Events
 See our events calendar here.

Current Scheduled Events:


PetCo Unleashed
Sunday September 27th, 2015 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetCo Unleashed
Map: 3902 Wilson Boulevard Arlington VA 22203
See all of the animals attending this event.

Come visit us and meet some of our fabulous fosters!



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Purcellville Adoption Day
Saturday October 3rd, 2015 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetValue - Purcellville (540) 441-7637
Map: 120 Purcellville Gateway Drive Purcellville VA 20132
See all of the animals attending this event.

The event this month has been cancelled due to VGSR's Annual Golf Tournament. Please come to our next event on Saturday, November 7, 2015. Hope to see you there!


Annandale Adoption Event
Saturday October 3rd, 2015 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PETCO - Annandale (703) 354-1546
Map: 7434 Little River Turnpike Annandale VA 22003
See all of the animals attending this event.

Due to the heavy rains and flood alerts in the area, our event is being cancelled.

Please come visit us on 7 November.



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Chesapeake Bark In The Park
Sunday October 4th, 2015 12:00 PM until 05:00 PM
Location: Chesapeake City Park (757) 312-0243
Map: 900 Greenbrier Road Chesapeake VA 23320


Falls Church Adoption Day
Saturday October 10th, 2015 9:03 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus Tyson's Station (703) 356-6014
Map: 7502 Leesburg Pk Tysons Station Falls Church VA


Roanoke PETCO Adoption Event
Saturday October 10th, 2015 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco - Roanoke South (540) 342-2364
Map: 630 Brandon Ave SW Roanoke VA 24015
See all of the animals attending this event.


Gainesville Adoption Event
Sunday October 11th, 2015 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Gainesville (571) 248-4300
Map: 13241 Gateway Center Drive Gainesville, VA 20155
See all of the animals attending this event.

Foster Dogs Attending:

Stonewall #2307 arriving around 12 noon;

Brody #4490;

Blue #3720;

Jasso #4744 and Max #3629/3923 and maybe a non VGSR dog;

Oakley #3568 from 11 AM to 1 PM;

Angus #4169

and Maverick a non VGSR GSD mix male - 1 year old


Springfield Adoption Day
Saturday October 17th, 2015 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Springfield (703) 922-4990
Map: 6535 Frontier Drive Springfield VA 22150
See all of the animals attending this event.


Front Royal Adoption Day
Sunday October 18th, 2015 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco - Front Royal (540) 635-7606
Map: 135 Crooked Run Plaza #10 Front Royal VA 22630
See all of the animals attending this event.


Caring Hands 1st Annual Howl-o-ween 1k Walk
Sunday October 18th, 2015 11:00 PM until 02:00 PM
Location: Barcroft Park
Map: 4200 South Four Mile Run Drive Arlington VA 22206

  • 1K walk
  • Halloween pet costume contest
  • Pet adoption fair
  • Pet care businesses
  • Fun and games

Our goal is to raise money for our non-profit organization  Caring Hands Animal Support and Education   (CHASE)  and the participating animal welfare groups.  Last year's participants were Animal Welfare League of Arlington, Virginia German Shepherd Rescue, and Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue.

1K Walk Registration Fee:   $20/person (kids are FREE!)

Registration Includes:   FREE Event T-Shirt & Goody Bag


REGISTER NOW




Fairfax Pet Supplies Plus
Sunday October 25th, 2015 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus - Fairfax
Map: 11054 Lee Hwy Fairfax VA 22030
See all of the animals attending this event.

Please join us and meet some of our fabulous foster dogs!



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VGSR Golf Tournament
Friday October 30th, 2015 11:00 AM until 07:00 PM
Location: Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club Resort (540) 631-9661
Map: 456 Shadows Drive Front Royal VA 22630

Save the date for VGSR's annual Golf Tournament!

For more information, please click Golf Event




Ballston Unleashed by Petco
Sunday November 1st, 2015 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetCo Unleashed
Map: 3902 Wilson Boulevard Arlington VA 22203
See all of the animals attending this event.

