Critters of all kinds are invited to put their best paws forward for a free photo session at Pet Portraits presented by Quantum Fiber on Saturday, August 2 from 9am to 1pm, part of The Historic Trust’s Summer Family Series presented by Riverview Bank. Skilled pet portrait photographer Robert Holcomb will capture pets’ poses with a professional portrait backdrop and provide free downloads from the Pass Gallery landing page post-event, courtesy of our generous sponsor, Quantum Fiber. Guarantee your spot by registering for a free portrait session time slot. Grab your morning coffee from the fabulous Cafecito Coffee Co.

REGISTER HERE

Reservations are expected to fill quickly! A limited number of walk-up photo opportunities may be available on a standby basis, as time allows.

Didn’t get a reservation? Stop by anyway for fantastic freebies—including take-home treat boxes from Quantum Fiber and pup cups courtesy of Occuscreen—and enjoy fun programming like a K9 meet & greet at 9 AM and a working K9 demonstration at 10 AM!  Plus, lots of fun educational sessions led by West Columbia Gorge Humane Society.

Activity Schedule:

9:00am Vancouver Police Department (VPD) K9 Meet & Greet

Sergeant Ryan Starbuck and K9 Tex

Officer Sean Suarez and K9 Midas

Officer Jason Haigwood and K9 Remi

Officer Katherine Grose and K9 Red and

Sergeant Kyle Day of Washougal PD and K9 Cassius

9:30am – Enrichment Ideas for Dogs

10:00am – VPD K9 Demonstration

10:30am – Joey the Pitbull Story Time

11:00am – Adoption: Preparing Your Home for a New Pet

11:30am – Adoption: Decompression and Transition

12:00pm – What To Do When You Find a Stray Animal

12:30pm – The Language of Animals: Learning to Listen Differently Through Animal Communication

Thank you to our sponsors!

Riverview Bank

Quantum Fiber 

Elmer’s Restaurants

Occuscreen

Port of Vancouver

Waste Connections 

The Columbian

Oregonian Media Group/Here is Oregon

City of Vancouver