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Pet Food Drive: Saturday, March 20th, from 11 AM - 2 PM
There will be a pet food drive on Saturday, March 20, 2010, that benefits the PWSPCA's local pet food pantry. Items needed include: dog and cat food (both wet and dry), treats and toys. Only new and unopened items will be accepted. Free tall drink coupon from Starbucks to first 100 donors. Location: Government Center Professional Building parking lot, 12581 Milstead Way, Woodbridge, VA 22192. For a flyer, click here.

Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Clinic, Sunday, March 28, 2010
The next rabies vaccination and Microchip clinic will be held on Sunday, March 28, 2010, at VCA Healthy PAWS Medical Center (703-754-4146) 14840 Washington Street, Haymarket, VA. The event runs from 9 AM – 3 PM. The costs for the clinic will be $15 for a rabies vaccination (comes with a no charge medical exam) and $20 for a Home Again microchip (includes registration). No pre-registration needed; participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Volunteers are needed to assist with the event. To volunteer, please contact Kathy at volunteercoordinator@pwspca.org.

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PAST EVENTS........

The 4th Annual Pet Adopt-A-Thon and Expo will be held in October 17, 2009
The PWSPCA is pleased to announce that its annual Pet Adopt-A-Thon and Expo is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the Sean T. Connaughton Community Plaza from 11 AM - 4 PM. This is a NEW location for the event. Activities of the day include: rescue and shelter animal adoptions, animal related vendor booths, contests for pets, rabies vaccination and microchip clinics, live entertainment, activities for the children, refreshment booths, a Dog Walk and lots of fall festivities. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend!

Click Here for a link to the official event website.

 

Great Pumpkin Dog Walk
Crisp, fall days are perfect to meet up with friends, family and co-workers and walk your favorite pooch (or two!). Join us for the Great Pumpkin Dog Walk that will be held in conjunction with the Prince William SPCA's Pet Adopt-A-Thon and Expo. The Walk begins at 12:00 PM and will take place in the surrounding neighborhoods of the Sean T. Connaughton Community Plaza. Fee of $20 per walker. Each human walker must register separately, even if you do not walk with a dog. Children under 12 walk for free. Pre-registration is now over but you can still join us for the walk by registering on-site at 11:30 AM the day of the event. All walkers are asked to help raise money for the Prince William SPCA by having friends, family and co-workers sponsor them during the walk. The pledges are for participation not distance. All donations are tax deductible. For a PDF pledge form, click here. For a link to an on-site pledge site, click here. A $200 Gift Basket will be awarded to the person with the highest amount raised in pledges!

Saturday September 12, 2009
Lake Ridge Doggie Paddle
Tall Oaks Pool, Lake Ridge, VA
Session 1: 10am-12noon
Session 2: 12noon-2pm
$5 per dog - Pre-Registration a must
Tall Oaks Pool goes to the dogs the Saturday after pools close to the public. Join us for a fun outing with Fido. Proof of Prince William Co. Dog License is mandatory. Tennis balls and Frisbees welcome. Contact the Recreation Department, 703-491-2154 for information.

Saturday, September 12, 2009
Braemar's Iona Sound Pool's Doggie Paddle
12300 Iona Sound Dr in Bristow, VA
12 Noon - 4 pm
Rain date is September 13, same time
Friendly dogs are welcome to come and enjoy the pool before it closes for the season. Cost is $10 per dog (cash only) - limited to 2 dogs per family. If you plan to attend, please note that while the event is open to anyone in the community, only adults & children over 16 may enter the pool area with their dogs. No people may enter the water at any time. No food or treats are permitted and tennis balls will be provided. Donations of unopened pet food and new items (toys, beds, etc.) will be accepted during the event to help stock the Prince William SPCA’s pet food pantry. No pre-registration required. Proceeds benefit the Prince William SPCA!

Celebrate Earth Day!
The Prince William SPCA will host a booth at the Keep America Beautiful, Inc. Earth Day celebration in Gainesville, Virginia on Saturday, April 25, 2009. The event will be on the Atlas Walk from 10 am - 2 pm. This is an earth-friendly event promoting environmental stewardship and is sponsored by the Virginia Gateway Center and the Prince William Clean Community Council. They will provide environmentally friendly exhibits, a tree dedication, a solar race car workshop and competition and just plain fun! The Prince William SPCA will be there promoting shelter pets and encouraging everyone to spay and neuter their pets. Stop by our booth for free earth-friendly doggie waste bags and tips on how you and your pets can live more environmentally friendly!

Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Clinic
January 17, 2009 from 12 - 4 PM
The Prince William SPCA will host a Rabies Vaccination and Microchip clinic on Saturday, January 17th from Noon to 4pm.  Rabies shots will be available for a $5 donation to the PWSPCA; microchipping for $15. Cash or check only (no credit cards.) The clinic will be at the Prince William Animal Hospital, 10227 Nokesville Road, Manassas. All dogs must be on a leash and all cats must be in a carrier. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. This clinic has been made possible by a grant from Build-A-Bear Workshop. For a flyer on the event, click here.

Home for the Holidays Campaign: Find Your Perfect Match  
The Prince William County Animal Shelter will participate in the Home for the Holidays Campaign from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve.  The PWSPCA will sponsor the adoption fee for each pet that is adopted during this time.  As an added bonus, if the pet is unaltered, the spay/neuter procedure will also be waived thanks to the sale of pet-friendly license plates in our community. Please note: The PWSPCA cannot stress enough that pets are never to be given as holiday gifts and only those families with the time, financial resources and space should adopt this holiday season.  There is nothing sadder than a dog or cat that is adopted and returned to the shelter after the holidays.  Only adopt if you can provide a forever home for the pet.  

2008 Pet Adoption Trees: Find Your Perfect Match
For the fourth year, the PWSPCA is sponsoring its pet adoption trees.  Volunteers have spent the last few months making ornaments that are adorned with photos of an adoptable pet at the Prince William County Animal Shelter and the Manassas City Animal Adoption Center.  Adoption trees will be decorated with the ornaments and placed at area businesses around the community to include Manassas Mall near Santa, Petco in Manassas, Southern States, Stonewall Veterinary Clinic in Gainesville and Comcast offices in Dale City and Manassas.  Thank you to all the businesses that are hosting a tree and to the many volunteers who update pet photos during the holiday season.

 

Thanks for Attending! The 3rd Annual Pet Adopt-A-Thon and Fall Festival held on October 18, 2008 at the Prince William County Fairgrounds was a success! Photos and details to follow soon. To link to the official web site, CLICK HERE!

For a list of 2008 exhibitors and links to their websites, CLICK HERE.

Photos of the event, CLICK HERE.

The 4th Annual Pet Adopt-A-Thon and Fall Festival will be held in October 2009. Watch this web site for more details!

Thank you to everyone for participating in the 3rd Annual Prince William SPCA Great Pumpkin Dog Walk will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 9:30 AM. This year's Walk was held in memory of Stephanie Dawn Kirpes.


 

The Compass School's Pet & Animal Expo Open House (10:30 Am - 1 PM), Godwin Drive, Manassas, VA
Join The Compass School for their Pet & Animal Expo/ Open House on Saturday March 8th from 10:30AM to 1:00PM.  This fun-filled, hands-on educational experience will feature displays, exhibits, and demonstrations with many exotic and beautiful animals.  The featured show will be "Rainforests Alive," where we will meet a boa constrictor, caiman crocodile, iguana, and other creatures that call the rainforest home.  Great fun for the whole family- this is a community event, so please invite a friend! 

2nd Annual LUCAS Paw Wow, Dolphin Beach, Montclair, VA

Valentine's Day Party for Pets
Join the PWSPCA on February 9th at 2 pm at the Dale City Petco for a fun afternoon with your pets.  The free Valentine's Day party consists of pet activities and a contest.  Here is what is planned... pet photos with frame, grooming bows and berry love "spritz", pet cookie decorating, valentine card (dogs stamp their paw print on a Valentine card), best pet kiss contest, and more!  The PWSPCA will be assisting with the activities and will host an information booth during the party.  There is no charge to participate, so please come out, bring your pets and join the party.  The store is located at 4167 Cheshire Station Plaza in Dale City.

 

Photos with Santa!
The Prince William SPCA is once again host "Pet Photos with Santa" this holiday season. Two days this year! November 24th and December 1st from 11 AM - 3 PM. Pets, children and families are welcome to come out for this fun event that will be held at the Yappie Cuttery in Manassas Park. For a $10 donation, you get one photo in a keepsake jacket, the photo e-mailed to you and a free gift for each pet or child that comes. We'll have great stocking stuffers for sale. New winter wonderland backdrop this year!

