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Events

Santa Photos

November 14, 19, 21, 26 | 
Bone-A-Patreat Locations
The Pet Project is excited to bring back Pet Photos with Santa for another year! We will be at the Bone-A-Patreat locations in November to help you get a jump start on your holiday photos!
Bring your pet, kiddos and/or family and for only $20 have your photo professionally taken with Santa! Cash, check or credit card accepted and photos will be emailed to you. All proceeds support Pet Project and our programs working to keep pets in their homes with the people who love them.
All times will be from 4pm – 6pmat the listed Bone-A-Patreat location – no appointment needed, just walk in!
– Thursday, 11/14 Des Moines
– Tuesday, 11/19 West Des Moines
– Thursday, 11/21 Altoona
– Tuesday, 11/26 Urbandale

Thank you, Bone-A-Patreat for your partnership to make this a great holiday event!

Painters for Pets

2025 Date Coming Soon! | 

Join us for the 9th annual Painters for Pets, celebrating local art and supporting our mission to feed and keep pets in their homes.  Whether you are a pet lover or an art collector, this is the event for you!   

Painters for Pets features unique artwork from a wide variety of local artists – including painters, photographers, ceramicists, woodworkers, metalsmiths, and more.  Hosting both silent and live auctions, we know you will find something to fall in love with. 

Details:
Date: TBD – Spring 2025
Venue: Mainframe Studios, 900 Keo Way, Des Moines

If you are an artist and would like to donate a piece of artwork, please contact info@tppm.org

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Griff Gives Back

Stay tuned for 2025 dates!

Partnering since 2014, The Pet Project has teamed up with Griff, Drake University’s live mascot for Griff Gives Back. Each spring, in conjunction with Drake’s Beautiful Bulldog Contest, Griff hosts a pet food drive in support of our programs. We are so appreciative of Griff and his supporters, as this drive helps provide food to patrons for half the year!

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Cool Cars for Cats: Car Show and Cat Food Drive

October 5, 2024 10am-2pm | 

The Pet Project is teaming up with WesleyLife’s Meals on Wheels and Iowa Charity Cruisers for Cool Cars for Cats! This annual car show and cat food drive supports feline needs in our programs. Awards will be given for cars entered into the show and attendees will have an opportunity to learn about our work.  Admission is one unopened bag of adult cat food (preferably 3lb) or a free-will donation. Small bags of food help us better distribute the appropriate amount of food and are easier for patrons/volunteers to manage.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the 2024 event!  Together, we raised $3,000 and received 550+ pounds of pet food!

Questions or want to be involved?  Message info@tppm.org