Fetch Fest at Main Line Brewery
May
5
1:00 PM13:00

Fetch Fest at Main Line Brewery

Celebrate your pets at FETCH Fest!

FETCH a Cure's annual fundraiser and festival.

FETCH Fest 2024 kicks off with a fundraising competition-for-a-cause on Friday, March 15th. Over six weeks, we invite the community to share their stories celebrating the joys of animal companionship while raising funds for FETCH a Cure's Companions in Crisis and Pixie's Pen Pals programs.

FETCH Fest culminates in a dog-friendly, family-friendly festival on Sunday, May 5th, from 1 pm to 4 pm, at Main Line Brewery / Cirrus Vodka. Enjoy live music, food trucks, craft beer and cocktails, contests, and interactive stations for the whole family to learn about your pets' mental, emotional, and physical health.

The festival is FREE to the public, with a donation at the door encouraged.

Dogs are welcome! Please ensure your dog is leashed at all times, and be sure to fill out our pet waiver before you arrive.

Want to join the fundraising competition? Share your custom fundraiser page to unlock rewards and vie for the top spot. 

Registration opens March 15th. Winners announced at the festival.

GRAND PRIZES

Top Individual Fundraiser: 

Selects the 2025 FETCH Fest mascot 

Give your furry bff the celebrity treatment at next year's celebration. 

Top Team Fundraiser: 

Premiere Table at the 2024 Pets on Parade Gala

Enjoy an evening of food, drink, fun, and furry friends with prime seating at our exclusive benefit at Main Street Station on November 15, 2024.

1st individual to raise $1,000:

Certificate for a four-night stay at Holiday Barn Pet Resort. 

First 25 individuals to raise $500:

Your pet's name printed on the FETCH Fest festival t-shirt.

(must be submitted by April 1st)

First 100 individuals to raise $100:

Limited edition FETCH Fest t-shirt

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Pet Wellness Summit
Jul
13
8:00 AM08:00

Pet Wellness Summit

The 2SD team will be there!

At 2SpeakDog, we emphasizes the crucial role of nutrition in enhancing your dog’s overall health, well-being, and BEHAVIOR!

I'm so excited to announce our final lineup for The More You Know Pet Wellness Summit 2024. Our 4th speaker is Dr. Katie Woodley, DVM of The Natural Pet Doctor . She is a holistic integrative veterinarian, and if you're not currently following her, you need to! We cannot wait for you to hear and learn from past speakers Angela Ardolino owner of CBD Dog Health & @MycoDog , Billy Hoekman, vice president of nutrition and communication for Green Juju and new speakers Dr. Katie Woodley, and Rodney Habib of Planet Paws and author of The Forever Dog !
🚨Stay tuned for ticket sale info. In the next few weeks we will be releasing info for how to get first access to tickets

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15th Annual Pets on Parade Oct. 27, 2023
Oct
27
6:00 PM18:00

15th Annual Pets on Parade Oct. 27, 2023

Join 2SD in a great night of fun!

2SpeakDog have been long time sponsors and emphatic supporters of this event and Fetch a Cures mission!

FETCH a Cure will return to the gorgeous Main Street Station in downtown Richmond for our 15th celebration of the Pets On Parade Benefit & Auction! Pets on Parade is one of FETCH a Cure’s signature events, hosting over 600 people and their furry family members. This is by far the most fun guests will have at a charity auction!

Attendees will enjoy delicious local cuisine from some of Richmond’s best restaurants, signature cocktails, a varied silent auction with something for everyone, and a spirited live auction at FETCH’s biggest fundraiser of the year!

Funds raised at Pets on Parade help support FETCH a Cure in our mission to further pet cancer awareness, education and treatment and provide financial support for ongoing programs including the Companions in Crisis Fund. This program provides financial assistance to help families pay for life-saving treatments for their pets who have been diagnosed with cancer.