 

 

Sunday, October 7
Prince William County Animal Shelter Open House from 12 noon - 4 PM
Come out and visit the local PWC Animal Shelter for this event and see the recent renovations to the reception area. Games, demos and rescue groups are expected to be there. Tour the Shelter and look for that perfect pet (no instant adoptions will done during the event, so be sure to place a "hold" on any pet you wish to adopt). Stop by the PWSPCA booth to sign up for the Great Pumpkin Dog Walk on October 20 and to find out about all the details on the upcoming Pet Adopt-A-Thon and Fall Festival. We expect to have 2008 Friends for Life Calendars available at this event.

Saturday, October 20

2nd Annual Great Pumpkin Dog Walk
The Prince William SPCA’s Great Pumpkin Dog Walk is being held to raise funds and awareness for spaying/neutering in our community.Join us on October 20th for the walk, which starts at 9:30 AM. Cost is $20 per person. Register on-line now by clicking here. To download a form to pay by check, click here. For more information, click here.

 

 

2nd Annual Pet Adopt-A-Thon and Fall Festival
On Saturday, October 20, 2007, the Prince William SPCA will hold the 2nd Annual Pet Adopt-A-Thon and Fall Festival. The event will take place at the Prince William County Fairgrounds. We have moved the location to allow for better parking and more exhibits. Activities of the day include: rescue and shelter animal adoptions, animal related vendor booths, contests for pets, rabies vaccination and microchip clinics, live entertainment, refreshments, Dog Walk and lots of fall festivities. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend!

 

 

Sunday, October 28
Heritage Hunt's Marsh Mansion from 1 - 3 PM
Stop by the PWSPCA booth during this event. Admission is free.

Saturday, September 8
Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation's Doggie Paddle
Saturday, September 8, 10 AM - 2 PM with timed entry
Tall Oaks Pool, 12298 Cotton Mill Dr., Lake Ridge, VA

Monday, August 20 - August 31
Potomac News’ Charity Photo Contest Gallery and Silent Auction to benefit the Prince William SPCA
9 AM – 8 PM Mon. – Thu. and 9 AM – 5 PM Fri.
NOVA Manassas Campus: Colgan Hall (outside the cafeteria on the first floor)
NOVA Woodbridge Campus: Seefeldt building (4th floor)
The Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger’s first Charity Photo Contest has raised $1000 to benefit the PWSPCA. The winners are:

The gallery of winning photos will be displayed at both Manassas and Woodbridge NOVA Campuses starting August 20. A silent auction will be held featuring these photos and others from the Potomac News Staff. You may view the photos and begin bidding on them at the silent auction by clicking here. Photos for PWSPCA Calendar: If you entered a photo in the "Pets and Animals" category and indicated that the pet was adopted, your entry will be considered for the 2008 Friends for Life Calendar. Judges are reviewing these photos and will pick the winners shortly.


Sunday, August 26
Potomac National's Dog Days of Summer Baseball Game - Prince William SPCA Day!
Like baseball? Love your dog? Here is a perfect opportunity to enjoy some time with your favorite pooch at the ballpark. Join us on August 26 for the "Dog Days of Summer" Potomac Nationals game where the Prince William SPCA will be the featured nonprofit animal welfare organization. Game starts at 6:05 PM. Get your "people" tickets by sending in $8 per ticket to: PWSPCA, PO Box 6631, Woodbridge, VA 22195. Admission for dogs is $1 each at the door and all proceeds go to the Prince William SPCA. Don't forget to stop by the PWSPCA booth in the concourse to say "hi" and to pick up a fun give-away to keep you cool during the game. We hope to see you at the ball game!

Pet Food Drive for ACTS
The Prince William SPCA is coordinating a pet food drive to benefit Action in Community Through Service (ACTS). ACTS is a community organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger, homelessness, and domestic violence, and to help people achieve self-support in the Prince William Area. The Prince William SPCA will set-up a pet food collection area at the Potomac Nationals Dog Days of Summer Game on Sunday, August 26, 2007. The Prince William SPCA is accepting unopened bags of non-perishable wet and dry food for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens.

Saturday, August 25
Charity Dog and Car Wash
Hooters Restaurant in Manassas will be hosting a charity bikini dog- and carwash on Saturday, August 25th from 12 PM - 4 PM. The restaurant is located at 8503 Rixlew Lane near the Manassas Mall. All proceeds benefit the PWSPCA.

June 2007
Occoquan Craft Fair, Occoquan, VA
Visit one of the area's largest craft shows where the Prince William SPCA will host an informational booth. Pick up the latest adoption flyer highlighting the pets available at the Manassas City and Prince William County shelters. Buy a "Spay/Neuter" magnet. Sign up for membership or to be a volunteer. If you are interested in helping with the booth, please e-mail Angie at volunteercoordinator@pwspca.org or call 571/222-0033.