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Home 4 The Holidays
Saturday November 7th, 2015 11:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Reston Town Center
Map: 11900 Market Street Reston VA 20190
See all of the animals attending this event.

Booth numbers 27, 28 and 29

Foster Dogs Attending:

Amelia #3932 from 11 AM - 12:30 PM;

Brody #4490 from noon to 3 PM;

Riptide #4224 from 1 PM - 4 PM;

Desi #4251 arriving around noon

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Home 4 The Holidays
Saturday November 7th, 2015 11:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Reston Town Center
Map: 11900 Market Street Reston VA 20190

Booth numbers 27, 28 and 29

Foster Dogs Attending:

Amelia #3932 from 11 AM - 12:30 PM;

Brody #4490 from noon to 3 PM;

Riptide #4224 from 1 PM - 4 PM;

Desi #4251 arriving around noon

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Purcellville Adoption Day
Saturday November 7th, 2015 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetValue - Purcellville (540) 441-7637
Map: 120 Purcellville Gateway Drive Purcellville VA 20132
See all of the animals attending this event.

Oakley (#3568); Kyra (#4382)


Gainesville Adoption Event
Sunday November 8th, 2015 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Gainesville (571) 248-4300
Map: 13241 Gateway Center Drive Gainesville, VA 20155
See all of the animals attending this event.

Foster Dogs Attending:

Brody #4490;

Pepper #4184 arriving at noon;

Princess #4168 and Desi #4251 arriving at noon;

Max #3629/3923;

Jasso #4474 (not currently on the website)


Falls Church Adoption Day
Saturday November 14th, 2015 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus Tyson's Station (703) 356-6014
Map: 7502 Leesburg Pk Tysons Station Falls Church VA


Williamsburg Adoption Day
Saturday November 14th, 2015 11:00 PM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco Williamsburg
Map: 4600 Casey Blvd Williamsburg VA 23188
See all of the animals attending this event.

Join us at the Williamsburg Petco, 2600 Casey Blvd, Williamsburg Va

Meet Champ #4226 and Sascha #4456

 

 

 




Virginia Beach Adoption Event
Sunday November 15th, 2015 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetsMart - Landstown Commons (757) 368-3606
Map: 3364 Princess Anne Drive Virginia Beach VA 23456

 Petsmart National Adoption Weekend. Come on out and see us!




Front Royal Adoption Day
Sunday November 15th, 2015 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco - Front Royal (540) 635-7606
Map: 135 Crooked Run Plaza #10 Front Royal VA 22630
See all of the animals attending this event.

Foster Dog Attending:

Oakley #3568


Roanoke Tractor Supply
Saturday November 21st, 2015 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
Location: Tractor Supply Company Roanoke VA 1258 (540) 265-8467
Map: 8110 Gander Way Roanoke VA 24019
See all of the animals attending this event.


Southern States Adoption Event
Saturday November 21st, 2015 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Southern States-Midlothian
Map: 1200 Alverser Drive Midlothian VA 23113
See all of the animals attending this event.

Please join us and meet some of our fabulous foster dogs!



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Springfield Adoption Day
Saturday November 21st, 2015 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Springfield (703) 922-4990
Map: 6535 Frontier Drive Springfield VA 22150
See all of the animals attending this event.

Dogs Attending:

Kobe #4326

Non-VGSR:  2 six month old Lab/Collie mixes 




Fairfax Pet Supplies Plus
Sunday November 22nd, 2015 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus - Fairfax
Map: 11054 Lee Hwy Fairfax VA 22030
See all of the animals attending this event.

Please join us and meet some of our fabulous foster dogs!



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Purcellville Adoption Day
Saturday December 5th, 2015 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetValue - Purcellville (540) 441-7637
Map: 120 Purcellville Gateway Drive Purcellville VA 20132
See all of the animals attending this event.

Annie (4156), Jasso (4474) and Non-VGSR GSD Summer


Annandale Adoption Event
Saturday December 5th, 2015 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PETCO - Annandale (703) 354-1546
Map: 7434 Little River Turnpike Annandale VA 22003
See all of the animals attending this event.

