Posts Tagged ‘virginia’
Dog-Friendly Vacationing Around Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg, Virginia, along with Jamestown and Yorktown, is a region of many significant historical sites and interesting activities. This area is well set up with its colonial towns, battlefields and historic campuses. With all of the things to explore and learn, many of these places allow leashed dogs to accompany their owners. There are also [...]
Upcoming Pet Events in Virginia and West Virginia
There are a bunch of great pet activities in West Virginia and Virginia to get involved in, such as adoption shows, dog washes, dog fun days, animal communication workshops and a Westie Walk!
Cocker Spaniel Adoption Show
Alexandria-Hybla Petsmart
Alexandria, Virginia
August 7
The Cocker Spaniel Adoption Show will be hosted by the Oldies But Goodies Cocker Spaniel Rescue of [...]
Dog-Friendly Vacationing in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia, is the capital of the state and is a medium-sized city of about 200,000. Richmond has a decent tourist infrastructure, with areas for cultural events and historic Civil War sites and cemeteries. In the spring, summer and fall there are plenty of nice areas to be outside that welcome leashed dogs.
Those who are [...]
Upcoming Pet Events Around Virginia and Maryland
Those who will be around the metro area of Washington, DC, or throughout the states of Maryland and Virginia, have to check out the pet-related actives going on in the region. Throughout the rest of June and July, there are wine festivals, fairs, dog walks, lectures and more!
Pet Fair
Emmitsburg Veterinary Hospital
Emmitsburg, Maryland
June 19
This is [...]
Pet Stores Around Virginia Beach, Virginia
If you’re hitting up Virginia Beach, one of Virginia’s vacation hot spots, there sure are a lot of awesome pet stores in the area!
Animal Jungle
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Animal Jungle is one of the largest pet stores on the whole East Coast, taking up over 30,000 square feet!
It has 30,000 gallons of 200-65 gallon or larger tanks [...]
Upcoming East Coast Reptile Shows
If you find yourself on the East Coast in the next few weeks, it sure isn’t short of reptile shows!
Northern Virginia Reptile Expo
Prince William County Fairgrounds
Manassas, Virginia
December 12
This show is held from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. It costs $7 for adults and $2 for children 2-6. There will be vendors and many different species of reptiles.
West [...]
Great Dog Parks in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia doesn’t have a plethora of dog parks, but it has a few ones that are very practical and fun! Most of them have special community organizations that maintain and improve these parks.
Barker Field Dog Park at Byrd Park
This is a fenced, off-leash dog park. The specific area is deep inside the park, so [...]
Upcoming Cat Shows in the South
There are many fun cat shows coming up in the South this month. Some of them are open to the public! Check with the individual shows’ websites on show rules and prices for entering your cat.
Cotton States Cat Club Championship Show
Gwinnett Center
Duluth, Georgia
November 7
This show will take place from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. It is open [...]
Upcoming Reptile Shows and Events in the South
Heading Southward? Be aware that there are many fun and interesting reptile shows coming up in this region! Many of the events will display exotic reptiles and amphibians, as well as offer great deals on pet products.
Eastern Kentucky Reptile Show
Morehead Conference Center
Morehead, Kentucky
October 4
The Kentucky Reptile Show usually puts on a reptile show each month, [...]
Pet-Friendly Malls in the South
The South takes up a large portion of the continental US. This region is famous for its warm weather, and has many shopping centers and outdoor outlet malls that are pet-friendly. Many of these shopping centers are located within or around major cities and vacation spots. Make sure to check in with individual stores before [...]
