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PAWCon 2025 @pawcon.bsky.social · 2d

Attention, sea dogs! ^_^

Only FOUR DAYS left to Pre-Register for PAWCon 2025 at a discounted rate! Registration prices on the website and at-con go up on October 14.

pacanthro.org/registration/

Registration

Information about registering for PAWCon.

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PAWCon 2025 @pawcon.bsky.social · 8d

Good morning, everyone! ^_^

Today is the LAST DAY to enter the lottery for PAWCon's first ever Artist Alley!

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Listen Up Crew: Artist Alley Lottery Now Open

PAWCon is excited to announce that this year we having our first Artists Alley! If you’re interested in joining us, please fill out the application form here. The lottery will close October 3rd. Be sure to let us know which day(s) you’re interested in. A limited number

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PAWCon 2025 @pawcon.bsky.social · 11d

Good afternoon, everyone! ^_^

REMINDER! The lottery for PAWCon's first ever Artist Alley closes on Friday. Don't miss out on your chance to get a table.

pacanthro.org/artist-alley...

Listen Up Crew: Artist Alley Lottery Now Open

PAWCon is excited to announce that this year we having our first Artists Alley! If you’re interested in joining us, please fill out the application form here. The lottery will close October 3rd. Be sure to let us know which day(s) you’re interested in. A limited number

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PAWCon 2025 @pawcon.bsky.social · 18d

Sorry about that, everyone. The previous post was a timed-release message and we are in fact sold out of hotel rooms for PAWCon 2025.

PAWCon 2025 @pawcon.bsky.social · 29d

PAWCon is excited to announce that this year we having our first Artists Alley! Check the link for more information, how to apply, permit requirements, and content restrictions.

pacanthro.org/artist-alley...

Listen Up Crew: Artist Alley Lottery Now Open

PAWCon is excited to announce that this year we having our first Artists Alley! If you’re interested in joining us, please fill out the application form here. Be sure to let us know which day(s) you’re interested in. A limited number of table spaces will be available

pacanthro.org

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PAWCon 2025 @pawcon.bsky.social · 29d

Good evening, everyone! ^_^

Reminder, pre-registration for PAWCon 2025 closes on October 13th at 11:59pm PST. After that time, registration will be available at the door only.

pacanthro.org/registration/

Registration

Information about registering for PAWCon.

pacanthro.org

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PAWCon 2025 @pawcon.bsky.social · Aug 31

Got a tale to tell or treasure to share?

The PAWCon crew be acceptin’ panel submissions—from the educational to the eccentric, and every oddity in between. Applications close October 1st.

pacanthro.org/panels/

Panels

PAWCon is highly dependent on the community in order to provide skillfully presented panels. Panels need not be about sharing your knowledge with others. If you wish to hold a Meet & Greet we ask you to also apply to be a panelist. This way we have all the information we

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PAWCon 2025 @pawcon.bsky.social · Aug 2

Hoist the Rum! The Party Deck Be Taking Applications!

Do you have what it takes to host a legendary party on the high seas of PAWCon? Apply now for a room on our famous Party Floor!

NEW THIS YEAR: Hosts are eligible to win a free hotel stay!

pacanthro.org/party-floor/

Party Floor

What is the Party Floor? The Party Floor is a floor of themed parties for 21+ con attendees operated by members of our community. Party hosts sign up for a room (see below) on the floor and throw an open party at the convention on Friday and Saturday nights. Parties

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PAWCon 2025 @pawcon.bsky.social · Jul 25

Ahoy, matey! ^_^

In addition to general volunteer positions, we’re excited to announce that several lead positions are open for this year and beyond. We’re looking for critters who are committed to helping PAWCon succeed and grow.

pacanthro.org/volunteers-r...

All Hands on Deck! Crew Members Wanted!

Arrrr, we be looking for crew members to set sail with us!

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PAWCon 2025 @pawcon.bsky.social · Jun 7

Happy Friday, everyone!

Want to host your very own themed room party on our fabulous Party Floor with adjoined balcony? Best room party wins free room nights and Super Sponsor registrations for PAWCon 2026! ^_^

pacanthro.org/hotel/
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Hotel

We be a welcoming pirate ship! You don’t even have to walk the plank to get a room! PAWCon 2025 will once again be at the Doubletree Hotel at 2050 Gateway Place in San Jose, California, just a quick hop on the hotel shuttle from SJC airport. Rooms are

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PAWCon 2025 @pawcon.bsky.social · May 24

Happy Memorial Day Weekend, everyone! ^_^

We just wanted to shout out a quick reminder that we still have hotel rooms available Thursday-Sunday evenings, and that our special Early Bird Registration pricing ends on May 31.

pacanthro.org

PAWCon

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PAWCon 2025 @pawcon.bsky.social · Feb 14

Good morning, everyone! ^_^

Registration, hotel booking, and Shopping District applications for PAWCon 2025 are NOW OPEN! Not only that, we are honored to welcome Rod O'Riley, better known as Vinson Minx, as our 2025 Guest of Honor!

pacanthro.org/paw-2025-kic...

