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2008 Past Events
Stop by Tom Leonard's Farmer's Market FETCH is thrilled to be the Wishing Well charity of the week at Tom Leonard's Farmer's Market. Tom Leonard's supports the Richmond community by giving a little to a lot of different, non-profit organizations through the Wishing Well. Here's how it works: Every Monday, an organization is highlighted as the recipient of the coins tossed in the Wishing Well. When the week is up, the coins are counted and Tom Leonard's will match the amount penny-for-penny!
Date: October 6th Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Mosaic Cafe 6229A River Road 23229 Event Description: The FETCH staff is thrilled to announce that the first educational seminar of the fall season will be held on Monday October 6th , 7:00PM at MOSAIC Café. Come and enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and beverages while listening to our featured lecturer of the evening, Dr. Suzanne Causey, the Technical Services Veterinarian for Merial, Ltd. She will be speaking on the impact of osteoarthritis on senior dogs. Following her talk, there will be time for questions and answers.
Sept. 27th and 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lil Pals, a pet photography company will be coming to the Gayton Crossing Shopping Center on Sept. 27th and 28th and setting up their portable studio in the parking lot outside of Canine Design. There are various packages available for purchase. Canine Design will be donating a portion of the proceeds raised to FETCH! Please call to schedule an appointment. Thank you Canine Design & Lil Pals!! 9740 Gayton Rd Henrico Humane Society is partnering with Henrico County Division of Recreation and Parks to provide a day of fun for you and your dog! Come to Deep Run Park for the second annual Bark in the Park will be held on September 13, 2008 from 11 am to 2 pm and is FREE to the public! There will be a 2k 4 Paws Dog Walk to kick off the event, and all proceeds will benefit Henrico Humane Society!. . Hope to see you there! West Chester Pet Resort Grand Opening Date: Sept. 20th Time: 10:00AM – 4:00PM Location: West Chester Pet Resort Event Description: Come join FETCH a cure at the grand opening of West Chester Pet Resort, the new premier vacation destination for your pet. It is operated and owned by Dr. Taylor Lyne of Chester Animal Clinic and Courthouse Road Animal Hospital. Come learn about FETCH and other animal oriented organizations as well the the Lyne Animal Hospitals while exploring this state of the art facility. Dog Lover's Night at the Melting Pot! Brought to you by the Central Virginia Agility Club & Vendors 9704 Gayton Road
Join FETCH a Cure on Sunday, August 10th 10am-6pm, mark your calendars! Where: Carytown! Of Course! Why: To celebrate all things Carytown The 25th year of the Watermelon Festival is special because it marks a turning point for this Richmond tradition. Over 100,000 people attend this one day event that focuses on family, fun, being seen and of course the mile of style known as Carytown. Carytown boasts over 300 shops, restaurants, boutiques and specialty stores for an amazing shopping experience. New information hotline: (804) 422-CARY (2279) The Pups on Parade Gala was a huge success... Take a peek at these beautiful pups!
Please send FETCH A Cure your Ukrop's Golden Gift Certificate points before June 14th! Every time you shopped at Ukrop’s and used your UVC card between February 4th and March 29th, 2008, you earned one Golden Gift Point for every $1 spent. The more you shopped, the more you earned! Points were automatically calculated and tracked on your purchase receipts. In May, a Golden Gift Certificate that details your household’s points will be mailed to you. Donate your points by turning your Golden Gift Certificate in to FETCH prior to June 14th. The more Golden Gift Points FETCH collects, the greater our share of the $400,000 payout! Visit the Ukrop's site to learn more.
Join us in celebrating Pups on Parade! Good Food, Good Friends, Great Cause. Enjoy a relaxing evening and meet some new friends that have the same love of animals that you do. Help us raise money for these Canines in Crisis. We'll have a pack of Pups for you to meet in person and drawings for tickets to the Pups on Parade Gala & Live Auction!
FETCH a Cure is leaving it up to you, the Richmond Community, to vote on the Top 5 designs. Litters of 4 or 5 pups each will be displayed and rotated throughout the Richmond area. This will serve as one of ways in which onlookers will have an opportunity to view, “first hand,” all of the 25+ Pups on Parade designs. An online gallery will be available May 1st so you can see all these precious pups and choose the "Top Dog". Join our email list for the lastest information. Learn more about Pups on Parade.
