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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME FOR YOUR PET

By Rashawnda Atkinson

Do you know where to go if you’re looking for a place to
live or vacation that’s dog friendly?

You don’t have to go far.

In fact, Alexandria, VA is in Expedia’s 2019 top 10 plac-
es for dogs and their owners to live in the U.S. That’s
not that surprising though, given there’s an estimated
40,000 dogs compared to 160,000 humans living in Al-
exandria according to Visit Alexandria. “You won’t get
one block before oh-ing and ah-ing at a dog or two” Ex-
pedia writes as they highlight the many dog parks, ca-
nine-owner activities, pet-friendly businesses and overall
culture of the city. This is certainly true here at Wa- Lucy is May’s Pet of the Month. She loves to cuddle, but
tergate at Landmark as well, where hundreds of dog don’t feed her because she has allergies. You’ll find her
owners choose to reside with their furry friends. lounging around unless a squirrel comes by, which she
will chase relentlessly throughout the pet areas here or
We boast four on-property pet areas where your fur baby the meadow! The Clunn family absolutely adores Lucy
can run, lounge, and mingle with others in the neighbor- and her older sister, Vina, who was September 2018’s
hood. If you and your dog are out for a walk, your dog Pet of the Month. Photo: Steve Clunn
might get a treat or a friendly rub from a Patrol Services .

“We see them every day at the gate. Some of them walk
right up to us.” Lt. Margaret Nestor says.

WAL’s Pet Committee actively engages the community
with its summer Yappy Happy Hour socials and events
for all pet owners. We’re not too far from other dog
parks in the city, so you can visit one of these places if WHAT’S YOUR PET
your precious pooch needs a break while out and about.

So the next time you’re thinking about a place to go
that’ll welcome your dog and humans too, don’t forget
the benefits of living in one of the most dog-friendliest
cities in the U.S. You can come to the Upper Terrace for
the 2019 Yappy Happy Hour kick-off on May 3 at 7 p.m.
and see for yourself how

Have a pet (dog, cat, lizard, bird, etc.) you want to fea-
ture as the Pet of the Month? Take a print-worthy photo
and write a story about your pet, how the pet became a
part of your family, and things that make your pet spe-
cial. We’d love to hear any interesting stories or facts
that would make your pet truly stand out! Contact the
Pet Committee at sclunn@yahoo.com. Or drop by as a
guest at the Pet Committee meeting the first Thursday of
the month at 7:30 p.m. in Conference Room 1 next to the
Association Office. We'd love to help the community get
to know your precious pet!

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