Pet Lovers Companion 2014

A-Z Directory of Products & Services For Everything Pets in Northern Virginia

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• Veterinarians • Groomers • Trainers

14th Annual Edition 2014

• Daycare • Kennels • Animal Non-Profit • and More!

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Contents

eatures F 18 How to Choose Your Dog Walker

30 What is a Raw Diet?

31 Keep Fido Fit, Not Fat

20 What Your Pet Sitter Won’t Tell You

49 Spring Allergies

22 Warmer Temperatures Bring Health Risks

59 Canine Good Citizen Prep Class

24 Heart disease in Cat and Dogs

60 Don’t Let it Wait

26 Regular Grooming—Good For You and Your Pet! 28 The Real Scoop on Dog Poop

61 Why Does My Pet Need A Blood Pressure Check?

Cover image: Courtesy Karen Presecan Photography (page 13), used by permission, all rights reserved.

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In Every Issue 8 Important Phone Numbers 10 Social Scenes 12 Upcoming Events 14 From the Publisher 16 Book Corner

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PET LOVERS COMPANION P. O. Box 239, Mount Vernon, VA 22121 Phone: 703.780.4400 Email: support@petloverscompanion.com www.petloverscompanion.com President & Publisher Angela Hazuda Meyers Managing Editor Archana Asokan

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34 A to Z Listings Directory 50 Pet Friendly Apartments 51 Pet Friendly Hotels 52 Non-Profit Listings 56 Dog Breed Rescues 60 Clubs

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Pet Lovers Companion assumes no responsibility or liability for errors and omissions occurring in the community information pages of this directory and will not be responsible for errors in advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error.

The publisher does not and cannot guarantee the correctness of all information that is available, and errors will be corrected in subsequent issues if reported by letter to the company. Advertisements, listings, and information contained in this directory are provided solely by those advertising herein, who carry full responsibility for their content.

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Emergency Animal Hospitals

Hope Center for Advanced Veterinary Medicine, The

140 Park Street, S.E., Vienna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-242-4760

LifeCentre Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care, The

165 Fort Evans Road, N.E., Leesburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-831-6296 Southpaws Veterinary Specialty & E.R. Center, 8500 Arlington, Blvd, Fairfax. . . . . . . . . 703-752-9102 Woodbridge Animal Hospital, 2703 Caton Hill Road, Woodbridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-897-5665

Animal Control & Animal Shelters Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fairfax City Animal Control, 3730 Old Lee Highway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fairfax County Shelter, 4500 West Ox Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Falls Church Animal Control, 300 Park Avenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fauquier County SPCA, 9350 Rogues Road, Casanova. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fredericksburg Regional SPCA, 10819 Courthouse Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loudoun County Shelter, 39820 Charles Town Pike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manassas Animal Adoption Center, 10039 Dean Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manassas Animal Control Services, 10039 Dean Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manassas Park Animal Control, 329 Manassas Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prince William County Animal Shelter, 14807 Bristow Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vienna City Animal Control, 215 Center Street South. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Emergency Animal Care Planning

RedRover Responders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 916-429-2457 (a volunteer service for rescuing animals in major disaster areas)

Injured Wildlife

Wildlife Rescue League, www.wildliferescueleague.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hotline 703-440-0800 Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries, Richmond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-367-1000

Poison Control

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-426-4435 (A $55 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900-443-0000

Crisis can strike at any time on any day. The Hope Center & The Life Center are two of the top rated emergency facilities in the region, offering immediate treatment and utilizing the latest equipment and diagnostics for your pet’s life-threatening situations. In addition, they have board-certified specialists in Cardiology, Oncology, Internal Medicine and more for optimal patient care. When your pet has an emergency or special needs make sure you visit one of these facilities.

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SOCIAL SCENE

“A fantastic day was had by all at the Humane Society of Fairfax County’s ‘Toast to the Animals’ annual wine event on Oct. 26 at Paradise Springs Winery in Clifton, Va.!”

Animal Welfare League of Arlington: 18th Annual Walk for the Animals on May 11 at Bluemont Park, Arlington, Va.

The Dog Days Peach Festival at Great Country Farms on August 10 and 11, 2013.

Animal Welfare League of Arlington: 3rd Annual Fall Fair Animal House on September 6.

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A collection from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Mardi Growl 2013:

Animal Welfare League of Arlington: Inaugural Golden Paw Gala on November 2 at the Westin Arlington Gateway, Arlington, Va.

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Upcoming Events 14th Annual Super Pet Expo March 21-23, 2014, Fri: 4-9pm, Sat: 10am-7pm, Sun: 10am-5pm at the Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA 20153. WELCOME TO THE PET LOVERS’ DREAM WEEKEND! For more details visit www. superpetexpo.com.

Capitol Pet Expo Saturday April 5th from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm. Free Admission, Bring Your Pet! For more details visit www.capitolpetexpo.com.

HART’s 24th Annual Art & Silent Auction April 5 at 7:00 pm. Shop for amazing art and enjoy an evening of fun, including hor d’oeuvers and cash bar at Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon, VA. Proceeds support Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART). More info at www. hart90.org.

Bark in the Park with the Potomac Nationals Baseball April 27 at 1:05 pm Vs. Lynchburg Hillcats and Aug. 24 at 6:05 pm vs. Frederick Keys. Bring your pooch out to the ballpark for a day full of fun for dogs and owners. For details and to buy tickets: www.potomacnationals.com.

Pups in the Park with the Washington Nationals April 19, May 17, June 22 and September 7, 2014. Bring your dogs to the game! Seats are limited so get tickets for you and your dog today! Get info and buy tickets: www.nationals.com/pups.

Reston Pet Fiesta May 3, 10 am - 4 pm at the Reston Town Cente. The Pet Fiesta draws local businesses, rescue groups and thousands of pet owners for an exciting day of interactive activities, demonstrations, exhibitions and animals galore! For details visit http:// www.petfiesta.org.

19th Annual Walk for the Animals on May 10th (rain or shine) at Bluemont Park, Arlington (329 N Manchester St). Leash-up Fido, strap on your walking shoes and join hundreds of animal enthusiasts for a three-mile walk or one-mile stroll through the park followed by a festival of entertainment. Pre-register for $30 or register event day for $40. Visit awla.kintera.org/ Walk2014 for additional event and registration details.

Doggie Yappy Hour at Hotel Monaco Alexandria.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 pm, from April through October the Doggie Yappy Hour is held in the courtyard. For details visit www.monaco-alexandria. com/alexandria-hotel/doggie-happy-hour.html.

70th Anniversary Party Join the Animal Welfare League of Arlington in celebrating their 70th anniversary! On Saturday, June 7 at AWLA (2650 S Arlington Mill Drive) they will host a party to commemorate the past 70 years. Visit www.awla.org for additional details.

2015 Pet Photo Calendar Contest June 1-July 31. The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria will be accepting photo submissions for their 2015 calendar. Invite your friends to vote for the winner who will be featured on the calendar cover. Runners-up will be featured throughout the calendar and all participants will receive a free calendar. Visit www.AlexandriaAnimals.org/Calendar.

National Capital Cat Show September 6 – 7, 2014, at South Hall. Spend two days visiting with as many as 450 cats and kittens from around the U.S and the world. Vendors galore offer cat products, jewelry, food, and artwork. Check our website for presentation times and more information. www.nationalcapitalcatshow.com.

Second Annual Golden Paw Gala TBD Late Fall 2014 - Join the Animal Welfare League of Arlington for a purrfect evening of making second chances PAWsible as we roll out the red carpet to honor shelter animals this fall. Proceeds will directly benefit shelter and homeless animals, community programs and services supported by the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. Details will be released Summer 2014. Visit www.awla.org for more information.

4th Annual Fall Fair Animal House TBD September 2014 - The community is invited to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (2650 S Arlington Mill Dr) to come meet their new best friend or bring their canine companion for a purrfect afternoon of doggone fun. All of AWLA’s adoptable animals will be on view to meet potential new families and staff and volunteers

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will be on-hand to answer any questions. Visit www. awla.org for more information about AWLA and to view current adoptable pets.

Fairfax City Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 11 join the Humane Society of Fairfax County as they participate. For details visit www.hsfc.org.

3rd Annual Lowelands Farm Howl-oween Hayride and Puptoberfest Saturday, October 19, 2013, 12-4pm (rain date Sunday, October 20) to Benefit Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue at 21344 Steptoe Hill Road, Middleburg, VA 20117 Go to www.cockerspanielrescue.com for information and to buy tickets.

28th Annual Holiday Craft Show Nov. 15 & 16 at the Fairfax High School. Join the Humane Society of Fairfax County as they participate in the holiday craft show. For details visit www.hsfc.org.

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Square with a 1.5 mile course in Old Town Alexandria.

There will be many opportunities for sponsorships as well as fundraising by teams to benefit the shelter.

Please check the shelter website in the fall at www.

AlexandriaAnimals.org for more information on registration, team formation, and sponsorship.

Pet Photos with Santa Fall/Winter 2014. Bring in your furry kids to meet Santa himself! Professional photographs of your dog, cat, or other small animal will be taken at the Shelter. These photos make excellent gifts and are timeless keepsakes. Visit www.AlexandriaAnimals.org for more information as the holiday season approaches.

Home For the Holidays (TBD Fall 2014) is an outdoor festival attracting an average of 3,000 targeted visitors, bringing together local businesses, animal rescue groups and pet owners for an exciting day of interactive activities, demonstrations, exhibitions and

Alexandria Shelter Walk for Homeless Animals - October 19, 2014. The animal Welfare

animals galore. Visit www.home4theholidaysdc.org.

