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International Dog Day Celebrated By Alexandria Dog Lovers
Patch asked our readers to submit photos of their favorite pooches to celebrate International Dog Day.
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ARLINGTON, VA — Every dog has its day. Today is that day.
Thursday is International Dog Day, and there is no shortage of dog lovers in Alexandria. In fact, the city ranked fifth in the 2021 Best Cities for Dog Lovers from LawnStarter this week. There are plenty of dog-friendly businesses in town, including Barkhaus, the region's first dog bar with a dog park.
To help celebrate International Dog Day, Patch asked readers in Alexandria share photos of their precious pups for our special dog-day photo gallery. If you'd like your dog to be included, send an email to [email protected].
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Reese in front of the Del Ray mural on the side of Piece Out Del Ray — courtesy of Brigette Kamsler
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Rosie pictured at the 2019 Scottish Christmas Walk Parade — courtesy of Karen O'Meara
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Dash — courtesy of Alexandra Coughlin
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Rosie — courtesy of Alexandra Coughlin
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"Pandemic pup and Del Ray super mutt" Fauci, named after Dr. Fauci — courtesy of David Posey
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English cream mini-dachshund Lucy meets her first lotus blossom at 12 weeks old at Green Spring Gardens — courtesy of Carol James
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Karma — courtesy of Emory Damron
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Bandit — courtesy of Emory Damron
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Maxine, a long-haired Chihuahua — courtesy of Jackie Cohan
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