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Now that the snow has melted we'll be starting spring training very soon.  Check out FitFidoDC for more options training with your dog.
 
We are looking for more races to run.
If you are interested in joining us or know of any dog friendly 5k - 10k races please email Josie.  
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Dogtopia of Alexandria
3121 Colvin St
Alexandria, VA 22314 

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March Newsletter
Dogtopia of Alexandria
A Bark From Josie
 
 
Jack and Josie
Hi Everyone!
 
Anyone who's been through our lobby has see the picture of my 2 legged brother, Jack, and me.  What most of you don't know is that this past July my Mom gave birth to my 2 legged sister, Gillian Elizabeth. 
 
Unfortunately, Gillian was born too early, she wasn't in her Mom long enough to have a fighting chance.  My Dad is an avid supporter of the March of Dimes and a participant in the March for Babies Walk.  The local Alexandria March for Babies Walk didn't have a Chair this year so he's been helping grow the event and next year has been asked to Chair the event.   

March for Babies
March for Babies is April 25 and takes place next to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria at Cameron Run Park.  The event is a fantastic family event and all of my 4 legged buddies are invited as well.  We would love to have you join our team, and get a fabulous Purple Dogtopia T-shirt.  If you can't make it and want to donate, every dime counts.  Every $100 you donate, or raise, will earn you a free day of daycare.  For more information, to register for the walk or donate, please go to MarchforBabies.org.
 

Fashion for Paws Fundraiser

Fashion for Paws
This Sunday, March 21, please join us to welcome back the Spring with open arms at Barkley Square and help us to fundraise for Fashion for Paws.  Fashion for Paws is an AMAZING event that benefits the Washington Humane Society. 

Delightings is generously providing food for the people, and Barkley Square will have a "Bark Bar" set up for the pups!  Drinks for the kids and adults will also be provided.  L.E. Williams Photography will be on hand to take pictures of you and your pets for purchase at a greatly discounted rate!  Celebrity Vet, Dr Katy Nelson will be there along with Doggie Fitness Coach, Julia Karpov of FidoFit DC.  Donations will be accepted in lieu of a cover charge. 

This invite is unlimited, so please send it to your friends, but we do ask that everyone RSVP so that we can know how much food and beverage that we need to procure! 

NoVA Best of....
 
It is that time of year where you get to vote for your favorite local businesses.  Northern Virginia Magazine is looking for your input on the best businesses in the area.  Put in a vote for Dogtopia under best Kennel! 


Ruff,
 

Josie 

VP of Dog Resources 
 
February Dogs of the Week

Bixby
Bixby for
the week of 2/1/10
Bixby is almost 1 year-old Lab/Chow mix. He has only been coming to daycare at Dogtopia® for a few months but has already made many friends and loves coming five days a week. Because he is on the medium side and is still a puppy he plays in our Toybox. Some of Bixby's favorite things are wrestling with his friends and chasing after Kongs. Bixby also has a few girlfriends, for some reason he only gives kisses to his Lab girlfriends like Jersey and Ivy.  

 
Ike
Ike for the week of 2/8/10
Ike is an 8 month-old Brittany Spaniel who gets super excited when he comes for daycare. Ike has been coming to daycare for about 5 months and loves playing with all of his friends, especially all the spaniels that seem to come on the same days. The spaniels also like his twin Finnegan who is a Brittany Spaniel as well. The way we can tell these two boys apart is that Ike is a bit bigger (even though he is younger) and Finnegan has a birth mark on his face. Ike is a very sweet boy and loves cuddling with the pack leaders when he gets tired from wrestling and chasing Kongs with all of his friends. Ike is a very well behaved and very sweet boy. 
 

Phedre
Phedre for the week of 2/14/10

Phedre is a 2 year-old brindle mixed breed. We're not sure what exactly she is mixed with all we know is that she is a sweetheart! Phedre has been coming to Dogtopia ® of Alexandria almost as long we've been open! She comes 3 days a week to get out all her energy. Let me tell you this girl has lots of energy! She has made so many friends that she chases Kongs with, wrestles, and gives kisses to (she loves giving kisses!) All in all Phedre is a great girl! :)



Magnus
Magnus for the Week of 2/21/10

Meet Magnus a 1 year-old Jack Russell Terrier. As you can see Magnus is a very cute boy. He just loves coming to daycare. At first he was a little hesitant about Dogtopia® and wasn't sure what was going on when his mom would drop him off. Today is a totally different story, Magnus comes running through the front door to get back to the Toy Box as soon as possible. Magnus has so many friends he likes playing with like Bristow who is also a Jack Russell Terrier, Bumper a Beagle, Cobi a Shih Tzu, and of course the Kongs. He loves getting out all that energy by chasing after Kongs with all of his buddies.
 
 
 

Jackson for the Week of 2/28/10 
Jackson
Jackson is a 1 year-old black Lab mix who LOVES daycare. We can tell Jackson apart from all the other black Labs because of his spotted brown feet/legs. Jackson is just like our other Labs, he has massive amount of energy and loves chasing after Kongs. Jackson is such an outgoing boy he is literally friends with every dog in the Gym. He is a wiggle worm pretty much and always wants to be doing something; he loves wrestling with all of his Lab friends and getting attention from all the pack leaders, especially the girls; he loves cuddling up next to them. Jackson is a great boy:).