League of Alexandria will sponsor its annual walk benefitting shelter animals. The walk will begin at Market

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From the Publisher Hello Pet Lovers!

What a fun year it has been! Maggie, my faithful and adorable rescue pup and I have been enjoying some early AM walks and she is getting ready to turn 7. I can’t believe how quickly the time flies!

Seems like she was just a little pup yesterday and now she’s middle-aged!

I have a feeling you experience that same thought all the time about your pets and even yourself. I know I feel like every year the time goes by even faster than the year prior—and it amazes me each time as I continually think that it can’t zoom by any more quickly, but it always somehow manages to! So I have been making a resolve to not let time slip away without enjoying it! I want to break out of the daily routine and create some memories.

After all, didn’t someone say that “It’s the journey not the destination?” Well I believe it and I always feel more revived and creative when I take in new experiences. Therefore, Maggie and I have been a’thinking and a’planning about what kind of fun we can have this coming year and trying to figure out how to have you join in.

So, I am excited to share some of the ideas we have for you to join in the fun with us! We are continuing to develop a great community that enjoys getting together and meeting up. We go on hikes, drink wine at pet-friendly wineries, we have seminar talks from pet experts of all sorts (including guest trainers, Pet CPR, and experienced cat specialists), host rescue adoptions and attend events—this year we might even try a pet treat making class. We have a fun calendar in the works and are getting ready to gear up for the warmer weather! And we want you to join us. Join our community and get ready for some fun!

Sign up to get updates via our newsletter at PetLoversCompanion.com and like us on Facebook (facebook.com/PetLoversCompanion) so you can be sure to learn about all the fun we have planned.

And if you are specifically a dog lover, please join us at NOVADogMagazine.com too, sign up for the newsletter and like us on Facebook (facebook.com/ NOVADog)!

I can’t wait to see you out and about. It’s going to be another fun year—and hopefully it won’t be over too quickly!

Angela

Angela Hazuda Meyers Publisher and President, NOVADog Magazine & Pet Lovers Companion ahazuda@yahoo.com

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Book Corner

A selection of books from the editors of the Pet Lover’s Companion

The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel

By Kelly E. Carter Pet travel expert Kelly E. Carter and her beloved longhaired Chihuahua Lucy share their travel secrets in this engaging and lively guide to the best pet-cation destinations in the U.S. and Canada. Discover hundreds of places to please your pooch, from restaurants with canine cuisine to shops for furry fashionistas.

Available wherever books are sold.

Ice Dogs

By Terry Lynn Johnson Fourteen-year-old champion musher Victoria Secord is an expert in surviving the unforgiving Alaskan bush. But when an injured “city boy” and a freak snowstorm catch Victoria and her beloved dog team by surprise, a routine trip becomes a life-ordeath trek through the frozen wilderness.

Young readers will be spellbound by this high-stakes adventure novel of endurance and hope. Available wherever fine books are sold.

Visit www.terrylynnjohnson.com for a free discussion guide!

THE PETS SPEAK

By Terri Diener

In this collection, 22 poets reflect on the cat.

Kate Bell introduces the book observing “our cats are poetry in motion . . . they offer us joy, humor, and peace.” The illustrations were provided by Fancy Cats Rescue Team, which finds homes for cats in the Washington, D.C. area. $9.95. Available from violetpress.com and Amazon.com.

In this book, animal communicator Terri Diener relates the stories of 16 animals and the messages they have for their human companions. Each story, while unique to that animal, could be that of any dog, any cat, any horse, any bird. Their messages, though, reveal them to be thinking, feeling, consciously aware beings, who want us to stop underestimating them and see them for who they really are.

Visit www.terrylynnjohnson.com for a free discussion guide!

Purchase directly from the author, from Amazon, or on Kindle.

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How to Choose Your Dog Walker

By Becky O’Neil

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To ensure that your pet’s new friend is the right fit, use the questions below as a guideline for selecting your dog walker or pet sitter.

1. Is the company licensed, bonded and insured?

Any company with a ‘professional’ title should hold current liability and workers compensation insurance and be bonded and licensed in the state in which they operate. Being licensed, bonded and insured means that you can rest easy knowing the company has the ability to correct for unforeseen circumstances.

2. What kind of training do employees receive and what equipment do you use?

The company should have a training program in place, and be able to detail it for you.

Training should be extensive, with policies and procedures in place to keep both your pet and the walker safe. Typically, both classroom and field work is the mark of a thorough training regime. It’s also important to see what type of equipment is used. Retractable leashes have been shown to carry significant risk, so see what the policy is on their use, and what safety policies are in place. It’s also beneficial to inquire if Pet CPR and First Aid training are offered to the individuals taking care of your pet.

3. Will I be able to meet and interact with my sitter?

You should feel confident in the level of interaction you will have with your sitter. How are you updated about what occurred during a visit?

Some companies leave daily notes, send emails or have applications that allow you to log in and see what occurred. Do you feel it necessary to meet each sitter who comes to care for your pets? Find out the communication style of the company and technology used before deciding who the right fit is for you.

4. What is included in the visit and how are visit lengths structured?

How much time do you need for your pet and what are minimum visit requirements? A company agreeing to an excessively short visit

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for multiple pets does not have their best interest in mind. Is there a minimum on how often a visit is required? Such requirements show that care of the animal is the company’s top priority.

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What Your Pet Sitter Won’t Tell You

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s a conscientious pet owner, you have read multiple articles on how to screen and hire a pet sitter. Did you realize your pet sitter is also screening you? A great client isn’t just one who pays promptly, but one who understands the following:

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are not limited to: respiratory distress, pale gums, collapse, inability to stand, or even seizures. If any of these are noted please get your pets in a cool environment and bring them to the closest veterinarian hospital right away. Tips to prevent this are to make sure to control and monitor their activity, ensure that they have access to air conditioning and water, and never leave pets in cars.

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When should I see a cardiologist? Any pet with signs of heart disease should be fully evaluated before having anesthesia for procedures such as dental cleanings, spay, neuter or growth removal. Seeing a cardiologist at the earliest sign of heart disease ensures that your pet will have a longer, healthier life through early and accurate diagnosis.

What kind of heart disease do pets get?

Dogs and cats rarely have “heart attacks.”

Instead, they get diseases of the valves or heart muscle, which can be present from a young age or develop over time. Pets also can be born with defects of the heart, some of which can be readily repaired with surgery or catheterization.

How is heart disease treated? The vast majority of heart disease in pets is managed with inexpensive medications, while some heart defects are correctable with surgical or catheterization procedures. Proper treatment regimens and follow-up care can significantly improve the length and quality of life in most patients.

With early intervention and proper care, many pets with heart disease live long, healthy lives as much-loved members of your family.

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Regular Grooming—Good For You and Your Pet!

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nly a fraction of pet owners have their pets groomed regularly by a professional pet groomer. But those owners are possibly enjoying their pets more and improving some aspects of their pets’ health. A professional groomer may detect (and possibly prevent) certain disease processes. As a veterinarian, I recognize that some of the disease conditions that I see every day could be prevented by the regular care of a professional groomer. Here are just a few examples: Get clean. Get close. Get healthy! Of course you love your pet, but are you ever reluctant to share hugs and kisses with your pet? When your pet is clean with a pleasant aroma and a soft, smooth hair coat, then you will feel better about close contact with your pet and this will strengthen the emotional bond between you. Also, research has shown that petting lowers heart rate and blood pressure, which can improve the health of both you and your pet.

Remove Hazardous Tangles. Monthly cleansing and brushing of a dog or cat’s

hair coat removes debris and tangles before they progress to severe hair coat matting.

Melanie Florio, a groomer at Sterling Park Animal Hospital, has seen some mats that were so extensive that they resulted in infected skin lesions that required a complete shave down and treatment with veterinaryprescribed antibiotics. Regular grooming would have easily prevented many of these cases.

Removing Dirt Helps Allergies. In the spring time, do you ever walk out of the house to find your car covered with a thick coat of pollen? That same pollen gets into your pets hair coat and can contribute to allergy outbreaks in your pet and other family members. Regular grooming removes allergens that can cause allergies in pets and pet owners. Jackie Winters, who grooms dogs at Dulles Executive Pet Center, offers this tip: Between grooming appointments, keep a box of baby wipes by the front door and cleanse your pet’s hair coat and pads when he or she comes inside.

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Raw diets are pet foods that have not been cooked and are intended to be fed that way. This pet food option is based on the philosophy that our domesticated animals thrive best when fed a “biologically appropriate diet” – one that mimics what nature intended. These diets consist of meats, organs, bones and essential vitamins and minerals.

Some include fruits and vegetables as well.

A diet that does not consist of processed ingredients, fillers, sugars nor any other inferior ingredient is what nature intended for our pets. Once you denature a food, you can no longer expect all of the benefits you would receive if eaten fresh. We all have the inherent knowledge that eating fresh, natural food is what’s best for our health. Let’s use that knowledge for our beloved pets and enjoy many years of great health.

Some people think a raw diet is a lot of work. Those who choose to prepare a raw diet themselves would agree. It can be challenging to balance how much meat, bones, veggies and supplements to use. Fortunately, today’s pet food industry is full of high quality, complete

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You can also gently run your fingers along the pet’s rib cage. The ribs should be felt easily and the skin should glide over the ribs smoothly; you should not feel a lot of skin moving under the fingers.

