Support Our Cause
The Porter-Rinsky Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving as many dogs and cats as possible from life-threatening situations. If furry companions are your passion, or if you just love having fun and supporting good causes, check out our events below.
Pets, Putts & Pars Golf Tournament
The Pets, Putts & Pars Golf Tournament is the Porter-Rinsky Foundation’s annual fundraiser, bringing together golfers, sponsors, and animal lovers for a day of fun while raising critical funds for dogs and cats facing life-threatening medical emergencies. Every registration, sponsorship, and donation helps provide lifesaving veterinary care and gives pets a second chance at a healthy, happy life.
Event Details
When: Monday, September 28, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM — Shotgun Start
Where: Glen Oaks Country Club
Grab your club and sign up your twosome or foursome for a morning of:
- 18 holes of golf
- A box lunch
- A “hole” lot of fun
Multiple sponsorship levels and options are available. Sponsorships will come with news and social media coverage as well as the pride in helping pet owners around Central Iowa in need.
Fundraising Events at Paws & Pints
Join us at Paws & Pints throughout the year for fun, community-focused events that help raise critical funds for the Porter-Rinsky Foundation and provide lifesaving veterinary care for dogs and cats facing life-threatening medical emergencies. Every event is an opportunity to have a great time while making a meaningful impact for pets in need.
Low-Cost Vaccine Clinics
In partnership with Iowa Veterinary Specialties, the Porter-Rinsky Foundation sponsors annual low-cost vaccine clinics to make preventative care more affordable and accessible for our community. These clinics help keep local pets healthy while supporting the Foundation’s mission of improving the lives of dogs and cats.
Seasonal Fundraising Events
From foam parties and holiday celebrations to themed meetups and special community events, there’s always something happening at Paws & Pints. Many of these events include fundraising opportunities that directly support the Porter-Rinsky Foundation, allowing you to have fun while helping provide emergency medical care for pets in critical condition.
Stay connected with the Porter-Rinsky Foundation and Paws & Pints to find our next fundraising event. Whether you’re joining us for a celebration, community gathering, or special event, your support helps give dogs and cats facing critical medical emergencies a second chance.
Invite your friends and family to join us in raising money and awareness to help provide financial support for animals in need. Together, we can make a difference!
Local Collaborations
The Porter-Rinsky Foundation is proud to partner with local businesses that share our passion for supporting dogs and cats in need. Through special collaborations, we’re able to bring our community together while raising critical funds to provide lifesaving veterinary care for pets facing life-threatening medical emergencies.
Confluence Brewing Co. – Farmer’s Best Friend
Our friends at Confluence Brewing Co. have been serving the Des Moines dog and beer community for years, making them the perfect partner for this special collaboration. Together, we brought their famous Farmer’s Best Friend beer exclusively to Paws & Pints, because it only makes sense to enjoy Farmer’s Best Friend at your best friend’s bar! With every beer purchased, $1 is donated directly to the Porter-Rinsky Foundation to help save pets in need.
Coffalo Coffee – Porter-Rinsky Roast
Start your day with a cup of coffee that helps make a difference. The Porter-Rinsky Roast from Coffalo Coffee is a medium roast featuring notes of brown sugar, honey, creamy milk chocolate, and a smooth finish. Available for purchase at select locations and brewed at P&P Express inside Paws & Pints, 10% of proceeds are donated to the Porter-Rinsky Foundation to support lifesaving veterinary care.
