Furry Fun Fest Cochrane

 

🐾 Planning Furry Fun Fest: Chaos, Coffee, and a Whole Lot of Heart 🐾

Let me be honest - planning an event like Furry Fun Fest is no joke.

When I first decided to bring this wild, pet-filled vision to life, I thought it would be simple: find a few sponsors, a handful of vendors, maybe a food truck or two... easy, right? Fast forward to today, and I can tell you - it’s a full-time job on top of everything else I already do.

It’s late-night emails.
It’s endless follow-ups.
It’s trying to make sure everyone feels seen, supported, and excited to be part of something special.

From chasing down food trucks to finding sponsors who believe in your vision, coordinating vendors, organizing timelines for demos, and trying to not forget anything important... it’s A LOT. And just when I think I’ve got a handle on things, there’s always one more thing to do. One more message to send. One more decision to make.

I’d be lying if I said it hasn’t left me mentally fried some days.

But here’s the thing…

Despite the chaos, the pressure, and the exhaustion - it’s so, so worth it.

This event has brought some of the most incredible people into my life or closer into my circle. People who jumped in without hesitation, who said, “What do you need? I’ve got you.” That kind of support is everything.

Tim Hall - our official event photographer and unofficial comic relief, has not only helped brainstorm some amazing ideas but also kept me laughing when I wanted to cry.
Abby at Happy Dogz - the one who runs with every crazy idea I throw her way and makes me feel like anything’s possible.
Stephanie Flieler at WFG - who grounds me when I’m spinning in twenty directions at once, and reminds me to breathe.
Madi - Stephanie’s daughter and the self-declared “Cuteness Ambassador,” who lights up every room she enters.
And of course, Sylvia Penner - my co-host, my rock, my sanity. She listens when I rant, gets things done when I can’t, and brings a sense of calm to every bit of chaos.

Let’s not forget Shelly at the Lion’s Centre, who’s gone above and beyond to help make this event possible, always saying “yes” when she could have said “that’s not my job.”

The connections I’ve made through planning this event mean more to me than words can really express. In the middle of all the logistics and planning madness, I’ve laughed, cried, learned, and grown.

So yes, this event might be a little chaotic. And yes, we’re juggling a hundred moving pieces. But I truly hope everyone who shows up will feel what I feel - the heart behind it all. The love. The community. The shared goal of doing something good for the animals at CAHS, and creating something fun and memorable for everyone who comes.

So come prepared for some madness, a whole lot of laughter, and a community coming together for a great cause.

I’ll probably be the slightly frazzled one with a clipboard and coffee in hand - but I’ll also be the happiest person there, knowing this all came together with a whole lot of hustle and even more heart. 🐾💛

Thank you to all the amazing people in my life!