Virginia Beach, VA – What’s more adorable: a puppy in a party hat or a canine with a cupcake? This year, Care-A-Lot is inviting the public to bring their furry friends to help celebrate the 70th dog year anniversary of their Pet Lovers’ Extravaganza featuring DockDogs.
What: – Three days of high-flying dogs, contests, giveaways and significant savings at all Care-A-Lot retail locations
– 70th Dog Year Anniversary Party – for humans and pups to celebrate
– Free samples, product information and tips from more than 60 vendors
– Fun for the whole family including Kid’s Zone activities (moon bounce, clowns and balloon animals) and DIY crafts
Where: Care-A-Lot Headquarters (1617 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach)
When: Friday, April 28, Noon – 6:00 pm
Saturday, April 29, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, April 30, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Special Events/Media Opportunities:
• Pet Lovers’ Extravaganza Anniversary Party featuring dogs in party hats; Saturday (4/28) at 1:15PM
• DockDogs Events (Big Air, Extreme Vertical and Speed Retrieve); throughout the weekend
• K9’s in Flight, the “homeless to high-flying” world champion Frisbee-catching dogs, adopted from shelters across the country; throughout the weekend
• Daily contests (Peanut Butter Eating Contest, Pet Kissing Contest, Best Dressed Pet, Tail Wagging Contest and more); throughout the weekend
This year, Norfolk resident, Crystal Partain and her pit bull, Pixie, will be competing, something Crystal couldn’t have imagined four years ago. At that time, Crystal had rescued Pixie from an animal shelter right before she was about to be euthanized.
“We attended the Pet Lovers’ Extravaganza shortly after I adopted Pixie and she didn’t take her eyes off of the pool,” said Crystal. “From that day, I knew she was destined to be a DockDog. She’s received two invitations to the DockDog World Championships since then and we’re hoping she’ll beat her personal record this year.”
As part of Care-A-Lot’s partnership with the Norfolk and Peninsula SPCA, every adopted dog receives a starter package of food, supplies and coupons valued at over $200.
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DockDogs® is the independent governing and sanctioning body for regional, national and international canine aquatic performance sports. DockDogs® establishes the rules and standards of the sport, tracks results and records and supports and promotes the growth of its athletes, events, spectators, and sponsors. For more information visit www.dockdogs.com.
Care-A-Lot® Pet Supply celebrates over 29 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.
