Activities and Vendors
Becoming a vendor along the walk route is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business and engage with the community directly. The visibility through recognition on social media channels and the bow-WOW-walk registration page adds to the anticipation and excitement leading up to the event.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please email Sandra Fries at sfries@caspca.org for more information
Photography
Food and Beverage
Blue Ridge Pizza
Buzzing Bee Coffee Co.
Beer and Wine will be available for purchase
Fundraising Prizes
Largest Team
Most Money Raised by a Team
Competitive 5K Prizes
First Overall
Second Overall
Third Overall
Dog Contests
Look-a-Like Contest:
Do you ever look at your dog and think “We could be twins”? Owners and their furry companions celebrate the uncanny resemblances between them.
Special Guest Judge: Joe Diggs, General Sales Manager of Flow Subaru of Charlottesville:
Joe Diggs, the General Sales Manager of Flow Subaru of Charlottesville, is a devoted father of both two-legged and four-legged babies. He proudly partners with the CASPCA, expressing his profound love and passion for animals. Joe finds immense joy in collaborating with the CASPCA and the Flow Automotive family to positively impact their community. Through their partnership, Joe and his family welcomed Ted, a beloved beagle, into their lives. Ted has become a cherished member of the family, bringing endless love and joy to Joe's daughter. Inspired by their experiences, Joe and his team eagerly participate in adoption events, working alongside the Charlottesville community to change the lives of numerous furry friends. They eagerly anticipate future events, continuing their mission to find forever homes for animals in need.
Superhero Dog Costume Contest:
Calling all canine crusaders and their heroic owners! Unleash your inner superheroes in our Superhero Dog Costume Contest! Dress them up as their favorite superhero and show off their superpowers that will make villains tremble with envy!
Special Guest Judges: Kevin Thurman from Boar's Head Resort
Kevin supports the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA because of how they show true love for our animals. Growing up with adopted pets, he has a great respect for those who take care of our four-legged friends. At Boar’s Head, we are proud to support our local community and the CASPCA!
Best Trick:
Prepare to be amazed! Showcase the incredible talents of your furry friend! Whether it's a jaw-dropping dance routine, a gravity-defying jump, or a hilarious stunt, we want to see it!
Special Guest Judges: Highway John and Julie Koehrer from the Charlottesville Radio Group:
Highway John has lived in the Charlottesville/Albemarle area for over 23 and has worked for 97.5 3WV Rocks for just as long. He is a well-known animal lover and has adopted many a fur baby during his time here.
Julie Koehner is newer to the Charlottesville/ Albemarle area relocating here in 2021. Currently hosts mornings on 1061 the Corner and midday on 97.5 3WV. She is an animal lover and enjoys pet sitting in the area.
Dog Fun Zone
Dog Paw Print Activity:
Use your dog paw prints to make unique pieces of art! Grab your furry friend, and let's get started.
Doggie Pools:
Have your pup cool down in one of the doggie pools!
Doggie Ice Cream provided by Animal Connection
Have your pups enjoy a healthy frozen treat. It's all human-grade, organic, and delish!
Activities and Vendors
Live DJ with PJ Styles
Photobooth provided by Boars Head Resort
Say Cheese! Strike a pose and capture the magic of the 11th annual bow-WOW-walk presented by Sheila McCarthy.
Lawn Games
Enjoy games like cornhole and ladder golf!
Performance by the acHOOstics
Alayna will perform an aerial dance demonstration. Aerial dance is an acrobatic art, a dancer utilizes an air-suspended apparatus to make pretty shapes and cool moves.
Our promise is to always put your pet’s health, comfort & happiness first in every product we offer you. Fluffy's will donate 10% of the proceeds at bow-WOW-walk to the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA!
Positive Paws K9 is a non-profit that offers specialized training for therapy dogs and has many established community partnerships for visits.
With over 37 years of experience, Sally Du Bose Real Estate Partners was founded on the idea of Buyers and Sellers needing a small, yet powerful firm with individual attention on their clients. We are proud of our reputation as a trusted partner for Buyers and Sellers of Farms, Estates, and Residential properties throughout our area.
Share The Air is a grassroots tobacco prevention campaign of the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY), supported by its statewide youth-led program, Y Street. The campaign advocates for tobacco-free and e-cigarette-free outdoor spaces such as parks and playgrounds, so Virginians have equitable access to clean and healthy areas to be active, relax, and enjoy the outdoors.
Mill Creek Veterinary Clinic is a new practice serving Charlottesville's cats, dogs, and exotic animals. Mill Creek Veterinary Clinic is a general health and surgical center equipped to solve problems for pets and their humans. Stop in to say 'hi' or go to mcvcvet.com to schedule an appointment.
Don't just stretch - get stretched. StretchLab's team of Nationally accredited Flexologists® provides customized 1on1 assisted stretching programs that benefit everybody and every body!
We meet you as our client, and your dog right where you are to achieve your goals for your family. We look forward to talking with you to find the right plan that fits your needs. Unleash your dog's potential!
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Rummage Store
Uncover unexpected treasures and bargains at the Rummage Store table. With every purchase, you're not just acquiring something new– you're helping the animals at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA.
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Microchip Station
Ensure your pet's safety and well-being at our microchip table. Learn about the benefits of pet microchipping, including secure identification and rapid reunification in case of loss, Microchips offer a reliable and permanent means of identification for your beloved furry companions.
Race Timing from Blue Ridge Timing
