TRIANGLE BARKITECTURE™ 2026

THE BIGGEST PET ARCHITECTURE EVENT IS BACK WITH NEW DESIGNS AND ON A MISSION TO HELP EVEN MORE PETS FIND THEIR FOREVER HOMES

Downtown Cary Park
OCTOBER 10, 2026 | 1-5PM

A light orange kitten standing on a desk with its paw raised, with a modern white and gray cat scratcher or climbing structure behind it.

2026 - TRIANGLE BARKITECTURE™ AIMS TO BE OUR BIGGEST EVENT YET!

The largest pet architecture event returns to Downtown Cary Park on October 10th with new teams, new barkitecture designs, and even more rescues featuring adoptable pets! 

Fan favorites like the Kitten Cuddle Room, Howl-o-Ween custom pet costume competition, Stuff the Trunk Pet Food Donation Drive, and more return as well!

Want to help? Get involved by joining our volunteer committee, make a donation, or view our sponsorship levels.

2026 RESCUE PARTNERS 

Hope Animal Rescue is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming dogs in North Carolina. They promote the compassionate and humane treatment of all animals while focusing efforts on homeless and at-risk pets.

Hope Animal Rescue a nonprofit pet rescue and barkitecture partner

Coming Soon!

Coming Soon!

Coonie's Kittens a nonprofit cat rescue and barkitecture events partner

The Connie's Kittens mission is to care for and find homes for countless local kittens and cats. We operate a small, home-based rescue in the Raleigh, NC area, fostering kittens and cats until they are ready for adoption. Because every kitty deserves a chance at love

THANK YOU 2026 SPONSORS

Your support helps make Barkitecture™ a success and directly benefits local pet rescue organizations!

LOYAL COMPANIONS

Black and white professional logo of Raleigh Pet Photography featuring a circular design with the text 'Raleigh Pet Photography' around a central monogram with an 'R' and a paw print inside.
3D digital illustration featuring a large orange crescent moon at the center, surrounded by gray, black, and purple elements, with the phrase 'PREDICTION' at the top and 'HYPER' at the bottom.

CAT’S MEOW

Logo of Rose & Anchor Photography with black text and red accents on a black background.
Blue logo with text reading 'ABSTRACT POPPINS' and a small 'store' tag underneath.

FUR-EVER FRIENDS

PAW PATROL

2026 BARKITECTURE™ DESIGN TEAMS!

ORDER THE BARKITECTURE™ BOOK

Cover of a book titled 'Barkitecture' with images of various innovative dog houses and pet structures, authored by Joshua Thomasson.
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