This year’s Cardiovascular Research Foundation conference at Moscone Center in San Francisco pulsed with innovation, connection, and a healthy dose of adorable puppy charm. Thanks to the vision and kindness of Boston Scientific, the expo hall sparkled a little brighter with the launch of their Playful Puppy Park, a joyful oasis designed for attendees to pause, breathe, and experience the healing magic of puppy love.
Over three memorable days, the park radiated warmth and laughter, drawing crowds with the irresistible sight of rescue puppies brought in by Puppy Love Party. We’re dedicated to bringing wellness to conferences (and hearts everywhere), promoting joyful puppy play and the life-changing possibility of adoption, all packed with smiles and furry cuddles in every moment.
Dragonfly Media was on hand to capture every tail-wagging highlight, including an interview with our founder Sabrina Freed that showcased how the rescue pups worked their snuggly magic. The photos are wonderful, and we’re excited to share even more soon, including an exclusive interview in progress. These memories will keep hearts glowing for months to come.
What set this event apart? The genuine connection between science and sentiment. Attendees got to feel firsthand the tiny heartbeats of puppies snuggled close, a sweet, grounding reminder of why cardiovascular health matters so much in the work being done. While researchers and innovators connected through cutting-edge sessions, the Puppy Park gave everyone a chance to recharge and experience a heartfelt “reset,” the purest wellness intervention around.
The cuteness was off the charts, but the impact was deeper. Science tells us that petting animals can lower stress and blood pressure, boost oxytocin, and spark moments of happiness precisely when people in high-pressure fields need it most. The Puppy Park was overflowing with laps, laughter, and little paws.
And this year, the puppy magic made dreams come true: two lucky pups were adopted right at the event! For these furry friends, the journey from rescue to forever family started with a cuddle and ended with a new home. Witnessing those adoptions was powerful proof that some of the best medicine really does come wrapped in fur.
Client feedback was a highlight too:
“The client was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire planning process from the very first call to the on-site experience. Sabrina’s team is exceptionally organized, professional, and a true joy to collaborate with. We can’t wait to partner with them again!”
Blending compassion, groundbreaking science, and a few wildly wagging tails, Boston Scientific’s Playful Puppy Park delivered joy and heart to the conference floor. It’s a living reminder that the most powerful breakthroughs sometimes come in the form of a tiny heartbeat curled in your arms.
Thank you to Boston Scientific, the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, Dragonfly Media, and every attendee who made time for wellness, smiles, and puppy love. And congratulations to the two newest rescue pups who found their forever families! Your “heartwarming” stories are the ultimate success of the event!