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Meet the Working Dogs of DC

From foraging for valuable truffles to helping heal wounded warriors, these DC-area dogs have bona fide jobs—and are laboring to make our lives better.

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Here’s How to Help Animals Affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in DC-Area Shelters

Hundreds of animals will arrive from the Carolinas, southern Virginia, and Florida this week.

Pets | 9 months ago

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Bring Your Dog to a DC Public Pool This Weekend

It's a win-win: they get a water day, you get a cute photo.

Dogs, Pools, Swimming | 10 months ago

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A Dog-Friendly Garden and Restaurant Is Coming to Logan Circle

Dog Daze Social Club offers pizza, cocktails, and space for pups to play.

Logan Circle, dog friendly, dog park | 10 months ago

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Not to Brag, but I Personally Know Babydog

The star of last night's RNC programming, a 62-pound English bulldog, is West Virginia royalty.

West Virginia, RNC, Jim Justice | 11 months ago

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6 Ways to Keep Your Dog from Going Stir-Crazy During a Heatwave

Entertain your bored pup by building an obstacle course, playing brain games, or finding a place to swim.

Dogs, Sweat, heat | 11 months ago

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Babydog Unleashed: Inside the Weird World of the Most Powerful Pooch in Politics

West Virginia governor Jim Justice seems bound for the US Senate. His secret weapon? A 62-pound English bulldog who might be the best retail politician the state has ever known.

Pets, Jim Justice | Jun 27, 2024

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Here Are DC’s Most Popular Dog and Cat Names

Willow Biden started a trend.

Pets, Dogs, Cats | Dec 14, 2023

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My Dog Was the Oldest Known Survivor of the Breeding Facility Where 4,000 Beagles Were Rescued

When he died this year, my sadness was tempered by knowing I’d given him a lifetime of adventure.

First Person, Dogs | Dec 6, 2023

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Adorable Wiener Dogs Will Invade the Wharf on Saturday

The competition is ruff at the Wiener 500 race.

The Wharf, Dogs, Oktoberfest, Wiener 500 | Sep 13, 2023

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