Muttminster • Meowminster
RACC Dog & Cat Show

We're thrilled to announce that our first ever Muttminster/Meowminster show held on February 25, 2024 was a tremendous success, attracting over 1,300 participants! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported this event. Special thanks to Main Street Station for providing a fantastic venue, our sponsors, and the incredible Wicker & Wilde team from Mix 98.1 Richmond. We're also grateful to our vendors, food trucks, judges, staff, volunteers, RACCF Board members, and everyone who contributed to making this event possible. We're excited to share that Muttminster/Meowminster Show raised $48,000 for the Tommie Fund. We couldn’t have done it without your help!

Event Details

Muttminster & Meowminster is a play on Westminster and is a fundraiser for RACCF’s Tommie Fund, which helps cover the cost of emergency medical care for sick and injured animals at participating public animal control agencies in Virginia.

Imagine adorable fur babies competing for the coveted title of Best in Show, plus great vendors, food trucks, and tons of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy!

Save the Date: February 22, 2026
Where: Main Street Station, 1500 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Event Fee: A monetary donation (any amount) at the door

This is a dog-friendly event. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!

Interested in sponsoring our 2026 event?
👉 Click here for more details
📧 Contact Christie Peters at christie.peters@rva.gov to get involved

Interested in being a vendor at our 2026 event?
📧 Contact Haley Childress at haley.childress2@rva.gov to learn more