VisitNorfolk promotes puppy yoga at COVA Brewing Co. on June 6

Norfolk is getting a one-day puppy yoga outing that is built for first-timers, dog lovers, and anyone looking for a low-stress way to support rescue work. VisitNorfolk is promoting the class for Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 9:20 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at COVA Brewing Co., 9529 Shore Drive, in East Ocean View. Tickets are listed at $65, the session is open to ages 9 and up, and the posting says spaces are limited and will sell out.

The event is being presented by Furry Friends Yoga, which says it offers yoga classes with adoptable puppies, kittens, or bunnies. For this Norfolk session, the format is straightforward: a 70-minute experience that includes 40 minutes of beginner-friendly yoga flow followed by 30 minutes of puppy bonding and cuddle time. Yoga mats are provided, and the event is framed as a relaxed, judgment-free class where the draw is equal parts movement and time with dogs that are available for adoption.

COVA Brewing Co. gives the setting a neighborhood feel that fits the mix. The brewery describes itself as a modern coffee house and brewery with 18 self-serve beer taps, wine, seltzers, and fair-trade espresso drinks, and it says it is dog-friendly. That makes the Shore Drive venue a natural match for an event centered on puppies, casual social time, and a lighter entry point into yoga.

The rescue piece is part of the appeal, not an afterthought. Furry Friends Yoga centers adoptable animals in its classes, and the Norfolk event is being pitched as a way to stretch, smile, and meet a possible new best friend while supporting local rescues. That framing matters in a region with an active animal welfare network. The Norfolk SPCA says it is one of the nation’s oldest animal welfare organizations and works to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome pets, while the City of Norfolk says its animal adoption applications are taken in person at 5585 Sabre Road and that adoption counselors help explain medical and behavioral needs.

Animal welfare advocates have also warned that animal-assisted yoga can put human enjoyment ahead of the animals if it is not handled carefully. The American Veterinary Medical Association says good animal welfare includes both physical and mental well-being, along with disease prevention, proper housing, nutrition, and humane handling. That is the backdrop for any puppy yoga class, including this one in Norfolk.

For anyone looking for a single Saturday outing that blends wellness, adoption awareness, and a dog-friendly brewery setting, the June 6 session at COVA Brewing Co. is the one to watch.