Best Pet Product Giveaways in Virginia Beach, VA: 2026 Local Guide

Virginia Beach does not currently have a verified three-offer "best pet product giveaways" list for 2026. As of August 19, the substantiated local options are two birthday-reward programs—Petco Perks and PetSmart Treats Rewards—and neither promises a specific free product. A birthday reward is an account benefit sent around a pet's saved birthday or adoption anniversary.

Because sponsors control the reward, readers should treat these as possible product perks, not fixed-value giveaways.

Verification note: Program terms and availability can change. This page was checked against linked sources on August 19, 2026.

What does Petco Perks offer?

Petco Perks gives an enrolled pet one birthday gift each year. Under Petco's terms effective June 22, 2026, the gift may be a toy, treat, points, or shopping code. Petco chooses the item and delivery method.

Members must enter the pet's birthday at least 10 days beforehand and opt into marketing emails. Missing either requirement could prevent the benefit from arriving. Petco lists Virginia Beach stores at 4540 Princess Anne Road and 2277 Upton Drive in Redmill.

Check the actual reward before visiting because it may not be a physical item redeemed from a shelf.

How does PetSmart's birthday surprise differ?

PetSmart Treats Rewards sends a Birthday or Gotcha Day surprise during the saved special-day month. The PetSmart Treats FAQ says it appears by email, in the member's account, or both. The limit is one gift per month.

That monthly cap matters for households with several pets sharing a birthday month. PetSmart also does not publicly identify the surprise's product or cash value, so it cannot be ranked against Petco by value. PetSmart lists four Virginia Beach stores, including Landstown at 3364 Princess Anne Road.

Its separate grooming benefit can provide up to two $10 Salon Reward Certificates yearly after qualifying grooming, but those are short-lived discounts rather than free pet products.

Which program should you choose?

Neither program has enough published value information to name a clear winner. Petco describes several possible reward formats, while PetSmart describes only a surprise. For the best chance of receiving the available benefit: Joining both programs may provide two separate birthday benefits, but it does not establish that either benefit will be a physical product.

• Add the correct birthday at least 10 days early for Petco.
• Enable the Petco marketing emails required by its terms.
• Save a Birthday or Gotcha Day in the PetSmart account.
• Check email and the rewards account during the relevant month.
• Read the delivered offer before making a special store trip.

Are any other local giveaways confirmed?

Petco's current store-events page lists free dog-food tastings for August 22 and 23, plus a free ORIJEN tasting on August 29. The listing does not confirm participation by either Virginia Beach store, so these are potential sampling events rather than verified local giveaways. The recently advertised Blue Buffalo Million Point Payday is no longer open.

Its General Mills and Petco rules ended entries on August 1, 2026. Although the promotion had a no-purchase mail-in entry method for eligible Petco Perks members, that method is now closed. Before traveling for an August tasting, confirm that the selected Virginia Beach store is participating and ask whether samples remain available.