Behind the Scenes of Furry Fun Fest Cochrane 🐾

Bringing a Pawsitively Fun Event to Cochrane on July 19th!

Planning Furry Fun Fest has been one wild (and wonderful) ride so far - and we wouldn’t have it any other way! What started as a casual conversation between Jana Husmann Real Estate and Sylvia Penner, owner of Pet Valu Cochrane, quickly turned into a full-blown community event, built around our shared passion for pets, people, and supporting the Cochrane & Area Humane Society (CAHS).

We kicked things off with a few brainstorming meetups (and lots of coffee!), where ideas flowed faster than you could say “best-dressed dog contest.” From agility games to obedience challenges, pet-friendly vendors to food trucks - we knew we wanted this event to be something special for both two- and four-legged attendees. And finding the Lions Event Centre as our location was the cherry on top. It's central, spacious, and the perfect backdrop for a community celebration like this.

Once the vision was clear, Janine and I hit the pavement - literally. We went door-to-door to chat with local businesses, invite them to join us as sponsors, and share in the fun. The response has been incredible. We’ve also been reaching out to local food trucks (because no good dog party is complete without good snacks!) and working closely with the Lions Centre to bring everything together.

We have to give a special shoutout to Shelly from the Lions Centre - she has been an absolute dream to work with. Every idea we've thrown at her, she’s embraced with enthusiasm and has gone above and beyond to help us make this vision a reality. Thank you, Shelly!

There’s still tons to organize, coordinate, and prep before July 19th - but with this powerhouse team, it doesn’t even feel like work. We’re having a blast bringing this event to life, and we know it’s going to be something truly special for Cochrane.

Stay tuned - we’ll be sharing another update soon with all the latest event details, vendor announcements, and sneak peeks. Trust us, you won't want to miss what’s coming next!

Make sure to follow Jana Husmann Real Estate and Pet Valu Cochrane on social media for real-time updates, giveaways, and more furry fun!

Update April 25, 2025