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Contents

eatures F 14 A Piece of Ribbon Can Save Lives 16 Introducing a New Cat to Your Household 18 Six Reasons to Scoop the Poop 20 Training Challenge? Reiki Can Help! 22 Pet Cardiology, Why our Best Friends Need BoardCertified Veterinary Cardiologists

26 Rehabilitation at Veterinary Surgical Centers: Helping Pets Bounce Back and Thrive Like Never Before 28 Trap-Neuter-Return: The Humane Approach to Community Cats 52 Obligate Carnivore, the Truth about Cat Nutrition

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In Every Issue 6 Important Phone Numbers 8 Social Scenes 10 Upcoming Events 12 From the Publisher 19 Pet Sitter Locator Grid

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30 A to Z Listings Directory

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42 Pet Friendly Apartments 43 Pet Friendly Hotels 46 Non-Profit Listings 49 Dog Breed Rescues 53 Clubs

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Emergency Animal Hospitals

Dulles South Veterinary Center

25067 Elk Lick Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-327-0871

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

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165 Fort Evans Road, N.E., Leesburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-831-6296

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

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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 petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

Abbie Hubbard, AWLA Deputy Director, helps a dog rescued from a hoarding situation in Mississippi out of his kennel upon arrival at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

Abbie Hubbard, AWLA Deputy Director, checks on shy dog, Rusty, after his long trip from South Korea.

From Top left: The ceremonial ribbon cutting to kick off the 19th Annual Walk for the Animals, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s largest fundraising event. Guests enjoyed a summer Sunset Soiree celebrating the Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s 70th Anniversary on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Shelter dogs strutted their stuff on the red carpet at the 2nd Annual Golden Paw Gala in November 2014. Stanley is seen here working the crowd with Mrs. Virginia International.

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The Dog Days Peach Festival held at Great Country Farms, Bluemont, VA on August 9 and 10, 2014. This weekend the farm goes to the dogs!

The Humane Society of Fairfax County held a wine event fund-raiser, “A Toast to the Animals,” on October 18, 2014, at the beautiful Paradise Springs Winery in Clifton, Virginia. On a gorgeous fall day, we sipped wine, nibbled on vegetarian food, held a silent auction and 50/50 drawing to benefit the animals and mission of HSFC. It was a great time with wine, friends, and dogs!

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Upcoming Events March 27-29 - Super Pet Expo: Fri: 4-9PM, Sat: 10 AM-7PM, Sun: 10 AM-5PM at the Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA 20153. WELCOME TO THE PET LOVERS DREAM WEEKEND! Learn more and buy tickets http://www. superpetexpo.com/chantilly. March 28 - Dogs-Kissing-Human World Record Event: 9AM-9.45AM - NOVADog Magazine and Super Pet Expo are attempting to set a world record for the most dogs kissing humans at once. This event will take place in the parking lot outside of the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, before the doors open for the Super Pet Expo. For details visit http://www. superpetexpo.com/chantilly.

April 13 – FOHA Spring Golf Scramble: Friends of Homeless Animals Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Bull Run Golf Club, Haymarket, VA. Dust off those golf clubs and chase a ball for a really good cause. All proceeds benefit Friends of Homeless Animals. For details visit golf.foha.org.

April - September - Bark in the Park with the Potomac Nationals: Bring your favorite 4-legged P-Nats fan out to the ballpark! All dogs are welcome to enjoy the game with their owners! Learn more and buy tickets at http://www.milb.com/ promotions/index.jsp?sid=t436. Game dates April 26 and September 6.

April – September - Pups in the Park with the Washington Nationals: Bring your dog to the baseball game. Game dates April 18, May 23, June 3, June 21, September 3, and September 26. Lear more and buy tickets at http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/was/ticketing/group_theme_games.jsp

April - October - Doggy Happy Hour at Hotel Monaco Alexandria: Meet in the courtyard on Thursday evenings at 5PM. More details at http://www.monaco-alexandria.com/alexandria-hotel/ doggy-happy-hour.html.

