Events Calendar
Pit Bulls and Pumpkins
Caspari 100 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesThe Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is celebrating National Pit Bull Awareness Day on October 28th with a “Pit Bulls & Pumpkins'' weekend adoption special. From Friday, October 27th through Sunday, October 29th, we will be waiving adoption fees for all adult pit bull mixes! With this event, we hope to not only find loving homes for the
Pet Supplies Plus Adoption Event
Pet Supplies Plus 1240 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesPet Supplies Plus Adoption Event Join us at Pet Supplies Plus from 10AM to 1PM on Saturday, October 17th to meet some adoptable dogs!
Dog Costume Competition at Castle Hill
Castle Hill Cider Barn KeswickJoin us at Castle Hill Cider for their last Fall Market of the season! Enjoy their delicious food menu, live music from ZuZu’s Hot Five, and a Sip & Paint activity! We’ll be there with adoptable dogs from 12-4PM, with a dog costume competition at 3PM! Every customer that dressed up gets 10% off their
Kendra Scott Adoption Event & Giveback
Kendra Scott 2035 Bond Street #135, Charlottesville, United StatesJoin us on Friday, November 3rd from 3PM-6PM for sips, sweets, and some furry friends looking for a forever home at Kendra Scott! 20% of all proceeds during the event will benefit the SPCA! Not able to make it? Use the code GIVEBACK-FDVHM when shopping online!
Petco Adoption Event
Petco 1621 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesWe've moved our monthly Petco adoption events to Fridays! Swing by Petco on Emmet St. N in Charlottesville to drop off donations and meet adoptable dogs from 10:30AM -1PM. We can't wait to see you there!
Critter Ball
Please join us for a week-long virtual silent auction to support our four-legged friends and the lifesaving care at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA! Bid on fabulous packages including premier dog boarding at the Cottages, a night at local luxury hotels, Tiffany & Co. pet accessories and so much more! The auction will be open for bidding
Meet and Greet
WillowTree 1835 Broadway St, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesThe Charlottesville Albermarle SPCA welcomes every animal that comes through our doors, and we are committed to not only saving their lives but trying to give them a new one with a new family. Your contributions are critical for the thousands of animals that will enter our care this year. Through our adoption events and
Winter Wander
Boar's Head Resort 200 Ednam Drive, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesThe beauty of light and the whimsy of nature intertwine harmoniously at the Boar’s Head Resort Winter Wander Trail of Lights. Experience the nature of our rolling landscape during this illuminated lakeside stroll as an extraordinary palette of colorful illuminations blanket the natural surroundings for a magical show of lights like no other. Come by
Winter Wander
The beauty of light and the whimsy of nature intertwine harmoniously at the Boar’s Head Resort Winter Wander Trail of Lights. Experience the nature of our rolling landscape during this illuminated lakeside stroll as an extraordinary palette of colorful illuminations blanket the natural surroundings for a magical show of lights like no other. Come by
Winter Wander
Boar's Head Resort 200 Ednam Drive, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesThe beauty of light and the whimsy of nature intertwine harmoniously at the Boar’s Head Resort Winter Wander Trail of Lights. Experience the nature of our rolling landscape during this illuminated lakeside stroll as an extraordinary palette of colorful illuminations blanket the natural surroundings for a magical show of lights like no other. Come by
Bissell Empty the Shelters Event
CASPCAFrom December 1st to December 17th, we'll be participating in BISSELL Pet Foundation's “Empty the Shelters” Holiday Hope Adoption Event! Adoption fees will be just $25 for dogs and cats six-months and older! Interested adopters can check out our animals available for adoption at https://caspca.org/adopt/dogs-cats-small-animals/.
Raising Cane’s Holiday Plush Puppy Campaign
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers 1805 Emmet St N & 1519 University Ave, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesRaising Cane's is raising funds for shelter pets by selling plush pups that resemble the restaurant chain's namesake, Cane! The pups sell for $9.99 each and all net proceeds from the Holiday Plush Puppy Campaign, running through December 31st, will benefit the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA! These plush pups are available at both Charlottesville locations: 1805 Emmet
Merrie Mill Farm Adoption Event and Giveback
Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard 594 Merrie Mill Farm, Keswick, VA, United StatesMerrie Mill Farm & Vineyard is teaming up with the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA to host a fundraiser and adoption event to support the homeless animals at the shelter!
