Old Dominion Humane Society Rings in the New Year with Fun with Rescue Dogs

Contact: Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy

(540) 395-2942

lmullanaphy@gmail.com

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Old Dominion Humane Society Rings in the New Year with Plenty

of Cuddles and Fun with Rescue Dogs

Fredericksburg, Va. (December 9, 2025)—Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) has plenty of fun events planned for January. From a healthy stroll or hike with rescue dogs to a yoga session with puppies to painting a pet’s portrait, there’s something for everybody.

Saturday Strolls – January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Weekends are better with a Saturday Stroll at a relaxed pace with the smaller rescue dogs. Meet at the adoption center at 8:45 a.m., where volunteers will match guests with dogs. A caravan will head to one of the local trails, and dogs hitch a ride in participants’ cars. Crates are available at ODHS. There’s no need to sign up beforehand—just come to ODHS and join the pack.

Sunday Hikes – January 4, 11, 18, 25

Meet other dog lovers at the adoption center to take a trek on a local trail on Sundays at 8:45 a.m. Volunteers will match guests with the perfect furry partner for some fresh air and exercise. Guests will take the dogs to trails in their cars, and crates are available at ODHS.

Puppy Yoga – January 9

It’ll be a tail-wagging good time during Puppy Yoga at ODHS. Start with a 30-minute cuddle session with the pups at 6:30 p.m. Then, it’s time to stretch during a one-hour beginner yoga class at 7 p.m. All ages are welcome, and the price per participant is $20. Space is limited, so preregister for the event at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/puppy-yoga.

Barks and Brushes: Paint Your Pet’s Portrait – January 31

Get ready to unleash the inner artist at ODHS Barks and Brushes, where participants paint portraits of their beloved pets. The pre-sketched canvas and supplies are provided, and no art skills are needed. It’s an afternoon filled with fun and creativity beginning with puppy cuddles from 3-3:30 p.m., followed by painting from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The cost is $55 per person, and advanced registration is required at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/barks-and-brushes-pet-portrait-painting.

ODHS is located at 3602 Lafayette Boulevard in Fredericksburg. Adoption events are Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m., Fridays from 6-8 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Applications in advance are preferred and take priority over walk-ins. For more information about the dogs available for adoption and adoption surveys, as well as upcoming events, volunteering, fostering and donating items, visit https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org.

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Mission Statement: Old Dominion Humane Society is here to provide well-matched, permanent homes for dogs in need through rescue, rehabilitation and education.