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Triangle Barkitecture - Where architecture saves lives!

  • Writer: Amy
    Amy
  • Mar 30, 2025
  • 2 min read
Triangle Barkitecture

Welcome back Triangle Barkitecture, joining Spring Fling for their second time!  This unique non-profit was started in September of 2019 with a creative new twist to fundraising for animal rescues!


Barkitecture is a custom pet architecture competition that challenges local architects and designers to design and build custom pet architecture that will be auctioned off at the event with all proceeds going to a new set of rescue partners each year. This year's Triangle Barkitecture is October 11th at Downtown Cary Park, and will benefit Hope Animal Rescue, Mia's Mafia, and Perfectly Imperfect Pups!


"Triangle Barkitecture is a one-of-a-kind pet architecture and design competition to raise money for pets in need by supporting local foster and pet rescue organizations right here in the Triangle. Local architects, engineers, designers, and creative minds all over the Triangle compete to create the best custom pet architecture that is then auctioned off at the event with 100% of those profits going to pets in need." 

Since 2019, Triangle Barkitecture, a volunteer team of American Institute of Architects Triangle, has raised over $110,000 for local pet rescues, and they are preparing for their biggest event yet this year!


Triangle Barkitecture Oct 2025

Check out the Barkitecture website and socials, Facebook and Instagram, to see more pictures from previous events and to keep up with updates on this year's event! 


Designs from Previous Barkitecture Competitions


Look for the architectural pet furniture at Spring Fling and you will find Triangle Barkitecture! We can't wait to see which design they bring this year!


Unleashed's 12th Annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser

Sunday, April 13, 2025

12-6 pm

Koka Booth Amphitheatre


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Facilitate Rescue Inc - Saving homeless cats, nine lives at a time

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Facilitate Rescue Inc. is another amazing group that has joined us for past Spring Flings, and we are so excited to have them back again this year!


Established in 2017, Facilitate Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit cat rescue organization dedicated to saving cats and kittens who are at risk of euthanasia. With the support of compassionate, dedicated fosters, volunteers, and generous donations, Facilitate Rescue saves numerous cats from the Harnett County Shelter in Lillington, NC, while also taking in cats and kittens from the local community.

FR Cat with Plant

Facilitate Rescue’s mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for every cat in their care. Each cat is placed in a foster home where they receive socialization, love, and medical attention until they are ready for adoption. This approach helps ensure that every cat has the best possible chance at a long, happy life in a forever home.


Like most rescues, Facilitate Rescue relies on volunteers and foster homes to save cats in need. They can only save as many cats as they have foster homes available so if you want to help out, fostering would be a great way to do that! Learn more HERE!




Meet Adoptable Dipper!


Adoptable Dipper

Dipper is a tiny black-and-white kitten with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Confident, playful, and full of charm, he keeps everyone entertained with his silly antics and fearless curiosity. Whether he’s chasing after toys, exploring every nook and cranny, or demanding treats with his adorable meows, Dipper brings endless joy to those around him.


This little guy loves food, people, and adventure in equal measure—nothing fazes him! He’s been fostered in a busy home with young kids, other cats, and a dog, and he takes it all in stride. After a long day of play, he’s happiest curling up on your lap, purring himself to sleep. Dipper is ready to bring fun, love, and snuggles to his forever family! Apply to adopt him HERE!



You can view all their adoptable cats and learn more about their work on their website and follow them on their social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, to keep up with all their activities!


More Adoptable Cats!

(as of 3/30/25)




Make sure to stop by the Facilitate Rescue booth and say hello at

Unleashed's 12th Annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser

Sunday, April 13, 2025

12-6 pm

Koka Booth Amphitheatre


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Canine Community Outreach - Closing the gap between affordable spay/neuter and the community

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Canine Community Outreach of North Carolina has joined us for Spring Fling multiple times in the past, and we are so excited to have them again this year! This team works hard to close the gap between affordable spay/neuter and their community through education.


Co-founders Colleen and Kate share a lifelong passion for pets, especially rescue dogs. They met in 2019, and the rest is history! While they love rescuing, their real goal is to reduce pet overpopulation and lessen the number of pets in need of rescue in the first place.


Canine Community Outreach of NC is dedicated to improving the lives of both dogs and their humans by promoting and enabling spay/neuter services. Through education and accessible resources, they empower pet owners to make responsible choices, ultimately reducing the number of homeless dogs in North Carolina.


In addition to raising awareness of the need to spay and neuter and providing funds for special cases and assistance with spay/neuter costs, their Sasha-Bean Memorial Fund helps one organization each year in their work to stop pet overpopulation.


Why spay or neuter your pet?

Sasha-Bean and Cofounder Colleen
Sasha-Bean and Cofounder Colleen

  • It reduces euthanasia! Fewer unwanted litters means less overcrowding at animal shelters and less unnecessary euthanasia.


  • It can help behavior issues! Some negative behaviors related to the mating instinct, like roaming or aggression, can be reduced after spay or neuter


  • It's cost-effective! It can be less expensive to have your dog spayed or neutered vs. birthing and raising a litter of puppies.



Hall of Dogs

(pups helped by Canine Community Outreach)




You can learn more about their work on their website and follow them on their Facebook and Instagram pages to keep up with all their events!


Visit the Canine Community Outreach of NC booth at Spring Fling to check out their collection of bumper stickers, water bottle stickers, and handmade friendship bracelets. PLUS, don’t miss their friendship bracelet station, where you can create your very own!!



Visit Canine Community Outreach of North Carolina at

Unleashed's 12th Annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser

Sunday, April 13, 2025

12-6 pm

Koka Booth Amphitheatre


Stay up to date on all things Spring Fling 2025:


 
 
 
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