Pet Supplies Plus Adoption Event
Pet Supplies Plus 1240 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesJoin us at Pet Supplies Plus from 10AM to 1PM on Friday, December 8th to meet some adoptable dogs!
Holiday Sip & Shop with Animal Connection
IX Art Park 522 2nd Street SE, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesStop by Animal Connection on December 14th for an evening of holiday shopping and treats! From 5:30-7PM, you can cross some items off your pets' wish list and support CASPCA! 10% of the evening's proceeds will benefit the homeless animals in our community. Remember to send your RSVPs to Sandra Fries at [email protected]!
50k in 5 Days
CASPCAThe Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is inviting the Charlottesville community to band together for one last effort to provide for our animals in 2023 and beyond. The shelter is looking forward to all the great things to come in the new year, but we need your help to get the ball rolling before the ball drops on
New Year, New Home!
Give 2024 a "pawsperous" beginning with our New Year, New Home adoption special! From Wednesday, January 3rd through Sunday, January 7th, select adult animals are available for just $24! 24 of our fan-favorites are included in this special! Check out our website to learn more about these cuties! Cats: Bennett Zucc Kip Ciara Beasky Barbara
Pet Supplies Plus Adoption Event
Pet Supplies Plus 1240 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesStop by Pet Supplies Plus to pick up some goodies for your furry friends and meet some of our shelter animals looking for their forever homes! We'll be at the store from 10AM-12PM on January 12th! See you there!
Raising Cane’s Giveback
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers 1805 Emmet St N & 1519 University Ave, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesStop by Raising Cane on the Corner (1519 University Ave) and mention the SPCA on January 19th! 15% of sales will benefit the homeless animals at the shelter. See you there!
CASPCA x Kendra Scott Adoption Event and Giveback
Join us on Friday, January 19th from 3PM-5PM for sips, sweets, and some furry friends looking for a forever home at Kendra Scott! 20% of all proceeds during the event will benefit the SPCA! Not able to make it? Use the code GIVEBACK-FSBZW when shopping online starting 48 hours before the event!
Pet Supplies Plus Adoption Event & Food Drive
Pet Supplies Plus 1240 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesJoin us at Pet Supplies Plus on Friday, February 9th from 10AM-12PM for an extra special dog adoption event and pet food drive! Meet pups awaiting their forever homes and donate dog or cat food to all the homeless animals in our care. Pet Supplies Plus will be offering a 10% discount of their entire
Looking for Love Adoption Special
CASPCAAre you looking for love this Valentine's Day? We've got just the adoption special for you! From Friday, February 9th through Tuesday, February 13th, select adult animals will be available for a reduced adoption fee! Simply choose a Valentine at our adoptions desk to reveal your discounted rate of up to 75% off! And that's
Valentine’s Day Puppygrams
CASPCAUPDATE: Thank you to everyone who signed up for a Puppygram. Currently, all slots have been filled. We appreciate all of your support and we look forward to delivering some puppy cuddles this Valentine’s Day. Stay tuned for more fun events. Happy Valentine’s Day! This Valentine’s Day, surprise a loved one with a CASPCA Puppygram!
Kendra Scott Adoption Event
Kendra Scott 2035 Bond Street #135, Charlottesville, United StatesJoin us on Friday, February 16th from 3PM-5PM for sips, sweets, and some furry friends looking for a forever home at Kendra Scott! 20% of all proceeds during the event will benefit the SPCA!
Pet Drive & Adoption Event Presented by Flow Automotive
John Paul Jones Arena Charlottesville, VA, United StatesJoin us for a Pet Drive and Adoption Event Presented by Flow Automotive! We'll be outside John Paul Jones Area with adoptable dogs from 10AM to 12PM as UVA Men's Basketball prepares to take on Wake Forest University on Saturday, February 17th! The first 250 fans to donate canned pet food and pet toys will
Adoption Event at Pet Supplies Plus
Pet Supplies Plus 1240 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesJoin us at Pet Supplies Plus on Friday, March 8th from 10AM-12PM for an extra special dog adoption event! We hope you'll stop by to meet our sweet pups awaiting their forever homes!