April 2007
Lucas' 1st Annual Paw Wow
Dolphin Beach, Montclair, Va.
April 21st 10:00 - 2:00
The folks at Lucas welcome everyone to come out and join them for this event which will include a walk through Montclair with your pet, exhibitors of animal products and services, dog obedience, agility and water retrieval exhibitions, rescue organizations that will bring adoptable pets, goodie bags for participating pets, dog photo Contests, pet trick contest and more! For more information, visit Lucas at http://www.lucascares.org/events.html.

February 2007
Spay Day USA Scheduled for February 27
Spay day USA is a national campaign to promote spay/neuter as a simple, humane and effective way to end the tragedy of euthanizing homeless pets.
Celebrate Spay Day on Feb. 27, 2007 by having your pets spayed or neutered.

December 2006
Photos with Santa! December 2
THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support this event! Below is a sampling of the many pets that came out to enjoy the day. If you brought your pet out, electronic copies of your photos are now available. Look for an e-mail that was sent to you with a direct link to download the images. Special thanks goes out to the Yappie Cuttery for allowing the PWSPCA to host this event, which generated more than $1,000 in donations to the PWSPCA.

Here are a few photos from this very fun day!
Look for information on our web site about the 2007 Photos with Santa dates and times.

 

Holiday Gift Wrapping
Volunteers will be at the Borders Bookstores this holiday season wrapping gifts. Come out and say "hello" and have them wrap all your books for free (donations appreciated). If you'd like to help volunteers with this fundraising activity, please call our hotline at 571/222-0033 and leave a detailed message. The following is a list of times, dates and locations:
Friday, December 15 from 5 PM - 11 PM in Manassas (11270 Bulloch Drive near 234 and 66)
Sunday, December 17 from 10 AM - 2 PM in Woodbridge (Prince William Parkway)

Prince William SPCA is Helping Shelter Pets this Holiday Season!
Visit the PWSPCA Pet Adoption Trees
This time of year, seeing animals in shelters is sad and disheartening, more so than any other time of the year. The PWSPCA hopes to change that with its Pet Adoption Tree Program. For the second year in a row, Pet Adoption Trees will be placed around the Prince William County region.  These holiday trees will be decorated with paper ornaments that have a photo of a cat or dog that is up for adoption at the Prince William County Animal Shelter or the City of Manassas Animal Adoption Center.  A preliminary list of locations can be found below. More will be added as we get them. If your business would like to support this activity by hosting a tree, please e-mail pwspca@pwspca.org.

 

Prince William SPCA Pet Adopt-A-Thon and Fall Festival
October 21, 2006 - 10AM - 4PM
Loy E. Harris Pavilion, Manassas, VA
Celebrating Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month
Benefiting the PWSPCA Spay/Neuter Program
Thank you to everyone for attending. For details and photos of the day, click here!

 

 

 

 

 

Prince William SPCA's Great Pumpkin Dog Walk
Saturday, October 21, 2006
9 AM Registration - 9:30 AM Walk
Thanks for attending. Check back for details on next year's event!

Book Signing at Borders in Manassas to Benefit the Prince William SPCA
Manassas, Va., November 1, 2006 – On Saturday, November 18, 2006, from 3 to 5 pm, author W. R. Pursche will sign copies of his book, “Lessons to Live By: The Canine Commandments,” at the Borders bookstore in Manassas at 11270 Bulloch Drive, just off of I-66 at exit 47. 100% of the net proceeds of the books purchased that day will be donated to the Prince William SPCA. In this moving and uplifting work, W. R. Pursche examines how dogs live and translates their way of life into lessons for us to live by. Unlike other negative ‘rules’ that are often thrown at us (“Don’t do this! Don’t do that!”) these lessons are all appealingly positive. More than just a book of quotes or stories, and filled with examples from everyday life, Lessons to Live By: The Canine Commandments plainly shows how we can all benefit from the wisdom of dogs. Whether or not you have a dog or even like dogs, these memorable lessons will provide you or someone you know with a straightforward and uncomplicated approach to living a happier and more fulfilling life. The book has been described as "artful and well written," and "reminiscent of The Tao of Pooh," and "an outstanding motivational and gift book." The Midwest Book Review writes: "Highly recommended as an inspirational gift, especially for dog owners but sure to add a ray of cheer for anyone with fond memories of a beloved four-footed friend." Mention the Prince William SPCA when you have your book signed and the author will double the donation for your book! Makes a wonderful holiday gift! For more on this book, click here.

