Eleventh Hour Rescue is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization that saves dogs and cats from kill shelters locally, nationally, and internationally as well as taking in strays and owner surrenders. Eleventh Hour Rescue dogs and cats are cared for by our dedicated team of volunteers, staff, and foster families.

Each dog and cat receives a clean and safe living environment, fresh food and water, medical attention, and most importantly an abundance of love and care until they find their forever homes. We are committed to educating the community about the animal overpopulation crisis and the importance of spaying and neutering, as well as microchipping. Our goal is to find the best forever home possible for all of our animals, no matter what breed, size, age, or medical need.

Join us in celebration of our Annual Puptoberfest!
Puptoberfest is Eleventh Hour Rescue's outdoor (rain or shine), annual flagship event. The original purpose remains the same; a fun-filled reunion for our adopted pets and their families, fosters, volunteers, and animal lovers everywhere. Over the years Puptoberfest has grown to be a huge community event. Over 2,000 attendees, adoptable dogs and cats, vendors, food trucks, music, activities, high dollar 50/50 raffle ticket sales, and a great Tricky Tray. Leashed dogs welcomed, but NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES, please.

Tickets:

$11 per adult
$5 per student (under 5yrs free)
$30 for a family up to five people

What's happening at Puptoberfest?
- Dog and cat adoptions (same-day adoptions for pre-approved applicants. Visit ehrdogs.org to complete an application)
- Vendors and shopping
- Food trucks
- Dog Costume Contest
- Memory Lane featuring images of every dog/cat adopted through EHR since its inception
- Tricky Tray
- EHR merchandise
- High Dollar 50/50 raffle ticket sales
- Music
- High Dollar 50/50 raffle tickets for sale.

Special Thanks to our 2026 Puptoberfest Sponsors

CATS MEOW:
V.E.G. of Clifton

COMPASSIONATE COMPANION:
Ramapo Valley Animal

PURRFECT PARTNER:
Maddie’s Dog Walking
Longevity Vet Center
Visions Federal Credit
Keller Williams Holmquist
Salerno Duane Genesis Genesis of Denville
Jefferson Recycling
ShopRite Wharton
Rockaway Animal Hospital

AREA SPONSORS:
Pack Mentality
Camp Bow Wow Rockaway
Morris Animal Inn
RBC Insurance
Portasoft of Morris
Arbor Terrace Morris Plains
Pomptonion Foods
Exit Cornerstone Realty

IN-KIND SPONSORS
Main Street Movers
Tranquility Farms
Naturally Beautiful
Esposito’s Ice
Tri State Golf Carts
Buldo Services

EHR's 2026 Annual Puptoberfest Online Ticket Registration