Events
PARC is known all over Portland for its puppy- and kitten-snuggling events, but that’s not all! We also host fundraisers, adoption events, and more — all of which support animal rescues in the Pacific Northwest.
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Kittens, Puppies + Beer
Are you tired? Stressed out? Craving some cuddle therapy with a lapful of kittens or puppies? Portland Animal Rescue Connection invites you to relax and recharge at Kittens, Puppies + Beer at Breakside Slabtown in Portland!
At this heartwarming, all-ages event, guests can snuggle adorable rescued puppies and kittens from two incredible, local animal rescues: Sacred Pawz and The Boring Safe Haven. Fall in love? You’ll have the opportunity to submit an adoption application right on the spot. Enhance your relaxation with a beer and some bites from Breakside’s extensive menu.
All proceeds from snuggle sessions, along with 10% of the day’s beer sales, directly benefit the three featured nonprofit organizations. Snuggles are available for a $5 minimum donation per person for five minutes, payable by cash, credit card, or Apple Pay.
Important Notes:
Snuggle sessions are first-come, first-served. To ensure we can accommodate you and your group, we recommend arriving near the event start time of 3 PM — a change from our usual start at 1 PM. Thank you for understanding!
(Photo credit: Trang Nguyen)
Kitten Cuddle
Cuddle adorable, adoptable kittens at the annual Portland Retro Gaming Expo!
For a $5 minimum donation, you get five minutes of cuddling time inside our “kitten tents” filled with adoptable rescued kittens from our featured rescue, The Boring Safe Haven. Foster volunteers will be on hand to answer all your questions about these lovable felines; adoption applications will be available, too.
Please note kitten-cuddling reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Depending on turnout, we may need to close the waitlist partway through the event. Please arrive as close to the event start time as possible to ensure you and your party can be accommodated. Thank you!
You can purchase tickets to attend PRGE here. Find the event in room E148. Event hours are 11 am–3 pm daily, Saturday through Sunday (Oct. 18–19).
(Photo credit: Trang Nguyen)
Kittens, Puppies + Beer
Are you tired? Stressed out? Craving some cuddle therapy with a lapful of kittens or puppies? Portland Animal Rescue Connection invites you to relax and recharge at Kittens, Puppies + Beer at Baerlic Brewing in Southeast Portland!
At this heartwarming, all-ages event, guests can snuggle adorable rescued puppies and kittens from two incredible, local animal rescues: Sacred Pawz and Furry Friends. Fall in love? You’ll have the opportunity to submit an adoption application right on the spot. Enhance your relaxation with one of Baerlic’s award-winning beers or a hearty slice of Ranch Pizza for the perfect afternoon.
All proceeds from snuggle sessions, along with 10% of the day’s beer sales, directly benefit the three featured nonprofit organizations. Snuggles are available for a $5 minimum donation per person for five minutes, payable by cash, credit card, or Apple Pay.
Important Notes:
Snuggle sessions are first-come, first-served. To ensure we can accommodate you and your group, we recommend arriving near the event start time.
Each rescue’s adoption policies apply: cats may be adopted and taken home at the end of the event once an application is approved, while dog adoptions will be completed offsite at a later time. Thank you for understanding!
(Photo credit: Trang Nguyen)
Kittens + Beer
Tired? Stressed out? In the mood to cuddle a lapful of kittens? Portland Animal Rescue Connection invites you to unwind at Kittens + Beer at Wayfinder in downtown Troutdale!
At this all-ages event, guests are invited to enter “kitten tents” and snuggle an entire litter of adorable, adoptable kitten! You can even fill out an adoption application if you meet the perfect furry friend. Enhance your relaxation with a beer on tap from Wayfinder’s excellent menu, or lunch from the food carts onsite.
All cuddling proceeds and 10 percent of the day’s beer sales benefit Northwest Animal Companions animal rescue. $5 minimum donation for five minutes of snuggling per person payable by cash, credit card, or Apple Pay.
Please note kitten snuggles are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure PARC can accommodate you and your party, please arrive as close to the event start time as possible.
(Photo credit: Trang Nguyen)
Kittens + Beer
Tired? Stressed out? In the mood to cuddle a lapful of kittens? Portland Animal Rescue Connection and Northwest Animal Companions invite you to unwind at Kittens + Beer at Loyal Legion SE Portland!
At this all-ages event, guests are invited to enter “kitten tents” and snuggle an entire litter of adorable kittens, adoptable through NWAC! You can even fill out an adoption application if you meet the perfect furry friend. Enhance your relaxation with a beverage or meal from Loyal Legion’s outstanding menu of beers on tap, wines, craft cocktails, and food.
All cuddling proceeds and 10 percent of the day’s beer sales benefit the rescue. $5 minimum donation for five minutes of snuggling per person payable by cash, credit card, or Apple Pay.
Please note kitten snuggles are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure PARC can accommodate you and your party, please arrive as close to the event start time as possible.
(Photo credit: Trang Nguyen)