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N O R T H E R N V I R G I N I A D O G : T H E U LT I M AT E G U I D E T O C A N I N E - I N S P I R E D L I V I N G I N T H E D C M E T R O A R E A
COVER STORY
14 L ost Pet Prevention
Missing Pet. It’s every pet owner’s nightmare. Thankfully, there are preventive measures that can both keep pets safe and home, as well as many ways to prepare in case of emergency. By Sam Connelly
18 NThere oseareWork dogs tasked with dozens of different, important, life-saving, harrowing jobs that focus around their incredible noses. By Sophia Rutti
14 D E PA RT M E N T S
4 PUBLISHER’S NOTE
23 CANINE CALENDAR
5 THE SOURCE
24 HIT THE TRAIL
News, information, and products
6 HEALTH WISE
Advise and information on canine health issues
9 DESTINATIONS Historic Downtown Occoquan
On the cover:
Photo by Humphrey Muleba from Pexels.
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Hiking with your dog
27 THE SCENE
A glimpse into the lives of Northern Virginia dogs
28 WAGS TO RICHES
Adoption success stories
12 EXPERT ADVICE Pet First Aid Kits
Read Penny’s adoption success story on page 28.
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