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Pawpourri
The newsletter of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington
Summer 2008
Volume 64 Number 3
inside this issue …
Emergency Care for Pets......... 1
Spay Day 2008.........................2
Farewell to Brutus...................3
Volunteer of the Year............. 4
In Memory of Betty From..... 4
Donors.......................................5
Summer Safety Tips................ 6
Walk for the Animals 2008 ...7
New Fund Helps Provide
Emergency Care for Pets
by Jennifer Newman & Alice McAndrew
Photo by Allison DeSilva
We all know that routine care for a
pet can be quite expensive, but what
happens when a pet needs emergency
treatment and the owner cannot afford
it? The Animal Welfare League of
Arlington is here to help those whose
pets need emergency veterinary care.
Since 1993 the League has funded
small, no-interest loans to those
experiencing a temporary financial
crisis (such job loss) or to lowincome
residents of Arlington and
neighboring counties.
Veterinary assistance loans are
for one-time, diagnostic or treatment
procedures such as diagnosing and
treating a urinary tract infection or
treating an injury. The loans are not
meant for basic and preventative care.
Owners who agree to a no-interest vet
assistance loan must sign an agreement
with the League that states repayment
terms and must agree that their pet be
spayed or neutered if it is not already.
The League can make arrangements
with a number of veterinary clinics for
assistance, but most cases are handled
by Fairfax Animal Hospital. Through
the generosity of Dr. Jerry Goldfarb of
Fairfax Animal Hospital, the League
can help pet owners receive more
veterinary care for less money—a huge
help when you are in a financial crisis
and your pet needs emergency care!
The typical amount of a vet assistance
loan is about $250. Clients repay the
loan at a rate agreed upon with the
League and often pay as little as $10
per month.
Recently a vet assistance loan helped
a woman living on disability who
called the shelter to request help for her
four-year-old Chihuahua. The dog was
not eating or barking normally and was
lethargic. The dog was also limping,
which she assumed was arthritis. We
arranged an appointment with a vet at
Caring Hands Animal Hospital who
determined that the dog had Lyme
disease: a bacterial illness transmitted
through a tick bite. If not treated, Lyme
disease can result in permanent joint,
heart muscle, and nerve damage. After
treatment with antibiotics, the dog is
back to eating, playing, and barking
just like always. The owner now knows
that the lameness was a symptom
of the disease and not arthritis, a
common misconception in these cases.
Fortunately, his treatment came soon
enough that no permanent damage was
done.
Veterinary assistance can also
be used to help leverage funds for
individuals to afford expensive
treatments. A woman living on social
security requested help for her sevenyear-old
Border collie mix, which had
a mass near his eye. Because surgery

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Emergency Care Continued
can be so expensive, animal owners
in this situation sometimes must let
their pet go untreated or have their
animal euthanized. A $200 loan
from the League allowed the dog to
receive an operation that had been
discounted to $600. The Washington
Animal Rescue League low-cost clinic
removed the mass and determined
that it was benign. The dog has
recovered, and his owner can enjoy
his companionship in her retirement
years.
In November 2007, the League
received a very generous donation
from the Sue Goetz Ross and Stephen
S. Roberts Memorial Trust to establish
a special fund to provide permanent
support for this long-standing
program. Ms. Ross and Mr. Roberts
have been long-time supporters of
the League. But it was the love they
shared for their two cats, Ashley and
Bradley, and the realization of how
important these two cats were to them,
that inspired them to help others keep
their pets healthy despite financial
hardship.
When planning for their estate,
Ms. Ross created the Sue Goetz Ross
and Stephen S. Roberts Memorial
Trust to benefit four local non-profits
including the League. Ms. Ross died
unexpectedly in 2002, but her memory
and compassion live on through
the Sue Goetz Ross and Stephen
S. Roberts Veterinary Assistance
Fund. The fund fulfills their desire to
help people in our community keep
their beloved pets despite a costly
veterinary emergency.
To continue and expand this mission
the fund needs your support. Please
join us in helping more people care for
and keep their beloved companions
by contributing to the Sue Goetz Ross
and Stephen S. Roberts Veterinary
Assistance Fund.
