Basset Yoga
Jul
26
10:00 AM10:00

Basset Yoga

Stretch, unwind, and enjoy a yoga class with some long-eared companions! Join us at Unmapped Brewing Co. for a special Puppy Yoga event hosted by Minnesota Basset Rescue, featuring adorable Basset Hounds and Beagles.

This beginner-friendly class combines gentle movement with plenty of puppy interactions, making for a fun and memorable experience whether you're a seasoned yogi or trying yoga for the first time.

After class, stick around to meet the dogs, learn more about Minnesota Basset Rescue, and enjoy a well-earned drink at the brewery. (Yes, your ticket earns you a FREE beverage!) It's the perfect way to spend a relaxing day while supporting a wonderful local rescue organization.

Scan the QR code or get your tickets here:  Puppy Yoga Sign Up

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Woofstock 2026
Aug
9
12:00 PM12:00

Woofstock 2026

Woofstock is back again this year and we will be there! Come on down and visit us at our booth!

The event will feature giveaways, samples, a charity raffle, and more with some of your favorite vendors!

Enjoy live music by Mark Stary, craft beer, and Tito's Vodka!

FREE Pub 42 Dog Bandanas - While Supplies Last!

Plus, if you order a meal ($10+) the day of, you'll receive a FREE dog treat!

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Burritos, Babes, & Bassets
May
21
6:30 PM18:30

Burritos, Babes, & Bassets

Get ready to howl at the moon for your favorite long-eared legends as we transform Yellowbird NE into an illustrious after-dark escape. Burritos, Babes, & Bassets is coming to you FASTER THAN A BASSET HOUND AT CANTERBURY PARK,

State of the art burlesque & drag performances, a speciality after-dark Yellowbird menu featuring a new "after-dark" burrito, a live raffle to benefit Minnesota Basset Rescue (MNBR), an all-volunteer, foster-based nonprofit dedicated to assisting basset hounds across Minnesota find the proper foster care, vet care, and their perfect fur-ever families.

Doors Open: 6:30 p.m - Show Start: 7:00 p.m.

Featuring the talents of: DeCreme!, Hazel Noire!, Rae Radiant!, Queenie Von Curves!, Wanda Lust!

This is a sober-friendly event, 18+, Yellowbird will be serving 6 teas, chai, lemonade, kombucha, Mexican coke, Izze, Peligrino, Italian sodas, along with other NA options. Pre-order your burrito and pay upon arrival! Though we are celebrating our floppy earred friends, this event is only for people.

Come for the burritos, stay for the babes, and leave with a full heart knowing you helped give a hound a home!

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MNBR's Bow Wow Luau 2026
May
16
11:00 AM11:00

MNBR's Bow Wow Luau 2026

Celebrate spring with MNBR and join us for some delicious food, enticing auction items, unique vendors, off leash dog play, hilarious dog games and so much more!

All dog-friendly dogs are welcome. We ask that dogs be current on all vaccines and those over 6 months of age be spayed or neutered.

More information is available on the main page:

Bow Wow Luau

 
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Basset Yoga!
Mar
14
8:30 AM08:30

Basset Yoga!

Get ready for the happiest and cutest workout of your life! Join us for yoga where adorable adoptable basset hounds and beagles from MN Basset Rescue roam freely around the room providing love, kisses, and cuddles, as participants flow through a beginner friendly yoga sequence. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a total beginner, this class is all about fun, relaxation, and of course the dogs — no experience (or flexibility!) required. This is a family friendly event, ALL are welcome!

For more information and tickets visit Namaste and Play Dog Yoga

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Unleashed Hounds and Hops - Volunteer Appreciation
Mar
7
2:00 PM14:00

Unleashed Hounds and Hops - Volunteer Appreciation

MNBR will be celebrating our wonderful volunteers at Unleashed on Saturday 3/7. Unleashed is open to the public during this time, so we’d love to see anyone interested in volunteering or who just wants to hang out with a bunch of cool people and their basset hounds!

If you come with your dog, please Preregister HERE

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Yappy Hour
Sep
20
3:00 PM15:00

Yappy Hour

Come visit us at our booth during Yappy Hour in Burnsville!

No bones about it – you and your pup will be howling with joy at this dog-friendly Yappy Hour!

This event will be full of dog-themed vendors, food trucks, giveaways and furry friends. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

All dogs must remain leashed.

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Bark in the Park
Aug
7
5:00 PM17:00

Bark in the Park

Come and see Minnesota Basset Rescue at Blaine’s annual Bark in the Park!

Bring your favorite four legged friend to visit with companies and non-profit groups specializing in dogs.

The event will feature nail trimming for a fee and dog merchandise for sale at the vendor booths.

You and your dog can each enjoy an ice cream while you sit back and listen to the music from The Backyard Band.

There will be a food truck on site for the event.

Free dog license are available on site from the Blaine Police Department, with proof of vaccinations.

Music by The Backyard Band.

First 100 dog owners will receive a free gift.

Friendly reminder: dogs must be leashed outside of the fenced in dog park.

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Woofstock 2025
Aug
3
12:00 PM12:00

Woofstock 2025

Woofstock is back again this year and we will be there! Come on down and visit us at our booth!

The event will feature giveaways, samples, a charity raffle, and more with some of your favorite vendors!

Enjoy live music by Mark Stary, craft beer, and Tito's Vodka!

FREE Pub 42 Dog Bandanas - While Supplies Last!

Plus, if you order a meal ($10+) the day of, you'll receive a FREE dog treat!

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MNBR's Bow Wow Luau 2025
May
17
11:00 AM11:00

MNBR's Bow Wow Luau 2025

Celebrate spring with MNBR and join us for some delicious food, enticing auction items, unique vendors, off leash dog play, hilarious dog games and so much more!

All dog-friendly dogs are welcome. We ask that dogs be current on all vaccines and those over 6 months of age be spayed or neutered.

More information is available on the main page:

Bow Wow Luau

 
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Doggie Depot 2025
Feb
1
10:00 AM10:00

Doggie Depot 2025

Come see MNBR at Doggie Depot

Doggie Depot

On Saturday, February 1, from 10 AM to 3 PM, Union Depot will be transformed into Doggie Depot, the bark of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival.

There will be pet-friendly vendors for shopping, rescues for adopting, the crowning of the St. Paul Winter Carnival’s Canine King Boreas and Canine Queen of Snows at 11 AM and tons more fun!
Doggie Depot 2025 is FREE and open to the public, and there’s plenty of on-site parking. No tickets are required, so leash up your pup and join us for this furbulous event inside the Waiting Room at Union Depot!

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Bark in the Park
Aug
8
5:00 PM17:00

Bark in the Park

Come and see Minnesota Basset Rescue at Blaine’s annual Bark in the Park!

Bark in the Park


Bring your favorite four legged friend to visit with companies and non-profit groups specializing in dogs.
The event will feature nail trimming for a fee and dog merchandise for sale at the vendor booths.
You and your dog can each enjoy an ice cream while you sit back and listen to the music from The Castaways.
There will be a food truck on site for the event.
Free dog license are available on site from the Blaine Police Department, with proof of vaccinations.

Music by the Castaways.

First 100 dog owners will receive a free gift.

Friendly reminder: dogs must be leashed outside of the fenced in dog park.

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Bow Wow Luau
May
18
11:00 AM11:00

Bow Wow Luau

Come join us for a ton of fun!

There will be a food truck, dog games, dog themed vendors, silent auction and off-leash play.

Pre-registration will open mid-April.

All dog-friendly dogs are welcome. We ask that dogs be current on all vaccines and those over 6 months of age be spayed or neutered.

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