Hello OPA Family! The season of giving is here, and we’re so excited to share some incredible opportunities to make a difference for our furry friends. With multiple fundraisers, exciting raffles, and a major transport mission in the works, there’s no shortage of ways to help! Whether you’re in it for the raffle or can’t resist a cute puppy face, your support directly impacts the animals who need us most.
Let’s dive into what’s happening this month!
Raffle Ticket Fundraisers
Our Tailgate Party Cooler Raffle is still going strong, and we’re thrilled to add a brand-new raffle featuring a luxurious MICHELE Watch Package! It’s a great chance to win big while helping out animals in need.
(Sales links no longer active.)
Online Sales Close: Friday, November 8, at 6pm
In-Person Sales & Drawing: Saturday, November 9, at the Coco Classic
Urgent Medical Fundraiser for Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch, a sweet dog from the Conroe Animal Shelter, recently suffered severe injuries after being hit by a car, leaving him with multiple fractures that require urgent surgical repair, including a potential tail amputation and a pelvic plate placement. With an estimated $5,000 needed for his surgeries and recovery, our dedicated orthopedic surgeon is optimistic, offering an 80% chance of success. Your support can give Pumpkin Patch a second chance at a pain-free, happy life. Please consider donating to his recovery fund and sharing his story to help us reach our goal.
Eight adorable puppies are gearing up for their journey to loving homes in Washington state! But we can’t get them there without you. We’re raising funds to cover their travel and health expenses, with a target of $250 per puppy (plus processing fees). Every contribution, big or small, helps give these pups a second chance. And if we exceed our goal, those funds will roll over to keep future transports rolling! Here are photos of the transport candidates to help you feel extra good about your donation:
Ready to send these adorable puppies on their way to a new beginning? Donate today and be part of this amazing journey!
Foster Feature: Aja
UPDATE: ADOPTED!!!
Come meet this beautiful girl at PetSmart in the Portofino Shopping Center, TOMORROW!
Aja is a beautiful 1-year-old husky/shepherd mix with striking blue eyes and a distinctive brown ear. She was rescued along with her mom and eight siblings by Operation Pets Alive and has grown up surrounded by a large foster pack in a rural setting. Now in boarding with her brother Eddie, she’s getting extra human socialization, individual attention, and is attending adoption events. Aja has made great progress—she’s crate trained, potty trained, and knows basic commands like sit, shake, stay, and come. Though cautious with new people, Aja’s warm and loving nature shines through once she trusts you. She loves playing ball, splashing with the water hose, and going for walks or car rides. Treat her to a hard-boiled egg or chicken hearts and she’ll be your best friend. Aja is ready to be a loyal and stunning companion—come meet her and see if she’s the perfect match for you!
Aja is approximately 1.5 years old and under 50 pounds. Interested in meeting or adopting her? Submit an application on our website (no obligation to adopt) with her name and ID D230484: https://operationpetsalive.org/programs/adopt/
Not looking to adopt, but ready to open your home for a short time to an animal in need? Please TEXT Rebecca at 254-317-6132 or email rebecca@operationpetsalive.org if you can foster. Whether it’s a dog or cat, we have an animal you can help today! Unsure? Learn more about fostering with OPA by clicking here.
If you’d like to help more animals like Aja, please consider donating to Operation Pets Alive via our website:
Coco Classic Tennis Tournament
It’s not too late to sign up for the 2nd Annual Coco Classic Tennis Tournament! It will be Saturday November 9, at Bear Branch Park in The Woodlands. Singles and teams of all skill levels are welcome to sign up. New for this year will be the opportunity to have your company in front of our newsletter audience and on our website. (Thanks to Kathy’s Pet Sitting for being one of our sponsors!)
All proceeds will benefit OPA and the animals we care for! See all the details for playing or sponsoring here.
2025 OPA Calendar
$20.00
Holiday Portrait Fundraiser
Capture memories and make a difference! This year, Lenora Stein Photography is hosting Holiday Portrait Sessions, with 100% of the booking fee going to support our rescue efforts. It’s a perfect way to create beautiful family photos while contributing to the animals we care for. Check out the details and book your session here.
Our 2024 Numbers
- Intake of 471 dogs, 158 cats, and 10 small mammals
- Local adoptions of 357 dogs, 161 cats, and 14 small mammals
- Transporting 117 dogs and 8 cats to no-kill communities in other states
- TNR’ing (trap/neuter/release) 246 feral cats
- Providing 320 low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for low income residents
Events, Fundraisers & Volunteer Opportunities
With 7 events scheduled for November, and all before Thanksgiving, we have a lot of opportunities for you to volunteer, adopt or support us by participating in an event.
See the details for all of our events here, and keep an eye out for any new events we might add. We hope to see you at one of the adoption or fundraising events this month!
Interested in helping Operation Pets Alive in other ways? You can also support our organization by giving through our Amazon Wishlist, donating in other ways here or volunteering!
