Dog Boarding in Chesapeake
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Wonderful caregiver! Great communication and consideration for safety of our tiny girl!
Lea P.
Victoria and family were amazing! It s hard to find trustworthy people. You can trust this family to have your fur babies come home happy.
Malik B.
Jon was amazing, and our dogs were super happy and well taken care of. Appreciate his updates and welcoming our dogs into his home. Highly recommend.
Kevin C.
My dog came home super happy and clearly had a great time!
Timothy K.
Naomi took excellent care of Ziggy. She was great with communication and sent pictures and updates when requested. I know she truly cared about making Ziggy happy and comfortable with his initial anxiety. I highly recommend Naomi for boarding. Your pets will be loved and well cared for.
Amy R.
We super appreciated Victoria and her family s care for Pixi during her boarding week! She provided updates and went out of her way in caring for her!
Kimberly R.
Victoria is amazing! She is communicative, caring, calm, and patient. I was gone for 4 days and I was not worried once. She went above and beyond to care for my Atlas. Thank you!
Janika W.
This was one of the best experiences we ve ever had with our dog being watched! Lucy was so kind and took such good care of our dog. She sent lots of pictures and updates to keep us in the loop while we were out of town. She even included our dog in her dog s birthday celebration!! Her dogs were also so friendly and played really well with our dog!
Chelsea S.
Great communication and went above and beyond I would definitely book again
Kiera W.
Jon took great care of Dante again and always made sure to send plenty of pictures to keep me updated which i appreciated!
Raina C.
The best dog events in Chesapeake
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Bark in the Park
Bark in the Park is a two-day annual pet-acular that celebrates our furry friends and raises essential funds for the Chesapeake Humane Society. The fun kicks off on Saturday with the 5k Doggy Dash and 1-mile Puppy Trot, where you and your pooch can enjoy some fresh air, exercise, and wonderful company. This is followed by a paw-some Sunday pet festival, held at Chesapeake City Park - rain, hail, or shine. Highlights include a Radar Run, doggy demonstrations, canine contests, food trucks, live entertainment, and stacks of pet product vendors. It’s the society’s largest fundraiser of the year, so get on down and lend your support!
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VBSPCA Mutt Masquerade
Grab your dog, grab your leash, and hit the beach! The VBSPCA Mutt Masquerade is held every October and always draws a huge crowd of active animal lovers. Held in nearby Virginia Beach to benefit the Virginia Beach SPCA, this doggy dash features a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile pack walk. You can compete at whatever pace you want and cute costumes are encouraged, with a canine costume contest sandwiched between the 5K and 1-mile events. There are also plenty of vendors selling a range of pet products and services, so the event promises a day full of dog-friendly fun for you and your pooch!
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Pucks and Paws
Want to take in all the thrills, spills, and fast-paced entertainment of a hockey game with your dog by your side? Then Pucks and Paws is the event for you! On several selected nights throughout the season, the Norfolk Admirals invite all dog lovers to bring their furry friends along to watch all the action. Held to benefit the Chesapeake Humane Society and a number of other local animal shelters, these regular nights are a paw-fect way to enjoy a fun night out with your pet and socialize with other animal lovers! Pet tickets cost $5, so why not treat your dog to a night on the ice?
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Mutt Strut
The Suffolk Humane Society has been helping Suffolk’s abandoned and unwanted animals since 2007. Each year, it holds a massive Mutt Strut Dog Walk and Festival to raise the funds it needs to continue helping homeless pets. Held in Bennett’s Creek Park, this paw-some fundraiser sees dog lovers and their furry friends move their paws and feet for a very good cause. There’s plenty of other pet-friendly activities to enjoy on the day as well, with heaps of pet product vendors, tasty treats, live entertainment, and more! It’s good old-fashioned fun for the whole family and your attendance will help animals in need enjoy a second chance at life.
World of Pets Expo
Love pets and animals of all shapes and sizes? The World of Pets Expo promises heaps of fun, informative, and educational experiences to suit any animal lover! Held in February at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, the expo features more dog-friendly experiences than you can wag a tail at. Highlights include dock jumping demonstrations, pet talent and fashion contests, pet care advice, a parade of breeds, and an extensive range of pet products and services on display. Well-socialized, leashed pets are more than welcome to come along and join in the fun, so get your pooch ready for a weekend exploring the world of pets.