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ACTOVA@gmail.com 12028 N. Shore Drive......................................703-437-5600 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 61

Featured Animal Hospitals by City Sterling

Animal Medical Center of Cascades

www.AMCCascades.com

20789 Algonkian Parkway, Great Falls Plaza #160....................................571-434-0250

Sterling Park Animal Hospital www.sterlingparkvet.com

800 West Church Road....................................703-430-3000

Vienna

CVCA - Cardiac Care for Pets www.cvcavets.com

140 Park Street, SE.........................................703-281-7717 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 48

VCA Herndon-Reston Animal Hospital

Hope Advanced Veterinary Center

500 Elden Street.............................................703-437-5655

140 Park Street, S.E........................................703-242-4760

www.vcaherndonreston.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2

Richmond

CVCA - Cardiac Care for Pets www.cvcavets.com

5918 West Broad Street..................................804-497-8940 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 48

Springfield

www.HopeCenter.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

Oakton-Vienna Veterinary Hospital www.OVVHPets.com

320 Maple Avenue East..................................703-938-2800

Woodbridge

Companion Animal Hospital

Dale City Animal Hospital

7297 Commerce Street...................................703-866-4100

2980 Dale Blvd...............................................703-670-6181

www.CompanionAnimalHospitalVA.com

Colonial Animal Hospital

www.colonialvets.com

6320 Springfield Plaza...................................703-451-5400

CVCA - Cardiac Care for Pets www.cvcavets.com

6651 F Backlick Road......................................703-451-4868 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 48

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Animal Hospitals

by Specialty Cardiology

CVCA - Cardiac Care for Pets www.cvcavets.com

Offices located in: Vienna............................................................703-281-7717 Leesburg........................................................703-669-9311 Richmond......................................................804-497-8940 Springfield.....................................................703-451-4868 Maryland Offices............................................410-224-0039 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 48

A to Z LISTINGS - Products & Services Animal Hospitals

by Specialty Internal Medicine

Hope Advanced Veterinary Center www.HopeCenter.com

140 Park Street, S.E., Vienna...........................703-242-4760 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

Oncology

Hope Advanced Veterinary Center www.HopeCenter.com

140 Park Street, S.E., Vienna...........................703-242-4760 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

Ophthalmology

Boarding Kennel Facility

Featured Boarding/ Kennel Facilities Arlington

Board Hound, The

www.TheBoardHound.com

3520 South Four Mile Run Drive.....................703-382-9143 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 29

Ashburn

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

44642 Guilford Dr., Suite 101.............703-858-DOGS (3647) SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

Centreville

Deepwood Veterinary Clinic, Inc. www.deepwoodvet.net

Hope Advanced Veterinary Center

7300 Ordway Road.........................................703-631-9133

140 Park Street, S.E., Vienna...........................703-242-4760

Olde Towne Pet Resort

www.HopeCenter.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

Background Checks Lightner Investigative Solutions www.lightnersolutions.com

Specializing in employment screening and background investigations................................................571-274-9165

Featured Boarding/ Kennel Facilities Alexandria

Dulles

www.OldeTownePetResort.com

21460 Squire Court........................................571-434-3300 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13, 62,63

Fairfax

Affectionate Pet Care

www.affectionatepetcare.com

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-250-5233 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 24, 59

Springfield

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

5425-B Port Royal Rd.........................703-321-DOGS (3647) SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

A Dog’s Day Out

Olde Towne Pet Resort

403-B Swann Ave.............................. 703-739-ADDO (2336)

8101 Alban Road............................................703-455-9000

www.ADogsDayOut.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

Amissville

Golden Retreat for K9’s

www.goldenretreat4k9s.com

Dog Boarding hotel & Resort..........................540-937-4465

www.OldeTownePetResort.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13, 62,63

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Cat Boarding Always There Pet Care, L.L.C. www.AlwaysTherePetCare.com

Dulles Executive Pet Center

920 W. Broad Street, Suite C, Falls Church.......703-241-CATS

44931 Lane Court...........................................703-709-1111

Dulles Executive Pet Center

Van Dorn

44931 Lane Court, Sterling.............................703-709-1111

www.DullesExec.com

SEE OUR AD ON OUTSIDE BACK COVER

A Dog’s Day Out

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7

www.DullesExec.com

SEE OUR AD ON OUTSIDE BACK COVER

www.ADogsDayOut.com

Cat Sitting

4536 Eisenhower Ave.....................................571-312-7723 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

Vienna

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

2800-A Gallows Rd.............................703-698-DOGS (3647) SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

Julie’s Pooch Pad

www.juliespoochpad.com

357 Lawyers Rd. NW......................................703-820-7387 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 25

Warrenton

Paws Awhile Pet Motel

www.pawsawhilepetmotel.com

7353 Woodlawn Lane.....................................540-347-4855 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 57

Cage-Free Boarding Affectionate Pet Care

www.affectionatepetcare.com

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-250-5233 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 24, 59

Board Hound, The

www.TheBoardHound.com

3520 South Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington....703-382-9143 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 29

AGAPE Pet care

www.agapepetcare.com

Centreville......................................................703-830-6623 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 28

At Home Cat Care

www.athomecatcare.biz

felinecare@aol.com........................................703-820-8156 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 20

Becky’s Pet Care, Inc.

www.BeckysPetCare.com

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-822-0933 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 22

Sit-A-Pet

www.sitapet.com

Established 1980............................................703-243-3311 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 55

Cemeteries and Crematories Heavenly Days Crematorium www.HeavenlyDays.com

3051-B Thurston Rd., Urbana, MD..................240-699-0034

Sunset Pet Services

www.SunsetPetServices.com

5521 Vine Street, Alexandria..........................703-971-4120 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 53

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Dog Training

Daycare

CPR/First Aid Training Brian’s Behaved Barkers Dog Training, LLC

www.facebook.com/BehavedBarkers

Serving Northern Virginia..............................240-676-4235

Custom Pet Portraits

Olde Towne Pet Resort

www.OldeTownePetResort.com

8101 Alban Road............................................703-455-9000 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13, 62, 63

Sterling

Dulles Executive Pet Center www.DullesExec.com

The Woof’s Meow

44931 Lane Court...........................................703-709-1111

High quality pet portraits created from your photos...............................703-919-5338

Van Dorn

www.thewoofsmeowartstudio.com

Daycare Alexandria

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

403-B Swann Ave.............................. 703-739-ADDO (2336) SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

Arlington

Board Hound, The

www.TheBoardHound.com

OUTSIDE BACK COVER

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

4536 Eisenhower Ave.....................................571-312-7723 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

Vienna

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

2800-A Gallows Rd.............................703-698-DOGS (3647) SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

Dog Training

3520 South Four Mile Run Drive.....................703-382-9143

Affectionate Pet Care

Ashburn

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-250-5233

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 29

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

44642 Guilford Dr., Suite 101.............703-858-DOGS (3647) SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

www.affectionatepetcare.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 24, 59

Always There Pet Care, L.L.C. www.AlwaysTherePetCare.com

902 W. Broad Street, Suite C, Falls Church.......703-241-2287 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7

Fairfax

Affectionate Pet Care

Olde Towne Pet Resort

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-250-5233

21460 Squire Court, Dulles.............................571-434-3300 8101 Alban Road, Springfield.........................703-455-9000

www.affectionatepetcare.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 24, 59

www.OldeTownePetResort.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13, 62, 63

Dulles

Olde Towne Pet Resort

World of RUFF

21460 Squire Court........................................571-434-3300

Serving Northern VA/DC/MD..........................202-413-3745

www.OldeTownePetResort.com

www.WorldofRuff.com

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13, 62, 63

Springfield

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

5425-B Port Royal Rd.........................703-321-DOGS (3647) SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

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Affectionate Pet Care

Walking the Dogs, LLC

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-250-5233

Felicia@walkingdogsva.com Serving Burke, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Lorton, and Springfield..............................................703-473-9768

www.affectionatepetcare.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 24, 59

AGAPE Pet care

www.agapepetcare.com

Centreville......................................................703-830-6623 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 28

Alexandria Pet Care, Inc.

www.alexandriapetcare.com

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-548-1516 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 28

www.WalkingDogsVA.com

Dog Waste Removal DoodyCalls

www.DoodyCalls.com When Nature Calls, We Answer

Serving DC, VA, and MD......... 1-800-DoodyCalls (366-3922) SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 32

All Friends Pet Care

www.allfriendspetcare.com

Serving all of Northern Virginia......................703-716-PETS SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 61

Alternative Pet Care

www.AlternativePetCare.com

Serving Northern VA, DC, MD.........................703-766-6182 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 21

Always There Pet Care, L.L.C. www.AlwaysTherePetCare.com

902 W. Broad Street, Suite C, Falls Church.......703-241-2287 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7

Animal Nannies

www.AnimalNannies.net

Serving Northern VA, DC, MD.........................703-749-9000

Becky’s Pet Care, Inc.

www.BeckysPetCare.com

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-822-0933 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 22

Doggie Walkers

www.DoggieWalkers.com

Serving Northern VA, DC, MD....................... 703-757-WALK

Peggie’s Pet Services

www.PeggiesPets.com

Serving Northern VA, DC, MD.........................703-225-2100

Virginia Dog Walkers

www.VirginiaDogWalkers.com

Serving Northern VA, DC, MD.........................703-766-1470

Emergency Animal Hospitals Alexandria

VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital & Emergency www.vcaalexandria.com

