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Ongoing renovations at the Village at Shirlington will include two new areas for pets to relieve themselves.

The pet relief areas and a pet waste station are planned outside Dogma Bakery and the Shirlington Animal Hospital, a spokesperson for Federal Realty Investment Trust told ARLnow.


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Falls Church is top dog in Virginia when it comes to devotion to adopting canines and showering them with purchases, according to one metric.

The Little City was crowned the No. 1 most “dog-loving” city in the commonwealth and No. 5 in the nation in a new ranking from PetSmart.


Events

Christmastime in Arlington brings numerous tree lightings, holiday markets and other festive activities for residents of all ages.

Upcoming highlights include a snowball fight in Aurora Highlands, a dog sweater contest and various opportunities for Christmas shopping. Here’s a look at what is ahead.


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Two dogs are safely back with their owners after being rescued from an apartment fire Wednesday night.

The blaze broke out around 6 p.m. in an apartment on the 2300 block of 11th Street N., in the Courthouse area. The fire was out by 6:20 p.m., according to the Arlington County Fire Department, but not before drawing a large emergency response.


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Dogma Bakery & Boutique will celebrate its 25th anniversary next month, marking over two decades of charity and tail wags across Arlington. 

Since 2000, the business has offered signature store-baked dog treats and pet supplies while lending support to animal rescue organizations. Giving back to the community is owner Sheila Raebel’s proudest achievement and has been part of Dogma’s mission since its origins as a bakery-cafe at the Lee Harrison Shopping Center.


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The Arlington County Fire Department is welcoming a new dog deputy, and he’s not joking around.

Joker, a male yellow Labrador retriever, is in training to help detect “fire accelerants” at the scene of a fire, ACFD spokesman Capt. Jamie Jill told ARLnow. The dog will be capable of smelling explosives as well as post-blast residue.


News

The process of licensing a dog in Arlington is less onerous than it used to be, but efforts are underway to streamline it further.

Until recent years, dog owners were required to come to the treasurer’s office in person to present the required rabies certificate and pay the fee. More recently, an online option was added, but it remains a two-step process.


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The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is unveiling new limited-edition beer cans this week following the end of a charity contest featuring local pets.

The AWLA’s Rescue Brew Contest, which involved pet owners competing for a chance to feature their furry friend on 32-ounce aluminum cans, raised $53,000 after over 1,000 people voted to decide four winners.


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