News & Events
Updates, events, and announcements from The Misfit Ranch.
August 2026
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Foster Pup Social - Bare Knuckle Brewing in Temecula
August 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM – 2:00 AM • Bare Knuckle Brewing, Temecula, CA 92592
Come have a drink or two and meet some of our rescue dogs at Bare Knuckle Brewing.
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Foster Pup Social - Stone Church Brewery in Corona
August 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM – 2:00 AM • Stone Church Brewery, Corona, CA 92883
Come have a drink or two and meet some of our rescue dogs at Stone Church Brewery.
Status: upcoming
Adoption Event - Kompoocha Brewery in Temecula
August 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM • Kompoocha Brewery, Temecula, CA 92590
Come meet some of our rescue dogs and maybe even take one home with you at Kompoocha Brewery!
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Help Keep Michele's Smile Bright — Dental Fundraiser (Extended!)
Posted August 5, 2026, Update August 14, 2026
Michele needs a dental cleaning and extractions to relieve pain and prevent infection. The fundraiser has been extended through an August 13th drawing — every $5 donation is a raffle entry, with no limit on entries, for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card or a gift basket featuring a Michael Kors bag. Update: congratulations to our gift basket winner, Diane Whitney!
July 2026
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Shoe Collection Fundraiser
Posted July 28, 2026
Have shoes you no longer wear? Donate them to help The Misfit Ranch — we're partnering with GotSneakers to turn gently used athletic shoes into funding for rescued animals while keeping shoes out of landfills.
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Misfit Ranch's 1st Anniversary Celebration - Bare Knuckle Brewing in Temecula
July 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM • Bare Knuckle Brewing, Temecula, CA 92592
Join us at Bare Knuckle Brewing for an evening of community, good vibes, and giving back to the misfits as we celebrate Misfit Ranch's 1st Anniversary! The Temecula Wine Country Airbnb raffle winner will be drawn live at the event, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Misfit Ranch dogs.
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Thank You for an Incredible First Year
Posted July 15, 2026
Misfit Ranch is celebrating one year of rescue — 103 dogs saved and 88 sent home to their forever families, all thanks to this community.
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June 2026: 15 Adoptions — One Incredible Month
Posted July 1, 2026
June brought 15 amazing Misfits home — including special needs dogs, long-time residents, and pups who just needed someone to believe in them.
June 2026 (6)
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Fourth of July Weekend Dog Safety
Posted June 29, 2026
4th of July is only a few days away. Keep your pets safe and stress free. Fireworks, festivals, and celebrations can be stressful for dogs, but a little extra care goes a long way in keeping them safe and sound.
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Foster Pup Social - Bare Knuckle Brewing in Temecula
June 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM • Bare Knuckle Brewing, Temecula, CA 92592
Come snuggle, hang out, and help socialize rescue pups in a fun, relaxed environment at Bare Knuckle Brewing.
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Temecula Wine Country Airbnb Raffle
Posted June 24, 2026
Enter to win a 2-night dog-friendly Airbnb stay in Temecula Wine Country, plus 2 bottles of wine and wine tasting for two at Falkner Winery. 100% of proceeds go toward the dogs.
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Foster Pup Social - Grey Iron Brewing Co in Menifee
June 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM • Grey Iron Brewing Co., Menifee, CA 92586
Come snuggle some adorable foster dogs, recharge with puppy snuggles, and meet our foster pups at Grey Iron Brewing Co.
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Help Us Raise $7,500 for Sloopy & Sapphire's Surgeries
Posted June 8, 2026
Sloopy needs both eyes removed, foxtails removed, and to be neutered. Sapphire needs surgery to repair damage from being thrown from a moving car while heavily pregnant. Help us raise $7,500 for their care.
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Reginald's Rags to Riches Happy Hour - Baily's Old Town
June 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM – 2:00 AM • Baily's Old Town, Temecula, CA 92590
Join The Misfit Ranch for Reginald's Rags to Riches Happy Hour at Baily's Old Town.