May 2 - Paws in the Park: PAWS in the Park is back by popular demand at the Prince William Forest Park. For details contact Kerri Syrus at 703-221-7181.

May 2 & 3 - Dog Days Bloom Festival: Open 10AM-5PM $10/child & $12/adult, Dogs are Free! Great Country Farms, 18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135.This weekend the farm goes to the dogs! Bring the whole family for a romp in the play area and a wagon ride to see the orchards and farm in bloom.

May 3 - Shelter Walk for Homeless Animals: Hosted by the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria at Alexandria Market Square, 9 – 11AM. Registration Fee TBD. The walk provides an opportunity for pet owners and animal enthusiasts to raise funds by being a sponsored walker. The event will feature a variety of pet friendly vendors, raffle and prizes for those who raise the most money in support of the walk.

May 9 - Walk for the Animals and Pet Fest: 9:30AM – 1:00PM step forward for shelter animals at Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s 20th Anniversary Walk for the Animals and Pet Festival at Bluemont Park, 329 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA. $30 Pre-registration for adults. See more at: http://awla.kintera.org/faf/home/default. asp?ievent=1130661#sthash.lTKvJX2u.dpuf.

May 16 - HART at Quattro Goomba’s Winery: Join fellow animal lovers to celebrate animal rescue! Walk with your pet or in honor of a pet or loved one. Or don’t walk at all and just pledge your financial support. The animals are counting on you! All are welcome! Live music, contests, demos, local vendors, and great food and drink. More info coming soon. Please visit hart90.org.

May 17 – BarkPark at Taste of Arlington: Lap up the excitement with your dog, friends and family in the Taste of Arlington BarkPark and find out if your dog has what it takes to win the World Pup Tournament! More details at http://www.ballstonbid.com/ taste/event-features/bark-park-world-pup-tournament.

May 23 - Novadog’s GlowDogGlow 5K: Check-In 6:45 PM, Race start 8:15 PM, after party till 11 PM. Prince William Fairgrounds, Manassas, VA. Bring your best friend and run this nighttime glow race, enjoy the after party, DJ and glow swag. There will be

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May 30 - Springfield Days PetFest: 9AM – 3PM at the South Run RECenter. Springfield Days is a community-wide celebration that takes place the weekend after Memorial Day each year in Springfield, Virginia. Details at www.springfielddays.com

June 5-7 – DockDogs Championship at Celebrate Fairfax: Northern Virginia’s largest community-wide celebration, will take at the Fairfax County Government Center. The world’s premier canine aquatics competition, DockDogs, is a national dog jumping competition that will feature four-legged athletes from around the region. Pre-Registration Ends June 2nd. More details at http://celebratefairfax.com/ things-to-do/fairfax-county-dockdogs-championship.

August 22 - Wag n’ Whiskers: Sherlie’s 8th annual pet extravaganza at The Village of Shirlington. 60+ exhibitors, pet adoption, pet photos, live music, family fun and more! 10 AM - 4 PM. More details at www.villageatshirlington.com.

August 23 - HART at Dogfish Head: Dogfish Head Alehouse-Fairfax will generously donate a proceed of all sales to the Homeless Animals Rescue Team to help aid in the fight against homeless animals and provide food, shelter, and medicine. Live music, raffles, and of course Dogfish Head Punkin Ale!! More info coming soon. Please visit hart90.org.

September First week - Adopt a Study Buddy: Adopt a Study Buddy and Start the School Year off Right! AWLA will offer “no fee” adoptions of all cats, small animals and dogs. Studying is always better with a furry friend! Be inspired to “Adopt a Study Buddy.”

September 26 - HART & Veterans Moving Forward 5K: Run (or walk) to help celebrate our canine friends. Proceeds for this event will go towards helping homeless animals and also to help U.S. Veterans be matched with therapy dogs. Two great causes in one fun event! Should be a fantastic fall day! More info coming soon. Please visit hart90.org or email us: hart90office@gmail.com.

