Poochella Is Back! Homeless Pups to Steal the Spotlight at Multi-Shelter Adoption Fest This Saturday
Forget the influencers—dazzling dogs are the stars at Poochella, a twist on Coachella, which will see dozens of adoptable canines from area animal shelters gather for a tail-wagging good time at Bea Arthur Dog Park on Saturday. Guests can bond with potential new best friends, receive dog care and training tips from local shelter experts, and enjoy mouthwatering vegan burgers from Beyond Meat.
Where: Bea Arthur Dog Park, 501 Front St., Norfolk
When: Saturday, May 3, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
A 2025 Poochella adoptee, Cameron. Credit: PETA
Participating Shelters:
Bay Beagle Rescue Chesapeake Animal Services Unit Chesapeake Humane Society Norfolk Animal Care Center Norfolk SPCA PETA Portsmouth Humane Society Reba’s Rescue Virginia Beach Animal Control Virginia Beach SPCA
