PawPalooza 2026

PawPalooza, PAW Team’s signature fundraising gala and donor celebration, returns this fall! Join 175 guests for an evening of celebration, community, and powerful storytelling in support of pets and people across Portland.

PawPalooza 2026

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Guests will hear directly from PAW Team staff, volunteers, and clients about how our small-but-mighty organization is helping underserved pets and the people who love them through free veterinary care, pet supplies, and compassionate support services. The evening will also feature a raffle, auction, food and drinks, and opportunities to connect with fellow animal lovers and community supporters.

PawPalooza is more than a fundraiser — it’s a celebration of the bond between pets and people, and the community that makes PAW Team’s lifesaving work possible.

About Us

Portland Animal Welfare Team is a grassroots, volunteer-powered nonprofit that provides vital veterinary services, pet supplies, and wrap-around support for over 4,300 Portland-area families per year. We aid individuals living on the streets, in transitional shelters or government housing, as well as those facing temporary financial hardship that restricts their access to medical care for their pets.

For many of our clients, home is where their beloved companion animal is.

PAW Team provides veterinary care through a robust medical program including essential wellness, vaccinations, parasite prevention, medication, management of some chronic conditions, food, pet supplies, and so much more. We have no veterinarians on staff and rely on the generous time and energy of a network of volunteers to help power our clinics.

PawPalooza, PAW Team’s signature fundraising gala and donor celebration, returns this fall! Join 175 guests for an evening of celebration, community, and powerful storytelling in support of pets and people across Portland.

PawPalooza is more than a fundraiser — it’s a celebration of the bond between pets and people, and the community that makes PAW Team’s lifesaving work possible.

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