PAWCon 2025: Pirates of the PAWcific

2025 Guest of Honor: Vinson Minx PAWCon is honored to welcome Rod O'Riley, better known as Vinson Minx as our 2025 Guest of Honor!! His longstanding commitment to the furry community is evident in his diverse and impactful contributions. Rod O'Riley alongside Mark Merlino, founded ConFURence in 1989, a pivotal

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Bello 𓆏 'Peace Phrawg' @bellophrawg.bsky.social · Nov 12

Squeak & Greet Panel was a lotta fun!
#PAWCon2024

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Joseph Goria (Joe Bear) ANOTHER FUR CON 2025 - 5642 Attendees #9 @joebear67.bsky.social · Nov 13

Joe Bear with Colby Husky and @trucewolf.bsky.social @ #PAWcon2024 Sunday Afternoon before flying back home to L.A. I like this pic a lot!! PAW is in my Top 5 of fav cons @pawcon.bsky.social is a small con that provides LARGE CON FUN!! I’m gonna say this, PAWcon ROCKS!!! Picture courtesy of Colby

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Chavapa The Bear @chavapathebear.bsky.social · Nov 12

I had a wonderful time at PawCon 2024! I didn’t get many photos, but I had a wonderful time meeting up with new people and with some friends!! #PawCon

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Azi @azistara.bsky.social · Nov 13

Had an amazing time at #PawCon, saw many familiar faces, met a bunch of new ones!

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Myrtle's Monsters 🔜BLFC @myrtlesmonsters.bsky.social · Nov 13

Thank yall for a super successful #pawcon, I forgot to take pics all weekend cause I was so busy and just spending time with my spouse and friends. I debuted so many new things and im feeling as inspired as ever especially for further confusion comin up.

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Nacho® @nachohusky.bsky.social · Nov 11

Sat night @pawcon.bsky.social Biergarten. What a con! Thanks to all who worked tirelessly to put this together; collectively 100+ hours of work. It was what I needed after a crazy election week. Being with all my #LGBTQ #furry friends in a safe space where you can be you authentic self. LOVE rules.

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Bandit Raccoon 💚 🔜 BLFC @banditraccoon.bsky.social · Nov 11

Some damn good fluffs from #PAWcon 🧡🩶💚💙

@shiranai.bsky.social
@daruin.bsky.social
@wolf.dad

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Meros Rabbit❤🎧🐇 @merosrabbit.bsky.social · Nov 11

I was very lucky to take a lot of awesome pictures of a lot of awesome people at #Pawcon. Thanks to all of you guys for putting up with my antics! The rest of my photos can be found up on furtrack.com :)

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The Autistic Tylenol Junkie Pig @guineapigdan.bsky.social · Nov 11

Incriminating photos of Garfield attending the Communist Party at the PAW Con party floor last night! Someone should tell Jim Davis and Nickelodeon what he’s been doing behind their backs! #PAWCon #PAWCon24 #PAWCon2024 #PacAnthro

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Wyatt Derp 🔜 Derp’n @wyattfox.bsky.social · Nov 11

NEEEERRRRRD!!!!! 🤓 #Pawcon
📷 @banditraccoon.bsky.social
Poindexter: @kartfox.bsky.social

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PAWCon 2025 @pawcon.bsky.social · Nov 11

PAWCon 2023 Attendance: 1455
PAWCon 2024 Attendance: 1578

Thank you to all you wonderful creatures who came out to celebrate our 10th year anniversary! Let's dial it up to 11 next year! ^_^

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PAWCon 2025 @pawcon.bsky.social · Nov 11

shut up meg

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Traxus Foxtail @rfoxtail.bsky.social · Nov 10

Look at this pirate balloon I got at #PAWCon.

… I think I like it a lot.

(Thanks @remurawr.bsky.social)

A red balloon with a print of a flag design featuring a pirate hyena with a blade in its mouth and crossed cutlasses.

… I thought it was a red panda when I saw it so I called it a pirate wah but FA says it’s a hyena. Oops.

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