MONSTER DOG PULL

Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Alpine Village in McCall
1:00pm – 2:30pm

Join us for the most dog-gone fun event of Winter Carnival! Dogs will race on a short track while pulling a weighted sled. Dogs compete in different weight classes for Top Dog! The top three from each weight class get a prize. This event is just for fun, so no experience is necessary. All equipment is provided.

Want to race? Registration is just $20 per dog. Please bring cash! It will help move the line faster. The dog will need to be weighed at the time of registration, so be sure to bring your pooch! Registration is on Sunday at Alpine Village from 12:45pm-2:00pm. Races end at 2:30pm followed by the award ceremony.

Want to watch? This is a very fun event for spectators. Please keep in mind that spots up front get the best view, so be kind and rotate out so other folks get a chance to see.

Alpine Village: 600 N. 3rd Street, McCall, ID 83638 (by Barn Owl Books & Gifts)

Please PAWS for a resounding round of applause from MCPAWS to our community for your involvement in and support at the Monster Dog Pull and the Winter Carnival Parade.

Idaho Gives

April 28th – May 1st 2025

Thank you to everyone who helped us exceed our Idaho Gives goal! We raised $33,154 for the homeless cats & dogs. Over $5 million was raised for Idaho Nonprofits! We appreciate each of you who contributed what you could and helped us spread the word.

Join us for a week of philanthropy and giving. Idaho Gives – a program of the Idaho Nonprofit Center and powered by ICCU – is designed to bring the state together, raising money and awareness for Idaho nonprofits. 

Help MCPAWS reach our goal! More information coming soon!

AUCTION FOR THE ANIMALS

Coming Thursday, August 14, 2025

Banyans on the Green, McCall, Idaho

Dinner and Dessert, Live Music with Landon Vance, Silent and Live Auctions, & PAWS Up Paddle Fundraiser

Can’t attend the in-person event? Join the virtual silent auction. It’s free. All you need to do is choose the virtual bidder ticket, download the Givi App, and then search for “Auction for the Animals 2025!” Link is coming soon!

2023 Auction for the Animals Special Thanks to:

Merchants of Groove, Banyans on the Green, Stacey Cakes, Tastezin Wine, Treefort Music Festival, Guru Donuts, Tamarack Resort, John & Lucy Schott, Linda Conley, Kasey McLaughlin-Price, Jane Pickens, Peter Pride, Roberta Hare, Dirk Hare, Drew Skiftun, Ben Hipple, Chris Purslow, Ashley Colglazier, Alex Lott, Katharina Van Wyk, Ashley Wernert, Jeri Rehberg, Paul Rehberg, Amber Kostoff, Brandon Colglazier, Kayme Backstrom, Alpine Lodging, Bella Kitchen, Betty & Bill Weida, Payette Pedal Party, Brundage Mountain Resort, Clair Bowman, Commercial Tire, Lori Hall, Dana Haldeman, Duane Coffey, Fallon Fereday, Home Town Sports, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Jug Mountain Golf Course, Foresters, Kevin Mott, Ketchum Grill, Larry Flynn, Liz Warner, McCall Jewelry Company, McCall Pilates, MCPAWS Thrift Store, Randy & Patricia Hickman, Randy Zuniga, Salmon River Brewery, Samantha Sais Photography, Nomad Tie Dye, Sun Valley Resort, Woodward Canyon Winery, Jamie Parker, Keri Jo Kushlan, Tammy & Mel Ota, Howdy’s Gas & Grub, Squirrel Outdoors, Valley County Pet Resort, MCPAWS Veterinary Hospital, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, McCall Golf Course, Monkey Love, Salmon Rapids Lodge, The Kneadery, Tamara and Mike DeBoer, Cascade Golf Course, NoBo Hotel, Palooza Basecamp & Eatery, Arrowhead RV Park & Campground, Cascade Java, River Gear, Jane Cropp, Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters, KT Mountain Studios, Barn Owl Books & Gifts, Mary & Joe Sheehan, Kurt Wolf, Craig Elliott, Melissa Shelby Photography, Noreen Shanafelt, Mrs. Tibs Bakery, Frenchie’s on Third, Whistle Stop Cafe, Diana Bryant, Hillary Hayward, Franze Witte, Jamie Coffey-Kelly, Brandi Solace, the MCPAWS Board of Directors, staff, and all of our incredible volunteers!

Oktoberfest

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Brundage Mountain Resort

MCPAWS Oktoberfest is happening the first Saturday of October at Brundage Mountain Resort in McCall, Idaho. Join us from noon to 6pm for live music, food, beer, craft and nonprofit vendors, and so much more!

Are you interested in sponsoring the event, becoming a vendor, donating an item to the raffle or volunteering? Click the buttons below or email Kattie at Kkingsley@mcpaws.org today!

All proceeds from Oktoberfest benefit the cats and dogs at MCPAWS.

Entry fee of $20 for 21+. The first 500 guests will receive an Oktoberfest Stein! Under 21 free! There will be FREE Shuttles for this event! See below for more information.

Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome to attend the event. Please clean up after your pets.

We’d like to thank our amazing sponsors for making this event possible!

Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Help us reach our goal of raising $10,000 or more for the cats and dogs at the shelter on Giving Tuesday! We have secured at $2,000 matching gift from a generous donor. That means the first $2,000 in donations will be doubled! 

We all know Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is a day to give back. It is touted as a “global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world!” Help MCPAWS raise funds for the cats and dogs on this day of philanthropy!

Make a donation to MCPAWS for Giving Tuesday!

Santa Paws

Coming December 2025

Barn Owl Books & Gifts

11am – 3pm

Capture the “purr”fect picture this holiday season with MCPAWS’ Santa Paws! Bring your pet for a photo with Santa and take home a digital or print copy of the image for just $5! All pets are welcome: dogs, cats, rabbits, and yes, even pigs! Just please be sure they are safely secured in a carrier or on a leash. Pets are welcome to pose alone or with the whole family!

Thanks to our amazing team of volunteers who organize this event, all proceeds from the photo sales directly benefit the cats and dogs at MCPAWS! We’d like to thank our volunteers and Barn Owl Books & Gifts for making this event possible.

Special thanks to Jane Pickens, “Santa Paws” played by Pete, Kasey Price, photographer Samantha Sais, McCall Party Rentals, Flying M Coffee, Amy Cooper at Barn Owl Books & Gifts, and all our amazing volunteers!

Happy Howlidays from MCPAWS Regional Animal Shelter!