2660 Duke Street............................................703-751-2022 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2

Leesburg

The LifeCentre

Redefining Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care www.TLCvets.com 165 Fort Evans Road, NE.................................703-831-6296 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 27

Vienna

Hope Advanced Veterinary Center www.HopeCenter.com

140 Park Street, S.E........................................703-242-4760 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

Employment Opportunities Affectionate Pet Care

www.affectionatepetcare.com

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-250-5233 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 24, 59

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Grooming

Exotic Medical Care Caring Hands Animal Hospital www.caringhandsvet.com

295 S. Van Dorn St, Alexandria, Virginia.........703-778-2500 8100B Arlington Blvd., Merrifield........Opening Spring 2014 43300 Southern Walk Plaza, #124, Ashburn...703-726-0446 5659 Stone Road, Centreville.........................703-830-5700 2955C South Glebe Road, Arlington...............703-535-3100 12733 Braemar Village Plaza, Bristow............703-368-7300 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 17

Grooming Ashburn

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

44642 Guilford Dr., Suite 101.............703-858-DOGS (3647) SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

Canine Carousel Boutique & Pet Salon www.CanineCarousel.com

43134 Broadland’s Village Center .....................703-687-4626 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 33

Feline Veterinary Services Fairfax

Centreville

Deepwood Veterinary Clinic, Inc. www.deepwoodvet.net

The Cat Hospital of Fairfax, Inc.

7300 Ordway Road.............................................. 703-631-9133

3915 Old Lee Highway, Suite 21B...................703-273-5454

Olde Towne Pet Resort

www.CatHospital.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 31

Arlington

NOVA Cat Clinic

www.NOVACatClinic.com

923 N. Kenmore Street...................................703-525-1955

Alexandria

Dulles

www.OldeTownePetResort.com

21460 Squire Court............................................. 571-434-3300 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13, 62, 63

Fairfax

Affectionate Pet Care

www.affectionatepetcare.com

VCA Beacon Hill Cat Hospital

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-250-5233

6610 Richmond Hwy......................................703-765-2287

Herndon

www.vcabeaconhill.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2

Grooming

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 24, 59

Canine Carousel Boutique & Pet Salon www.CanineCarousel.com

Serving Herndon/Reston & surrounding areas..703-709-8746

Alexandria

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

403-B Swann Ave.............................. 703-739-ADDO (2336) SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

Grooming by Jesse

at Hometown Vet Clinic www.Hometownvetclinic.net

6137 Franconia Rd.........................................703-922-9861

Arlington

Happy Grooming

www.happygroomingva.com

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 33

Manassas

Independent Hill Veterinary Clinic www.independenthillvetclinic.vetsuite.com

13444 Dumfries Road.....................................703-791-2083

Reston

Canine Carousel Boutique & Pet Salon www.CanineCarousel.com

Serving Herndon/Reston & surrounding areas..703-709-8746 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 33

3301 Lee Highway..........................................703-528-7292 41

Grooming

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Grooming Springfield

Mobile Veterinary Services

A Dog’s Day Out

NoVa Mobile Vet

5425-B Port Royal Rd.........................703-321-DOGS (3647)

8390 Terminal Road Suite E, Lorton, VA...... 1-866-946-7387

www.ADogsDayOut.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

Olde Towne Pet Resort

www.OldeTownePetResort.com

8101 Alban Road................................................. 703-455-9000 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13, 62, 63

Sterling

Dulles Executive Pet Center www.DullesExec.com

44931 Lane Court................................................ 703-709-1111 SEE OUR AD ON OUTSIDE BACK COVER

Van Dorn

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

4536 Eisenhower Ave.....................................571-312-7723 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

Vienna

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

2800-A Gallows Rd.............................703-698-DOGS (3647) SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

Warrenton

Paws Awhile Pet Motel

www.pawsawhilepetmotel.com

7353 Woodlawn Lane.....................................540-347-4855 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 57

Massage Olde Towne Pet Resort

www.OldeTownePetResort.com

21460 Squire Court, Dulles.............................571-434-3300 8101 Alban Road, Springfield.........................703-455-9000 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13, 62, 63

www.novamobilevet.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 19

Pet-Friendly Vineyards Barrel Oak Winery

www.barreloak.com

3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane...........................540-364-6402

Pet Photographer/ Portraits Bill Owen

Pet, family, event photographer www.mansbestfriend.org

MD/DC/NoVa..................................................301-455-5344 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 45

Karen Presecan

Fine Art Pet Photography www.kppets.com

NoVA, MD, DC and NC.....................................540-226-2597 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13

Pet Portraits, Custom The Woof’s Meow

www.thewoofsmeowartstudio.com

High quality pet portraits created from your photos...............................703-919-5338

Pet Relocation Dulles Executive Pet Center www.DullesExec.com

44931 Lane Court, Sterling.............................703-709-1111 SEE OUR AD ON OUTSIDE BACK COVER

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A to Z LISTINGS - Products & Services Pet Sitting Services

Pet Sitting Services

Pet Sitting Services

AAA Dog Walking & Pet Care

Julie’s Pooch Pad

Serving Arlington, VA.....................................703-243-5883

357 Lawyers Rd. NW......................................703-820-7387

Affectionate Pet Care

Mary’s Critter Care

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-250-5233

Serving Annandale, N. Springfield, W. Alexandria, and W. Falls Church.................571-276-0287

AAADogPets@gmail.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 55

www.affectionatepetcare.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 24, 59

AGAPE Pet care

www.agapepetcare.com

Centreville......................................................703-830-6623 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 28

Alexandria Pet Care, Inc.

www.alexandriapetcare.com

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-548-1516 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 28

All Friends Pet Care

www.allfriendspetcare.com

Serving all of Northern Virginia......................703-716-PETS SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 61

Alternative Pet Care

www.AlternativePetCare.com

www.juliespoochpad.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 25

MarysCritterCare@aol.com

Northern Virginia Professional Pet Sitters Network (NVPPSN) A network of professional pet sitting businesses in Maryland, DC & Virginia www.NOVAPetSitters.com Hire A NVPPSN Affiliated Member To Care For Your Pet

One of a Kind K9

www.1ofaKindK9.com

Serving South Riding, Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling..........................................703-662-5782

Peggie’s Pet Services

www.PeggiesPets.com

Serving Northern VA, DC, MD.........................703-225-2100

Serving Northern VA, DC, MD.........................703-766-6182

Pleasure of our Pets

Always There Pet Care, L.L.C.

Serving Stafford and surrounding areas.........703-898-4965

902 W. Broad Street, Suite C, Falls Church.......703-241-2287

Sit-A-Pet

Animal Nannies

Established 1980............................................703-243-3311

Serving Northern VA, DC, MD.........................703-749-9000

Virginia Pet Sitting Group

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 21

www.AlwaysTherePetCare.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7

www.AnimalNannies.net

At Home Cat Care

www.athomecatcare.biz

felinecare@aol.com........................................703-820-8156 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 20

Becky’s Pet Care, Inc.

www.BeckysPetCare.com

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-822-0933 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 22

Fetching Life

www.fetchinglife.com

Serving Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, McLean.....................................703-957-9050

www.PleasureofOurPets.com

www.sitapet.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 55

www.VirginiaPetSittingGroup.com

Serving Northern VA, DC, MD.........................703-766-1180

Wag 4 Walks

www.Wag4Walks.com

Serving Alexandria, Burke, Lorton, Springfield.....................................................571-338-9241

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Pet Supples & Food

Pet Supplies & Food Whole Pet Central

www.WholePetCentral.com

43330 Junction Plaza, Ste. 176, Ashburn.......703-724-4319 304 Elden Street, Herndon ............................571-521-0399 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 33

Pet Taxi Affectionate Pet Care

www.affectionatepetcare.com

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-250-5233 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 24, 59

Canine Carousel Boutique & Pet Salon www.CanineCarousel.com

Serving Herndon/Reston & surrounding areas..703-732-8294 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 33

Raw Foods Whole Pet Central

www.WholePetCentral.com

43330 Junction Plaza, Ste. 176, Ashburn.......703-724-4319 304 Elden Street, Herndon ............................571-521-0399 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 33

Swimming Olde Towne Pet Resort

www.OldeTownePetResort.com

21460 Squire Court, Dulles.............................571-434-3300 8101 Alban Road, Springfield.........................703-455-9000 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13, 62, 63

Veterinarians

by Name Fennell, Allison, D.V.M.

at Colonial Animal Hospital www.colonialvets.com

6320 Springfield Plaza, Springfield................703-451-5400

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Veterinarians

by Name Dove, Robert S, DVM Price, Michele, VMD Quisenberry, Bruce, DVM

at Companion Animal Clinic www.CompanionAnimalClinicVA.com

14760 Lee Highway, Gainesville.....................703-754-8387

Kelly, Jen, DVM Thompson, Marilyn, DVM

at Companion Animal Hospital www.CompanionAnimalHospitalVA.com

7297 Commerce Street, Springfield................703-866-4100

Connell, Toni, D.V.M., C.V.A. Moore, Ross W., D.V.M. Steinkamp, Susan, D.V.M.

at Independent Hill Veterinary Clinic www.independenthillvetclinic.vetsuite.com

13444 Dumfries Road, Manassas....................703-791-2083

Cheema, Sandeep S., DVM Cheema, Randip, DVM

at Potomac Valley Veterinary Hospital www.PVVH.com

9555 Braddock Road, Fairfax..........................703-425-7387 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 57

