THE PEOPLE OF BARKITECTURE
Director at Barkitecture Events
Dr. Shawna Varichak is a practicing veterinarian and director at Barkitecture Events.
Passionate about keeping pets healthy and happy, she shares practical advice, tips, and recommendations on her social media to help pet parents feel more confident and connected in caring for their animals.
Whether she’s guiding families through everyday pet care or championing the mission of Barkitecture™, Shawna brings expertise, compassion, and a love for animals to everything she does.
Shawna Varichak, DVM
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Lets just say I have a few pets, and they are big fans of exploring the Barkitecture we’ve brought home over the years, especially the cats!
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I really wanted to design my own pet architecture but through a series of events I ended up running the first competition instead as a way to support rescues through design.
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I didn’t own my first cat until my mid-30’s, and I like to think I’m making up lost time with the cats we have and foster now. I still very much love the pups too!
THE BARKITECTURE™ MOVEMENT
UNLEASHING CREATIVITY FOR ANIMAL RESCUE
In 2019 the first Triangle Barkitecture™ competition brought together local architects, designers, and creative minds all over North Carolina to design and build custom pet architecture that would be showcased in a one-day feature event. Each design was auctioned off with all proceeds going to support local rescue organizations.
Since its inception, Barkitecture™ has held 6 total events and has raised over $158,000 to support the pets and rescues who need it the most. More than just its final donation total, Barkitecture™ is a place to showcase adoptable pets and give them a real chance at finding their forever homes.
