Join us the 1st Sat. of every month at Wright Brand is Ypsilanti! We will have adoptable dogs on hand, volunteers to answer your questions, and of course Buster merchandise for sale.
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Petsmart Northville Adoption Showcase
Saturday December 15th, 2012 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Northville
Map: 17677 Haggerty Rd Northville MI 48168
See all of the animals attending this event.
Come meet some of our adoptable dogs and puppies, find out more about Buster, and check out our merchandise! The 3rd Sat. of every month unless otherwise noted in Events.
Petco Westland Adoption Showcase
Saturday December 22nd, 2012 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco Westland (734) 641-8422
Map: 35725 Warren Road Westland MI 48185
See all of the animals attending this event.
Come meet some of our adoptable dogs and puppies, find out more about Buster, and check out our merchandise! The 4th Sat. of every month unless otherwise noted in Events.
Wright Brand Pet Supply Adoption Showcase
Saturday January 5th, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Wright Brand Pet Supplies (734) 480-1701
Map: 1147 W Michigan Ave Ypsilanti MI 48198
See all of the animals attending this event.
Join us the 1st Sat. of every month at Wright Brand is Ypsilanti! We will have adoptable dogs on hand, volunteers to answer your questions, and of course Buster merchandise for sale.
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PetSmart Adoption Showcase
Saturday January 19th, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Northville
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Petco Adoption Showcase
Saturday January 26th, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco Westland (734) 641-8422
Map: 35725 Warren Road Westland MI 48185
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Wright Brand Pet Supply Adoption Showcase
Saturday February 2nd, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Wright Brand Pet Supplies (734) 480-1701
Map: 1147 W Michigan Ave Ypsilanti MI 48198
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Join us the 1st Sat. of every month at Wright Brand is Ypsilanti! We will have adoptable dogs on hand, volunteers to answer your questions, and of course Buster merchandise for sale.
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Comedy for a Cause!
Friday February 8th, 2013 8:30 PM until 11:00 PM
Location: Portofino
Map: 3455 Biddle Avenue Wyandotte MI 48192
Come out to Portofino in Wyandotte to support The Buster Foundation and C.H.A.I.N.E.D., Inc. Tickets are $20 each with a portion going to the rescues! Please contact Buster Foundation in advance for your ticket. info@busterdogs.com
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PetSmart Adoption Showcase
Saturday February 16th, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Northville
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Petco Adoption Showcase
Saturday February 23rd, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco Westland (734) 641-8422
Map: 35725 Warren Road Westland MI 48185
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Wright Brand Pet Supply Adoption Showcase
Saturday March 2nd, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Wright Brand Pet Supplies (734) 480-1701
Map: 1147 W Michigan Ave Ypsilanti MI 48198
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Join us the 1st Sat. of every month at Wright Brand is Ypsilanti! We will have adoptable dogs on hand, volunteers to answer your questions, and of course Buster merchandise for sale.
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PetSmart Adoption Showcase
Saturday March 16th, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Northville
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Petco Adoption Showcase
Saturday March 23rd, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco Westland (734) 641-8422
Map: 35725 Warren Road Westland MI 48185
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Wright Brand Pet Supply Adoption Showcase
Saturday April 6th, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Wright Brand Pet Supplies (734) 480-1701
Map: 1147 W Michigan Ave Ypsilanti MI 48198
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Join us the 1st Sat. of every month at Wright Brand is Ypsilanti! We will have adoptable dogs on hand, volunteers to answer your questions, and of course Buster merchandise for sale.
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PetSmart Adoption Showcase
Saturday April 20th, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Northville
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Petco Adoption Showcase
Saturday April 27th, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco Westland (734) 641-8422
Map: 35725 Warren Road Westland MI 48185
See all of the animals attending this event.
DETROIT DRAGWAY REUNION
Saturday May 11th, 2013 9:00 AM until 06:00 PM
Location: Milan Dragway
Map: 10860 Plank Rd. Milan MI 48160
Join the Buster Foundation at Milan Dragway for the Detroit Dragway Reunion! Featuring Funny Cars and Gassers! Entrance fee for dragway event is $10, children under 12 are free.