Spay Day 2008 by Alice McAndrew
A newly spayed cat
rejoined her grateful
family on Spay Day.
Adopted
Grace, adopted in
February, 2008.
Why Spay
or Neuter
Your Pet?
Neutered pets are less
likely to run away.
Male cats will be less
likely to spray.
Because of your generous
donations to the Hantke Memorial
Spay-Neuter Fund, we expanded
our 2008 Spay Day event to two
days this year, thus offering even
more opportunities for low-income
people to have their pets neutered for
only $25. The League added a free
microchip and subsidized the cost
of the surgeries. On both February
27 and 29, the National Capital Area
Spay & Neuter Center neutered 15
cats and nine dogs.
On each day League staff checkedin
clients and drove all the animals
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to the Spay & Neuter Center
in Washington, D.C. Thirty
cats and 18 dogs were spayed
or neutered. Once again this
year demand was so great,
we scheduled the overflow
the following month adding
another 10 cats and dogs. The
total surgeries this year was
58 compared to 36 in 2007.
The League offers low-cost neuter
surgery year-round to those who have
a household income of $40,000 or less.
In addition to reducing the number of
homeless pets on our streets and in
our shelters, spaying and neutering
provides significant benefits for pets
and their owners. (See Sidebar)
If you know someone who cannot
afford the cost of neutering surgery
for a pet, please tell him or her to call
the League at 703-931-9241 x200 for
assistance.
Male dogs will be less
inclined to bite and get in
fights with other dogs.
Spaying eliminates heat
cycles in female dogs and
cats.
Spaying and neutering
has been shown to reduce
the occurrence of certain
forms of cancer.
Neutered pets tend to
have better temperaments
and are less likely
to develop behavior
problems - all of which
makes for a better
companion for you!

Farewell to Brutus
From the Shelter Blog, May 13, 2008
On May 9 we experienced the most
difficult part of pet companionship:
loss. Our shelter mascot, Brutus, died
last Friday. Brutus was a handsome
and supremely confident Ragdoll cat.
He was surrendered to the shelter in
August 2001 because his owner was
moving. His name at the time was
Brutella because when he was a kitten
his owner thought he was a female. Of
course, he was a neutered male so we
thought the name Brutus was much
more appropriate.
We had been without a mascot for
two years since our long-time shelter
cat, Wilson, had died. A former staff
member campaigned for Brutus to
become Wilson’s successor, and he
certainly proved himself worthy. At
first he spent his days at our front desk
greeting (or not) all our visitors. But he
proved to be somewhat moody and
was not always as welcoming as one
might want. Therefore, we decided that
Brutus would be better off spending
his time in our offices.
He kept a strict eye on all our
activities and helped out by sitting
on papers and keyboards. His most
important job, however, was that of
dog behavior evaluator. All the shelter
dogs would meet Brutus before being
made available for adoption so that we
could see how they reacted to a cat.
These encounters helped us inform
potential adopters about whether their
prospective dog would do well with
cats.
Brutus, of course, was no ordinary
cat and did not react the way an
ordinary cat might. He never ran. He
Photo by Judy Bolton
would stand his ground while facing
the (leashed) dog and dare it to annoy
him. Some dogs weren’t even worthy
of notice, so he would turn his back to
them. Most dogs needed only a scowl
from Brutus to back off, but the pushy
ones were met with a smack from his
hefty paw. I once saw an unfortunate
puppy stick his nose in Brutus’ food
dish. In a split second Brutus had
bitten him on the top of the head, and
the puppy ran squealing away.
Brutus did play favorites among
our staff. Lisa was his prime source
of food, and he followed her wherever
she went. Ann, Alice, and Rita were
his executive assistants charged with
brushing his long fur and arranging
his favorite cat beds. When none of
the four were available, he visited
with others of us who could provide
less desirable attention.
During his seven years with us
(he was about seven years old in
2001), Brutus had several health
problems that were carefully treated
and monitored. It was shocking when
we found him unable to stand last
Thursday morning. We took him
to his veterinarian at Caring Hands
Animal Hospital, and after examining
him he referred us to SouthPaws
Veterinary Referral Center. But
Brutus continued to decline. On
Friday morning, in consultation
with the veterinarian at South Paws,
we decided to have him humanely
euthanized.