October - Doggie Howl-o-ween: Halloween has gone to the dogs with Monaco Alexandria and Jackson 20’s Doggie Howl-o-ween Costume Contest. Local pets and their human companions turn out

in droves for this popular pet costume contest, which has become an annual tradition in Old Town, Alexandria. Cheered on by spectators and a panel of judges, up to 50 contestants will strut down the catwalk in the outdoor courtyard, modeling their Halloween finest.

Fall - 3rd Annual Golden Paw Gala: Animal enthusiasts are invited to an evening of fun, fur and philanthropy as the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, rolls out the red carpet to help shelter and homeless animals. Fall - Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Adoption Reunion Open House: An opportunity for visitors to tour the AWLA facilities and for those who have AWLA alumni at home, a chance to bring them back to say hello.

November 27 - AWLA “Black Friday” Pet Adoption Promotion: On Black Friday, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria will reduce adoption prices for all-black or partially-black companion animals. This special includes any companion animal at the League, including guinea pigs, rabbits, dogs, cats and other adoptable pets.

December - Pet Photos with Santa: Professional photographer capturing pets on camera for the holiday season. Proceeds benefit the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. Photos can be made into holiday greeting cards as well as traditional photos.

Save the date for 2016 February 14, 2016 – AWLA Valentine’s Day Adoption Promotion. March 18-20, 2016 - Super Pet Expo 2016.

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From the Publisher Hello Fellow Pet Lovers, This is an exciting year for us in many ways. First, we have turned 15 this year. It’s quite a milestone for us and it also says a lot about the special place our pets share in our families. This year, 2 adorable bunnies, Boppity and Alice hopped into our family. They are cute, cuddly and sweet and they enjoy all of the love and attention my kids give them. We adopted them from AWLA in Alexandria and they have an adorable story. The bunnies were living in separate areas of the shelter, but Boppity somehow always managed to sneak to in Alice’s cage no matter how tightly they were secured. After a few weeks of this behavior, the staff decided they should just allow the bunnies to share a hutch and they made them a nice big home together. The couple has been happily living together ever since and continue to enjoy each other’s company in my living room! This year also marks the launch of our SeeSpotRace series of events. The first event, GlowDogGlow 5K will be May 23 at the Prince William County Fairgrounds in Manassas. It is a nighttime 5K event that you can run in along with your dog. It is the First-of-its-K9 event. As the sun disappears and the glow lights up the night, participants and their dogs will head out for a 5K walk or run through an amazing glow light course around the fairgrounds, complete with an after party including music and well-deserved refreshments. We are hoping that you can join us. We are certain that it will be the most Fun, Furry and Fabulous 5K you can imagine! www.NOVADogMagazine.com/SeeSpotRace. Register today!!

2015 has a many other exciting events in store. We have lined up a series of hikes, DC runs, winery tours, training classes and much more. You can find details and ways to participate on our website at PetLoversCompanion.com, on Facebook. com/PetLoversCompanion and also in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive on our website as well. As our community grows, so do the fun events. And finally, 2015 is also bringing a newly redesigned website with more content, more articles, more pet stories and more resources for you. So please visit us online and tell us what you think of the new site. It will be live in late spring/ early summer. We are excited to bring you more resources and more events especially. We love being a part of the local pet community, it is where we feel at home! Thank you for being a part of our Per Lovers Companion community. We hope to see you at an event this year!

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

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A Piece of Ribbon Can Save Lives By Rachel Ray, Caring Hands Animal Hospital

he Yellow Dog Project was started by Tara Palardy, a dog trainer in Canada, who got the idea from a group in Sweden. Her goal was to educate the public on identifying dogs that needed space. We at Caring Hands Animal Hospital, thought this project was a wonderful movement to help promote. The yellow ribbon is a signal to others that can be seen quickly and easily. A “yellow dog” is any dog that is fearful with strangers, in pain from recent surgery, a rescued pet who has not had sufficient training or socialization yet, as well as many other reasons. A “yellow dog” is not necessarily aggressive, they just need some space.