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The Steel Dog Open
Sep
14
12:00 PM12:00

The Steel Dog Open

Join Fetch a Cure (2SD will be there 2) on Thursday, September 14, at Magnolia Green Golf Club in Moseley, Virginia. The tournament will feature boxed lunches upon arrival, an afternoon shotgun start, an all inclusive beverage cart on the course, hole games, creative cocktails, awards, and dinner in the Clubhouse. Mulligans and tee busters will be available for purchase.

Teams and sponsorships available. Contact Renai Bowers at (804)510-0325 or renai@fetchacure.org for details.

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Pen Pals Volunteer Training        Aug. 23, 2023
Aug
23
5:30 PM17:30

Pen Pals Volunteer Training Aug. 23, 2023

Pen Pals Foster training

Fetch’s Pen Pals program in collaboration with 2SpeakDog will be training volunteers to be the best fosters they can be.

To participate in this FREE training, we require each participant to complete our volunteer application and commit to volunteering with Pen Pals. If you plan to fill this out at the FETCH office prior to the session, please arrive 15 minutes early.

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Nov
11
6:00 PM18:00

Pets on Parade 2022

FETCH a Cure will return to the gorgeous Main Street Station in downtown Richmond for our 13th celebration of the Pets On Parade Benefit & Auction! Pets on Parade is one of FETCH a Cure’s signature events, hosting over 400 people and their furry family members. This is by far the most fun guests will have at a charity auction!

Attendees will enjoy delicious local cuisine from some of Richmond’s best restaurants, signature cocktails, a varied silent auction with something for everyone, and a spirited live auction at FETCH’s biggest fundraiser of the year!

Funds raised at Pets on Parade help support FETCH a Cure in our mission to further pet cancer awareness, education and treatment and provide financial support for ongoing programs including the Companions in Crisis Fund. This program provides financial assistance to help families pay for life-saving treatments for their pets who have been diagnosed with cancer.

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Jun
5
2:00 PM14:00

Barkitecture & Kitty Couture

Barkitecture is back! Join the Virginia Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers for a day of paws and pints and help raise money for some animals in need!

Come by to see custom built dog houses, kitty condos and custom pet accessories designed by local creatives, designers and architects and vote for your favorite.

There will also be food trucks, face-painting, a pet photo booth, games and raffles! Fun for the whole family, including the fur-babies.

A percentage of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Richmond Animal Care and Control!

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Jun
5
11:00 AM11:00

Mutt Strutt 2022

Mutt Strut is a dog-friendly, family-friendly, tail-wagging good time! There will be activities for kids and pups, plus plenty of food and beverages. 

In-person walkers, please stop by the registration table beginning at 11 AM and pick up your T-shirt and bag of goodies (included for first 200 participants at the event)! Make sure and say hello to ALL of the pet loving vendors, because everyone has something wonderful to share! Please fill out the signed pet waiver prior to event. 

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Apr
27
6:00 PM18:00

Mutt Strutt Kick Off Party

FETCH a Cure will be hosting their 12th Annual Mutt Strut Pet Cancer Awareness Walk on Sunday June 5 in Byrd Park.

Join them at Bar Solita on Wednesday April 27 from 6pm-8pm to kickoff what is sure to be the best Mutt Strut yet! Not only is Bar Solita hosting an awesome evening, but they are on a mission to raise $10,000 for FETCH a Cure, starting with Mutt Strut! Enjoy drink specials from Tito’s Handmade Vodka and local craft beer and 50% of all sales from the evening will come directly back to FETCH as a part of their incredible fundraising goal. Additionally, RVA Hospitality partners Liz Kincaid and Sean Rapoza will personally match up to $5,000 in donations. Weather permitting, the patio will be open to friendly pups and their families. To make a reservation, click here.

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Apr
9
11:00 AM11:00

Hike with your Hound

Join FETCH a Cure on April 9, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as Center of the Universe Brewing and Ray Ray's Front Porch S'IPA presents the 2nd annual Hike with Your Hound! Grab your hound and your hiking boots and head out to Pocahontas State Park for a fun afternoon filled with hiking, vendors, food, music, and beer! 2SpeakDog will be leading one of two guided hikes!

