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Puppy Love Rides Into The Wild West at Friends For Life Conference 2026

There’s nothing quite like the sound of laughter, puppy paws, and cowboy boots all at once, and that is exactly what came to life at Friends for Life Conference 2026 in Orlando. From July 7 through 12, Puppy Love brought a rescue puppy experience to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, helping families, kids, and teens take a meaningful pause in the middle of a week focused on diabetes education, connection, and community.

This year’s Wild West theme gave the conference a playful spirit, and our Puppy Love booth fit right in. In the middle of all the “boot-stompin’ good time” energy, attendees found a calm, joyful place to slow down, cuddle puppies, and recharge before heading back into sessions and activities.

Sponsored By Sanofi

A huge thank you to Sanofi for sponsoring the Puppy Love booth and helping bring this experience to life. Their western-style activation, complete with a puppy corral, added a memorable branded touch that made the booth both inviting and unmistakably on theme.

The collaboration gave attendees something special to discover while reinforcing the spirit of the week: care, connection, and community. It also created a booth experience people wanted to stop for, stay in, and talk about long after they walked away.

Powered By Rescue

Our puppies came from Puppy Pleasers Rescue of Orlando, Florida, a wonderful local rescue partner who brought a litter of friendly, wiggly pups ready to meet their new fans. For kids and teens at the conference, the chance to sit with a puppy, offer a gentle cuddle, and share a few puppy kisses became one of the most memorable parts of the week.

Just as important, the event supported the rescue mission behind the scenes. Every Puppy Love experience helps young dogs build confidence through socialization and gentle handling, skills that matter when they eventually move into their forever homes. In this case, that mission came full circle when Gemini found her forever family right there at the conference, turning a joyful week into an unforgettable adoption story.

Why It Mattered

Friends for Life is about more than education, it is about helping families feel supported and seen. The Puppy Love booth added another layer to that mission by creating a space where attendees could breathe, connect, and experience the healing power of rescue animals in the middle of a very meaningful week.

A special thank you goes to Sanofi for the thoughtful booth sponsorship and to Puppy Pleasers Rescue for sharing such a sweet group of puppies with the Friends for Life community. And congratulations to Gemini and her new family. We are so happy her story found its forever ending in Orlando.

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What Our Customers Say

Even the most conscientious workplace can be stress-filled. We believe cuddling and playing with puppies is an ideal way to restore the balance. In fact, scientific studies have shown positive therapeutic effects from animal interaction – including decreasing blood pressure and reduced levels of cortisol.

Puppy Love™ founder Sabrina Freed combined her two key passions: creating outstanding events and animal advocacy. A pioneer in the field of high-profile conferences Sabrina realized firsthand how employees would benefit from puppies in the workplace, and likewise, how employers would see results in worker efficiency, and wellness. A wonderful give-back, Puppy Love™ also donates 20% of all proceeds back into the local rescue community.

Puppy Love™ was started in San Francisco and serves all areas of northern and southern California. We also partner with rescues nationwide to provide Puppy Love™ experiences across the U.S.

Yes. Each location carries liability insurance of $2M to ensure our attendees and puppies are well covered.

All pups come from our vetted, fully trusted rescue partners who ensure pups are happy and well cared for. 20% of all Puppy Love™ proceeds are donated back to our rescue partners to help cover their food and medical costs.

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