At the end of the day, it is still extremely important to work on training with your dog. The Yellow Dog Project is not an excuse to bypass training, but allows dogs and their owners the time and space to do it well. We have ribbons available in the lobby of each of our clinics for our clients. These are great for them to pick up after their pet has had surgery and also creates an opportunity to educate kids about pet safety. When children are taught about how to approach a pet safely, the risk of them getting hurt by a pet can be decreased dramatically.

Stop by any of Caring Hands Animal Hospital’s six locations in the Northern Virginia area to pick up a yellow ribbon and learn more about the Yellow Dog Project.

Join NOVADog Magazine and the Super Pet Expo to Set the Doggie-Kissing WORLD RECORD! Meet in the parking lot of the Super Pet Expo on Sat., March 28, 9:40 a.m. Details at www. superpetexpo.com/chantilly.

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Introducing a New Cat toÂ Your Household By Ann Mehrten, At Home Cat Care

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Six Reasons to Scoop the Poop By Doody Calls Pet Waste Removal

f you have a pet, then chances are you have pet waste. As unpleasant and time consuming as pooper scooper duty may be, keeping doggie deposits off the ground is an important responsibility held by every pet owner. Here’s why:

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Rodents love pet waste. Dog poop can be a common food source for rats and other rodents in developed areas. An unwanted neighbor in any community, the presence of rodents can decrease the property values of all nearby homes and presents a host of additional health concerns to residents themselves. Children are at risk. Children at play don’t often wash their hands and most do not realize the potential hazards of coming into contact with waste that has been left on the ground. The

bacteria and parasites found in dog droppings are most commonly passed to humans by touch. Less mess, less stress. The more frequently you scoop the yard, the easier it is to stay on top of the aforementioned pet waste problems. Luckily, for those who don’t have enough time to pull out the rake or shovel and scour the yard for doggie deposits, local pet waste removal services can help you wash your hands clean of the whole cleanup business, all for about the same price as a large pizza.

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Rehabilitation at Veterinary Surgical Centers: Helping Pets Bounce Back and Thrive Like Never Before By Julie Wentzel, DVM, CVA, CVPP

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Not Just for Post-Op Pets. Perhaps you’re thinking, “My dog hasn’t had surgery, so we don’t need rehab.” But it’s important to note that rehabilitation encompasses much more than post-operative recovery, even though that is a large part of what we do. Rehabilitation may be used as a first step in treating certain medical conditions, such as tendonopathies (common in the shoulders), neurologic conditions, and soft tissue strains. It also can be used to achieve life style changes, such as weight loss, conditioning, and more. We utilize a variety of treatments—from manual therapies to massage—that help these patients improve comfort, range of motion, and flexibility. We employ strategies for neuromuscular re-education and gait re-education to improve the form and function of limbs and the rest of the body. Strengthening exercises, such as underwater or land-based treadmill, can be tailored to focus on specific muscles or the whole body. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, or TENS, can be used for pain control, to improve swelling/edema, or to help with muscle and nerve function in very weak or neurologic patients. Therapeutic ultrasound and extracorporeal shockwave therapy are used to aide with healing and pain control, among other things. Often, these options are used in combination with one another, as well as with other medi-

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Trap-Neuter-Return: The Humane Approach to Community Cats By Alley Cat Allies

very day Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs are being implemented to assist feral cats. Compassionate societies are embracing this humane, nonlethal method of managing community cats, because it preserves innocent life and because it is effective.

