Clarendon Dog Park to Get Revamped
James Hunter Park in Clarendon is about to get a facelift. At its meeting on Saturday, May 19, the County Board is expected to award a contract for construction of the dog park, at N. Herndon and...
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Dogs and Humans Welcome at Fundraising Walk
The pitter patter of many little feet will be filling the air on Saturday, during the Animal Welfare League of Arlington's 17th Annual Walk for the Animals. AWLA considers this one of its most...
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ACPD Cruiser Hits Dog -- An Arlington County police cruiser hit a dog Thursday night. The dog's owner is accusing the police officer of speeding at the time the dog was struck, but a police...
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May Day -- It's the first of May and, after a relatively cool April, the weather is finally expected to warm up today. Worries Over Westover Farmers Market Parking -- As part of a compromise...
Photos: GMU Law Students Relax at ‘Puppy Day’
A little puppy love is helping law students at George Mason University's Virginia Square campus get through the stress of final exams. Students had three hours to leave the books behind and...
AWLA to Offer Low-Cost Microchips, Rabies Shots
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington will be holding a low-cost microchip and rabies clinic tomorrow (Thursday). From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the AWLA offices (2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive), the...
AWLA Warns Against ‘Unsupervised Doggie Doors’
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington recently responded to a lost dog call that, they say, is a cautionary tale against "unsupervised doggie doors." From the AWLA's animal control blotter: A...
AWLA To Offer Discounted Spay and Neuter Service
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is offering discounted spay and neuter service for low-income pet owners during the month of February. In recognition of World Spay Day, AWLA will be...
AWLA Handles Richmond Stray Dog Case
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington recently handled a case involving a stray dog picked up near Richmond and turned in to the AWLA in Arlington. From the League's Arlington Animal Watch...
AWLA Warns About Out-Of-Date Microchip Info
A stray dog was captured and returned to his owner in Arlington this week, but not without a bit of drama. The large, black German Shepherd had an embedded microchip that's supposed to tell animal...
Dogs Dress Up for a Trick or Treat Event
Halloween fun is in store tonight at the Lee-Harrison Shopping Center. This time, it's all for pups. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington encourages you to dress up your dog in a costume and...
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Examiner: It's All Zimmerman's Fault-- In an editorial, the Washington Examiner encourages drivers stuck on I-66 to "call or tweet Arlington Board Chairman Chris Zimmerman" to complain, since...
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More US Airways Flights at DCA? -- US Airways is seeking regulatory approval for a plan that will give it more flights in and out of Reagan National Airport. The airline, which serves almost 4...
In Shirlington, A Three Course Meal for Dogs
The inaugural Shirlington Restaurant Week is well underway, but humans aren't the only ones who can enjoy a delicious fixed-price meal during week-long event. Dogma Bakery (2772 S. Arlington Mill...
Photos: ‘Top Dog’ Contest in Crystal City
Fox 5 Morning News anchor Steve Chenevey, 94.7 Fresh FM morning show host Tommy McFly and an Arlington County K-9 police officer were among the guest judges at the 'Top Dog' talent contest in Crystal...
