The Virginia Beach SPCA Beach Buddies program invites members of the community to take adoptable dogs on an outing for a few hours of quality time away from the shelter. This program will offer our canine residents a much needed break from the stress of shelter living, while also facilitating the opportunity for "buddies" to observe animal personalities in offsite situations. This will provide important feedback to our kennel technicians who will help us find the right homes for these deserving pups. Quality time can include walks, car rides, and/or quiet time in a home, as well as excursions to pre-approved public locations. We ask for a suggested donation of $10 to participate, and all funds raised will go right back to helping the shelter animals.
The VBSPCA Beach Buddies program is currently offered on the following days/times:
- Mondays between 11am and 4pm. Dogs can be picked up as early as 11am and must be returned to the shelter no later than 4:30pm.
- Saturday and Sunday between 9am and 12:30pm. Dogs can be picked up as early as 9am and must be returned to the shelter no later than 1pm.
Dogs must be returned the same day. When registering, participants will have the option to select their preferred pickup time.
On the very first pickup, you will need to provide a copy of your driver's license and proof of residence. A VBSPCA representative will go over the paperwork and the program do’s and don’ts. Buddies will be provided with poop bags, a collar and leash/harness, a seat belt leash, and treats. Upon return, Buddies will be asked to fill out a personality profile to let us know how the dog did on the outing.
Please note that only VBSPCA dogs are permitted on the outing, no owned animals allowed.