We weren’t prepared for Brutus’s
death, and even if we had been it
wouldn’t make it any easier to walk
in the shelter offices in the morning
and not see him. Like any well loved
companion, Brutus made his mark on
all of us. It will be a long time before
we look at his large gold chair and not
imagine him lounging in it.
Many, many animals pass
through our shelter and make lasting
impressions on staff and volunteers,
but one that we will think of for years
to come is Brutus, the Ragdoll cat.
League Services
Emergencies in Arlington
We respond to animal emergencies 24
hours a day.
Adoptions
We always have animals who need good
homes. If you live in Virginia, DC, or Maryland
call us about adopting a companion.
Animal Control & Cruelty Investigation
Animal control officers pick up stray dogs
and respond to citizen complaints about
animals in Arlington.
Community Services
The League sponsors community services
that help people and animals. Visit our Web
site at www.awla.org or call
(703) 931-9241 x 200 for information.
Lost & Found
Call (703) 931-9241 x 200 or visit our
Web site at www.awla.org to report all
lost and found animals. We can help find
animals’ owners and return lost pets
home again.
Wildlife Rescue & Problems
We’ll help get injured or abandoned wildlife
to a licensed rehabilitator whenever
possible. We’ll also help you discourage
wildlife from moving into your home.
Rabies Control
See the calendar on the back cover for clinic
dates and times.
Speakers & Humane Education
If your neighborhood is having animal
problems or problems with irresponsible
animal owners, you might want a League
representative to address your civic association.
We also present educational programs
on many topics to schools and clubs.
Visit ou r website at w w w.awla.org or call
(703) 931-9241 x 213 for information.
Pawpourri, the newsletter of the Animal
Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S.
Arlington Mill Dr., Arlington, VA 22206,
http://www.awla.org, is published quarterly
and mailed to League supporters. If you
receive multiple copies, please
notify us and pass them along to friends.
A COPY OF THE LATEST FINANCIAL
REPORT AND REGISTRATION FILED BY
THE ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE OF
ARLINGTON MAY BE OBTAINED
BY CONTACTING the State Division of
Consumer Affairs, Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond,
VA 23209. REGISTRATION DOES
NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL,
OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
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Volunteer of the Year
CarolAnne Nargi
CarolAnne began her association
with the Animal Welfare League of
Arlington in 1996 when she adopted
a cat. Since then, she has become one
of our most valuable volunteers. She
served for six years on the Board of
Directors, but her involvement goes
much farther than that. With few exceptions,
every Saturday and Sunday
finds CarolAnne in the League cat
room, helping prospective adopters
choose exactly the right cat.
CarolAnne gets to know each
cat’s personality and is the resident
expert on making the right matches
with adopters. “I want to help others
experience the same joy I did when I
adopted,” she says. She puts special
effort into finding homes for our older
cats. This job has been more challenging
over the past several years because
the League’s fostering program has
been so successful in saving the lives
of hundreds of kittens. The tremendous
influx of kittens for adoption
makes it even more difficult to draw
visitors’ attention to adult cats. CarolAnne
helps potential adopters find a
cat that fits their home and helps many
of them discover that their best choice
is an older cat.
On Saturdays and Sundays CarolAnne
also works on cat room cleanup,
scrubbing cages, washing dishes,
and mopping floors before the shelter
opens to the public. To bring her
work full circle, CarolAnne makes a
follow-up telephone call to every cat
adopter to find out how each cat is
doing and if there are any problems.
“It is so rewarding to hear adopters’
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CarolAnne gives
TLC to one of her
shelter friends.
feedback and to personally experience
their gratitude and enthusiasm.” She
has written articles for this newsletter
on heart-warming cat adoption stores.
Previous adopters will return and ask
for CarolAnne by name when they are
ready to adopt a new cat.
For the past six years, CarolAnne
has also volunteered at our low-cost
rabies clinics. She prepares rabies
certificates and answers questions
about everything from spaying and
neutering to cat care and dog obedience.
“While I fell in love and started
out with cats, I’ve now branched into
understanding many of the other animals.
