Saturday, Sept 26, 2026
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
VFW Post 133
East Brunswick, NJ
ADOPT. LOVE. SUPPORT.
Together, we make a difference one paw at a time.
Join us for Puppies, Paws & Purpose, hosted by Jaye’s Best Days. Spend the afternoon meeting adorable adoptable dogs while supporting local animal shelters and rescue organizations.
Whether you’re looking to adopt your next best friend or simply want to enjoy a fun afternoon with family, friends, and fellow animal lovers, there’s something for everyone. Admission is free. Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us make a difference for dogs looking for loving homes.
Puppies, Paws & Purpose takes place during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a month that carries special meaning for Jaye’s Best Days.
Jaye lived with Stage 4 ovarian cancer, and this event is another way we continue what she asked us to do: help others live out more of their best days. This September, as we bring our community together to support animals in need, we also honor Jaye and join the effort to Turn the Town Teal for ovarian cancer awareness.
Participating shelters and rescue organizations will manage their own adoption processes and requirements. Come meet the dogs, speak directly with the organizations caring for them, and learn what you need to do if you find the right match.
You do not need to be looking to adopt to attend. Everyone is welcome to come out, support the participating organizations, shop our vendors, and enjoy the event.
You can still make a vital difference for adoptable dogs and rescue organizations! Send your tax-deductible gift directly to our official Venmo account: @jayes_best_days.
Tip: Please include “Puppies, Paws & Purpose” in your Venmo memo so your support goes directly toward this event.
We are grateful to the local businesses, makers, service providers, and community partners joining us for the day.
Come hungry. We’ll have food and beverage options available throughout the event, including participating food vendors and specialty dog-themed drinks.
Puppies, Paws & Purpose is made possible with the support of businesses, organizations, and individuals who believe in giving back to their community.
Yes. Admission to Puppies, Paws & Purpose is completely free for all community members.
No. Come enjoy the event, shop our vendors, enter raffles, meet the rescues, and support the participating organizations.
Each shelter or rescue handles its own adoption process, applications, requirements, and approvals.
Yes. This is a community event designed for families, friends, animal lovers, and anyone who wants to support a good cause.
Additional participating rescues, vendors, sponsors, food options, and event details will be added to this page as they are confirmed. Follow Jaye’s Best Days on Instagram (@jayes_best_days) and join our Facebook Event Invite.
