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Pet ConnectionMeet Area’s Best FriendsKate, Chris and Colin Hunt, 7, of Springfield, withtheir dog Hailey. Six-month-old Hailey was a presentfor Colin’s seventh birthday. “His first word was puppyor doggy,” said Chris, “ He always wanted one so weadopted Hailey one week ago.”Young and Saki Kim, 3, of Springfield, playing in thesnow with their dog Rocky.At the veterinarian, MargaretDominy, of Springfield, and Zoe. “Iadopted her from a co-workers ofmy husband’s and she couldn’t becuter,” said Dominy about her firstcat. Dominy adopted Zoe a monthago and is happy to have a companion.“We’ve never been able to havea dog because we have problemsfencing in the back,” she said, “Butwe wanted a pet so an indoor catworks the best.”“We’ve been cat-sitting for fiveyears,” said Ed Rosa, of Springfield,about his cat Murphy. “He came tomy house because we were going tocat-sit him for a weekend.” Rosagrew up with animals but his wifetook time getting used to Murphy.“At first she would tell me to doeverything, but he’s grown on her,”said Rosa.Julie Hill-Ping (left) and GabriellaPing, of Springfield, with goldensheltiemix Matt and chihuahuaMay. “My friend found Matt whilebiking,” said Hill-Ping, explainingthat Matt is shy due to being abandonedyears ago. “May is moreconfident and content, and a littlechunky.”Supervisor Jeff McKay(D-Lee) and FairfaxCounty Sheriff StaceyKincaid. McKay said:“Vera, our 13 and ahalf-year-old rescuegreyhound, joinedour family throughthe Northern Virginiachapter of GreyhoundPets of America. Verais the best ambassadoryou could havefor rescue dogs—especially greyhounds.She’s smartand affectionate andgreat with kids.Everyone loves her.When Vera wasyounger, she joinedme everywhere at LeeDistrict events—Springfield Days, theSpringfield CommunityBridgeWalk, myoffice and more. Now,she’s a senior citizen,content to loungearound the house anddream of chasingsquirrels. Vera is oursecond rescue greyhound.Our first wasKeota, also a wonderfuldog.”Photo courtesy of Jeff McKayAdopt/Donate/Volunteerwww.lostdogandcatrescue.orgDogs will bark & wag theirappreciation when they tasteour all-natural 100% wholewheat, hand-shaped dog treats!CATERINGFrom 1-20,000GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO6030-G BURKE COMMONS RD, BURKE9000 S. LORTON STATION BLVD703-249- 0044 B 703-372-2339 LGREATHARVESTBURKE.COMFACEBOOK.COM/BURKEGREATHARVEST.COMCome check out ourmade-to-order sandwichesand paninis – simplyamaaaaazing!Call for detailsAdvance OrdersAppreciated8 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ February 26 - March 4, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comSpringfield Connection ❖ February 26 - March 4, 2015 ❖ 9