Joining Together To Save Animals
There are dozens of animal welfare organizations across the country working to secure "forever homes" for dogs and cats of all ages. And while there's a general camaraderie amongst them, stemming from their common cause, what's a little friendly competition among peers? For the past few years, the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has sponsored a nationwide contest to challenge shelters to see how many more animals they could adopt between June and August beyond the total the year before.
South Run Neighborhood Youth Fight Cancer With Swim-a-thon
The South Run neighborhood pool fifth annual Swim-a-thon raised over $1,895 and counting for INOVA's Life With Cancer organization Sunday, July 14. Neighbors from Burke, Fairfax Station and the South Run neighborhood swam a combined total of 677 laps, amounting to 16,925 meters swam in the pool.
Area Residents Boast Variety of Furry Friends
Pet owners cherish their companions, large and small.
Fairfax County is characterized by many interesting people. It is also characterized by these people’s equally interesting pets.
Kincaid Wins Democratic Nomination for Sheriff
Kincaid promises to push for pay parity and reach out to diverse community.
Stacey Kincaid, a 26-year veteran with the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Department and self-proclaimed “rookie politician,” handily won the Democratic nomination for sheriff during a special election Tuesday night, July 23 at W.T. Woodson High School. The final vote was 605 to 315 votes, according to Democratic officials who counted each ballot by hand.
Area Roundups
Fairfax County college-bound students and their parents are invited to attend “The Perils of the College Drinking Culture,” an upcoming screening and panel discussion on a powerful, award-winning documentary, “HAZE,” which looks at the crisis of binge drinking and hazing on college campuses.
Unlocking the Door to Affordable Housing
County considers establishment of residential studio option to assist with housing affordability.
Like most areas that have seen explosive growth in the past 30 years, Fairfax County’s stock of affordable housing has dwindled as it’s grown into one of the nation’s wealthiest counties.
Evenings on the Ellipse Concerts Begin
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova, in partnership with the Fairfax County Park Authority, will host a series of free summer concerts, Evenings on the Ellipse, at the Fairfax County Government Center every Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
A Brush With Kindness in Burke
Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia repairs John McAuslan’s property.
John McAuslan, 81, of the Lake Braddock community in Burke is a widower with a heart condition and a bad back. Semi-retired from his own pest control business, he lives on Raintree Road with his daughter Leanne but is unable to maintain his home and property.
Mobile Vet Provides At-home Care
Eric Cryan’s service visits pets in their own environments.
Most people associate going to the vet with wrestling their trembling pets into an animal carrier and dragging them into a cold, unfamiliar office. Eric Cryan, founder of Nova Mobile Vet, makes people discard this grim association.
‘Ace’ Takes Post-graduate Journey
Stories on people and pets in Burke area.
Even in one hundred degree weather, a dog needs his/her walk: That’s what Ace and his owner, Eileen O’Connor, were spotted doing one hot July evening. Ace is a friendly puppy who loves playing with new friends and chewing on anything he can get his paws on. Ace recently started dog training classes in the evenings on top of the training Eileen has already began at home.
Cats Waiting for Adoption
At Pet Nutrition Center in Burke it’s all about finding the right family.
If you are in the market to adopt a cat, the Pet Nutrition Center in Burke is the place for you. These furry friends come straight from a no-kill Prince William Shelter in Woodbridge and are available at a low adoption rate. Cat adopters are in greater need around this time of the year because of the influx of kittens that are born.
Meet Frodo and Sam
Lou and I adopted Mister Frodo from Home Alone Cat Rescue about two years ago. We have a soft spot for big orange cats. Frodo is part Maine coon (large with furry feet) and part American bobtail (large with short tail).
Ramadan in Oakton
The American Turkish Friendship Association celebrates breaking of the daily fast.
In celebration of Ramadan, The American Turkish Friendship Association held its Ramadan Tent and Turkish cultural exhibitions July 17-19 at the Unity of Fairfax Church in Oakton.
Brief: Anne Gruner Appointed to the GMU Board of Visitors
Last week, Gov. Bob McDonnell announced appointments to five boards of visitors.
Lost Dog: Helping Save Lives, One Pet at a Time
Area residents explain their dedication to the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation.
Behind every adoption successfully completed by the Arlington-based Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation, there's a volunteer with a happy heart.
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