Yoga With Puppies, Hikes, Strolls And Bingo Are Just Some Of The Events At Old Dominion Humane Society In November
- Lenora Kruk - Mullanaphy
- Oct 22
- 4 min read
Updated: Nov 3
The calendar is packed with activities surrounding rescue dogs, and Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) has something for every age in November. Saturday Strolls with smaller pups, Sunday Hikes with larger dogs, bingo to benefit the canines and yoga with puppies are just some of the events for the public. Participating in the activities benefits the rescues that are saved from neglect and hoarding situations, surrendered by owners and taken from shelters where they would have been euthanized.
Start the weekend with refreshing, weekly Saturday Strolls, where participants meet volunteers at the ODHS facility at 8:45 a.m. Guests are paired with dogs that ride in their cars to a local trail for a two-mile walk. A great way to meet other dog lovers, it gives the rescues a chance to get fresh air, exercise and socialization.
Visit www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/saturday-stroll-sunday-hike for more information.
ODHS is located at 3602 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, Va., 22408.
Get ready to hit the local trails with furry friends for weekly Sunday Hikes at 8:45 a.m. Participants meet at ODHS to be matched with a rescue buddy. Dogs hitch a ride with guests, where there’s a different trail to explore each week. Hikes are on challenging trails and between three-to-five miles, providing robust exercise for humans and dogs.
For more information, visit www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/saturday-stroll-sunday-hike.
ODHS is located at 3602 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, Va., 22408.
Don’t miss the chance to meet the many dogs in need of homes when the biggest celebration of pets around comes to town at Hurkamp Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by the Fredericksburg SPCA, the free event features adorable dogs looking for forever families and vendors, as well as information about fostering, volunteering and donating. Start the day with the “Walk for the Animals,” a one-mile stroll through downtown Fredericksburg at 9:30 a.m. Personal pets are welcome. The Animal Rescue Festival raises funds for the lifesaving mission of the Fredericksburg SPCA, which provides critically important services to animals, people and the community. Each dollar raised supports animals and their guardians.
Hurkamp Park is located at 500 William Street, Fredericksburg, Va., 22401.
Get ready to meet some seriously adorable tail-waggers at Costco from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.! ODHS is bringing a pack of amazing, adoptable pups and dogs to Costco in Fredericksburg! Stop by to meet the furry love of your life, learn about volunteering and fostering, or to make a donation!
Costco is located at Costco Fredericksburg, 3102 Plank Rd #600, Fredericksburg, Va. 22407.
It’ll be a tail-wagging good time with Puppy Yoga at Awesome ‘Possumz. Yoga class is from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., followed by puppy cuddles from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cost is $28 per person and includes a gift bag. Twenty percent of the proceeds benefit ODHS rescue dogs.
Register in advance at risingdawnyogastudio.com.
Awesome ‘Possumz is located at 211 William Street, Fredericksburg, Va., 22401.
There’s something that’s just as sweet as the dogs at ODHS—The Happy Waffle Perkatude. This restaurant on wheels will pull up to ODHS to serve delicious treats, including hot waffles, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Better yet, the proceeds go to the rescues’ care.
ODHS is located at 3602 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, Va., 22408.
Don’t miss this popular, fun-filled fundraiser, Bingo Night at Hard Times Café. Doors open at 5 p.m., and bingo is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Winners will receive valuable gift baskets, and proceeds go to the care of ODHS rescue dogs.
Hard Times Café is at 10760 Patriot Highway, Fredericksburg, Va., 22408.
Put your thinking caps on and join us for "Trivia For A Cause" at Brock's Riverside Grill from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.! It's going to be a paws-itively great night, and your participation helps a wonderful cause with all proceeds from our raffle going directly to ODHS!
Brock's Riverside Grill is located at 503 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, Va. 22401
Meet ODHS rescue dogs at Tales & Tails Book Café from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Browse through the books and cuddle with the dogs. Buy a book, adopt a dog and get ready to snuggle with a favorite reading buddy.
Tales & Tails Book Cafe is located at 1010 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, Va., 22401.
Get ready for the ultimate dose of Zen and slobbery kisses! Join us for Puppy Yoga, where you'll enjoy 30 minutes of irresistible puppy cuddles to melt away your stress, followed by one hour of blissful yoga—all for a great cause! Space is limited; sign up on the ODHS website! $20 pp.
Register in advance at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/puppy-yoga.
Get ready for some vigorous exercise at the 2025 FredVegas Turkey Trot at Old Mill Park, where participants can opt for the one-mile, five-mile or 10-mile runs. It takes place in scenic Fredericksburg, and proceeds benefit ODHS. For individuals who can’t get there in person, there’s a virtual race. Times are: 7:30 a.m.: one-mile; 7:45 a.m.: 10-mile; 8 a.m.: five-mile.
For more information, visit https://bishopsevents.com/event/2025-fredvegas-turkey-trot-5k-10k-1m/.
Old Mill Park is located at 2410 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, Va., 22401.