Press

Barks Welcome in New Park (Washington Post: 9/10/2007)

Bring Your Dogs To The Canine Country Jamboree (Leesburg Today, 4/17/2007)

Private Parks

Article: Private Dog Parks: Can Be The Safe Choice

Canine Country Club (Valparaiso, Indiana)

If you are ever in Gator Country, please stop by and say, "Hi!" Special thanks to Janet Hobson, her family, and her members (human and canine) for all of their advice and emotional support.

Dogwood Park (Jacksonville, FL)

Royal Paws (Alpharetta, GA)

Shaggy Pines (Grand Rapids, MI)

Six Wags Dog Park (Roanoke, VA)

Dog Licenses

Loudoun County

Fairfax County

Rescue Groups

Are you looking for a furry companion? Please take a look at our local rescue groups.

A Forever Home

Adopt a Spot Dalmation Rescue

Akita Rescue Mid-Atlantic Coast Inc.

Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline (Virginia Chapter)

Collie Rescue, Inc.

Four Paws Rescue Team (Cats)

Friends of Homeless Animals

Gingersnap Girls Horse Rescue (VA)

Greyt Expectations Greyhound Rescue

GRREAT Golden Retriever Rescue Education and Training

House Rabbit Society

Humane Society of Loudoun County

Lab Rescue

Lhasa Apso & Shih Tzu Rescue

Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue

Military Mascots

Military Mascots is a grassroots all volunteer effort dedicated to the assistance of US deployed Service Members who have befriended a Mascot on Foreign Ground. It's mission is to heighten the Morale and support of US Service Members with mascots by offering care packages from "home" and providing them with Veterinarian and Humane Society contacts on their side of the world that may be of guidance in shipping their Mascots home to their families.

Neuter Now, Inc., Cat Rescue

Oldies but Goodies Cocker Spaniel Rescue

Papillon 911 Rescue & Adoption, Inc.

Petfinder

Ragged Mountain Dogs

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Northern Virginia

The Equine Rescue League

Virginia German Shepherd Rescue

Westie Rescue, Inc.

Whippet Rescue and Placement (WRAP)

Rescue Support Groups

Gooddogz.org

GoodDogz.org is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to educating potential dog owners on dog selection and care and supporting the efforts of rescue groups. We believe that by assisting with good dog-owner matches, we'll give each family the best opportunity for a life-long relationship with their new dog and help to keep dogs out of shelters.

The Mosby Foundation

The Mosby Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, to assist in the care of sick, injured, abused, neglected and /or homeless dogs in order to ready them for placement in loving and permanent homes.

No Paws Left Behind

If you are facing foreclosure, first and foremost, contact your lender immediately! If you have an animal that needs help or have found an abandoned animal that has been a victim of foreclosure, please create a Paw Alert by going here!

Virginia Voters for Animal Welfare

Low-Cost Spay Neuter Clinics & Programs

Alexandria Animal Shelter

703-838-4775

Animal Allies

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

Animal Welfare League of Arlington

703-931-9241

Feral Cat Program Spay/Neuter Clinic

703-243-7014

Humane Society of Loudoun County

Metro Ferals

National Capital Area Spay & Neuter Center

Prevent a Litter Coalition

Shenandoah Valley Spay/Neuter Clinic (also serves NoVA)

Spay and Neuter All Pets

540-967-3573

Spay USA

Spay, Inc.

Washington Animal Rescue League (free to DC residents!)

Safety Watch

Grape & Raisin Toxicity in Dogs

National Animal Poison Control Center

No Sugar Coating: Products Sweetened With Xylitol Can Be Toxic To Dogs

Salmon Poisoning in Dogs

Books, Videos, & Magazines

^{Must Read!}Off-Leash Dog Play: A Complete Guide to Safety & Fun (Robin Bennett & Susan Briggs)

^{Must Read!}Visiting the Dog Park (Cheryl S. Smith)

Be the Pack Leader: Use Cesar's Way to Transform Your Dog . . . and Your Life (Cesar Millan & Melissa Jo Peltier)

The Dog Lover's Companion to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore: The Inside Scoop on Where to Take Your Dog

Doggin' Northern Virginia: The 50 Best Places To Hike With Your Dog In NOVA

Grooming

All Breeds Dog Grooming Salon (Sterling, VA)

703.430.5982

Bark 'n Bubbles Dog Wash (Ashburn, VA)

Food, Treats, & Supplements

Bark Bark Bakery

Canine Caterers (delivering to MD, VA, & DC)

Chase Your Tail Bakery (Leesburg, VA)

Dog Gone Healthy (Berryville, VA)

DogGone Natural (Ashburn, VA)

Four Paws Pantry (Herndon, VA)

Pampered Paws Patisserie

703.753.0719

Two Paws Pet Food: Organic & Natural (Delivery to NoVA)

Vibrant Pets

Canine Activities

Fun Dogs (Leesburg, VA)

Play Date Buddy

Sheepherding at Keystone Farm

Keepstone Farm, home of AKC/AHBA Judge Susan Rhoades, offers all breed sheep herding lessons. Susan practices straight-forward no gimmick training. Her motto is "Be successful with the dog you already have." Email keepstonefarm@aol.com to set up lessons.

Boarding Kennels, Playcares & Dogwalkers

All Friends Pet Care (Herndon, VA)

Animal Au Paws of Loudoun

Dog Day Afternoon (Leesburg, VA)

Doggie Do Right (Leesburg, VA)

Everything & the Dog (serving NoVA)

Maddie & Ellie's House (Chantilly, VA)

Metropets

Pick of the Litter Pet Care, LLC (serving Ashburn & Sterling)

Setia Dogs

Setia Dogs is a guide to dog kennels, dog daycare, dog boarding, pet sitting and dog walking services.

The Animals House (Sterling, VA)