Veterinarians

by Specialty Cardiology

CVCA - Cardiac Care for Pets

Board Certified Specialists www.cvcavets.com Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Cardiology

Offices located in: Vienna............................................................703-281-7717 Leesburg........................................................703-669-9311 Richmond......................................................804-497-8940 Springfield.....................................................703-451-4868 Maryland Offices............................................410-224-0039 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 48

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Fairfax County

Adams Mill Veterinary Hospital - Great Falls 10205 Colvin Run Road, #10...........................703-757-7570 Animal Clinic of Clifton, The 12702 Chapel Road, Clifton............................703-802-0490 Animal Clinic of the Tall Oaks 12028 N Shore Dr, Reston...............................703-437-5600 Austin Veterinary Clinic 7323 Little River Turnpike, Annandale............703-941-5300 Banfield 3351 Jefferson Davis Highway, Alexandria.....703-518-8492 Banfield Pet Hospital and Health 6535 Frontier Drive, Springfield.....................703-313-8429 Belle Haven Animal Medical Centre 1221 Belle Haven Road, Alexandria................703-721-0088 Burke Animal Clinic 6037 Lee Chapel Road, Burke.........................703-569-9600 Burke Veterinary Clinic 6401 Shiplett Blvd., Burke..............................703-455-6222 Cat Hospital of Fairfax, Inc. 3915 Old Lee Highway, #21B Fairfax..............703-273-5454 Centreville Animal Hospital 13663 Lee Highway, Centreville.....................703-830-1217 Centreville Square Animal Hospital 14215-L Centreville Square, Centreville..........703-222-9682 Colvin Run Veterinary Clinic 1203 Downey Drive, Vienna...........................703-759-4500 Companion Animal Clinic 10998 Clara Barton Drive, Fairfax Station.......703-250-4100 Crosspointe Animal Hospital 8975 Village Shop Drive,Fairfax Stat...............703-690-6600 Del Ray Animal Hospital 524 E. Mt. Ida Avenue, Alexandria .................703-739-0000 Elpaw Veterinary Clinic 33 South Pickett Street, Alexandria................703-751-3707 Fairfax Animal Hospital 5914 Seminary Road, Falls Church.................703-820-2557 46

Fairfax County

Feline Veterinary Clinic 7189 Lee Highway, Falls Church.....................703-241-8480 Fort Hunt Animal Hospital 1900 Elkin Street, Alexandria.........................703-360-6100 Franklin Farm Veterinary Clinic 13320 J Franklin Farm Road, Herndon............703-435-3335 Georgetown Pike Veterinary Clinic 9891 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls.................703-759-4410 Greenbriar Animal Hospital 13035 Lee Jackson Highway, #C, Fairfax 703-378-8813 Hayfield Animal Hospital 7724 Telegraph Road, Alexandria...................703-971-2127 Hometown Veterinary Clinic 6137 Franconia Road, #A, Alexandria.............703-922-9861 Hunter Mill Animal Hospital 2935 Chain Bridge Road, Oakton....................703-281-1644 Jermantown Animal Hospital 4035 Jermantown Road, Fairfax.....................703-273-5055 Kings Park Vet. Hospital 5241 Rolling Road, Springfield.......................703-978-8900 Kingstowne Cat Clinic 5830 Kingstowne Ctr.,# 120, Alexandria........703-922-8228 Merrifield Animal Hospital, Inc. 8429 Lee Highway, Fairfax.............................703-560-1881 Montrose Animal Health Center 3883 Pickett Road, Fairfax..............................703-425-5020 Old Dominion Animal Health Center 6719 Lowell Avenue, McLean.........................703-356-5582 Pet Medical Center of Springfield 8054 Rolling Road, Springfield.......................703-455-1188 Seavs Inc. 4105 Rust Rd., Fairfax....................................703-281-3750 Seneca Hill Animal Hospital 11415 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls...............703-450-6760 Tysons Corner Animal Hospital 8496-E Tyco Road, Vienna...............................703-893-7030 Vienna Animal Hospital 531 Maple Avenue West, Vienna....................703-938-2121 Sully Animal Hospital 5095 Westfields Blvd., Centreville..................703-956-6290

Loudon County

Animal Medical Centers of Loudoun 42385 Ryan Road, #112, Ashburn..................703-327-8471 Ashburn Farm Animal Hospital 43330 Junction Plz Blvd., #172, Ashburn.......703-726-8784

Find a Copy of PLC Free copies of Pet Lovers Companion also available at these Animal Hospitals

Loudon County

Ashburn Veterinary Hospital 20893 Stubble Road, Ashburn........................703-729-9200 Ashburn Village Animal Hospital 44110 Ashburn Village Blvd. #172, Ashburn ..703-729-0700 Countryside Animal Clinic 113 Edds Lane #A., Sterling............................703-444-1666 Family Veterinary Hospital at Stone Ridge 24650 S. Point Dr, # 140, Chantilly.................703-327-8425 Feline Medical Center of Ashburn 20608 Gordon Park Square. #110, Ashburn....703-723-9940 Leesburg Veterinary Hospital 21 Catoctin Circle NE, Leesburg......................703-777-3313 Market Street Animal Clinic 210 East Market Street, Leesburg...................703-777-6661 Northern Virginia Pets Health Center 3935 Avion Park Court, A-102, Chantilly.........703-378-9790 North Oatlands Animal Hospital 19275 James Monroe Highway, Leesburg......703-777-7781 Old Mill Veterinary Hospital 91 Lawson Road SE., Leesburg.......................703-779-2903 Towne Animal Clinic 338 E East Market Street, Leesburg................703-777-6350

Prince William County

Battlefield Animal Clinic, Inc. 8138 Sudley Road, Manassas.........................703-361-0271

Blooms Crossing Veterinary Clinic 9471 Manassas Drive, Manassas....................703-335-7766 Crossroads Animal Care Center 12950 Troupe Street, Woodbridge..................703-497-7387 Davis Ford Animal Clinic, Woodbridge 13478 Minnieville Road, #103........................703-491-5134 Maple Shade Animal Hospital 5597 Mapledale Plaza, Dale City....................703-670-7668 Minnieville Animal Hospital 14005 Minnieville Road, Dale City..................703-680-4000 Morganna Animal Clinic 9050 Liberia Avanue, Manassas.....................703-361-4196 Occoquan Animal Hospital, Woodbridge 14234 Jefferson Davis Highway......................703-491-1400 Old Bridge Veterinary Hospital 3604 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge 703-494-0094 PetCentre Animal Hospital 8307 Yorkshire Lane, Manassas......................703-368-9241 Ridge Lake Animal Hospital 1400 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge...............703-491-1111 Southside Animal Hospital 10464 Dumfries Road, Manassas....................703-368-8284 Tackett’s Mill Veterinary Hospital 12793 Harbor Drive, Woodbridge...................703-494-8293 Woodbridge Animal Hospital 2703 Caton Hill Road, Woodbridge.................703-897-5665

Free copies of Pet Lovers Companion also available at these local Groomers

Arlington County

Gigi’s Pet Salon 6029 Wilson Blvd., Arlington..........................703-532-7888

Fairfax County

Canine Classics 8904 Village Shops Drive, #I, Fairfax St. 703-690-3054 Dog A’Do Salon 626-G Grant Street, Herndon..........................703-437-3901 Dog World Pet Salon 515 Maple Avenue W., Vienna........................703-281-7668 For Pet’s Sake 1537 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria...................703-931-2600 Grooming by Vicky 6214 Rolling Road, Springfield.......................703-568-8182 Groom’n Glory 14011-H Street, Germain Dr.,Centreville........703-830-5574 Hairy Situations Dog Grooming 1561 Potomac Greens Drive, Alex...................703-518-3030

Fairfax County

Pet Delite 8815 Telegraph Road, Lorton.........................703-339-4331 Pretty Paws Dog Grooming 14511 Lee Jackson Mem Hwy #J, Chantilly....703- 263-1056 Purrfect Grrooming Co., The 7183 Lee Highway., Falls Church...................703- 237-0595 Yeppi Pet Grooming 14200 Centreville Square, Centreville............703- 815-1166

Loudon County

M & M Professional Pet Grooming Salon 5-A Catoctin Circle S.E. Leesburg....................571-291-3065

Prince William County Yappie Cuttery 9471 Manassas Drive, Manassas....................703-361-1363

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Spring Allergies

By Bruce L. Hansen, DVM, DACVD Dermatology & Allergy, The LifeCentre Spring!!! The blooming flowers, bright green trees and the smell of a freshly cut lawn bring everyone delight—unless they suffer from allergies. Allergy sufferers know the torture that accompanies each spring with runny, itchy eyes, sniffles and sneezing. Our pets also suffer from allergies, except that pets mainly itch, and they bite, scratch and lick for relief.

The constant biting, scratching and licking are a constant discomfort to them and set them up for secondary infections.