There is so much to learn and I
love it!”
CarolAnne has served as chair
of several committees and has been
active in many other areas such as
our two major fundraisers, the Walk
for the Animals and Casino Night.
She is such a dependable presence
at the League that she can easily be
mistaken for a staff member. She
has a thorough understanding of the
League’s mission and reliably places
priority on the mission over her own
personal preferences or concerns.
“When I began volunteering, I had no
idea I would become so involved. But
I quickly recognized the deep level
of commitment the staff and volunteers
feel toward the animals. There
is a strong sense of community, even
family, among this group of people.
I feel a part of that family and hope
I’ll always be able to volunteer for the
League.”
CarolAnne deserves a large measure
of recognition for the success of
the League’s cat adoption program
over the past several years. Her energy
and enthusiasm are contagious to
both staff and volunteers. Please join
the League’s Board of Directors and
staff in thanking CarolAnne for her
years of dedicated service to animals.
In Memory of
Betty From
A great
friend of
animals
and of the
League
died on
May 9,
2008.
Betty
From was
90 years
old. Betty
and her
daughter Leslie Florence were
instrumental in the very early
days of the League. They both
essentially worked there every day,
doing virtually everything.
By the early 1980s, Betty was
a board member and a megavolunteer.
I stopped by the
League one night to return a trap
and Betty roped me into pricing
clothes for the yard sale. She was
inspirational, but she was always a
lot of fun to be around. It was over
20 years later that she came to my
going away party in her wheelchair.
Betty was way ahead of her time
in terms of challenging men and the
establishment and soon she was our
board treasurer. Some treasurers
may write checks and handle the
books, but Betty came down to the
shelter almost every day, her smile
lighting the way. The Betty From
Lifetime Achievement Award was
created to honor her work, though
probably nothing could do real
justice to the years and years she
gave to the League.
Betty was a legend, and it
literally feels like the end of an era.
Linda Willen
Former Executive Director
Animal Welfare
League of Arlington

Thanks To Our Donors
Thank you to the League supporters who donated $250 or more between
January and March 2008.
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Mr. Kevin Adler
a.k.a spot
Alexandria Animal Hospital
Anonymous
Applied Engineering
Management Corporation
Mr. Allen D. Argentieri
Elaine and Russell Arkin
Arlington Animal Hospital
At Home Cat Care
B.N. Yanow and Co., Inc.
Estate of M. Sharon Baber
Kevin and Donna Barnette
Bishop Equipment Co., Inc
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Black
Peter and Shirley Bookman
Ms. Lisa Branco and
Mr. Jonathan Dox
Ms. Ellen Brown and
Mr. Terry Rainey
Ms. Jeanne M. Broyhill and
Mr. Joe Ventrone
Beth Burrous
Ms. Virginia Burton
Ms. Susannah E. Calkins
Caring Hands Animal Hospital
Judith V. Clark
Mr. Randy A. Dahlberg
Ms. Madeleine H. DeLong
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Derenge
Mrs. Frances DiBari
Jane and Jon Dixon
Cynthia V. Dunbar
Kristen and Sergio Edma
Elizabeth Farrar and John Garren
Mr. Herb Frazier
Friends of Rabbits
Fur-Get Me Not Pet Care
Jerry and Liz Giovaniello
Harvey Goldberg
Mr. Larry M. Gomberg
Julie Gould
Ms. Lorelei Haig
Hariton, Mancuso & Jones, PC
Hollin Hall Animal Hospital
The Hope Center for
Advanced Veterinary Medicine
Michael and Gayla Horn
Jane, Todd and Madison Ihrig
Janet Irwin
Jiggle Jewels
Ms. Malinda Jurney
Ms. Lauren Kalos
John Kaparakis
Ms. Poonam Katyal
Estate of Kenneth Kemper
Susan P. Klauck and Karl D. Klauck
Robert Kline and Elaine Mills
Estate of Sandra Kruzman
Ms. Peggy R. Kuhn
Ms. Susan Kurdziolek
Mr. Charles J. Magyar
Joanne and Doug Marshall
McLean Animal Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Missal
Carol E. Moylan
Marilyn L. Muench
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murphy
CarolAnne Nargi
Dan and Alice Nicolson
Northside Veterinary Clinic
Elizabeth Oberdorfer
Lucy Oliver
Mr. Ken Onesty
Parking Management, Inc.