Dogs Attending:

Riptide #4224 from 12:30 - 1:30

Non-VGSR - 2 six month old Lab/Collie mixes from 12:30 to 2:00



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Virginia Beach Adoption Event
Sunday December 6th, 2015 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Care A Lot - Diamond Springs (757) 457-9431
Map: 1924 Diamond Springs Road Virginia Beach VA 23455
See all of the animals attending this event.

Please note date change. Sunday 12/6/15 is the correct date. Hope to see you!!




Ballston Unleashed by Petco
Sunday December 6th, 2015 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetCo Unleashed
Map: 3902 Wilson Boulevard Arlington VA 22203
See all of the animals attending this event.

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Tyson's Adoption Event
Saturday December 12th, 2015 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus Tyson's Station (703) 356-6014
Map: 7502 Leesburg Pk Tysons Station Falls Church VA
See all of the animals attending this event.

Click here for more information

Gainesville Adoption Event
Sunday December 13th, 2015 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Gainesville (571) 248-4300
Map: 13241 Gateway Center Drive Gainesville, VA 20155
See all of the animals attending this event.

Foster Dogs Attending:

Pepper #4184 and #4326 from noon to 2 PM;

Samantha #4424 from noon to 2 PM;

Sage #4233 arriving around 11:45 AM


Springfield Adoption Day
Saturday December 19th, 2015 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Springfield (703) 922-4990
Map: 6535 Frontier Drive Springfield VA 22150
See all of the animals attending this event.

Dogs Attending:

Lucky #4157 (from 12:00 - 1:30)

Non-VGSR: Mabeline and Maximo, 6 month old Lab/Collie mixes




Front Royal Adoption Day
Sunday December 20th, 2015 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco - Front Royal (540) 635-7606
Map: 135 Crooked Run Plaza #10 Front Royal VA 22630
See all of the animals attending this event.

CANCELLED- Please join us next month for our next adoption day, January 17, 2016.


Fairfax Pet Supplies Plus
Sunday December 27th, 2015 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus - Fairfax
Map: 11054 Lee Hwy Fairfax VA 22030
See all of the animals attending this event.

Please join us and meet some of our fabulous foster dogs!



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Purcellville Adoption Day
Saturday January 2nd, 2016 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Purcellville Pet Valu (540) 441-7637
Map: 120 Purcellville Gateway Dr Purcellville VA 20132
See all of the animals attending this event.

The event is cancelled due to the holiday. Please join us at our next event on February 6, 2016.


Annandale Adoption Event
Saturday January 2nd, 2016 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PETCO - Annandale (703) 354-1546
Map: 7434 Little River Turnpike Annandale VA 22003
See all of the animals attending this event.

This event has been cancelled for the holiday. Happy New Year!!  May your 2016 be filled with the unwavering love and gratitude of a rescued German Shepherd.



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Ballston Unleashed by Petco
Sunday January 3rd, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetCo Unleashed
Map: 3902 Wilson Boulevard Arlington VA 22203
See all of the animals attending this event.

Click here for more information

Tyson's Adoption Event
Saturday January 9th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus Tyson's Station (703) 356-6014
Map: 7502 Leesburg Pk Tysons Station Falls Church VA
See all of the animals attending this event.


Roanoke Nature's Emporium Adoption Day
Saturday January 9th, 2016 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Nature's Emporium Roanoke VA (540) 772-1980
Map: 3912 Brambleton Ave. Roanoke VA 24018
See all of the animals attending this event.


Gainesville Adoption Event
Sunday January 10th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Gainesville (571) 248-4300
Map: 13241 Gateway Center Drive Gainesville, VA 20155
See all of the animals attending this event.

Foster Dogs Attending:

Kobe #4326 from 12 PM - 2.PM;

Lake #4342 from 12 PM - 2 PM


Springfield Adoption Day
Saturday January 16th, 2016 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Springfield (703) 922-4990
Map: 6535 Frontier Drive Springfield VA 22150
See all of the animals attending this event.

