FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Virginia Beach, VA – Care-A-Lot Pet Supply will host the 9th Annual Pet Lovers’ Extravaganza featuring the popular DockDogs competition from April 29 – May 1 outside of their headquarters at 1617 Diamond Springs Road in Virginia Beach. Admission is free to enjoy three days of high-flying dogs, contests and giveaways plus significant savings at all three Care-A-Lot retail locations.
“From live dock jumping and diving events to pet ice cream eating contests and even a chance to win $10,000, there’s something for everyone,” says Care-A-Lot owner Bobby Clarke. “More than 12,500 people from around the country came to watch the action last year, and this time we expect an even larger crowd.”
One fearless flyer running off the dock will be Lager, a veteran explosives detection canine who served 18 months in Iraq. The German Shorthaired Pointer is a natural in the water, ranking 5th overall in the World Championships in his division during his first year competing.
“We adopted Lager knowing he had an intense love for the water; and from the second he jumped off the dock, we knew he was a natural,” says Jenny Beadling, Lager’s owner. “After being discharged from his military duties, DockDogs’ competitions have been a great way for Lager to use his skills and endless energy.”
As part of Care-A-Lot’s partnership with the Norfolk SPCA, every dog adopted at the event will receive a starter package of more than $200 worth of food, supplies and store coupons.
K9’s in Flight, the “homeless to high-flying” world champion Frisbee-catching dogs, will also return to perform throughout the weekend. All the dogs were rescued or adopted from shelters around the country.
Vendors from more than 40 pet supply manufacturers will be at the Extravaganza to provide training tips, product information and sampling. They include: Blue Buffalo, Nutro, Nature’s Variety, Canidae, Wellness, Merrick, KONG, Greenies, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Purina and more.
For more information, call 757-460-9771 or visit www.carealotpets.com.
Events:
Big Air – the long jump equivalent for canine athletes
Extreme Vertical – high jump contest
Speed Retrieve – canine quickness
Free daily contests:
Treat Eating Contest
Pet Ice Cream Eating Contest
Best Dressed Pet
Best Pet Kiss
Peanut Butter Eating Contest
Tail Wagging Contest
Daily prize drawings
Free Kid Zone activities:
Balloon Animals
Face Painting
Clowns
Moon Bounce
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DockDogs® is the international governing body that oversees events which test a dog’s ability to jump as far as possible into a pool, retrieve items from the pool in a timed event and jump as high as possible. Contestants are grouped based on experience and past results. For more information, visit DockDogs online at www.dockdogs.com.
Care-A-Lot® Pet Supply celebrates over 28 years of service, founded in 1988 in Virginia Beach, VA. The company is family-owned and operated with three stores in the Hampton Roads area. Care-A-Lot Pet Supply stems from the passion to provide our pet parents with only the best. At Care-A-Lot Pet Supply, your pets are our babies too. For more information about Care-A-Lot Pet Supply, visit www.carealotpets.com.
