OVERVIEW

 

Kingwood Barkfest was founded in 2007 by pet industry entrepreneurs Jennifer Street and Jamie Bakke. Recognizing the need for a community pet event in the Kingwood area, Jennifer and Jamie created the event to raise awareness of the important of rescue and adoption. 

 

Caring for hundreds of neglected and abandoned animals each year is an expensive endeavor. Animal shelters and rescue groups are not funded by the city, state or government and every penny really counts! These shelters and rescue groups rely on events such as Kingwood Barkfest to help continue their mission of helping animals in our community. Since its inception, Kingwood Barkfest has experienced tremendous growth and support from both community pet advocates and local businesses.

 

OUR MISSION

 

The mission of Kingwood Barkfest is to increase the number of adoptions from local rescue organizations and animal shelters and to raise public awareness of responsible pet ownership.