Dogs attending:

Sable #4161 (from 1:00 to 2:00)




Front Royal Adoption Day
Sunday January 17th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco - Front Royal (540) 635-7606
Map: 135 Crooked Run Plaza #10 Front Royal VA 22630
See all of the animals attending this event.


CANCELLED - Fairfax Pet Supplies Plus
Sunday January 24th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus - Fairfax
Map: 11054 Lee Hwy Fairfax VA 22030
See all of the animals attending this event.

Cancelled due to the blizzard watch and possibility of one foot of snow.

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Dog Days in the Garden
Saturday January 30th, 2016 10:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Strange's Florists - Richmond
Map: 12111 West Broad Street Richmond VA 23233
See all of the animals attending this event.

Come out for a great day of fun and meet some of our fabulous foster dogs.

 



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Hampton Adoption Day
Saturday January 30th, 2016 10:56 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco Hampton
Map: 26 Coliseum Xing Hampton VA 23666
See all of the animals attending this event.

26 Coliseum Crossing, Hampton VA 23666

757-262-0444

Meet Khloe #4023, Champ #4226 and Alie #4333

 

 




Petsmart Greenbriar
Saturday February 6th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petsmart Greenbriar (757) 436-7559
Map: 1236 Greenbriar Pkway Chesapeake VA 23320
See all of the animals attending this event.

Join us to meet the great VGSR foster dogs.

Champ#4226 Mollie # 4301 Elvis # 4302 Ali #4333


Purcellville Adoption Day
Saturday February 6th, 2016 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Purcellville Pet Valu (540) 441-7637
Map: 120 Purcellville Gateway Dr Purcellville VA 20132
See all of the animals attending this event.

Foster Dogs Attending:

Diesel #4430,

Max #4323


Annandale Adoption Event
Saturday February 6th, 2016 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PETCO - Annandale (703) 354-1546
Map: 7434 Little River Turnpike Annandale VA 22003
See all of the animals attending this event.

Dogs Attending:

Riptide #4224

Sandy #4160

Leia #4310 (from 12 - 2)



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Ballston Unleashed by Petco
Sunday February 7th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetCo Unleashed
Map: 3902 Wilson Boulevard Arlington VA 22203
See all of the animals attending this event.

Click here for more information

Tyson's Pet Supplies Plus
Saturday February 13th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus Tyson's Station (703) 356-6014
Map: 7502 Leesburg Pk Tysons Station Falls Church VA
See all of the animals attending this event.

Click here for more information

Gainesville Adoption Event
Sunday February 14th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Gainesville (571) 248-4300
Map: 13241 Gateway Center Drive Gainesville, VA 20155
See all of the animals attending this event.

Foster Dogs Attending:

Sargent #2240 arriving at noon;

Autumn #4435 from noon to 2 PM;

Rimy #4309 - not currently listed on the VGSR web site from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM


Roanoke Petco
Sunday February 14th, 2016 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco - Roanoke South (540) 342-2364
Map: 630 Brandon Ave SW Roanoke VA 24015
See all of the animals attending this event.

Attending:  Sage 4372, Bella 4335, Princess 4344, Atticus 4499




Hampton World of Pets Expo
Friday February 19th, 2016 2:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Location: Hampton Convention Center (800) 882-9894
Map: 1610 Coliseum Dr Hampton VA 23666
See all of the animals attending this event.

Visit VGSR at the World of Pets Expo. There will be foster dogs to meet.



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Hampton World of Pets Expo
Saturday February 20th, 2016 10:00 AM until 07:00 PM
Location: Hampton Convention Center (800) 882-9894
Map: 1610 Coliseum Dr Hampton VA 23666
See all of the animals attending this event.

Visit VGSR at the World of Pets Expo. There will be foster dogs to meet.



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Springfield Adoption Day
Saturday February 20th, 2016 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Springfield (703) 922-4990
Map: 6535 Frontier Drive Springfield VA 22150
See all of the animals attending this event.

Please join us for our first joint adoption event with Healing Hearts Animal Rescue (http://healingheartsrescuegroup.org).

