Stars & Stripes Dog Rescue
A Social Event Sparking Community for Veterans and Service Dogs
Join us for Barks and Recreation, a fun-filled interactive event sparking community in support of veterans with PTSD and their service dogs. This uplifting gathering brings together community members for an evening of food, fun, fundraising, prizes, giveaways and meaningful connection.
September 18, 2026
VSP at 3333 Quality Drive, Rancho Cordova
6:00pm – 9:00pm
$45 per person/$85 per couple
Learn about our mission and discover how your participation will impact the lives of many!!
Barks and Recreation: Engaging Experiences
Origin Stories
Barks and Recreation: A Journey of Hope
Experience a one-of-a-kind immersive event where storytelling meets action. Grab an Event Passport, explore interactive art stations, and meet the rescue dogs and veterans your support empowers.
Join Stars & Stripes Dog Rescue and Wish of a Lifetime for a day of community, food trucks, and life-changing inspiration.
One day. Two missions. Endless impact.
Community Mural
Community Mural Station
Make your mark! Add your hand print and name to our giant vinyl mural—a colorful symbol of our collective support for veterans and seniors.
Impact: Represents your contribution to the SSDR & WOAL missions.
Perk: Get your passport stamped here to move closer to winning door prizes!
Legacy Quilt Design
Kindness Card Station Spread the love! Write a heartfelt note to a senior or veteran to brighten their day. This simple gesture brings our mission of connection to life—one card at a time.
Action: Write a message, get a stamp, and make a difference.
Goal: Turning small words into big smiles for those who served.
Wishing Jars
Wishing Jars Station What’s your wish for the future? Write it down and place it in our jars to join a collective display of hope. It’s a powerful way to align your dreams with the mission of Wish of a Lifetime.
Action: Share a wish, get a stamp.
Goal: Inspiring a community of dreamers to support our seniors.
Kindness Cards
Kindness Card Station
Spread the love! Write a heartfelt note to a senior or veteran to brighten their day. This simple gesture brings our mission of connection to life—one card at a time.
Action: Write a message, get a stamp, and make a difference.
Goal: Turning small words into big smiles for those who served.
At The Movies
At the Movies
Step into the spotlight and see the mission in action! Relax and watch short films and powerful testimonials that showcase the real-life stories of the veterans and seniors we serve.
Action: Watch a story, get a stamp.
Goal: Moving images that move the heart—see exactly how your support changes lives.
Reflection Rotunda
Reflection Rotunda
Step into a quiet space of deep connection. This immersive installation features hanging photos and powerful stories of the veterans and seniors we serve, allowing you to see the faces and lives transformed by your support.
Action: Walk through the gallery, get a stamp.
Goal: A moment of pause to honor the legacy and resilience of our community members.
Doggy Meet'n'Greet
Doggy Meet & Greet
The heart of our mission! Come meet the incredible rescue dogs and the veterans they support. It’s the perfect spot to see the real-world impact of your generosity firsthand.
Action: Say hello to the pups, get a stamp, and feel the love.
Goal: Connecting our community with the furry heroes of Stars & Stripes Dog Rescue.
Fish for a Wish
Fish for a Wish
Reel in a gift! Use a magnetic pole to "catch" a prize tagged with a special wish for your future. It’s a fun, nostalgic way to align with the dreams supported by Wish of a Lifetime.
Action: Catch a wish, keep the gift, and get your stamp.
Goal: A playful reminder that every dream—big or small—is worth chasing.
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