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Established 1980............................................703-243-3311 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 47

AuPurr Feline Child Care Follow us on Facebook: AuPurr Cat Care Serving Cats of Northern Virginia...................703-203-4930 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 45

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 45

CPR/First Aid Training Double Diamond Farm Pet CPR www.doublediamondfarmpetcpr.com

Classes in Purcellville, schedule/register via pettech.net...................540-668-6029

Daycare

www.centralbarks.com

4313 Walney Road.........................................571-336-1199 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

Dulles

Olde Towne Pet Resort

www.OldeTownePetResort.com

21460 Squire Court........................................571-434-3300 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 54

Fairfax

Affectionate Pet Care

www.affectionatepetcare.com

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-250-5233 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 20, 52

Haymarket

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

Coming Soon!.....................................703-321-DOGS (3647) SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

Springfield

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

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

Olde Towne Pet Resort

www.OldeTownePetResort.com

8101 Alban Road............................................703-455-9000 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 54

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

3520 South Four Mile Run Drive.....................703-382-9143 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 25

Ashburn

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

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

Central Barks

Sterling

Animals’ House, The

www.theanimalshouse.com

20789 Great Falls Plaza, #170.........................703-433-1300 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

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

A to Z LISTINGS - Products & Services Daycare Vienna

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

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

Dog Massage Therapy K9ZENTIME

www.k9zentime.com/ k9zentime@gmail.com

Falls Church, VA .............................................571-406-4856

Dog Training

Day Care

Dog Walking Services Alternative Pet Care

www.AlternativePetCare.com

Serving Northern VA, DC, MD.........................703-766-6182 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 17

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 18

Daytime Dog Walks & Pet Care www.daytimedogwalks.com

Serving Manassas & surrounding areas..........571-237-9184

Affectionate Pet Care

Peggie’s Pet Services

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

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

Animals’ House, The

Alexandria, VA...............................................703-278-BARK

www.affectionatepetcare.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 20, 52

www.theanimalshouse.com

20789 Great Falls Plaza, #170.........................703-433-1300 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

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 54

Dog Walking Services Affectionate Pet Care

www.affectionatepetcare.com

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-250-5233 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 20, 25

AGAPE Pet care

www.agapepetcare.com

Centreville......................................................703-830-6623 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 24

All Friends Pet Care

www.allfriendspetcare.com

Serving all of Northern Virginia......................703-716-PETS SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 52

www.PeggiesPets.com

The Unleashed Pet

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 47

Walking the Dogs, LLC

www.WalkingDogsVA.com

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

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 28

Emergency Animal Hospitals Alexandria

VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital & Emergency www.vcaalexandria.com

2660 Duke Street............................................703-751-2022 35

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Grooming Alexandria

Leesburg

Grooming by Jesse

Redefining Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care www.TLCvets.com 165 Fort Evans Road, NE.................................703-831-6296

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

LeesburgThe LifeCentre

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 23

South Riding

Dulles South Veterinary Center

25067 Elk Lick Road.......................................703-327-0871

Employment Opportunities Affectionate Pet Care

www.affectionatepetcare.com

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-250-5233 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 20, 52

at Hometown Vet Clinic www.Hometownvetclinic.net

Arlington

Happy Grooming

www.happygroomingva.com

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

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 29

Exotic Medical Care Thomas Beath Veterinary Clinic

www.thethomasbeathclinic.com

628 Cambridge Street, Fredericksburg...........540-371-7729 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13

Feline Veterinary Services Arlington

NOVA Cat Clinic

www.NOVACatClinic.com

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

Grooming Alexandria

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

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

Dulles

Olde Towne Pet Resort

www.OldeTownePetResort.com

21460 Squire Court............................................. 571-434-3300 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 54

Fairfax

Affectionate Pet Care

www.affectionatepetcare.com

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-250-5233 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 20, 52

Haymarket

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

Coming Soon!.....................................703-321-DOGS (3647) SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

Herndon

Canine Carousel Boutique & Pet Salon www.CanineCarousel.com

Serving Herndon/Reston & surrounding areas..703-709-8746 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 29

