Play Poker. Help Pups!
Dallas poker events supporting local rescues and animal shelters. Chip In!
Every hand helps a pup in need
How It Works
We Organize It
Poker Rooms Host It
Poker Rooms Host It
Poker For Pups turns poker tournaments into real support for local rescues and animal shelters by creating fun, community-driven poker events where a portion of every buy-in helps pups in need.
Poker Rooms Host It
Poker Rooms Host It
Poker Rooms Host It
- Zero cost to host
- Boost community exposure
- A fresh reason for players to play
- Complements your existing tournaments
- Turnkey setup and operation
Pets Get Help
Poker Rooms Host It
Pets Get Help
- Support without extra effort
- New exposure to adopters, fosters, and donors
- Funding that helps save more pups
- More exposure = more adoptions
Win a World Series Of Poker Seat
Qualify by Playing and Winning Events
Every PokerForPups event is a chance to qualify for our 2026 Championship Invitational.
Win or place high enough in select events, and you’ll earn an exclusive seat at the year-end tournament — where the grand prize is a WSOP Main Event seat (or cash equivalent).
Poker For Pups 2026 Championship Invitational
At the end of the year, all qualified players face off in our official PokerForPups Championship Invitational.
Play against the best players from our community events for a shot at the ultimate poker dream — win a seat to a World Series of Poker event!
The Grand Prize - Win a WSOP Event Seat
The winner of the Championship Invitational earns a WSOP Circuit Main Event seat — or a cash equivalent if preferred.
It’s the perfect mix: play poker, have fun, help rescue pups, and take a shot at a life-changing opportunity.
A rare chance to give back while chasing a dream.
What Is Poker For Pups?
Poker For Pups organizes charity poker tournaments with licensed local poker rooms. A portion of every buy-in goes directly to Dallas-area rescues and animal shelters.
What We Do
Players buy in and play just like a normal tournament — the difference is that every buy-in directly supports local pups.
Our Mission
To bring the poker community together to raise consistent funding for the dogs who need it most. Every hand helps a pup in need.
Partner With Poker For Pups
We partner with licensed poker rooms, Dallas-area rescues, and local sponsors to make charity-driven poker tournaments possible. Partnerships are quick, simple, and turnkey. If your business or organization wants to get involved, we’d love to connect.
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Why Poker For Pups Exists
Featured Local Pet or Shelter (coming soon)
Featured Local Pet or Shelter (coming soon)
Local rescues are constantly stretched thin — not enough space, not enough funding, and more animals needing help every day. Poker For Pups gives shelters a new lifeline through consistent, community-supported poker events that raise awareness, donations, and adoption opportunities.
All charity funds are paid directly to the rescue at the end of the event.
Featured Local Pet or Shelter (coming soon)
Featured Local Pet or Shelter (coming soon)
Featured Local Pet or Shelter (coming soon)
Dallas rescues and shelters are overwhelmed, underfunded, and working nonstop to save pups' lives. We spotlight local groups on the front lines so you can see exactly where your participation and buy-ins make a real difference.
Are you a rescue or shelter interested in partnering with us?
Featured Partners & Local Rescues