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PetSmart Adoption Showcase
Saturday May 18th, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Northville
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PetSmart Adoption Showcase
Saturday June 15th, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Northville
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PetSmart Adoption Showcase
Saturday July 20th, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Northville
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PetSmart Adoption Showcase
Saturday August 17th, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Northville
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PetSmart Adoption Showcase
Saturday September 21st, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Northville
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PetSmart Adoption Showcase
Saturday October 19th, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Northville
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PetSmart Adoption Showcase
Saturday November 16th, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Northville
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PetSmart Adoption Showcase
Saturday December 21st, 2013 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Northville
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Petco Adoption Event
Saturday February 22nd, 2014 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco Westland (734) 641-8422
Map: 35725 Warren Road Westland MI 48185
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Petco dog adoption event
Wright Brand Adoption event
Saturday March 1st, 2014 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Wright Brand Pet Supplies (734) 480-1701
Map: 1147 W Michigan Ave Ypsilanti MI 48198
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adoption event at Wright Brand Pet Supplies in Ypsilanti, MI
Petsmart Adoption Event
Saturday March 15th, 2014 11:00 AM until 03:00 AM
Location: PetSmart - Northville
Map: 17677 Haggerty Rd Northville MI 48168
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adoption event at Petsmart in Northville.
Petsmart Adoption Event
Saturday October 4th, 2014 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Northville
Map: 17677 Haggerty Rd Northville MI 48168
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Come meet our adopt-a-bull dogs at the Petsmart adoption event Saturday, October 4th. We will be there with several adoptable dogs from 11-3 stop by and say hi!
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Radio Waves for Rescue Adoption and Fundraising
Saturday October 11th, 2014 10:00 AM until 07:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus
Map: 29402 Woodward Ave Royal Oak MI 48073
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Come out to the Pet Supplies Plus in Royal Oak from 10-7 pm October 11th and see lots of adoptable animals. Don't forget to bring something to donate to the dogs (food, treats, toys, etc)
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Petsmart Adoption Event
Saturday November 1st, 2014 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Northville
Map: 17677 Haggerty Rd Northville MI 48168
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The Buster Foundation and our adoptable dogs will be a the the Petsmart in Northville, MI on Haggerty Road on the first Saturday of every month from 11-3 pm. Stop by and see us!
Paint your Pet Party!
Saturday November 8th, 2014 6:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: The Paint and Pour Ann Arbor
Map: 220 South Main Street Ann Arbor MI 48104
The Buster Foundation will be at the Paint and Pour for a Paint your Pet Party! Purchase your tickets in advance and you will be able to submit a photo of your pet to paint at the event. You are welcome to bring snacks and adult beverages. Event Time: 6-9pm
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Novi Pet Expo
Thursday November 20th, 2014 8:48 AM until Sunday November 23rd, 2014 08:48 AM
Location: Suburban Collection Showplace (248) 348-5600
Map: 46100 Grand River Ave Novi MI 48374
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The Buster Foundation will be at the Novi Pet Expo Nov 20-23 with LOTS of our adoptable dogs. There are lots of things to do for everyone at this event.
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Adoption Event
Sunday April 10th, 2016 12:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Location: Paws & Claws Westland
Map: 31451 Cherry Hill Westland MI 48186
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Come out and meet Barry and Stella at Paws & Claws in Westland
BWW Supports Buster
Wednesday April 20th, 2016 11:00 AM until 11:00 PM
Location: Buffalo Wild Wings
Map: 6677 N Wayne Rd Westland MI 48185
Come out and have lunch or dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings in Westland, 20% of your food purchase will be donated to The Buster Foundation. Be sure to tell the Buster sent you!!!
Who Let The Dogs Out
Sunday April 24th, 2016 8:00 PM until 11:59 PM
Location: Gigi's Cabaret
Map: 16920 W Warren Ave Detroit MI 48228
Karaoke, Featured Performers, Shots, 50/50, and More!!!
Volunteer Meeting
Saturday May 14th, 2016 12:00 PM until 02:00 PM
Location: Van Buren Township Offices (734) 699-8900
Map: 46425 Tyler Rd Van Buren Twp. MI 48111
Interested in volunteering with The Buster Foundation? Join us for our volunteer meeting! Please fill out your volunteer application first
Strawberry Festival
Friday June 17th, 2016 12:00 PM until Sunday June 19th, 2016 07:00 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan - Main Street
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Buster Yard Sale
Saturday September 10th, 2016 12:34 PM until Sunday September 11th, 2016 12:34 PM
Location: Buster House
Map: 41720 Savage Rd Belleville MI 48111
Come out and support the Buster dogs and find some hidden treasures at our yard sale! All proceeds will benefit the amazing dogs of Buster!
