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VA Dog's Final Plea For Adoption Successful After Facebook Post Goes Viral VA Dog's Final Plea For Adoption Successful After Facebook Post Goes Viral
VA Dog's Final Plea For Adoption Successful After Facebook Post Goes Viral A lucky dog at a Stafford County animal shelter has finally got her second chance after a desperate plea for adoption went viral. Officials at the Stafford County Animal Shelter put out a final plea to the community on Facebook after their long-term resident Sky went months without any inquiries for adoption. "Sky hasn’t received ONE inquiry since arriving to us November last year," the shelter commented. "No one has sent an email. No one has called about her. No one asks to visit with her. We have posted her multiple times … Still nothing". UPDATE : SKY HAS BEEN ADOPTED !!! It’s off…

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by Annie DeVoe
Lifestyle
Doggone Good Deed: Area Animal Services Provide Relief For Florida Shelters Doggone Good Deed: Area Animal Services Provide Relief For Florida Shelters
Doggone Good Deed: Area Animal Services Provide Relief For Florida Shelters Good Samaritans in Maryland are coming to the aid of animal shelters that were flooded out by the impact of Hurricane Ian. The Office of Animal Services’ Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) has welcomed dogs and cats from Florida to help alleviate the stress shelters in Florida are facing in the aftermath of the massive storm. The animals were transported north from Florida on Thursday, Oct. 6, and many are now available for adaptation at MCASAC on Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood as of Monday, Oct. 10. In total, 10 cats and three dogs are now available to find a f…

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by Zak Failla
Events
Fairfax County Welcomes Back Annual 'Wine, Whiskers And Wags' Fundraiser Fairfax County Welcomes Back Annual 'Wine, Whiskers And Wags' Fundraiser
Fairfax County Welcomes Back Annual 'Wine, Whiskers And Wags' Fundraiser Barks and booze are just around the corner in Fairfax County as a local fundraising non-profit gears up for the return of one of their most popular events.  The Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter (FFCAS) is hosting their annual 'Wine, Whiskers and Wags (& Beer!)' fundraiser for the first time in two years. Evelyn Grieve is the President of the FFCAS said the group was ready to bring the event back after a noticeable shift in the community.  "We noticed an uptick of people going out and going to wineries and being more comfortable," Grieve said. "Once we saw that we said why d…

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by David Cifarelli