Our Story
Built on Love. Backed by Expertise.
Paws, Party & Purpose is the animal hospitality division of Shift & Stir — bringing professional event production to the moments that matter most to pet lovers.
Why We Exist
Animals are family. And family deserves to be celebrated. We started Paws, Party & Purpose because we saw a gap: pet owners who wanted to include their animals in life's biggest moments, but had no professional support to make it happen beautifully. We exist to fill that gap — with warmth, expertise, and a whole lot of love.
Animals First
Every decision we make starts with the comfort and wellbeing of the animals in our care.
Thoughtful Hospitality
We bring the same professional care to your pet celebration as Shift & Stir brings to the city's finest events.
Community & Cause
We believe celebrations can do more than delight — they can drive real impact for rescues and nonprofits.
Our Parent Company
The Shift & Stir Connection
Paws, Party & Purpose is a division of Shift & Stir, a professional hospitality staffing and event company serving the North Shore and Chicagoland area. Every PPP event is backed by Shift & Stir's team of bartenders, servers, captains, and event professionals — people who have worked the region's most celebrated events and bring that same standard to your pet celebration.
Event Photography
Professional pet and event photography is available through our preferred photography partner, Jay
See his work on Instagram
Where We Work
We're based on the North Shore and serve the greater Chicagoland area. From Evanston to Lake Forest, from the city to the suburbs — if you're in the area and you love your animals, we'd love to work with you.
North Shore & Chicagoland
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you have a vision or just a feeling, we'd love to hear from you.