PawPrints Photography
Mary Lee Payton
Pro Feed Inc.
Regional Veterinary Referrel Center
Pat Zarodkiewicz and Jim Rennie
Ms. Susan Retz and Mr. Charles
Lovett
Mary Richter
Karin Ryding
Ms. Minnie E. Simmons
Sit-A-Pet
SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists
& Emergency Center
Mr. Adam Steiner
Mark Stover
The Energy Club
Richard and Tobie Tishman
Patricia Todd
Town and Country Animal Hospital
Ms. Katie Turpenoff
Ms. Lynda S. Vickers-Smith
Ms. Laura G. West
Ms. Coleen White-Harvey
Woofs! Dog Training Center
Brenda and Felipe Zurita
Fairfax Animal
Hospital proudly
announces that
Kayleen Gloor,
DVM has joined
our practice.
Fairfax Animal Hospital
5914 Seminary Road
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 820-2557
Adopted
Mac, adopted in
May, 2008.
If your name is not included on the above list and it should be, please
contact the Development Office at (703) 931-9241 x 216 or e-mail
donate@awla.org.
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Summer Safety Tips for
You and Your Pet
The dog days of summer are just
around the corner, and as a pet owner
you should be looking out for the
safety of your companion. Now is the
time to think about parasite control,
prevention of heat stroke, water safety,
and travel arrangements for companion
animals.
Insects
As pets spend more time outside
during the warm weather, they are
likely to encounter disease-transmitting
insects such as ticks, fleas, and
mosquitoes. Ticks can transmit Lyme
disease, while fleas can transmit tapeworms.
Both can be prevented with
the use of topical medications applied
monthly. Mosquitoes can transmit
potentially fatal heartworm disease
to both cats and dogs. The best way
to prevent heartworm disease is by
giving a heartworm preventative once
a month. Run your hands through
your pet’s coat every day to check for
ticks and keep your pet indoors in the
evenings to avoid mosquito bites.
Bees, wasps, and fire ants are other
painful summer pests for pets. Dogs
or cats that take an interest in bees or
wasps are likely to be stung. While
fire ants can ruin a picnic for people,
they can also cause problems for your
pets. Reactions to insect bites and
stings range from slight swelling to a
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severe allergic reaction, so
monitor your pet if it’s bitten
or stung.
Falls and Toxins
Keep your cats safely inside
by securing all window
screens. Many cats are seriously
injured every summer
by falling from upper level
windows.
In an effort to have
that picture perfect yard,
many home owners rely on
fertilizers and insecticides.
These can be fatal if your
pet ingests them. If you
do use fertilizer, be sure to
keep your pets off the area until it’s
been washed into the soil.
Heat
Heat can be lethal to pets. Dogs
need exercise even when it’s hot,
but owners should take extra care
to prevent heatstroke*. On very hot
days, limit exercise to early morning
or evening hours. Keep in mind that
asphalt gets very hot and can burn your
dog’s paws. Dogs can’t perspire and
can only dispel heat by panting and
through the pads of their feet. Pets
can get sunburned, too, especially
animals that have thin or light-colored
coats. Sunscreen can be applied to an
animal’s nose, face, and ear tips. And
in warmer months never leave your
pet in a car. When out running errands
it’s best to leave your pet cool and
refreshed and at home.
Water Dangers
Pets in water can also equal disaster
if not supervised. If your dog loves
swimming in the family pool, be sure
he knows how to get out. Take your
dog into the pool and show him how to
find the stairs and climb out. Problems
occur when pets fall into pools and
panic. Does your dog love riding the
waves at the beach? The jarring force
of waves is hard on a dog’s joints and
can cause injury especially to their
knees. Dogs may also drink the ocean
water, which can be harmful. If your
dog swims in lakes or rivers, be aware
that in stifling summer days the water
becomes stagnant. Drinking stagnant
water may cause your dog intestinal
trouble.