However, there are things that we can do for our pets to make them more comfortable during this allergy season. First and foremost, we need to make sure they are flea-free because flea allergy is the number one allergy in dogs and cats. Secondly, cool water baths with a hypo-allergenic shampoo can bring

relief as long as the soap is completely rinsed off. If itching remains a problem, you should consult your veterinarian. For short term relief and only short term relief, your veterinarian can prescribe corticosteroids. For long term control, veterinarians can prescribe antihistamines such as Benadryl or Zyrtec, or they can prescribe omega-3 fatty acids to decrease itching. For more severe scratching, veterinarians can refer your pet for allergy testing, or use cyclosporine (Atopica) or a new drug, oclacitinib (Apoquel). There is a lot of help available to control your pet’s allergies; taking advantage of those resources can make this the best spring ever for your pet.

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Pet Friendly Apartments Alexandria

Abbotts Run, CD, BR................................................................. 703-799-0099 Aspen, The, C - Up to 2 cats................................... 703-683-1215 Avalon at Cameron Court, CD, BR............................... 703-567-5399 Barton’s Crossing, CD, BR........................................ 703-370-7200 Beacon Hill, CD to 35#,BR..................................... 703-768-4800 Belle Haven Towers, CD to 25#................................. 703-329-0400 Bennington Crossing, CD, BR.................................... 703-354-0911 Brookevile Townhomes, C......................................... 703-370-1330 Calvert, The, C to 50#............................................ 703-548-1472 Cascade at Landmark, CD, BR................................... 703-461-3636 Claridge House II, CD to 15#, BR.............................. 703-823-5444 Courts of Mt. Vernon, CD to 25#............................... 703-360-8812 Eaton Square, CD, BR............................................. 703-683-3337 Elms at Kingstown, The, CD to 35#............................ 703-922-6336 Foxchase, CD to 35#............................................. 703-823-3500 Golden Gate, CD to 25#......................................... 703-820-2717 Hunting Point, C.................................................... 703-567-2828 Huntington Gateway, C............................................ 703-960-5401 Millbrook at Mark Ctr., CD to 75#, BR........................ 703-578-7800 Mt. Vernon Square, CD to 75#,BR............................. 703-768-3200 Orleans Village, CD to 70#, BR................................ 703-658-7770 Parkwood Court, CD to 50#..................................... 703-751-2660 Pointe at Park Center, CD.......................................... 703-671-7368 Reserve-Potomac Yard, CD, BR.................................. 703-299-0300 Ridgely, CD to 75#, BR......................................... 703-924-1000 Rose Hill, CD, BR.................................................. 703-971-4600 Sacramento Square, CD to 100#, BR......................... 703-360-1600 South Port, CD to 25#........................................... 703-751-4200 Strand at Alexandria, CD to 30#............................... 703-370-7036 Sussex at Kingstowne, CD, BR................................... 703-922-1808 Washington Square, CD to 25#................................ 703-780-5353 Willow Run, CD to 80#, BR.................................... 703-578-7840

Annandale

Fairmont Gardens, C................................................ 703-578-7880 Ravensworth Towers, C............................................ 703-256-5042

Arlington

Claridge House, CD, BR........................................... 703-671-1777 Columbia Crossing, CD, BR....................................... 703-685-0855 Dominion Plaza, C.................................................. 703-920-2000 Dorchester Apartments, C......................................... 703-920-0230 Gallery at Virginia Square, CD to 75#........................ 1-866-506-2479 Hampton, The, CD to 30#....................................... 703-920-5220 Park Shirlington, CD to 50#.................................... 703-931-1900 Potomac Towers,C................................................... 703-524-2220 Stratford Towers, C................................................. 703-671-4990 Rosslyn Heights, CD to 50#..................................... 703-522-0700 VanMetre at Fort Georgetown, CD, BR......................... 703-525-4044 Warwick House, CD to 80#, BR............................. 1-877-316-5150 Windsor-Shirlington Vill., CD to 85#,BR..................... 703-379-4141 Woodbury Park, C.................................................. 703-528-3640

Ashburn

Arbors at Broadland, CD to 85#, BR.......................... 703-726-0274 Ashburn Meadows, CD to 80#, BR........................... 703-723-3390 Grove at Flynn’s Crossing, CD to 50#........................... 703-724-7889 Saddle Ridge, CD, BR............................................. 703-729-0090 Stone Ridge at University Ctr, CD, BR........................... 703-729-9810 University Heights, CD, BR....................................... 703-729-2888

Property Managers:

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Centreville

Bent Tree, CD to 80#, BR....................................... 703-266-7812 Elms at Centerville, CD to 50#, BR............................ 703-830-6464 Lakeside, CD to 80#, BR....................................... 703-830-2700 Lee Overlook, CD to 35#, BR.................................. 703-222-3733 Post Corners, CD to 85#, BR................................... 703-830-7678 Madison Ridge, CD to 70#, BR................................ 703-968-7805 Westfield Village, CD, BR......................................... 703-631-9535 Woodway at Trinity Center, CD to 80#................................. 703-830-1185

Dale City

Stoney Ridge, CD, BR............................................. 703-680-3162

Dumfries

Melrose, The, CD to 100#, BR................................. 703-221-3111 Virginia Commons, CD to 35#, BR............................ 703-221-4838

Fairfax

Archstone Fair Lakes, CD to 80#, BR.......................... 703-631-7373 Arbors at Autumn Lakes, CD to 75#, BR..................... 703-818-2332 Arbors in Fair Lakes, The, CD, BR ............................... 703-631-7373 Avalon-Prividence Park, CD, BR................................. 703-691-1097 East Meadow, CD to 80#, BR.................................. 703-968-7900 Ellipse at Archstone, The CD, BR................................. 703-968-4440 Fairfax Circle Villa, CD to 35#, BR............................. 703-591-8574 Gainsborough Court, CD, BR..................................... 703-591-4643 Hermitage, The, CD, BR.......................................... 703-352-7368 Jefferson at Fair Oaks, CD, BR................................... 703-277-7000 Layton Hall, CD to 50#, BR.................................... 703-273-1013 Lincoln at Fair Oaks, CD,BR...................................... 703-449-8900 Margate Manor, CD to 30#..................................... 703-323-0319 Merrifield Village, CD to 100#................................. 703-560-5902 Oakton Park, CD to 20#......................................... 703-273-7813 Post Forest, CD, BR................................................ 703-968-7678 Providence Hall, CD to 15#..................................... 703-280-4050 Regents Park, CD to 70#........................................ 703-352-0300 Reserve At Fairfax Corner, CD, BR............................... 703-352-4741 Shenandoah Crossing, CD to 45# ,BR........................ 703-631-0190 Summit Fair Lakes, CD, BR....................................... 703-222-3086 VanMetre at Fairfax Square, CD, BR............................703-591-5498 Windsor at Fair Lakes, CD to 90#, BR......................... 703-631-0736

Falls Church

Barcroft Plaza, C.................................................... 703-820-7343 Barcroft View, C..................................................... 703-820-6161 Fairfield Crossing, CD to 30#,BR.............................. 703-560-5656 Munson Hill Towers, C.............................................. 703-820-7333 New Fairfax Towers, C.............................................. 703-893-0001 Peachtree of McLean, C............................................ 703-893-1415 Prestwick Towers, CD.............................................. 703-534-8020 Tysons Glen, CD to 100#,BR................................... 703-893-7771

Herndon

Archstone Dulles, CD to 100#, BR............................ 703-561-1200 Archstone Woodland Park, CD to 100#, BR.................. 703-707-8511 Archstone Woodgate, CD to 100#, BR....................... 703-435-4500 Dulles Center, CD to 30#, BR.................................. 703-713-6060 Dulles Greene, CD to 80#, BR................................. 703-834-7100 Parkridge Gardens, CD to 25#.................................. 703-471-9338 Stuart Woods, CD to 100#, BR................................ 703-471-7464 The Fields of Herndon, CD, BR................................... 703-713-0010 Village at McNair Farms, CD, BR................................. 703-713-0910 Windsor at Liongate, CD, BR.................................... 703-561-0300

Listings are accurate at time of publishing.

Policies may change regularly.

Call location for updates.

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Leesburg

Archstone Bellemeade Farms, CD, BR.......................... 703-771-8738 Glen at Leesburg, CD, BR......................................... 703-771-0204 Hunters Crossing, CD, BR......................................... 703-777-3863 Van Meter at Tuscarora Creek, CD-65#......................... 703-771-9212 Windsor at Fieldstone, CD, BR................................... 703-777-3401

Lorton - Ft. Belvoir

Canterbury Square, C............................................... 703-780-1000 Woods of Fairfax, The, CD, BR................................. 703-550-9331 Woodside Apartments, CD. BR.................................. 703-550-7833

Manassas

Glen at White Pines, CD to 35#, BR........................... 703-631-1451 Coverstone, CD to 25#, BR..................................... 703-631-0063 Maplewood Park, CD to 25#.................................... 703-368-1717 Ravens Crest, CD to 60#, BR................................... 703-369-3941 Sunnygate Village, CD to 60#, BR............................ 703-369-0475 Wellington Place, CD, BR........................................ 703-361-8001 Westgate, CD to 50#, BR...................................... 703-368-9618

McLean

Avalon Crescent, CD, BR.......................................... 703-821-9191 Common of McLean, CD to 60#................................ 703-356-0500 Dolley Madisons,- Tysons, CD to 25#.......................... 703-893-6440 Gates of McLean, CD............................................... 703-506-0439 Lincoln at Tysons, CD to 75#, BR.............................. 703-734-3030

Oakton - Vienna

Airwood Park, CD to 75#, BR.................................. 703-938-8567 Merrifield Village, CD to 100#, BR........................... 703-560-5902 Oaks Of Tysons, CD to 90#, BR................................ 703-281-0331

Reston

Charter Oak, CD, BR.............................................. 703-471-5335 Fairway Apartments, CD to 80#, BR.......................... 703-471-5034 North Point Villas, CD to 85#, BR............................. 703-481-1230 St. Johns Wood, CD to 85#, BR................................ 703-709-8320 Summit Reston, CD to 75#, BR............................... 703-435-1880 Sycamores, The, CD to 80#, BR............................... 703-471-1004 Waterside, CD to 90#, BR...................................... 703-478-0640 Winterthur Apartments, CD to 25#, BR...................... 703-620-3366

Springfield

Chelsea Square, C .................................................. 703-451-8550 Merrifield Village, CD to 20#................................... 703-560-5902 Springfield Gardens, CD to 25#................................ 703-451-2561 Springfield Square, C............................................... 703-256-4575 VanMetre-Saratoga Square, CD, BR............................ 703-455-1100 West Springfield Terrace, CD to 80#, BR..................... 703-569-0555

Sterling

Pet Friendly Hotels The hotel chains listed on the right accept pets at many of their locations.