A to Z LISTINGS - Products & Services Grooming

Grooming

Laser Surgery/Therapy

Manassas

Caring Hands Animal Hospital

www.independenthillvetclinic.vetsuite.com

295 S. Van Dorn St, Alexandria.......................703-778-2500 5659 Stone Road, Centreville.........................703-830-5700 2955C South Glebe Road, Arlington...............703-535-3100 12733 Braemar Village Plaza,Bristow.............703-368-7300

Independent Hill Veterinary Clinic 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 29

Springfield

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

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

Olde Towne Pet Resort

www.OldeTownePetResort.com

8101 Alban Road................................................. 703-455-9000 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 54

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

www.caringhandsvet.com

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

Lawyers & Estate Planning Law Offices of Anthony W. McLaughlin, PC

tony@amclaughlinlaw.com

9274 Corporate Circle, Manassas....................703-349-4471

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 54

Mobile Veterinary Services NoVa Mobile Vet

www.novamobilevet.com

8390 Terminal Road Suite E, Lorton, VA...... 1-866-946-7387 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

A Dog’s Day Out

www.ADogsDayOut.com

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

Mobility Devices Animal Orthocare

www.animalorthocare.com

4200A Lafayette Center Drive, Chantilly.........703-474-6204

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Pet Sitting Services

Dulles Executive Pet Center

Julie’s Pooch Pad

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

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

Pet Sitting Services

National Capital Area Professional Pet Sitters Network

www.DullesExec.com

SEE OUR AD ON OUTSIDE BACK COVER

Affectionate Pet Care

www.affectionatepetcare.com

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-250-5233 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 20, 52

www.juliespoochpad.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 21

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AGAPE Pet care

Peggie’s Pet Services

Centreville......................................................703-830-6623

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

www.agapepetcare.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 24

All Friends Pet Care

www.allfriendspetcare.com

Serving all of Northern Virginia......................703-716-PETS SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 52

Alternative Pet Care

www.AlternativePetCare.com

www.PeggiesPets.com

Sit-A-Pet

www.sitapet.com

Established 1980............................................703-243-3311 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 47

The Unleashed Pet

Alexandria, VA...............................................703-278-BARK SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 47

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

Virginia Pet Sitting Group

Animal Nannies

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

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 17

www.AnimalNannies.net

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

At Home Cat Care

www.VirginiaPetSittingGroup.com

Pet Supplies & Food

felinecare@aol.com........................................703-820-8156

Happy Hound, The Dog Lifestyle Company

AuPurr Feline Child Care

19352 Promenade Drive, Leesburg.................517-333-2171

www.athomecatcare.biz SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 16

www.happyhoundco.com

Whole Pet Central

Becky’s Pet Care, Inc.

43330 Junction Plaza, Ste. 176, Ashburn.......703-724-4319 304 Elden Street, Herndon ............................571-521-0399

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 45

www.BeckysPetCare.com

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-822-0933 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 18

Daytime Dog Walks & Pet Care www.daytimedogwalks.com

Serving Manassas & surrounding areas..........571-237-9184

www.WholePetCentral.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 29

Pet Taxi Affectionate Pet Care

www.affectionatepetcare.com

Serving Northern Virginia..............................703-250-5233 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 20, 52

A to Z LISTINGS - Products & Services Pet Taxi Canine Carousel Boutique & Pet Salon www.CanineCarousel.com

Serving Herndon/Reston & surrounding areas..703-732-8294 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 29

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 29

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 54

Training & Therapy Dulles Executive Pet Center www.DullesExec.com

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

Trap, Neuter, Return Alley Cat Rescue, Inc.

