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UPCOMING Pet Friendly Events!!!

Fun Dog Show at the St.Patrick's Day Parade in Alexandria - March 7 . The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is proud to host the 2015 Fun Dog Show. Before the Parade kicks off, dogs of all sizes and breeds are invited to compete in the following ...

Bunnies and hamsters and chinchillas! Oh my!

America is a country of animal lovers. Large or small, fins or paws, furry or scaly we love our animal friends. Small animals and “pocket pets” make up a large portion of the American pet population, and they can make great pets for the right ...

Heart Murmurs in Dogs and Cats

What is a heart murmur? A heart murmur is an abnormal noise in your pet’s heart heard with a stethoscope. The noise is a swishing sound in the midst of the normal lub-dub of the heartbeat. It is often concerning for people to be informed that ...

What Your Pet Sitter Won’t Tell You

As a conscientious pet owner, you have read multiple articles on how to screen and hire a pet sitter. Did you realize your pet sitter is also screening you? A great client isn’t just one who pays promptly, but one who understands the following: 1. Please ...

Obesity and the Exotic/Avian Pet

At different points during the year, many of us resolve to shed some extra pounds. The weeks after holiday feasts or long vacations are a great time to get motivated and moving, as well as pick the right foods to make us healthy. The same ...