CASPCA Compassionate Care Clinic at Southwood
March 9th 11AM-3PM Southwood Community Center | 387 Hickory St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 The SPCA will be offering pet vaccinations and microchips at a free or reduced cost at our upcoming Compassionate Care Clinic thanks to Petco Love! Our Care-A-Van and clinic staff will be at Southwood Community Center on March 9th from 11am-3pm! Availability
Our Lady of Peace Pancake Breakfast
Our Lady of Peace 751 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesPlease join us at Our Lady of Peace's Pancake Breakfast this Saturday, March 23rd! We'll be there from 8:30-10:30AM collecting donations, showing off adoptable animals and enjoying some delicious breakfast. All proceeds benefit the CASPCA! We hope to see you there!
Compassionate Care Clinic at Southwood
Southwood Community Center 387 Hickory Street, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesThe SPCA will be offering pet vaccinations and microchips at a free or reduced cost at our upcoming Compassionate Care Clinic thanks to Petco Love! Our Care-A-Van and clinic staff will be at Southwood Community Center on April 13th from 10am-1pm! Availability is limited, so please plan to arrive early! Services Offered Include: Microchips -
CASPCA x Dairy Market Pet Adoption Event!
The Dairy Market 946 Grady Ave, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesCASPCA and The Dairy Market are holding their Inaugural Spring Pet Adoption event on Saturday, April 13th from 11AM until 2PM! Dogs available for adoption will be relaxing on the patio and our friendly felines can be found in the brick cellar. 10% of all merchant sales that day will be donated to help furry
11th Annual bow-WOW-walk
Boar's Head Resort 200 Ednam Drive, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesJoin us for our 11th annual bow-WOW-walk on Saturday, April 20th at Boar's Head Resort! The event will kick off with a competitive 5K run, followed by a noncompetitive 5K walk, and post-walk festivities including human and doggie entertainment, canine competitions, treats for humans and pups, and animal-friendly sponsors! To create your fundraising team, register
Albemarle CiderWorks Blossom Festival
Albemarle CiderWorks 2545 Rural Ridge Ln, North Garden, VA, United StatesJoin us at Albemarle CiderWorks for their annual Blossom Festival on April 27th! They will be holding a pet costume parade at the event for you to show off your pet's best outfit! You can enter your pet into the competition here. All proceeds from the fashion show will benefit the shelter! The first 25 participants
Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
CASPCAPlease join us in celebrating Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on Tuesday, April 30th! This special day is all about giving love and hope to animals in need. Whether you're donating, adopting, or sharing your pet adoption story, every action counts in making a difference in their lives. At the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA, we're on a
Empty the Shelters Adoption Special
CASPCAFrom May 1st to May 15th, we'll be participating in BISSELL Pet Foundation's “Empty the Shelters” Adoption Event! Adoption fees will be just $25 for adult dogs and cats six-months and older!
SPCA Kitten Shower
SPCA Rummage Store 364 Hillsdale Road, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesHelp us prepare for kitten season! Stop by SPCA Rummage to meet some of our adorable kitties, drop off donations and learn about our foster program on May 11th from 10AM-12PM! Not able to make it? You can still donate by visiting our Kitten Season Amazon Wish List at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1M9J3OGX14NZG...! Items Needed:KMR (Kitten Milk Replacer)Kitten Nursing
SPCA Rummage Spring-Cleanout Donation Drive
SPCA Rummage Store 364 Hillsdale Road, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesIt's time to spring into action and declutter for a great cause! It's the perfect time for spring cleaning! We're holding a huge donation drive for the SPCA Rummage store this weekend. From Friday, May 17th through Sunday, May 19th, we'll be accepting gently-used items at both our Rummage Store and the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA from
CASPCA Yappy Hour
Crozet Pizza at Buddhist Bike Bar 20 Elliewood Avenue, Charlottesville, United StatesJoin us for our first ever Yappy Hour on May 25th! Stop by Crozet Pizza at Buddhist Bike Bar (20 Elliewood Ave) from 3-6PM to meet adoptable dogs from CASPCA and kick-off the summer with a relaxing afternoon on the patio! Crozet Pizza and Tito's Vodka are also partnering to serve-up some delicious specialty cocktails.