Traveling
Finally, if you are traveling with
pets this summer, be sure that they
have proper identification. Your cat
or dog should have a well-fitted collar
with current identification, rabies
and license tags. A microchip is also
another great way to identify your pet.
Always keep your pet on leash or in a
carrier when stopping at rest stops and
make sure pets get enough water to
drink. Make sure all vaccines are up to
date before traveling and take along an
extra copy of the vaccination record in
case of emergencies.
If your pet is not traveling with
you, make kennel reservations well in
advance or better yet, leave your pet in
the comfort of your own home with a
trusted caretaker. We have a list of pet
sitters available at the shelter and on
our Web site at www.awla.org/animalresources.shtml.
Looking for a book
to help you with your travels? Check
out Traveling with your Pet: The AAA
Pet Book and The Pet Travel and Fun
Authority by M.E. Nelson.
Most importantly, have a safe, fun,
and pet friendly summer!
*Signs of heat stress include: heavy
panting, glazed eyes, a rapid pulse,
unsteadiness, a staggering gait, vomiting,
or a deep red or purple tongue. If
your pet does become overheated, you
need to lower his body temperature
immediately. Move your pet into the
shade and apply cool (not cold) water
over his body to gradually lower his
core body temperature. Let your pet
drink small amounts of water or lick
ice cubes. Most importantly, get him
to a veterinarian immediately.

13th Annual Walk for the Animals
Left: Shelter graduate
Isabel looked great
in her Walk bandana.
Photo by Stephanie
Millner
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It poured, it drizzled, it sloshed, and
it slipped! The morning of May 10,
2008, was very wet, but it did not stop
the 13th Annual Walk for Animals.
More than 600 dedicated animal
lovers donned rain gear and walked to
raise money for the Animal Welfare
League of Arlington. Over 700 people
registered online and raised over
$104,000 to help homeless animals!
Our intrepid volunteers braved
steady rain while setting up registration
and the walk course. When brave
walkers began arriving after 8:00am
the rain became lighter - though it
never fully stopped. Before heading
out on the trail, our chilly walkers
enjoyed hot coffee donated by The
Java Shack and other refreshments
from Great Harvest Bakery and Whole
Foods.
Muddy walkers returned to the
picnic pavilion from the one-mile
stroll or three-mile walk. Many people
continued to brave the puddles and
the mud to enjoy music from 94.7
The Globe, meet with sponsors at
our “flealess” market, and watch
energetic animal demonstrations. The
Arlington County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit’s
Deputy Patrick Grubar and his dog,
K-9 Varius, demonstrated their ability
to detect narcotics to help keep our
community safe. The Marine Corps
Base Quantico Security Battalion K-9
unit demonstrated how their team
works together to capture a suspect in
several situations.
When events started to wind down,
prizes were awarded (see list for
details) to the top pledge raiser and the
top adult and kids’ teams.
Our annual Volunteer of
the Year was awarded to
long-time cat adoption
specialist, CarolAnne
Nargi.
Everyone at the League
would like to thank all
the walkers, donors, and
sponsors who helped us
exceed our fundraising goal for
this year. We are especially grateful
to SouthPaws Veterinary Referral
Center for being our Leader of the
Pack sponsor. All the money raised
by the Walk goes to help
the homeless animals
that need our care 365
days a year: cats, dogs,
rabbits, birds, guinea
pigs, gerbils, hamsters,
and other companion
animals.
More photos of the
13th Annual Walk for the
Animals can be viewed
on our Web site at www.
Grand Prize VIP Raffle:
Ryan Turpenoff
Top Adult Team:
Long and Foster ($3295)
Top Pledge Winners
Ryan Turpenoff ($3000)
Debra Rose ($2925)
Lacey Chong ($2016)
Above: Photo by Barry Altman.
Save the date for next
year’s walk!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Below: Photo by Barry Altman
Thanks to Our Top Prize Winners!
Top Junior (12-17) Pledge Winner
Allison Scott ($615)
Top Kids (6-11) Pledge Winner
Ana Cristina Gibbons ($505)
Top Kids (Under 6) Pledge Winner
Maeve Harclerode ($250)
Top Junior/Kids Team
Junior Troop 3569 ($1095)
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13th Annual Walk for the Animals
Thanks To Our Sponsors!