VGSR Dogs Attending:

Ryka #4203

Sandy #4160

Healing Hearts Dogs Attending:

Maximo - 9 month old Lab/Collie mix

Splash - 4 month old Lab mix

Vicki - 5 month old Hound mix




Hampton World of Pets Expo
Sunday February 21st, 2016 10:00 AM until 06:00 PM
Location: Hampton Convention Center (800) 882-9894
Map: 1610 Coliseum Dr Hampton VA 23666
See all of the animals attending this event.

Visit VGSR at the World of Pets Expo. There will be foster dogs to meet.



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Front Royal Adoption Day
Sunday February 21st, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco - Front Royal (540) 635-7606
Map: 135 Crooked Run Plaza #10 Front Royal VA 22630
See all of the animals attending this event.


Fairfax Pet Supplies Plus
Sunday February 28th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus - Fairfax
Map: 11054 Lee Hwy Fairfax VA 22030
See all of the animals attending this event.

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Petsmart - Oyster Point
Saturday March 5th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petsmart Oyster Point (757) 249-2007
Map: 12142 Jefferson Ave Newport News VA 23602
See all of the animals attending this event.

Join us to meet Dasha and the other the great VGSR foster dogs available for adoption.




Purcellville Adoption Day
Saturday March 5th, 2016 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Purcellville Pet Valu (540) 441-7637
Map: 120 Purcellville Gateway Dr Purcellville VA 20132
See all of the animals attending this event.

Max (5115)- not yet on the website, Mercy (4436), Zelda (3570), Simon (4171) leaving at 2 PM


Annandale Adoption Event
Saturday March 5th, 2016 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PETCO - Annandale (703) 354-1546
Map: 7434 Little River Turnpike Annandale VA 22003
See all of the animals attending this event.

This event has been cancelled.  We will be back on April 2nd and look forward to seeing you then.



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St. Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday March 5th, 2016 12:30 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Old Town Alexandria
Map: King Street Alexandria VA 22314

VGSR is excited to be participating in the Old Town Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade so put on something green and come join us for a really fun event!

Sandy #4160 will be part of the festivities, so come out and meet her!

Besides an awesome parade, you can see the Classic Car show at 9:00, and a Fun Dog Show at 10:30.

The parade starts at 12:30 and you can find more information about the participants and the route by following the link below.  We hope to see you there!



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Ballston Unleashed by Petco
Sunday March 6th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetCo Unleashed
Map: 3902 Wilson Boulevard Arlington VA 22203
See all of the animals attending this event.

Click here for more information

Adoption Event Tysons Station
Saturday March 12th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus Tyson's Station (703) 356-6014
Map: 7502 Leesburg Pk Tysons Station Falls Church VA
See all of the animals attending this event.

Riptide 4224 will be there 11-1230


Gainesville Adoption Event
Sunday March 13th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Gainesville (571) 248-4300
Map: 13241 Gateway Center Drive Gainesville, VA 20155
See all of the animals attending this event.

Foster Dogs Attending:

Max #4159 from 12 noon to 2 pm;

Sargent #2240 from 12 noon to 2 pm;

Baye #4438 from 12:30 pm to 2 pm;

Shae #4440 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM


Super Pet Expo 2016
Friday March 18th, 2016 3:00 PM until Sunday March 20th, 2016 05:00 PM
Location: Chantilly
Map: Chantilly VA 20151
See all of the animals attending this event.

VGSR Booth Number is 116.

Come join us at the Super Pet Expo!

What is the Super Pet Expo? 

One of the largest gatherings of pet lovers on the East Coast.  A family event involving animals of all varieties.  

Where is the Super Pet Expo? 

Dulles Expo Center
4320 Chantilly Shopping Center
Chantilly, VA 20153

When is the Super Pet Expo? 

  March 18-20, 2016

Fri: 3-8pm, Sat: 10am-7pm, Sun: 10am-5pm

For ticket information, please visit:  TICKETS



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Suffolk Adoption Day
Saturday March 19th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco N Suffolk (757) 215-7663
Map: University Blvd Suffolk VA 23435
See all of the animals attending this event.

