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!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2024 WINNERS!

2024 DOG CLASS CATEGORIES & WINNERS

  • Best in Show: Lana, owned by Ashley Shea

  • Best Pretend Purebred: Apollo, owned by Kelly Schips

  • Best Missing Body Part: Phineas, owned by Alexander Burton

  • Best Rescue Story: Lana, owned by Ashley Shea

  • Best Wiggle Bottom: Big Bertha, owned by Deana Bennett

  • Best Tricks: Cassie, owned by Carmen Vasquez

  • Best Smile: Tugboat, owned by Emily Downey

  • Best Costume/Outfit: Alf, owned by Carmen Vasquez

  • Best Sploot: Apple, owned by Leslie Ann Jones

  • Best Underbite: Pumpkin, owned by Leanne Battle

  • Most Unique Markings: Marjorie, owned by Amber Kimball

  • Most Beautiful Pit Bull: Mister Bubbles, owned by Alexandra Fersner

  • Longest Tail: Ninja, owned by Kelly Frankenburg

  • Shortest Tail: Izzy, owned by Terry Spurrier

  • Floofiest: Olive, owned by Joel Sharpiro

  • Biggest Ears: Enzo, owned by Laureen Poole

  • Shortest Legs: Lugosi, owned by Robin Mountjoy-Peak

  • Biggest Bark: Billy, owned by Frank Payne

Best in Show: Lana, owned by Ashley Shea

2024 CAT CLASS CATEGORIES & WINNERS

  • Best in Show: Nelson, owned by Haley Jones

  • Longest Whiskers: Bessie, owned by Leah Madison

  • Longest Tail: Moose, owned by Rachel Street

  • Most Unique Markings: Stella, owned by Sarah Hampton

  • Floofiest: Nelson, owned by Haley Jones

  • Biggest Cheeks: Stu, owned by Amber Walczuk

  • Best Missing Body Part: Piper, owned by Rachel Wright

  • Best Toe Beans: Leo, owned by Kyra Molinaro

  • Best Rescue Story: Getz, owned by Sara Thompson

  • Best Mustache: Sassy, owned by Stephanie Brooks

  • Best Meow: Olive, owned by Rachel Street

  • Best Biscuit Maker: Flynn, owned by Sarah Traylor

Best in Show: Nelson, owned by Haley Jones

 

 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

WE’LL SEE YOU IN 2026!