Leader of the Pack
SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists
& Emergency Center
Top Cat
The Hope Center for Advanced
Veterinary Medicine
Soaring Eagle
E*Trade
Fur-Get Me Not
Hollin Hall Animal Hospital
Jiggle Jewels
Regional Veterinary
Referral Center
WOOFS! Dog Training Center
Bunny Boosters
a.k.a. spot
Alexandria Animal Hospital
Pro Feed Inc.
The Washington Post
Trail Markers
Arlington Animal Hospital
At Home Cat Care
Bishop Equipment & Co. Inc.
Jenni Barnes
McLean Animal Hospital
Northside Veterinary Clinic
PawPrints Photography
The Rosman Family
and The Altman Family
Sit-A-Pet, Inc.
Town & Country Animal Hospital
Wachovia Securities
Offical Radio Sponsor
94.7 The Globe
Premium Sponsors
Ballston Animal Hospital
Caring Hands Animal Hospital
The Energy Club
Fur-Get Me Not
Refreshment Sponsors
Great Harvest
Java Shack
Whole Foods
Prize Sponsors
Always There Pet Care
American Century Theater
Aquilano
Artfully Chocolate
Bombay Curry Company
Bowl America
Bungalow Billiards and
Brewing Company
Cherrydale Vet Clinic
Faccia Luna
Glory Days Grill
Great American Restaurants, Inc.
Hard Times Café
Helix Hotel
Hotel Monaco Alexandria
Il Radicchio
Kinder Haus Toys
Kreeger Museum
MetroStage
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Mount Vernon, George
Washington’s Estate and Garden
Nature’s Nibbles
Olde Towne Pet Resort
Photo Journeys Abroad
Sandpiper Supply
Signature Theatre
Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary
The Green Glass Company
Willowcroft Farm Vineyards
With a Special Thanks to:
Arlington County Parks
and Recreation
Arlington County Sheriff’s
Department K-9 Unit
Banana Banner
Beagle Brigade
CakeLove
Flyball Invaders and
Canines in Action
Freeman Decorating
Marine Corps Base Quantico
Security Battalion K-9
Pawpourri Summer 2008

13th Annual Walk for the Animals
Thanks To Our Sponsors!
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Summer 2008 Pawpourri

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13th Annual Walk for the Animals
Thanks To Our Sponsors!
Pawpourri Summer 2008

13th Annual Walk for the Animals
Thanks To Our Sponsors!
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Summer 2008 Pawpourri

Upcoming Events
See us at the Arlington County Fair
August 6-10, 2008
Thomas Jefferson Community Center
3502 Second Street South
Arlington, VA
Personalized Pet ID Tags
Two-sided, engraved identification tags are
now available in minutes at the League.
$6.00 per tag.
Available in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Watch our Web
site for details
about our
October 2008
Catsino Night
www.awla.org
League Hours
Visiting:
Noon – 7:00 p.m. Monday
Closed Tuesday
Noon – 7:00 p.m. Wed. - Fri.
Noon – 4:00 p.m. Sat. - Sun.
Receiving Incoming Animals:
8:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. daily
Emergencies: 24 hours a day
Pawpourri
Editor & Designer
Susan Sherman & Jen McFarland
Contributors
Jane Grantman,
Danielle Kouzoukas, Rita Naimoli,
Linda Willen, Alice McAndrew,
Jennifer Newman
Rabies & Microchipping Clinics
Please bring dogs on leashes and cats and ferrets in carriers.
Rabies Shot: $10 Microchip: $25
Aug 7 • Sept 25 • Oct 23 • Dec 4
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Board Officers
Jennifer Barnes, President
Joanne DelToro, Vice President
Gillian McPhee, Secretary
Carol Moylan, Treasurer
Board Members
Ellen Brown, Kristen Edma,
Todd W. Ihrig, Susan Retz,
David Rose, Elisa Rosman,
Cora Russell, Ryan Turpenoff,
Brenda Zurita
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington
2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 931-9241
e-mail: mail@awla.org
Web site: www.awla.org
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Arlington, VA
Permit No. 1109