Compassionate Care Clinic at Tonsler Park
Tonsler Park 500 Cherry Ave, , Charlottesville, VA, United StatesThe SPCA will be offering pet vaccinations and microchips at a free or reduced cost at our upcoming Compassionate Care Clinic thanks to Petco Love! Our Care-A-Van and clinic staff will be at Tonsler Park at 500 Cherry Avenue in Charlottesville on Friday, May 31st from 11am-3pm! Availability is limited, so please plan to arrive
Summer Surge Weekend Adoption Special
CASPCAWe need your help! The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is experiencing a seasonal influx of animals. If you have been looking to foster or adopt, now is the perfect time! We'll be running special adoption incentives from 3PM on Thursday, June 13th through 6PM on Sunday, June 16th. BOGO Adoption Fees for Kittens: Second adoption fee waived
Bring Your Dog to Work Day
CASPCAAre you ready to make your workday a little brighter while giving a shelter dog a much-needed break? If you don't have a dog of your own, this is your chance to bring a furry friend to the office on Friday, June 21st for Bring Your Dog to Work Day! The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is offering a limited number of
Purr & Paint
CASPCAJoin us for our Purr & Paint fundraiser on Friday, June 21st, from 6-8 PM at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA! We’ve partnered with Pikasso Swig to bring you a fun, music-filled painting class where no experience is necessary. Talented instructors will guide you step-by-step to recreate this beachy scene. All painting materials are provided and you'll
2025 CASPCA Pet Photo Calendar Contest
The CASPCA 2025 Pet Calendar Contest has officially begun and is open to all rescue pets! Simply submit a photo of your rescue pet for the opportunity to win one of 13 coveted spots in the calendar. The CASPCA alumni dog or cat with the most votes will be the calendar cover model, and the
Peaceful Pets Fourth of July Celebration
CASPCAIf you are looking for an alternative & less traditional celebration this July 4th, we are hosting a Peaceful Pets Evening to help our shelter animals stay calm and anxiety free during the fireworks. Fireworks can cause dogs and cats everywhere tremendous stress, and in an effort to reduce their anxiety in our shelter, we
Empty the Shelters Adoption Event
CASPCAFrom July 8th to July 31st, the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA will be participating in BISSELL Pet Foundation's “Empty the Shelters” Adoption Event! Adoption fees will be just $25 for adult dogs and cats six-months and older! Interested adopters can find more details on our website at https://caspca.org/adopt/dogs-cats-small-animals/!
CASPCA Compassionate Care Clinic at Tonsler Park
Tonsler Park 500 Cherry Ave, , Charlottesville, VA, United StatesThe SPCA will be offering pet vaccinations and microchips at a free or reduced cost at our upcoming Compassionate Care Clinic thanks to Petco Love! Our Care-A-Van and clinic staff will be at Tonsler Park at 500 Cherry Avenue in Charlottesville on Friday, July 26th from 11am-3pm! Availability is limited, so please plan to arrive
Virginia Roller Derby Network Doubleheader
Augusta Expo Center 277 Expo Road, Fishersville, VA, United StatesThe Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is thrilled to be headed to the Virginia Roller Derby Network's first doubleheader of the 2024 season at the Augusta Expo Center in Fishersville, VA! CASPCA staff, volunteers, and PUPPIES will be there this Saturday from 12:15PM to 5PM to share information, collect donations, and distribute lots of doggy cuddles. Head to
National Nonprofit Day Give Back with Kendra Scott
Kendra Scott 2035 Bond Street #135, Charlottesville, United StatesJoin us at Kendra Scott on August 17th, National Nonprofit Day! They'll be offering sips, sweets and shopping to support the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA from 1pm - 4pm. 20% of all proceeds will automatically benefit the shelter! But the fun doesn't have to stop there! If you mention the SPCA at check-out from 4pm - 7pm,
CASPCA Speciality Duck Donut Collaboration & Giveback
Duck Donuts 2075 Bond Street, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesCASPCA has teamed up with Duck Donuts of Charlottesville to present two "Forever Friends" specialty donuts, inspired by all our furry friends at the shelter! 50% of proceeds from these donuts will benefit the shelter from Friday, August 23rd through Sunday, August 25th. These specialty donuts will be revealed soon, so keep an eye on
CASPCA X The Shops at Stonefield Adoption Event
The Shops at Stonefield 2100 Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesThe Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is excited to holding an adoption event with the Shops at Stonefield on Saturday, August 24th! Adoptable animals and CASPCA staff will be in the field opposite of Duck Donuts at 2075 Bond Street from 11am - 3pm, just waiting to meet you! Hope to see you there!