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ANNOUNCEMENTS/NEWS
GlenCarlyn Clean Up
Arlington County is sponsoring a stream clean-up on Saturday, March 9th, from 9 am to noon. GlenCarlyn Dogs is co-sponsoring the clean up in Glen Carlyn (the area around the dog park as well as the area adjacent to the park). It would be great to have a group of dog park folks there. Wear work clothes, boots or shoes you would not mind getting wet, and we’ll see you there! For questions, please contact Karin Kirchoff of GlenCarlyn Dogs, kirchoffkarin@hotmail.com.
Sale for the Benefit of Dogs
On March 6th and 7th, from 5 pm to 11 pm, meet fun loving, art loving, jewelry loving, and animal loving people at Irene Antonucci’s, 2915 9th Street North, between Garfield and Filmore. 20% of the sales will be donated to the care of dogs at risk who are injured or have special needs. There will be a lot of handmade jewelry from Italy, India, and Mongolia, as well as an eclectic collection of original art, unique dog and cat stuff, and a photo exhibit of loving dogs needing loving homes. Questions? Call Irene Antonucci at 703-527-0892
ArlingtonDogs to be featured on WAMU (88.5)
ArlingtonDogs will be on Kojo Nnamdi’s “Public Interest” show on public radio WAMU (88.5) on Wednesday, February 27, from noon to 1 pm. The subject will be: Dog Parks, why are they good, why are they bad, and why are people so passionate about them? Tune in, and call in! The show is a talk/Q&A format and live calls will be taken at 1-800-433-8850. The more we can demonstrate community support for dog parks, the better.
Particularly valuable would be calls from parents (demonstrating that it’s not kids-vs-dogs), people who have created a community of friends through dog parks (demonstrating that dog parks are not just about dogs…they are about people too), and people who live near the parks (demonstrating that dog parks in the neighborhood are a value, not a detriment). Judy Green, founder of ADogs and now head of Northern Virginia Dog Park Coalition, and ADogs Board Member Laura Sharkey will be on the show and looking forward to some supportive calls.
Tune in, call in, or email in with your supportive comments we need you and most important, we need to hear from you! The number is 1-800-433-8850, or you can email pi@wamu.org.
"Hero Dogs" airing on the History Channel
John Burnam, President of the Vietnam Dog Handlers Association (www.vdhaonline.org) invites ArlingtonDogs members to watch a new documentary entitled "Hero Dogs" airing on the History Channel at 8:00 p.m. on March 11. Many ArlingtonDogs members had the privilege of meeting John at our fundraiser for his organization's national war dog memorial effort last year at the Rhodeside Grill.
ArlingtonDogs' February Newletter
Click here to access the newsletter (in Adobe PDF format) and read more details about our recent activities.
DOG PARK LAW UPDATE.
The Virginia Senate Committee on Local Government deferred action on the bill introduced by Sen. Byrne (D-Fairfax) that would have tied the hands of local governments seeking to locate dog parks within their boundaries. Thanks to Senators Whipple (D-Arlington) and Ticer (D-Alexandria) for opposing the legislation, and thanks to all A-Doggers who registered their opinions. If the bill arises again in this or another form, we will try to keep you posted.
HART ART AUCTION.
One of Homeless Animals Rescue Team’s most important fundraisers, the Art Auction will be Saturday, March 16, at 7 pm in Dulles Airport Marriot’s Grand Ballroom. There will be a silent auction in addition to the art auction, complimentary champagne, and a dessert buffet. Tickets are $20. More info is at www.hart90.com
ADOGS EMAIL HAS CHANGED.
Please note that you can now reach us at ArlingtonDogs@hotmail.com.
ANIMAL CRUELTY BILL.
The Virginia Senate and House of Delegates have before them two bills that would stiffen penalties for animal cruelty, SB 306 and HB 707. You can contact your legislator at 1-800-889-0229
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