Pet Taxi

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

at Colonial Animal Hospital www.colonialvets.com

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

Dove, Robert S, DVM Jansons, Anna, DVM Price, Michele, VMD Quisenberry, Bruce, DVM

at Companion Animal Clinic www.CompanionAnimalClinicVA.com

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

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 50

Dr. Charles Eastin

www.sterlingparkvet.com

800 W. Church Rd Sterling, VA .................................................. 703-430-3000

SEE OUR AD ON OUTSIDE BACK COVER

www.saveacat.org

Serving cats in VA, DC, MD..............................301-277-5595 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7

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Laser Surgery

Caring Hands Animal Hospital www.caringhandsvet.com

Surgery & Rehabilitative Medicine

295 S. Van Dorn St, Alexandria.......................703-778-2500 43300 Southern Walk Plaza, #124, Ashburn...703-726-0446 5659 Stone Road, Centreville, Virginia............703-830-5700 12733 Braemar Village Plaza,Bristow.............703-368-7300

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 41

Veterinary Surgical Centers

www.veterinarysurgicalcenters.com

Vienna............................................................703-242-6000 Leesburg........................................................703-771-2100 Winchester.....................................................540-450-0177 Woodbridge...................................................703-242-6000 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 48

Surgery & Ultrasound Imaging

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

Laser Therapy

Caring Hands Animal Hospital www.caringhandsvet.com

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

Surgery

Thomas Beath Veterinary Clinic

www.thethomasbeathclinic.com

Sterling Animal Hospital

628 Cambridge Street, Fredericksburg...........540-371-7729

800 W. Church Rd Sterling, VA .................................................. 703-430-3000

Ultrasound

www.sterlingparkvet.com

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13

Hollin Hall Animal Hospital

Thomas Beath Veterinary Clinic

7930 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria......................703-660-0044

628 Cambridge Street, Fredericksburg...........540-371-7729

Dentistry

www.HollinHallAnimalHospital.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 50

Thomas Beath Veterinary Clinic

www.thethomasbeathclinic.com

628 Cambridge Street, Fredericksburg...........540-371-7729 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13

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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 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 Cascade at Landmark, CD, BR................................... 703-461-3636 Courts of Mt. Vernon, CD to 25#............................... 703-360-8812 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

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

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Centreville

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

Leesburg

Archstone Bellemeade Farms, CD, BR.......................... 703-771-8738 Glen at Leesburg, CD, BR......................................... 703-771-0204

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Leesburg

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

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

Woodbridge

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.

Pet Friendly Hotels The hotel chains listed below accept pets at many of their locations. Call the 800 numbers to verify pet policies for specific hotels on 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 Hyatt Hotels & Resorts . . . . . . 800-554-9288 La Quinta Inns. . . . . . . . . . . . . 866-725-1661 Loews Hotels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-235-6397 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

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

Foster Parrots, Ltd. www.fosterparrots.com 781-878-3733 Phoenix Landing www.phoenixlanding.org 866-749-5634

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Animal Allies www.animalallies.com 703-940-9183 4 Paws Rescue Team www.fourpaws.org Fancy Cats Rescue Team www.fancycats.org • 703-961-1056 Feline Foundation of Greater Washington, Inc. www.ffgw.org • 703-920-8665

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.

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Little Buddies Adoption and Humane Society www.littlebuddies.org 703-946-3632 Northern Virginia Animal League 703-368-2460 www.nval.net Siamese Cat Rescue Center www.siameserescue.org 540-672-6373

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

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

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City of Manassas Animal Control & Adoption Center www.manassascity.org Adoption Center 703-257-2420 Animal Control 730-257-8009 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7

ADOPTION/RESCUE-CAT & DOG Homeward Trails Animal Rescue www.homewardtrails.org 703-766-2647

Humane Society of Fairfax County www.hsfc.org • 703-385-7387 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7

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

Humane Society of Loudoun County www.humaneloudoun.org 703-777-2912

Friends of Homeless Animals www.foha.org • 703-385-0224

Lost Dog & Cat Rescue www.lostdogrescue.org 703-295-3647

Homeless Animal Rescue Team - HART www.hart90.org • 703-691-4278

Paws and Claws Animal Rescue 703-689-0500 www.paws-claws.org Pet Assistance League P.A.L. www.petleague.org • 540-659-5018

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Non-Profit Groups ADOPTION/RESCUE-CAT & DOG