Look for Pups on Parade in on making appearances from May 3rd to May 18th at Willow Lawn, Science Museum of Virginia, The National, Regency, Stony Point Fashion Park and The Valentine History Center. Get a chance to view the litter of pups “first hand,” all of the 25+ Pups on Parade designs. [Dog Gone, you missed it!] They're still on the Road... Look for them also at these locations: May 18 ::: A Pack of Pups are scheduled to make an appearance at Broad Appetite [Dog Gone, you missed it!] May 31 ::: A Pack of Pups are scheduled to make an appearance at Woofstock June 6 ::: A Pack of Pups are scheduled to make an appearance at First Fridays June 14 ::: A Pack of Pups are scheduled to make an appearance at BlackFinn June 16-20 ::: A Pack of Pups are scheduled to make an appearance at The Science Museum of Virginia Join our email list for the lastest information. Learn more about Pups on Parade. Pups on Parade Gala & Live Auction
Kick off the dog days of summer while taking a BITE out of canine cancer! On June 20 at 7pm, FETCH a Cure’s first annual Pups on Parade Gala & Live Auction at the Science Museum of Virginia will become a festive haven for dog lovers and canine companions of every breed. Feast on gourmet hors d'oeuvres while enjoying the night’s emcee, CBS 6 morning anchor and host of Virginia this Morning, Greg McQuade. Revel in the exquisite artistry of the pups, as designed by Richmond’s most talented artists. Honor Richmond’s Best in Show as the winner’s of the Pups on Parade contest are unleashed at last. Provide a permanent home for one of the 25 fabulous Pups on Parade during a live auction with Mark Motley of Motley’s Auction and Realty Group. Live appearance and book signing with “Lauren’s Story: An American Dog in Paris” by Kay Pfaltz Unleash your best in show outfit! "Dressy Casual" attire please. Although the Gala is a two-legged only event, each participant will be sent home with a doggie-bag full of goodies to share with furry friends at home. Join our email list for the lastest information. Learn more about Pups on Parade.
A festival with a fundraising dog walk, food, vendors and amazing music at the Innsbrook Pavilion. Proceeds benefit the Richmond Animal League.
Bark-N-Bubbles held a fundraising event in Northern Virginia on May 17th to benefit FETCH. It was a dog wash that a little girl, Elle Taylor, and her mom, Lisa Taylor, put the event together. Some of Elle's friends joined the pack and helped to wash the dogs! As you can see fun was had by all. A HUGE thank you for your help & ingenuity Elle & Lisa!!
The first Packs of Pups visited First Fridays at the following spots!
To satisfy all Hungry Hounds, the Brunch Includes: Price: $15.95 All proceeds donated to FETCH a Cure. Brunches are boxed To-Go and will include heating instructions. Brunches must be pre-ordered and paid for in advance by Monday May 5th, 2008. Each Brunch Box will be prepared with love by Lisa and Claire and ready to pick up on Friday May 9th or Saturday May 10th. Please Call (804) 330-3536 to reserve your Mutters Day Brunch!! The Pups are at the "Park" [April 3rd, 2008]
Sneak peek at three of the Pups from our Pups on Parade event at the Braves Opening Night Game.
Easter Parade [Sunday, March 23rd] The Easter Parade has become quite a tradition in Richmond, and continues to get better every year. Local “Richmonders” have the opportunity to parruze Monument Avenue between 1 and 5pm to be entertained by local bands, art and craft vendors and the Easter Bunny himself. This year however, it is going to be even better, as FETCH a Cure’s Pups on Parade pup sculptures will be unveiled. Please come by the FETCH a Cure booth to learn more about Pups on Parade and how you can participate in its upcoming Spring events.
• The Sixth Annual Dog Jog and 5k Run [Saturday, March 29th]
Sixth Annual Dog Jog and 5K Run - Saturday, March 29, 2008 - Robins-Starr Humane Center - Presented by Car Pool 2007 marked the most successful Dog Jog and 5K Run to date. Can we beat that? Yes we can! The Rosebud's K-9 Kreations Vendor Fair will be back, along with our annual 5K Run, timed by Richmond Road Runners Club, and our fun, pet-friendly one-mile Dog Jog. A "Dress Up Your Dog and Jog" contest, sponsored by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, will award prizes for the pooches and owners with the most creative and fun costumes at the Dog Jog! For additional details about the event, and to register online. For more information or to find out about sponsorship opportunities, please call Maya Erhardt at 804-521-1318 or e-mail merhardt@richmondspca.org.
Canine Cafe Happy Hour Featuring FETCH Thursday, March 13, 2008, 6 to 9 p.m. - Robins-Starr Humane Center - Presented by Car Pool Theme: St. Patrick's Dog Bring your pooch for a fun party with music, food and more! Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Click here to purchase tickets in advance, or call 804-521-1318. Special guests: FETCH a cure, Fetch Handbags Pets are welcome as long as they remain leashed, are current on vaccinations, and are not aggressive toward people or other animals. Sunday, March 9, 2008 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Andres’ parking lot will be roped off, please bring your pet with a donation for Fetch a Cure* Please bring your nails and those who wag their tails so we may all meet and everyone can have a wagging good time!
449 Forest Avenue
Lil Pals, a pet photography company will be coming to the Gayton Crossing Shopping Center on Sat. March 1st from 11 until 2:30 and setting up their portable studio in the parking lot outside of Canine Design. There are various packages available for purchase. The $10 sitting fee will be donated to FETCH! 9740 Gayton Rd • Join Us in Thanking Our Event Artists and Supporters:
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The Pups are HERE...
Dress a little bit dressier than you would for a business casual occasion. Her: blouse & skirt, dress, pantsuit. Him: Sports jackets with blue jeans/simple trousers, suits [ties optional].
