PetsForward

Join us for Friends and Family Night at McMenamins in Bend!

🗓️ October 20, 2026 | 5:30 to 11:00 PM
📍 The Main Pub at McMenamins in Bend

50% of the evening's sales go back to PetsForward - No ticket required!

🐾 PetsForward is a nonprofit that helps pets receive advanced veterinary care when financial barriers might otherwise stand in the way. Every donation helps more pets and families across Central Oregon get the care they need, when they need it most.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come hungry, we hope to see you there!

Paws & Purpose brought our community together at Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, vibrant laughter, and inspiring generosity. From Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald’s hilarious comedy set to our high-energy paddle raise, the room was filled with heart, and together, we raised $67,926.20 for PetsForward!

Thank you to everyone who made it possible, whether you joined us in person, gave from afar, or supported as an event sponsor. Every dollar raised directly ensures that pets and families across Central Oregon receive the advanced, lifesaving care they need. We are endlessly grateful for your trust and partnership.

If you missed this one, we have another fun event coming up: Join us for Friends and Family Night at McMenamins Pubs, Breweries & Historic Hotels!

🗓️ October 20, 2026 | 5:30 to 11:00 PM
📍 The Main Pub at McMenamins in Bend
50% of the evening sales go back to PetsForward. No ticket required!

When Gretta's family noticed her eye becoming progressively cloudy, they brought her to their family vet, who measured dangerously high eye pressure and urged them to see a specialist right away. At VRCCO, the team confirmed that Gretta had severe glaucoma in her eye that was causing her significant pain and had already taken her vision in that eye.

The most compassionate path forward was surgery to remove the eye and relieve her pain for good. Thanks to PetsForward, Gretta's family was able to move forward with the care she needed without the heavy financial burden of an emergency surgery.

Gretta is now recovering at home, comfortable and pain-free. Your support helps make care like this possible. Donate today: www.petsforward.org

After his family had just endured the stress of evacuating due to a wildfire, Max became very sick and developed a hard, swollen belly. He was rushed to VRCCO where X-rays confirmed a life-threatening condition where his stomach filled with gas and twisted (GDV).

Our team quickly relieved the gas pressure, and rushed him into surgery to untwist and put his stomach back in place. Max made a smooth recovery overnight and was able to go home the very next day.

If you want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pets like Max, we hope you will join us at our upcoming Paws & Purpose fundraising event. Visit the link below to learn more. https://secure.qgiv.com/event/pawspurpose/

Our upcoming Paws & Purpose event would not be possible without the generosity of our event sponsors. Their deep commitment to our community helps ensure animals in financial need receive advanced medical care when every second counts.⁠
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Thank you to:⁠
Three Sisters Sleep
Columbia Bank
Kevin Spencer Masonry⁠
Elite Electric
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If you haven't reserved your seat yet, tickets are still available! Join us for a sit-down dinner, raffle, paddle raise, and insights from one of our veterinarians on the tangible impact of what your support can achieve. We are also honored to welcome veterinarian and stand-up comedian Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, best known for Animal Planet's Emergency Vets. You can find his comedy on YouTube for a preview of the evening's entertainment.⁠
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🗓️ September 19, 2026⁠
🕓 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM⁠
📍 Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge
Attire: Western Chic 🤠 (think denim, leather, and suede, styled your way, with a touch of bling to finish it off)⁠
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🔗 Reserve your seat: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/pawspurpose/

Reminder: Early bird ticket pricing ends tomorrow! Get your tickets here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/pawspurpose/

We'd like to invite you to join us for an intimate and elevated evening at Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge where we will come together in support of PetsForward, which provides critical veterinary care, emergency relief, and second chances for pets and the people who love them.⁠
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Throughout the evening, guests will have the opportunity to deepen their impact through a meaningful paddle raise and a carefully curated auction, each directly funding urgent medical care and lifesaving interventions in our community.⁠
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Guests will also enjoy entertainment from veterinarian and comedian Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, best known for Animal Planet's Emergency Vets. You can check out his comedy on YouTube for a preview of the laughs to come: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6QbzT3A2QZfxsRryAik-HA
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🗓️ September 19, 2026⁠
🕓 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM⁠
📍 Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge⁠
Attire: Western Chic 🤠 (think denim, leather, and suede, styled your way, with a touch of bling to finish it off)⁠
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🎟️ Early bird ticket pricing is available through August 5th - seating is limited for this intimate venue! Reserve your seat here:
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/pawspurpose/
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A special thank you to our generous sponsors:⁠
⁠
Kevin Spencer Masonry⁠
Columbia Bank
Elite Electric
⁠

We'd like to invite you to join us for an intimate and elevated evening at Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge where we will come together in support of PetsForward, which provides critical veterinary care, emergency relief, and second chances for pets and the people who love them.⁠
⁠
Throughout the evening, guests will have the opportunity to deepen their impact through a meaningful paddle raise and a carefully curated auction, each directly funding urgent medical care and lifesaving interventions in our community.⁠
⁠
Guests will also enjoy entertainment from veterinarian and comedian Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, best known for Animal Planet's Emergency Vets. You can check out his comedy on YouTube for a preview of the laughs to come: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6QbzT3A2QZfxsRryAik-HA
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🗓️ September 19, 2026⁠
🕓 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM⁠
📍 Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge⁠
Attire: Western Chic 🤠 (think denim, leather, and suede, styled your way, with a touch of bling to finish it off)⁠
⁠
🎟️ Early bird ticket pricing is available through August 5th - seating is limited for this intimate venue! Reserve your seat here:
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/pawspurpose/
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A special thank you to our generous sponsors:⁠
⁠
Kevin Spencer Masonry⁠
Columbia Bank
Elite Electric
⁠

When 'Girl Dog' swallowed several clothing items, it quickly turned into a life-threatening intestinal blockage. She was rushed to the emergency team at the Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon, where diagnostics confirmed an intestinal obstruction that required emergency abdominal surgery to save her life.

Facing unexpected financial barriers, her family was unsure how they would cover the critical care. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, PetsForward was able to step in and help fund her life-saving operation. Today she is completely healed and feeling much better.

Every animal deserves access to life-saving veterinary medicine when the unexpected happens. Your support helps us bridge the financial gap for families in crisis.

https://www.petsforward.org/

After being hit by a car, 8-month-old Burley's family sought care right away. What made Burley's case especially serious was that he was dealing with two critical issues at once: a pelvic fracture and a serious intestinal blockage.

With support from PetsForward, Burley was able to get the care he so urgently needed. He underwent emergency abdominal surgery at the Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon to remove the blockage, and his pelvic fractures are being managed with conservative care. He is on his way to recovery and continuing to grow into a beautiful, healthy dog.

Because of donors like you, pets like Burley get a second chance. Donate today: www.petsforward.org