Cost:
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate.  All food, drinks, and vendor items are available a la carte. Cash and credit card are accepted.

All pets must have a waiver on file. Click here to complete the waiver. No retractable leashes allowed. 

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Mar
26
to Apr 2

Cherry Blossom Sessions w/Brittany Rose

Capture your pet under the beautiful cherry blossom trees with Brittany Rose Petography! Your pets do not have to be trained or off leash! She has photoshopped the leashes out of every photo 😅

These are the session options:

🐶Up to 2 pets & people - $250 20 minutes and 5 edited digital files included

🐶Up to 6 pets & people - $400 60 minutes and 10 edited digital files included

🐶Up to 8 pets & people - $650 2 hours and 15 edited digital files included

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Mar
19
11:00 AM11:00

$25 Pet Portraits w/Brittany Rose

Join Brittany Rose Petography for a spring themed pop up event at RedRidge Pet Market!

$25 for a single digital file for one pet ($10 per additional dog included in the photo)

$50 for three digital files for one pet! ($10 per additional dog included in the photo)

Images are web size and prints, high res images, canvases and more can be purchased through the event gallery.

No appointments required just come on in 😊

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Feb
12
10:00 AM10:00

Henrico Humane Pet Expo

Richmond Raceway Complex

600 East Laburnum Avenue

Richmond, VA, 23222 (map)

Mark your calendar for the 21st Annual Pet Expo, a unique indoor event where people can bring their pet to enjoy a day of fun and excitement with the whole family. Exhibitors will be on hand offering a variety of goods and services, and activities are scheduled throughout the day, many of which involve pet participation!

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Feb
12
to Feb 15

Remembering Tommie

For those of us that will never forget Tommie and what he went through, this is a way to pay your respects to him on the anniversary of his passing. Come to Pet Memorial Parks 2/12-2/15 and light a candle at his grave in his memory. There will be battery operated candles there for you to light and place on his grave.

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Oct
16
to Oct 24

Birdies for Charity

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FETCH a Cure strives to make a difference in our community by working with pet owners and the veterinary community to further pet cancer awareness, education, and treatment options. 

To maximize the impact of every charitable gift we receive, we are participating in a charitable fundraising program offered by the Dominion Energy Charity Classic and PGA TOUR Charities called Birdies for Charity presented by TowneBank. 

When you make your gift through Birdies for Charity, FETCH will receive your entire contribution plus a 10% bonus from the Charity Classic. 

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Aug
15
1:00 PM13:00

Foster with FETCH Seminar 2021

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Join FETCH a Cure and Kasey Hererra of 2SpeakDog for a fostering seminar. The session will cover topics ranging from what fostering with FETCH looks like, how to integrate a foster into your home, and training tips for interacting with your foster during their stay.

This session is perfect for seasoned fosters, brand new fosters, or even those just thinking about fostering with FETCH a Cure.

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Aug
14
1:00 PM13:00

Canines Uncorked

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Canines Uncorked is a fun-filled event at Ashton Creek Vineyard on August 14, 2021, from 1 - 5 PM with wine, food, live music, raffles, and plenty of adorable dogs looking for homes.

This event will help C.A.R.E. raise funds to save homeless dogs from dying in animal shelters and to find them loving, permanent homes.

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Oct
4
1:00 PM13:00

10th Annual Mutt Strut

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Join us for FETCH a Cure’s 10th Annual Mutt Strut Pet Cancer Awareness Walk! Let’s raise awareness and funds for animal companions battling cancer!

Every dollar raised will go on to support families in Virginia, Maryland and DC whose pets need lifesaving cancer treatments. You don’t need to attend the event to form fundraising team, so be sure to ask friends and family, near and far, to join us in saving more best friends’ lives.

VIRTUAL WALKERS: For those who can’t make the event, register as a Virtual Walker and join us from wherever you are!

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