Events In 2020, the SPCA had to move quickly to reimagine our two largest fundraisers as virtual events. We are so grateful to everyone who gave through these events to support our animals in need.
competitions and, of course, raise funds for the shelter. Wonderful animal-friendly sponsors made the event possible. The Seventh Annual (Virtual) bow-WOWwalk generated over $46,000 to benefit the animals at the SPCA!
CRITTER BALL The 2020 Critter Ball was a streamed event featuring a live auction and raised over $144,000 in net proceeds to benefit the animals at the shelter! People were able to bid on incredible live auction packages and donate toward key initiatives, including our Rescue Fund and Spay/Neuter Appeals. The evening featured interviews with adopters, as well puppies and kittens in the studio helping with the auction!
BOW-WOW-WALK Less than a month before the planned K-9 2.5K on the historic Downtown Mall of Charlottesville, we pivoted to a virtual bowWOW-walk. People were encouraged to walk their dogs, submit videos for pet
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