Pets
National Dog Day: Meet The Pets Of Alexandria
We're barking mad for these Alexandria pet photos submitted for National Dog Day.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA — Between walking our dogs at Alexandria's parks and taking them to restaurant patios, dogs are a part of everyday life in the city. Monday, Aug. 26 is National Dog Day — all the more reason to celebrate our furry friends.
We asked Alexandria Patch readers to share photos of their canine companions, and you came up big. Check out some of our favorite submissions below.
Dog or statue?
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The adventurous Jackson loves exploring the Alexandria waterfront.
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There's room for two when it comes to Ollie and Maisie's house
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We'd like to achieve the same level of relaxation as Lucca.
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It's a dog's world, and we're just living in it.
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