Woofie’s Barrington-Northwest Grand Opening: Pooches and Smooches Adoption Event

WHAT:

Woofie’s of Barrington-Northwest celebrates Valentine’s Day and its grand opening with Pooches and Smooches, a dog-friendly community event featuring a Valentine’s photo booth, on-site nail trimer (nail trims for a fee), pup cups, The Farmer’s Dog sample giveaways, raffle giveaways (while time and supplies last), and an adoption station with Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter (adoption station open from 2-3:30).

WHY IT MATTERS:

Celebrating nine months of business, this locally owned pet-care franchise is highlighting community connections, small-business partnerships, and giving back to Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter — all in a fun, pet- and family-friendly setting. Woofie’s of Barrington-Northwest is owned by Lake Zurich native Karen McGovern, a local mom and pet lover whose family has deep small-business roots in the local community. Drawn to Woofie’s personalized, collaborative, and thoughtful approach to pet care, McGovern is bringing high-quality Woofie’s mobile pet services to the community she grew up in.

WHEN:  Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Buffalo Creek Brewery, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove, IL 60047

Who:

• Woofie’s of Barrington-Northwest
• Owner Karen McGovern, Lake Zurich native 
• Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter (on-site adoption station from 2-3:30)
• Local vendors and partners, including Cookies by Charmar
• Pet-loving community members and their leashed dogs

About: Woofie’s of Barrington-Northwest is a locally owned pet-care franchise offering convenient mobile pet grooming, dog walking, pet sitting, and personalized service to address pets’ unique needs.

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