Join us for an adoption event at this brand new store. Meet Dasha #4205 and the awesome VGSR foster dogs.




Springfield Adoption Day
Saturday March 19th, 2016 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Springfield (703) 922-4990
Map: 6535 Frontier Drive Springfield VA 22150
See all of the animals attending this event.

This event has been cancelled for March, but we will be back on April 16th and hope you'll come by and see us then.

Please visit us at the Pet Expo this weekend instead (http://www.superpetexpo.com/chantilly). 




Purcellville Adoption Day
Saturday April 2nd, 2016 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Purcellville Pet Valu (540) 441-7637
Map: 120 Purcellville Gateway Dr Purcellville VA 20132
See all of the animals attending this event.

Dogs Attending: Zelda #3570, Max #5115, Simon #4171


Annandale Adoption Event
Saturday April 2nd, 2016 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: PETCO - Annandale (703) 354-1546
Map: 7434 Little River Turnpike Annandale VA 22003
See all of the animals attending this event.

Dogs Attending:

Maggie #5114 (from 1 - 2)



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Roanoke PetCo Adoption Event
Saturday April 2nd, 2016 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Petco - Roanoke South (540) 342-2364
Map: 630 Brandon Ave SW Roanoke VA 24015
See all of the animals attending this event.

Join the Roanoke group for a fun adoption day event! 




Ballston Unleashed by Petco
Sunday April 3rd, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetCo Unleashed
Map: 3902 Wilson Boulevard Arlington VA 22203
See all of the animals attending this event.

Click here for more information

Tyson's Station
Saturday April 9th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus Tyson's Station (703) 356-6014
Map: 7502 Leesburg Pk Tysons Station Falls Church VA
See all of the animals attending this event.

Foster Dogs Attending:

Max #5115 from 11 AM to 1 PM;

Bearington #2618

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Gainesville Adoption Event
Sunday April 10th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Gainesville (571) 248-4300
Map: 13241 Gateway Center Drive Gainesville, VA 20155
See all of the animals attending this event.

Foster Dogs Attending:

Max #5115;

Bearington #2618 arriving by noon


Cause for Paws-PORTSMOUTH-North Landing Park
Saturday April 16th, 2016 9:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PORTSMOUTH HUMANE SOCIETY
Map: #1 CRAWFORD PKWY PORTSMOUTH VA
See all of the animals attending this event.

Join us at North Landing Park for the Cause for Paws. Meet the VGSR foster KIYA #4026, Shadow #4304 and other dogs. There will be food, music and festivities with a 5K, and 1 mile dog walk.




Front Royal Adoption Day
Sunday April 17th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Petco - Front Royal (540) 635-7606
Map: 135 Crooked Run Plaza #10 Front Royal VA 22630
See all of the animals attending this event.

The event has been cancelled for the month of April. Please join us for our next regular event on May 15th.


Springfield Adoption Day
Sunday April 17th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Springfield (703) 922-4990
Map: 6535 Frontier Drive Springfield VA 22150
See all of the animals attending this event.

Come and meet some of our great foster dogs:

Baye 

Bearington

Ellie Grace

Kobe

Max




Gainesville Petsmart
Saturday April 23rd, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Gainesville (571) 248-4300
Map: 13241 Gateway Center Drive Gainesville, VA 20155
See all of the animals attending this event.

Foster Dogs Attending:

Kendra #4148 from 12 noon to 2 PM


Fairfax Pet Supplies Plus
Sunday April 24th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus-Fairfax (703) 359-2659
Map: 11054 Lee Hwy Fairfax VA 22031
See all of the animals attending this event.

Please, come visit and meet some of our fabulous dogs!

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Roanoke Tractor Supply
Saturday April 30th, 2016 10:00 AM until 01:00 PM
Location: Tractor Supply Company Roanoke VA 1258 (540) 265-8467
Map: 8110 Gander Way Roanoke VA 24019
See all of the animals attending this event.


Suffolk Mutt Strutt
Sunday May 1st, 2016 11:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Suffolk Humane Society-Bennett's Creek Park
Map: 3000 Bennett's Creek Park Rd Suffolk VA 23435
See all of the animals attending this event.