Buster at Pet Supplies Plus Canton
Monday February 20th, 2017 12:00 PM until Sunday February 26th, 2017 04:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus
Map: 29402 Woodward Ave Royal Oak MI 48073
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Come support The Buster Foundation at the Canton Pet Supplies Plus (on Ford Rd, between Sheldon and Morton Taylor). Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4pm both days.
Gigi's for Buster
Sunday April 30th, 2017 9:00 PM until Monday May 1st, 2017 02:00 AM
Location: Gigi's Cabaret
Map: 16920 W Warren Ave Detroit MI 48228
Potbelly's Canton Fundraiser
Thursday May 18th, 2017 6:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Potbelly's - Canton (734) 844-0842
Map: 42477 Ford Rd Canton MI 48187
Potbelly's is donating 40% of EVERY ORDER BETWEEN 6-9 to The Buster Foundation!
7th Annual Bugaboo Whitt Memorial Bowling Fundrais
Saturday June 10th, 2017 12:00 AM until 12:00 AM
Location: Bowl One Lanes
Map: 1639 East 14 Mile Road Troy, MI 48083 Troy MI
Welcome to our 7th bowling fundraiser. We hope you will join us for raffles, 50/50. mystery, strike ball, pizza, pop and a great time all to save animal lives through TEAR, local shelters and rescues. 6P to 10P
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Burgers for Busters Bullies
Tuesday August 14th, 2018 12:00 AM until Sunday August 19th, 2018 12:00 AM
Location: BurgerFi
Map: 18801 Traditions Drive Northville MI 48168
Come visit BurgerFi anytime between August 14th and August 19th. Present the flyer from below or just mention The Buster Foundation and 15% of sales will be donated to the dogs of The Buster Foundation!!
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Captivating Critters Contest @ Ypsi heritage
Friday August 24th, 2018 12:00 AM until Sunday August 26th, 2018 12:00 AM
Location: Ypsi Heritage fest
Map: 1 W Cross St Ypsilanti MI
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The Buster Foundation and the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival has partnered together to bring you the 2018 Captivating Critter Contest Captivating Critter Contest is open to all the charismatic critters you call pets, families, babies or friends Registration is $5 and can be done online below or at the festival on Friday Voting will begin Friday at opening and ending Sunday at 4pm Results will be revealed Sunday at closing ceremonies
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Buster Foundation at Barktoberfest
Saturday September 15th, 2018 12:00 AM until Sunday September 16th, 2018 12:00 AM
Location: barktoberfest
Map: 13 mile and woodward royal oak MI 48067
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Barktoberfest encourages you to leash up your pooch pal and come out to enjoy a locally brewed beer, food and live music while you browse vendor booths with everything from pet-related products to locally made crafts to bottlecap creations and cool wearables for craft beer collectors. Dogs can compete in the Howl-a-ween Costume Contest, Weiner Dog Race, and More. So bring your BFF -- human or canine -- for an afternoon of food, shopping, fun, music, and oh yeah ... locally brewed beer. $5 entry fee (10 and under free) and IDs are required. Live entertainment, food, dog contests and shopping -- centered around locally-brewed craft beer -- make this a fun event for all ages!
The Buster Foundation at Whiskeys on the water
Thursday October 25th, 2018 6:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Whiskeys on the water
Map: 2903 Biddle Ave Wyandotte MI 48192
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Photography by Shannon- Raffle
Sunday December 13th, 2020 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Belleville
Map: Belleville MI
Wow! Shannon Moore of Photography by Shannon in Belleville is back at it again this year! Thanks to her generous heart Shannon is doing her Holiday Pet Photo session 2020! There’s a raffle too! Take a look and stop out this Sunday, there’s some fabulous raffle gifts to be got! Come say hello, get your raffle tickets and show your support of our three hometown businesses! Hope to see you on Sunday December 13th 10:00 until 4:00! I’ll be there myself! dress warm, wear your mask and Resscue on y’all! A few items are not pictured but these will all be available Sunday. Raffle tickets are $1 each or $10 for 15. ALL proceeds will be split evenly between Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue and The Buster Foundation. Please stop by the studio between 10am-4pm to buy raffle tickets (374 Main Street downtown Belleville) I will be busy photographing dogs all day under the tent, but my son Lucas (and his girlfriend) will be selling raffle tickets. Please wear a mask when you’re in the studio. Cash or check only, no credit cards. Marcy LaFramboise (from FMAR) and Joanie Wazney (from Buster) appreciate your support. Also, feel free to drop off donations such as towels, laundry detergent, unopened bags of dog/cat food on Sunday. Thanks for making 2020 a little brighter. Edit: all the appointments for dog photos have been filled.
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