International Dog Day Celebrated By Alexandria Dog Lovers

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].

Reese in front of the Del Ray mural on the side of Piece Out Del Ray — courtesy of Brigette Kamsler

Rosie pictured at the 2019 Scottish Christmas Walk Parade — courtesy of Karen O'Meara

Dash — courtesy of Alexandra Coughlin

Rosie — courtesy of Alexandra Coughlin

"Pandemic pup and Del Ray super mutt" Fauci, named after Dr. Fauci — courtesy of David Posey

English cream mini-dachshund Lucy meets her first lotus blossom at 12 weeks old at Green Spring Gardens — courtesy of Carol James

Karma — courtesy of Emory Damron

Bandit — courtesy of Emory Damron

Maxine, a long-haired Chihuahua — courtesy of Jackie Cohan