Join us at the 2016 Mutt Strutt Dog Walk and FUN Festival. This animal and family friendly festival will benefit the Suffolk Humane Society. VGSR will have available foster dogs, like Murphy, for you to meet.




Pet Fiesta
Saturday May 7th, 2016 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
Location: Reston Town Center
Map: Reston VA 20190
See all of the animals attending this event.

The Pet Fiesta is an outdoor festival bringing together local businesses, animal rescue groups, and pet owners for an exciting day of interactive activities, demonstrations, exhibitions and animals galore.

Our booth numbers are 55, 56 and 57. It is near the intersection of Market Street and Library Street.

Foster Dogs Attending:

Gena #5116 from 12 noon to 3 PM;

Maggie #5114 from 12 noon to 2 PM

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Purcellville Adoption Day
Saturday May 7th, 2016 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Purcellville Pet Valu (540) 441-7637
Map: 120 Purcellville Gateway Dr Purcellville VA 20132
See all of the animals attending this event.

Foster Dogs Attending:

Zena #4158, Simon #4171


Gainesville Adoption Event
Sunday May 8th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Gainesville (571) 248-4300
Map: 13241 Gateway Center Drive Gainesville, VA 20155
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Foster Dogs Attending:

Kendra #4148 from 12 noon to 2 PM;

Baye #4438 from 12 noon to 2 PM;

Bearington #2618 from 12 noon to 2 PM;

Max #4159 from 12 noon to 1 PM


Gainesville Petsmart
Saturday May 14th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Gainesville (571) 248-4300
Map: 13241 Gateway Center Drive Gainesville, VA 20155
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Foster Dogs Attending:

Baye #4438;

Molly #5001 (not currently on the website);

Sandy #4160


Tyson's Station Adoption Event
Sunday May 15th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus Tyson's Station (703) 356-6014
Map: 7502 Leesburg Pk Tysons Station Falls Church VA
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Gena #5116 attending 12-2pm.

Maggie #5114 attending 12-1pm

 



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ARF Dog Fest and Bazaar
Sunday May 15th, 2016 12:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Location: ARF
Map: Fox Hall Farm Delaplane VA 20144
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It is $100 to attend (children and dogs are free), which includes food, various soft drinks, beer and wine. There will be a silent auction, a raffle and many other activities.

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Petsmart Adoption Day-Virginia Beach
Saturday May 21st, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart-Virginia Beach Town Center (757) 497-1279
Map: 4421 Virginia Beach Blvd Virginia Bech VA 23462
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Join us on your way to the Oceanfront to meet the VGSR foster dogs:

Baigra #5119

Emma #5118

Kodiak/Ranger #4221 11am-12 only

Deitrich #4145




Springfield PetSmart Adoption Event
Saturday May 21st, 2016 12:00 PM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Springfield (703) 922-4990
Map: 6535 Frontier Drive Springfield VA 22150
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Gena #5116 attending

Boxer #5005 and CC #5006 attending

Sandy #4160 attending

Maggie #5114 arriving 12:30

PetSmart, 6535 Frontier Dr,  Springfield, Virginia 22150



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Fairfax Pet Supplies Plus
Sunday May 22nd, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus-Fairfax (703) 359-2659
Map: 11054 Lee Hwy Fairfax VA 22031
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Please, come visit and meet some of our fabulous dogs!

Foster Dogs Attending:

Max #4159 from noon to 2 pm;

Huckleberry #5120

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Moneta Walk for the Animals
Saturday June 4th, 2016 8:30 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Moneta Park
Map: Rucker Rd Moneta VA 24121
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We are having an adoption event at The Jersey Girls of Smith Mountain Lake's Walk for the Animals. It's a 5K walk in Moneta Park and proceeds go to rescues. Preregistration is at 8:30 for the walk which starts at 10:00 a.m. There will be pet vendors, music, raffles, and much, much more. Come out and join us for a fun time.




Manassas Pet Valu
Saturday June 4th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Pet Valu - Manassas (571) 208-1726
Map: 10079 Market Circle Manassas VA 20111
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Please, come visit and meet some of our fabulous dogs!

