Summers at Dogtopia!

In This Issue
Recommend a Friend
Best of Josie's Blog
4th of July Boarding
Running with your Dog
May Dogs of the Week
Dogtopia Athletic Club
Recommend a Friend
Dogtopia
Send your friend to Dogtopia. Once their dog attends a day of daycare or boarding, you'll receive a $25.00 gift certificate!
 
Best of Josie's Blog
doggy blog
If you  haven't checked out Josie's blog recently... here's what you missed! 
 
Elvis, TCB in a flash.
 
Once you're, in you're in for life. 
 
Those dogs fall in love.
 
Wiener Dog Nationals
Fastest Wiener dog at Dogtopia.


Don't forget to make a  reservation

doggy blog

 

Our Daycare and Boarding are filling up each week, please call ahead!

 
Run with your Dog
Jeff & Josie
We took a break during the heat of the summer but we'll be starting training again soon!
 
The old saying goes, if your dog is over-weight, you are not getting enough exercise. Our goal is to meet with other local active, and not so active, dog owners who are interested in running (or walking) with their dog for general fitness or to lose a couple extra pounds (both you and your dog). Runners and walkers are welcome.
 
If you would like more information click here


Dogtopia

Dogtopia of Alexandria
3121 Colvin St
Alexandria, VA 22314 

www.dogdaycare.com

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August Newsletter
Dogtopia of Alexandria
A Bark From Josie
 
 
MarkoHi Everyone!

A big thank you to everyone who came out in support of our 5th Annual K9 Support Charity
Dog Wash on Sunday, July 19th!

For four hours tails wagged, fur flew and when all was said and done, Dogtopia employees and friends washed 65 dogs and raised $1,000 for the Alexandria City Police K9 Unit!

We joined 13 other Dogtopias across the country holding simultaneous washes and a grand total of $15,000 was raised for working canines!

Thanks again to the wonderful businesses that partnered with us this year and we look forward to doing it even bigger in 2010!

Doggie Swimming
 Josie diving off the dock
Its that time of year, when the pools close down and we get to enjoy a good swim!! 
 
 

Doggie Swim Day.  The City of Alexandria will open the Old Town Pool at 1609 Cameron St to doggies on Sept 8 from 4-7 PM.  Admission is $5 per dog, a portion will benefit the Alexandria Shelter.  Dogs must wear current vaccinations tags or proof of vaccinations must be shown. 

 
Dog Days at Great Waves.  More Doggie swimming at Cameron Run Regional Park on Sept 12 from noon - 4PM.  $5 per dog. 
 
Upcoming Events
 
Olde Towne Dogge Walke.   The Olde Towne Dogge Walke on September 13 is a fun way for animal lovers to support the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. Sign up to join the walk with the Team Dogtopia Athletic Club or just to make a donation for the AWLA.
 
Please join our team and walk with us on Sept 13 in Olde Towne!

Enjoy the rest of your summer. 
 
Ruff,
Josie  
VP of Dog Resources 
 
July Dogs of the Week

JosieLucy for the week of 7/5/09
Lucy is a six month old Rhodesian Ridgeback that comes every day for daycare and she loves it! As a puppy of course she started out in the Toy Box but then it seemed like she grew bigger over night! She has so many friends and loves playing in the Gym. She has a best friend name Smokey who is a Shiloh Shepherd. These girls have grown up with each other and love wrestling. Lucy is one of those big dogs that thinks she is still small, when in reality when she stands on her back legs she can touch most of the staff's shoulders. One of her favorite things is to give the staff hugs. We love our Lucy 
 
Crash 
Crash for the week of 7/12/09
Meet Crash a three year old Great Dane/ Lab Mix. Crash and his Boxer Mix sister Millie have been coming to daycare for about six months and they love it! Crash will drag his mom through the front door to get back to the Gym as soon as possible. Crash's favorite thing is playing with the Kongs in the room. He will race after one to be the first to get to it and will jump 4 feet in the air to catch one. The interesting thing about Crash is the left side of his body is Great Dane and the right side is Lab. You can tell which side is which because his left ear will stick straight up and his left ear is down a majority of the time. His ears are just one of the many things we love about Crash. 
 


 
SmokeyBig Smokey for the week of 7/19/09
Meet Smokey a seven-month-old Shiloh Shepherd. Don't let her size fool you, she's still a puppy and still has some growing to do. Smokey is a very outgoing and loving girl. She has man two and four legged friends because of her fun-loving attitude. Some of her friends are Lucy a Ridgeback and Cadence an Australian Shepherd. Because Smokey grew from what seemed like over night she is one of those big dogs that thinks she's still small. We love our big Smokey.


gunnerGunner for the Week of 7/26/09
Gunner is a two-year-old Boxer that love coming to daycare. His favorite days are when all his Boxer friends come to play like Otis, Goldie, Tasha, Lena, and Cadillac. Gunner is a very outgoing boy and loves to play, once he gets into that room he is full speed ahead. His favorite thing is wrestling with all of his buddies in the Gym. 
 
Dogtopia Athletic Club

Runner Happy

We are looking for more races to run this fall.

If you are interested in joining us or know of any dog friendly 5k - 10k races please email Josie.