Rikki’s Refuge www.rikkisrefuge.org • 540-854-0870

ADOPTION/RESCUE - DOG

ADOPTION/RESCUE - EQUINE

Pups 2 Luv www.pups2luv.com • 703-644-1292

Eagle Hill Equine Rescue www.eaglehillequinerescue.org 540-399-1982

SPCA of Northern Virginia www.spcanova.org • 703-799-9390

Roxie’s Fund Rescue www.roxiesfund.org• 301-962-7509

ADOPTION/RESCUE-CAT (FERAL)

MAGDRL Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League www.magdrl.org • 703-644-8009

Alley Cat Allies www.alleycat.org • 240-482-1980

Equine Rescue League www.equinerescueleague.org 540-822-4577

ADOPTION/RESCUE - EQUINE P.O.Box 239, MuttVernon, Love Rescue Humane Society Mount VA 22121 Metro Ferals www.muttloverescue.org of Fairfax County www.metroferals.org • 703-528-7782 phone 703-577-0106- 703-780-4400 www.hsfc.org • 703-385-7387 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7 ADOPTION/RESCUE - CHICKEN SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7 fax815-301-8304 Second Chance Eastern Shore Dog Rescue Chicken support@petloverscompanion.com Sanctuary ADOPTION/RESCUE www.secondchancedog.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7

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Non-Profit Groups ADOPTION/RESCUE - FERRET

ADOPTION/RESCUE - TURTLE

Ferrets First 703-849-8911 Ferrets R #1 Falls Church • 703-998-3151

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

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ADOPTION / RESCUE - WILDLIFE

ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS Hearts United for Animals/Puppy Mill Rescue www.hua.org • 402-274-3679

Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue www.mgpr.org

Wildlife Rescue League 703-391-8625

Humane Society of the US www.humanesociety.org 202-452-1100

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ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS

IMOM, Inc. www.imom.org

Humane Society of Fairfax County www.hsfc.org • 703-385-7387 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7

N. American Rat & Mouse 609-932-1258 www.narmci.8k.com Small Angels Rescue www.smallangelsrescue.org

American Ferret Assoc. www.ferret.org • 888-FERRET-1 American Humane Assoc. www.americanhumane.org 303-792-9900 Animal Welfare League of Alexandria www.alexandriaanimals.org 703-746-4774

ADOPTION/RESCUE - RABBIT

Animal Welfare League of Arlington www.awla.org • 703-931-9241

Bunny Lu Adoptions, Inc. www.bunnylu.org 703-753-0833

Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson Co. www.awsjc.org • 304-725-0589

Friends of Rabbits www.friendsofrabbits.org House Rabbit Society www.rabbitsinthehouse.org 410.889.4104

Humane Society of Fairfax County www.hsfc.org • 703-385-7387 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7

ADOPTION/RESCUE - REPTILE Triangle Iguana Rescue www.triangleiguanarescue.org Virginia Reptile Rescue www.vareptilerescue.org 540-605-5640

Audubon Society of Northern Virginia 703-256-6895 www.audubonva.org

City of Manassas Animal Control & Adoption Center www.manassascity.org Adoption Center 703-257-2420 Animal Control 730-257-8009 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7

Fairfax County Animal Shelter www.fairfaxcounty.gov Shelter 703-830-1100 Animal Control 703-691-2131

Loudoun County Animal Shelter www.loudoun.gov 703-777-0406 National Humane Education Society www.nhes.org • 304-725-0506 National Wildlife Federation www.nwf.org • 800-822-9919 PETS - DC www.petsdc.org • 202-234-7387 Prince William SPCA www.pwspca.org • 703-722-2799 SPCA of Northern Virginia 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

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

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Bernese Mountain Dog Sharon Hasenauer • 301-879-3586 www.pvbmdc.org 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 703-431-8612 www.otrbulldogrescue.org

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

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

Labrador Retriever LRCP, Inc. • 301-299-6756 www.lab-rescue.org 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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Animal Clubs CLUBS - BIRD Northern Virginia Bird Club........................www.NVABC.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

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