Doggie Paddle
Saturday, September 9, 10 AM - 2 PM
Tall Oaks Pool, 12298 Cotton Mill Dr., Lake Ridge, VA
Tall Oaks Pool went to the dogs as they opened the gates to our four-legged residents. Dogs had a great time by the pool taking part in contests and eating great treats. This event was for Lake Ridge members’ dogs only.

Golf Tournament to benefit the Prince William County Animal Shelter 
October 5, 2006 - 11 AM Registration with a 12 Tee Time (rain day October 12th)
General's Ridge Golf Course, Manassas Park, VA
Thank you golfer for helping the Prince William County Animal Shelter!   

Manassas City Animal Adoption Center Plans Open House--A success! Click Here for Details
Manassas City Animal Adoption Center will welcome spring with an Open House on April 29, 2006 from 10 AM - 3 PM.  The event is being planned to promote animal adoptions and give the community an opportunity to visit the facility, which opened last April.   Activities planned include a rabies clinic from 1 PM - 3 PM, animal adoptions, tours of the Adoption Center, refreshments and pet licensing sales.  The Prince William Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PWSPCA) will host a booth with baked goods for pets and people, vegetarian chili, activities for the children and raffles that include "Bagels for a Year" from Panera Bakery.   During the Open House, a special presentation of the first-ever "Humane Hero" award will take place at 1:00 PM.  This award, sponsored by the Prince William SPCA, was created to honor city and county animal control officers and shelter workers.  The "Humane Hero Award" will be presented annually to individuals who have gone above and beyond their call of duty to assist companion animals and recognizes outstanding individuals in the community who do outstanding work to improve animal welfare and promote the human-animal bond.  The Manassas City Animal Adoption Center is located at 10039 Dean Drive, Manassas, VA 20110, Phone: 703.257.2420, Email: animalshelter@ci.manassas.va.us, Website:  www.manassasanimaladoptioncenter.petfinder.com, Hours of Operations: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10:00am-1:00pm and 4:00pm-6:00pm, Wednesday: 5:00pm-7:00pm, Saturday: 10:00am-1:00pm, Sunday and Holidays: Closed.

Prince William County Fair, August 12 - 20, 2005
Nokesville Day, Saturday, May 21, 2005
Pet Fiesta, Reston, VA, Saturday, May 7, 2005
Kids and Family Expo, Saturday, April 16, 2005

Hurricane Katrina Benefit Concert at the Harris Pavilion--A Huge Success!!
Old Town Manassas
Wednesday, September 21, 2005, 6 to 10 pm
Manassas residents came out to show their support for Hurricane Katrina's 2 and 4-legged victims.   Local restaurants served food & drinks with Louisiana music provided by The Grandsons & The Dixie Power Trio.  The Prince William SPCA hosted a special booth during the event and raised $700 for rescue efforts, medical assistance and basic care for companion animals in the hurricane-affected areas.  All donations collected during this event will be donated to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).  Donations will be accepted through October 15 and can be mailed to: PWSPCA, PO Box 6631, Woodbridge, VA 22195.  Make checks payable to the ASPCA or HSUS.  On a happy note from the HSUS daily newsletter..."Amid the stress and hardship here, our staff and volunteers are witnessing the most incredible reunions of pets and their people"€”more than 400 so far.  At our temporary shelter in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, a bell near the entrance is rung each time an animal is reunited with her owner.  When that bell rings, cheers and applause break out through the facility."  Let's keep those bells ringing!

Shelter Turning 30!--Fun day for all!
The Prince William County Animal Shelter is turning 30 and is celebrating with a party Sunday, September 25, 2005 from 12 noon - 4 PM.  Several vets, 15 animal rescue groups, area businesses and some other booths will be set up along with shelter tours, a Moonbounce, activities for the kids.  Refreshments will be served. The Prince William SPCA will have a booth set up during the event.  We will have a bake sale with people and pet treats.  Please come join us. 

Annual Manassas Fall Jubilee--Beautiful Fall Day!
Saturday, October 1, 2005
10:00am-4:00pm
Old Town Manassas
Join us in Historic Old Town Manassas to celebrate the Fall Jubilee on Saturday, October 1, 2005. The festival features over 80 juried fine art and craft, plus live music, puppet shows, dancers, demonstrations and entertainment for the entire family! The Fall Jubilee is scheduled rain or shine.  Update: Thank you Manassas Jubilee visitors!  More than $730 was raised from this event. 

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