May 2026 (3)
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Foster Pup Social - Bare Knuckle Brewing in Temecula
May 21, 2026 at 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM • Bare Knuckle Brewing, Temecula, CA 92592
Come snuggle, hang out, and help socialize rescue pups in a fun, relaxed environment at Bare Knuckle Brewing.
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Sesame Place Water Park Tickets Fundraiser
Posted May 19, 2026, Update May 28, 2026
Enter for a chance to win a Sesame Place Water Park family 4-pack (no blackout dates) plus a Michael Kors backpack. 100% of donations go toward the care of the "Magnificent 7" dogs we just rescued. Update: congratulations to our winner, Lorena!
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Foster Pup Social - Grey Iron Brewing Co in Menifee
May 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM • Grey Iron Brewing Co., Menifee, CA 92586
Come snuggle some adorable foster dogs at Grey Iron Brewing Co. Recharge with puppy snuggles, meet our foster pups, and enjoy a family-friendly evening. No on-site adoptions, just pets.
April 2026 (3)
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Bingo Fundraiser - Quail Old Town Temecula in Temecula
April 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM • Quail Old Town Temecula, Temecula, CA 92590
A Bingo Fundraiser benefiting Misfit Ranch at Quail Old Town Temecula. Tickets were $25 per person, with prizes for Bingo winners, raffle prizes, and food and beverages available for purchase.
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Foster Pup Social - Grey Iron Brewing Co in Menifee
April 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM • Grey Iron Brewing Co., Menifee, CA 92586
Join us for a fun night of snuggling foster pups at Grey Iron Brewing Co. This is a casual social event with Misfit Ranch foster dogs. There will be no on-site adoptions.
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Cruise for a Cause Raffle Drawing Timeline
Posted April 5, 2026
The Cruise for a Cause raffle is entering its final stretch, with the winner announced live on Instagram on Friday, May 1 at 7:00 PM PDT.
February 2026 (3)
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The Foster Pup Social - Grey Iron Brewing Co in Menifee
February 26, 2026 at 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM • Grey Iron Brewing Co, Menifee, CA 92586
Join us for THE FOSTER PUP SOCIAL at Grey Iron Brewing Co in Menifee. No on-site adoptions. Just an informal opportunity to snuggle some foster dogs and have a beer with friends!
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Barb' Yard Sale - Private Residence in Temecula
February 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Private Residence, Temecula, CA 92592
Barb is having another amazing yard sale — this time in aid of four dog rescues: Pipers Path, The Misfit Ranch, Foster Paws Network, and Rovers Return Dog Rescue.
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Foster Pup Social - Grey Iron Brewing Co in Menifee
February 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM • Grey Iron Brewing Co., Menifee, CA 92586
Meet foster dogs, learn about fostering, and mix and mingle with other foster families at Grey Iron Brewing Co. Food and drink available.
January 2026 (2)
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Lolapalooza - Grey Iron Brewing Co in Menifee
January 24, 2026 at 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM • Grey Iron Brewing Co., Menifee, CA 92586
Join The Misfit Ranch for Lolapalooza at Grey Iron Brewing Co. Sweet treats available for patrons while supplies last, with catering from Epic Eatz.
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Foster Pup Social - Grey Iron Brewing Co in Menifee
January 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM • Grey Iron Brewing Co., Menifee, CA 92586
Start the year paw-sitively! Join us for a Foster Pup Social at Grey Iron Brewing Co. This is a casual social event with Misfit Ranch foster dogs. There will be no on-site adoptions.
December 2025 (2)
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Foster Pup Social - Grey Iron Brewing Co in Menifee
December 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM • Grey Iron Brewing Co, Menifee, CA 92586
Come snuggle, hang out, and help socialize rescue pups in a fun, relaxed environment at Grey Iron Brewing Co.
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Bingo Night Fundraiser - Kompoocha Brewery in Temecula
December 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM – December 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM • Kompoocha Brewery, Temecula, CA 92590
B-I-N-G-O for the animals! Join us December 7th at noon for a fun-filled bingo fundraiser supporting The Misfit Ranch. Prizes, laughs, and good vibes — all for a great cause.