SPCA Virginia Beach

Max has a good life SPCA Virginia beach. As a pet therapy dog , the 12 - year Cairn Terrier is used for lounging around and be pampered . On Sunday , Max put his paws on the pavement, while he and his other four-legged friends walking along the promenade with its people in Virginia Beach Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 35th annual Walk ' for animals. The day begins with a K run at 10 am Participants may compete with or SPCA Virginia beach without dogs price. In Park Street 31 , there will be vendors , food , games , photos of pets and adoptable pets. At noon , hundreds gather a mile "wrap" walk the walk , followed by prizes for top fundraisers.

" It has become very popular with families ," said Suzanne Gravity , president of community relations for the Humane Society, SPCA Virginia beach and the owner of Max . " This is a fun , family event with prizes and contests, and adoptable pets there for people to see. The purpose of fundraising for the walk is $ 50,000 , Gravity said. The nonprofit organization holds several fundraisers for others throughout the year. "It is very important to note that 93 to 95 percent of the money goes to animals ," said Gravity SPCA Virginia beach. " But the event is not only to make money , it is also a way for families to get together and have fun in the off season and maybe learn something about the Humane Society. "

The Humane Society has seen a bit of a peak in decision- ins animals in recent years. In these recent SPCA Virginia beach economic times, people will have a pet and may not realize the time and commitment and money it takes to raise them , not just the food but the vet care " said Gravity . "We are taking these animals. Max was one of those dogs. He comes from a home where " just does not work ," said Gravity . So she took him in. Max got his qualifications " Canine Good Citizen " in Irving , Virginia Then, in 2005 , Max has been SPCA Virginia beach authorized with international exposure therapy , which involved an interview , physical examination and tests, like leaving a single treatment and walking in the crowd. Max has provided hundreds of hours of therapy animals , now cancer specialists of Tidewater , Great Neck Library and John B. Dye Elementary.

SPCA Virginia beach this is truly a success and very rewarding ," said Gravity . " The people there [ at Cancer Specialists of Tidewater ] love to see and enjoy being there. And children are delighted, even in schools . It's like I 'eve never seen a dog before. On Sunday , Max walk Gravity and grandchildren. And like their days OFT is ready for a lot of scratches belly and caresses. Everything is in a SPCA Virginia beach day's work.