Call the 800 numbers to verify pet policies for specific hotelson your travel routes.

Best Western. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-528-1234 Chase/Comfort Inn . . . . . . . . . 800-228-5150 Days Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-329-7466 Extended Stay/America. . . . . . 800-398-7829 Holiday Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-465-4329 Howard Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . 800-446-4656

Cascades Commons, CD, BR..................................... 703-404-2000 Chase Heritage, CD to 40#...................................... 703-450-7172 Muirfield Woods, CD............................................... 703-444-9400 Potomac Overlook, CD, BR....................................... 703-450-0588 Village at Potomac Falls, CD, BR................................ 703-421-9111

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts . . . . . . 800-554-9288

Woodbridge

Loews Hotels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-235-6397

Dominion Lake Ridge, CD, BR................................... 703-490-4802 Dominion Middle Ridge, CD...................................... 703-551-0500 Fox Run, CD to 25#, BR........................................ 703-221-2700 Lancaster Mill, CD to 60#, BR................................. 703-491-2020 Misty Ridge, CD to 55#, BR.................................... 703-691-9217 River Woods, CD to 25#, BR................................... 703-221-5513 Springwoods, CD to 45#, BR.................................. 703-590-2297 Summerland Heights, CD to 75#, BR........................ 703-492-1305 Windsor at Potomac Vista, CD, BR.............................. 703-643-2147 Windsor Park, CD to 75#, BR.................................. 703-590-3006

C = Cat Allowed CD = Cat & Dog BR = Breed Restrictions CD to 20# = Cats and dogs to 20 pounds Birds and aquariums normally accepted.

La Quinta Inns. . . . . . . . . . . . . 866-725-1661

Marriott/Residence Inn. . . . . . 800-228-9290 Motel 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-466-8356 Radisson Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . 800-333-3333 Red Roof Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-843-7663 Sheraton/Westin. . . . . . . . . . . 800-325-3535

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Non-Profit Groups

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ocal organizations in this section rely on the contributions of animal lovers like you to care for thousands of abused, abandoned, and injured animals each year. Here are a few ways that you can help: 1. Send a check or make an online donation to the non-profit organization of your choice.

2. Name one of these groups in your will, charitable trust, or insurance policy.

3. Donate real estate, a car or boat, stocks, etc.

4. Donate goods and professional services.

Please consider saving a life by adopting from one of the following rescue groups. These people generously volunteer their time and money toward helping out animal friends. We have provided the most local, updated information however, this information changes rapidly.

ADOPTION/RESCUE BIRD/EXOTICS

5. Ask for a copy of their “wish lists”.

6. VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME. A note to our readers: If you are aware of a non-profit organization not listed in our book that provides services to the animal community, LET US KNOW! Part of our mission is the betterment of the animal community through awareness and education.

PLEASE HELP US by letting your animal-related service provider know that you support Pet Lovers Companion and ask them to make it visible at their place of business. Directories are provided free of charge to those who request them.

ADOPTION/RESCUE - CAT

ADOPTION/RESCUE-CAT & DOG

Siamese Cat Rescue Center www.siameserescue.org 540-672-6373

Humane Society of Fairfax County

Northern Virginia Animal League 703-368-2460 www.nval.net

ADOPTION/RESCUE - CAT & DOG A Forever Home www.aforeverhome.org 703-961-8690

Foster Parrots, Ltd. www.fosterparrots.com 781-878-3733

Animal Allies www.animalallies.com 703-940-9183

Phoenix Landing www.phoenixlanding.org 866-749-5634

Briggs Animal Adoption Center www.baacs.org • 304-724-6558

ADOPTION/RESCUE - CAT

Caring Hearts Rescue www.caringheartsrescue.org 703-483-9350

4 Paws Rescue Team www.fourpaws.org • 703-715-6369 Fancy Cats Rescue Team www.fancycats.org • 703-961-1056

Feline Foundation of Greater Washington, Inc. www.ffgw.org • 703-920-8665 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 9

Little Buddies Adoption and Humane Society www.littlebuddies.org 703-946-3632

Friends of Homeless Animals www.foha.org • 703-385-0224 Homeless Animal Rescue Team - HART www.hart90.org • 703-691-4278

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue www.homewardtrails.org 703-766-2647

www.hsfc.org • 703-385-7387 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 9

Humane Society of Loudoun County www.humaneloudoun.org 703-777-2912 Lost Dog & Cat Rescue www.lostdogrescue.org 703-295-3647 Paws and Claws Animal Rescue 703-689-0500 www.paws-claws.org Pet Assistance League P.A.L. www.petleague.org • 540-659-5018 Rikki’s Refuge www.rikkisrefuge.org • 540-854-0870 SPCA of Northern Virginia www.spcanova.org • 703-799-9390

ADOPTION/RESCUE-CAT (FERAL) Alley Cat Allies www.alleycat.org • 240-482-1980 Metro Ferals www.metroferals.org • 703-528-7782

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Non-Profit Groups ADOPTION/RESCUE - CHICKEN Eastern Shore Chicken Sanctuary http://sanctuary.bravebirds.org 410-651-4934

ADOPTION/RESCUE - DOG

Last Chance Animal Rescue www.lastchanceanimalrescue.org 301-274-9409

ADOPTION/RESCUE - DOG Second Chance Dog Rescue www.secondchancedog.com 540-752-1741

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ADOPTION/RESCUE - EQUINE

Humane Society of Fairfax County www.hsfc.org • 703-385-7387 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 9

ADOPTION/RESCUE -

For breed-specific FARM ANIMALS P.O.Box rescues see pages 56-58239, Poplar Springs

Pups 2 Luv Animal Sanctuary Mount Vernon, VA 22121 ADOPTION/RESCUE - EQUINE www.pups2luv.com • 703-644-1292 301-428-8128 Eagle Hill-Equine Rescue phone 703-780-4400 Roxie’s Fund Rescue www.eaglehillequinerescue.org ADOPTION/RESCUE - FERRET www.roxiesfund.org• 301-962-7509 fax- 815-301-8304 540-399-1982 Ferrets First 703-849-8911 MAGDRLsupport@petloverscompanion.com Equine Rescue League Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League Ferrets R #1 www.equinerescueleague.org Falls Church • 703-998-3151 www.magdrl.org • 703-644-8009 540-822-4577

Lovers Companion Directory Mutt Love Rescue

orthern Virginia Edition www.muttloverescue.org 703-577-0106

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 9

CREMATION SERVICES AS INDIVIDUAL AS YOUR PET Mention this ad and receive 10% Off any urn

Individual Pet Cremations Urns Available • Pickup Available Serving VA, MD, DC • Open 7 Days Major Credit Cards Accepted

703-971-4120 5521 Vine Street Alexandria

www.sunsetpetservices.com

ADOPTION/RESCUE - GUINEA PIG Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue www.mgpr.org

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ANIMAL HOSPITALS BY CITY

ADOPTION/RESCUE - SMALL ADOPTION/RESCUE - REPTILE Alexandria ANIMALS Virginia ReptileHospital Rescue Hollin Hall Animal

ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS

www.vareptilerescue.org

Audubon Society

ADOPTION/RESCUE - TURTLE

www.audubonva.org

Humane Society ofwww.hollinhallanimalhospital.com of Northern Virginia 540-605-5640 .....................................703-660-0044 703-256-6895 Fairfax County 7930 Fort Hunt Road SEE OUR AD ON PAGE ? www.hsfc.org • 703-385-7387 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 9

MATTS - MidAtlantic Turtle & Tortoise Society www.matts-turtles.org 301-785-3390

N. American Rat & Mouse 609-932-1258 VETERINARY SERVICES www.narmci.8k.com

City of Manassas Animal Control & Adoption Center

www.manassascity.org Small Angels RescueDentistryADOPTION / RESCUE - WILDLIFE Adoption Center 703-257-2420 Wildlife Rescue Hospital League Animal Control 730-257-8009 Animal www.smallangelsrescue.org Hollin Hall SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 9 703-391-8625 www.HollinHallAnimalHospital.com ADOPTION/RESCUE - RABBIT 7930 Fort Hunt Road .....................................703-662-0044 Fairfax County ANIMAL WELFARE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE ?

Bunny Lu Adoptions, Inc. Animal Shelter ORGANIZATIONS www.bunnylu.org www.fairfaxcounty.gov American Ferret Assoc.

