Poochella Is Back! Homeless Pups to Steal the Spotlight at Multi-Shelter Adoption Event This Saturday


Forget the influencers—dazzling dogs are the stars at Poochella, a twist on Coachella, which will see dozens of adoptable canines from area animal shelters gather for a tail-wagging good time at Bea Arthur Dog Park on Saturday. Guests can bond with potential new best friends, receive dog care and training tips from local shelter experts, and enjoy mouthwatering vegan burgers from Beyond Meat. 

Where:          Bea Arthur Dog Park, 501 Front St., Norfolk

When:           Saturday, May 3, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

A 2025 Poochella adoptee, Cameron. Credit: PETA

Participating Shelters:


Bay Beagle Rescue
Chesapeake Animal Services Unit
Chesapeake Humane Society
Norfolk Animal Care Center
Norfolk SPCA
PETA
Portsmouth Humane Society
Reba’s Rescue
Virginia Beach Animal Control
Virginia Beach SPCA

Eat, play, cuddle … adopt!

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