Beau #5007

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Purcellville Adoption Day
Saturday June 4th, 2016 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Purcellville Pet Valu (540) 441-7637
Map: 120 Purcellville Gateway Dr Purcellville VA 20132
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Mercy (# 4436) and Zelda (# 3570)


Ballston
Sunday June 5th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetCo Unleashed
Map: 3902 Wilson Boulevard Arlington VA 22203


Fairfax Pet Supplies Plus
Friday June 10th, 2016 6:30 PM until 08:30 PM
Location: Fairfax Pet Supplies Plus (703) 359-2659
Map: 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax VA 22030
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Come join us for a very special event at Fairfax Pet Supplies Plus with a special appearance by Kirk Cousins.

Kirk and his wife, Julie, are passionate supporters of pet adoption and rescue groups and we hope you are too. Kirk and Julie will be making an appearance at Pet Supplies Plus to help raise awareness and interest in supporting local rescue groups and we hope you'll take a few moments to stop by to talk about pets or football. Mark it on your calendar because we're sure "You Like That" when it comes to helping out dogs in need of a new home.

To meet Kirk, hang out and get an autograph, stop by the store between 7:00 and 8:00 PM.

Plus, you can also pick up your official "You Like That" t-shirt and have it signed by Kirk!  When you do, 10% of your TOTAL purchase will go to support the International Justice Mission (www.ijm.org) through Kirk Cousins' non-profit foundation.




VGSR Charity Run
Saturday June 11th, 2016 7:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Burke Lake Park
Map: Ox Road Fairfax Station VA 22039

We are ONE WEEK away and counting down to the VGSR FUN RUN and WALK! Come out and join us on Saturday, June 11th, 2016, as Virginia German Shepherd Rescue hosts its 2nd Annual Fun Run! Help promote breed awareness, while supporting an organization that rehabilitates, and re-homes hundreds of German Shepherds in need, every year. 

The Fun Run will be held at Burke Lake Park on Ox Road, in Fairfax Station, VA. This truly is a beautiful venue, with gorgeous scenery for the whole family to enjoy! The race starts at 8:00 AM, and will be staggered to accommodate participants both with, and without K9 companions. After your run, plan to stay a little longer and join us for some prizes, and refreshments. It's guaranteed to be a good time for both pups and people.

  VGSR CHARITY RUN




Gainesville Adoption Event
Sunday June 12th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: PetSmart - Gainesville (571) 248-4300
Map: 13241 Gateway Center Drive Gainesville, VA 20155
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Foster Dogs Attending:,

Gena #5116 from 12 noon to 2 PM;

Beau #5007 from 12 noon to 2 PM;

Shadow #5002 from 12 noon to 2 PM


VGSR Josie's Fun Yard Sale
Saturday June 18th, 2016 8:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Boyce
Map: 12640 Lord Fairfax Highway Boyce VA

VGSR is having a yard sale extravaganza!  Come join us in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley for a day of raising monies  for one our of Special Funds:  Josie's Fund.

Jose's Fund was established to provide financial assistance for the care of pets whose owners, because of special circumstances, are unable to afford the expense (i.e. spay/neuter; food; medical care; boarding). Examples of support this fund has provided include helping when short term support was needed due to job/income loss; assisting when a divorce and temporary move necessitated boarding the dog; supporting a woman who was forced to move to a shelter and providing for the dog until she was back on her feet; or providing for a dog when a family was having a major medical issue and paying for dog walkers, etc. 

 




Petsmart Springfield Adoption Event
Saturday June 18th, 2016 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Springfield
Map: Springfield VA 22150
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VGSR Adoption events are a great way to meet our available dogs!


Blacksburg Summer Solstice Fest
Saturday June 18th, 2016 1:00 PM until 11:30 PM
Location: Summer Solstice Fest
Map: Main Street and at the Alexander Black House Blacksburg VA 24060
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Summer Solstice Fest is on Saturday June 18 from 1:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

We will be set up until 8:00 p.m.



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