703-753-0833 Shelter 703-830-1100 www.ferret.org • 888-FERRET-1 Animal Control 703-691-2131 Friends of Rabbits Amercian Humane Assoc. www.friendsofrabbits.org Hearts United for Animals/ www.americanhumane.org Puppy Mill Rescue House Rabbit Society 303-792-9900 www.hua.org • 402-274-3679 www.rabbitsinthehouse.org Humane Society of the US 410.889.4104 Animal Welfare League www.humanesociety.org of Alexandria 202-452-1100 Humane Society of www.alexandriaanimals.org 703-746-4774 IMOM, Inc. Fairfax County www.imom.org www.hsfc.org • 703-385-7387 Animal Welfare League SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 9 Loudoun County of Arlington www.awla.org • 703-931-9241 Animal Shelter ADOPTION/RESCUE - REPTILE www.loudoun.gov Animal Welfare Society Triangle Iguana Rescue 703-777-0406 of Jefferson Co. www.triangleiguanarescue.org National Humane ______________________________________ Date ____________________________ www.awsjc.org • 304-725-0589 Education Society www.nhes.org • 304-725-0506

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ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS

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SPCA of Northern Virginia SERVICE DOGS sing@petloverscompanion.com www.spcanova.org • 703-799-9390 The Shiloh Project www.theshilohproject.org 703-591-1556 Washington Humane Society www.washhumane.org 202-234-8626 Washington Animal Rescue League www.warl.org • 202-726-2556 World Parrot Trust USA www.parrots.org • 866-956-4347

Fidos For Freedom, Inc. 410-880-4178 www.fidosforfreedom.org

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Adopt a Rescued Dog

There are several benefits to adopting a rescued dog. Many rescued dogs are mature adults who are housebroken. Adult dogs are past the stage of chewing on your shoes and furniture. They are loyal to the hand that feeds them, shelters them, and loves them. Give a loving pet a second chance – adopt.

Listed on the following pages are telephone contacts for individual dog breed rescues. If the breed you are looking for is not listed, it may be because the contact for that breed has declined to be in the book or we are not aware of them. Keep in mind when calling these contacts that in many cases you are calling someone’s home. Most of these people are volunteers who donate their time for the love of the breed. Be respectful of the hours you call. Also, be aware that it may take time to get a response to your call.

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Affenpinsher www.affenrescue.com Afghan Hound www.afghanhound.net 877-AF-RESCUE Airedale Terrier www.airedales-dc.org • 410-730-3144 Akita Jodi Marcus • 703-730-0844 Alaskan Malamute Lezlie Crosswhite • 301-330-4181 American Brittany Andrea Bock • 301-293-4221 Australian Cattle Dog www.acdra.org Australian Shepherd www.ausierescue.org 877-277-4779

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Basenji www.mabasenji.org Basset Hound www.bassethoundrescueleague.net 301-292-3020 Basset Hound (BROOD) www.brood-va.org • 866-710-9476 Beagle www.brewbeagles.org 703-715-6370 Beagle Rescue of MD www.beaglemaryland.org 301-934-3616 Bearded Collie MABCR • www.mabcr.org Bedlington Terrier www.chelseabluebedlingtons.com • 703-255-9538

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Bernese Mountain Dog Sharon Hasenauer • 301-879-3586 Bichon Frise MBFR • www.bichonbash.com Border Collie Blue Ridge B.C. Rescue www.brbcr.org Border Terrier Joyce Kirm • 410-734-7276 Borzoi www.borzols.com • 410-592-5512 Boston Terrier Mary Hovey • 703-878-7464 Bouvier-ABRL www.abrl.org Boxer Diane Spessard • 703-620-5566 Bulldog- English www.otrbulldogrescue.org

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Chinese Crested www.mdgsprescue.org Dalmation www.crest-care.net CCDAL • www.ccdal.org Golden Retriever-GRREAT Chinese Shar Pei www.grreat.org Doberman Joyce Hanes • 301-881-1221 www.dobe.net • 410-663-1694 Chow Chow www.chowrescuenva.com • 703-573-0470

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Golden Retriever-HEART www.goldheart.org 410-877-9697 Great Dane —MAGDRL www.magdrl.org • 703-644-8009 Great Pyranese Karen Reiter • 804-795-5318 Greyhound GreyhoundPetofAmerica/MD 800-600-8607 Greyhound www.greyrescue.org • 703-323-0118 Greyhound Fast Friends Greyhound Rescue 301-416-2028

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Ibizan Hound www.ihus.org Irish Setter Club of America www.irishrescue.org Irish Terrier Helenmarie Hoffman • 301-271-4733 Irish Wolfhound Tom & Diane Hartney • 703-759-6316

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Jack Russell RRI • www.russellrescue.com Japanese Chin J CCARE www.japanesechinrescue.org

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Kerry Blue Terrier Helenmarie Hoffman • 301-271-4733 Komodor Komodor Club of America www.clubs.akc.org/kca

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Labrador Retriever LRCP, Inc. • 301-299-6756 Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. LRR • 301-868-3524 Lakeland Terrier/Norwich Terrier Al Ferruggiaro • 301-421-1930 Lhasa Apso www.lhasaapsorescue.org 410-721-0053

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Papillon Ellen Stuban • 248-668-8438 Pekingese Linda Maxwell • haveninhim@aol.com Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen PBGV • www.pbgv.org Pit Bull AAHA • 410-558-4554 Pointer Craig & Tabitha Andren 301-333-2249 Pomeranian Bernice Wiseman • 703-631-8535 Poodle Linda Elliot • 301-570-4300 Pug BJ Krieder • 703-256-5363

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Rhodesian Ridgeback Jennifer Prel • 703-597-6657 Rottweiler www.roxiesfund.org • 301-962-7509

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Shiba Inu Rescue www.dcsir.org Shih Tzu Sabina Poinelli www.caringheartsrescue.org Shih Tzu Sancutary Billie Rivielli • 410-643-0018 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Helenmarie Hoffman • 301-271-4733

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Vizsla Patricia Hudson • 540-832-7555

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Weimaraner Karin Bakken • 703-367-0997 West Highland White Terrier Westie Rescue, USA www.westierescue.com West Highland White Terrier Westie Rescue, Inc. • 540-554-2963 Whippet WRAP • whippettrescue.org

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Don’t Let it Wait By Danielle Lafave, DVM Deepwood Veterinary Clinic

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as your pet not been his usual self lately? Perhaps your cat isn’t eating as well as she used to, or your dog is slower to get up. Pet owners sometimes dismiss such changes as “age-related” or unimportant. On behalf of your pet, I respectfully disagree. Any persistent or marked changes in your pet’s appetite, water intake, or bathroom habits warrant a trip to the vet. Persistent tummy upset or a chronic cough? Bring them in for an exam. Continued weight loss or gain as well as changes in mobility, or disinterest in toys, people or other animals are all reasons for a checkup.

Age is not a disease. Certain infirmities and illnesses become more common with advancing age, including painful arthritis, kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, and unfortunately, cancer. However, if diagnosed early, the majority of such conditions are treatable. With diet change, medication, and acupuncture your pets’ quality of life can be improved and their lifespan can often be lengthened. Even if the problem cannot be cured, it can often be managed. If finances are an issue, your vet can work with you. Don’t be afraid of bad news; we can help. Just take that first step and bring them to us.

Animal Clubs CLUBS - BIRD Northern Virginia Bird Club........................www.NVABC.org Bird Clubs of Virginia.......................... www.birdclubsva.org Maryland All Canary Club (MACC) www.marylandcanary.com Mary Ellen Schott 410-668-7483 National Capital Bird Club www.ncbc-dc.org National Cockatiel Society..................... www.cockatiels.org

CLUBS - CAT Capital Cat Fanciers Diane Marcus.................................................301-983-1098 Cat Fanciers of Washington Kathy Rutledge..............................................703-455-4869 Hidden Peake Linda Peterson...............................................703-631-2031 Maryland Feline Society........................... mdfelinesociety.org

CLUBS - DOG (GENERAL) Mason and Dixon Kennel Club ...................................... www.masondixonkennelclub.com Mattaponi Kennel Club.......www.mattaponikennelclub.com Old Dominion Kennel Club of Northern Virginia ..................................................................... www.odkc.org Rock Creek Kennel Club David Lidie.....................................................301-963-2173 Middleburg Kennel Club................ www.middleburgkc.com

CLUBS - EQUINE TROT - Trail Riders of Today www.trot-md.org..........................................301-588-8768

CLUBS - FERRET Baltimore Ferret Club...................www.baltoferretclub.com

CLUBS - FISH Capital Cichlid Association.....................www.capitalcichlids.org Chesapeake Marine Aquarium Society www.cmas-md.org Marine Aquarium Societies of North America ..................................................................www.masna.org Mid-Atlantic Koi Club..................................www.makc.com Potomac Valley Aquarium Society...............www.PVAS.com Washington Area Marine Aquatic Society ................................................................. www.wamas.org

CLUBS - MICE/RATS North American Rat & Mouse Club, Int’l 609-932-1258..................................... www.narmci.8k.com

CLUBS - RABBIT National Capital Rabbit Breeder Association 301-924-3752..............http://ncrba.home.mindspring.com

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High blood pressure is more common in older pets or in younger ones with more illnesses. have a harder time sitting still for the test!

Blood pressure checks are important because Treatment for high blood pressure is normally untreated high blood pressure will lead to serious medicine given for the rest of your pet’s life.

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