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When Photographing a Cat Brings International Acclaim
Jul 13,2010

"Pets are people too," says photographer Stephanie Millner of Alexandria. "My clients want something timeless that honors their pets - whether cats, dogs, birds or - well, something more exotic. It's my responsibility to give them that." Millner has a long history of working in the photographic industry, and has shifted her specialty

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Bagels for Beagles
Jun 18,2010

For five days this summer, Bruegger’s Bagels of King Street will be donating 15% of certain purchases to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. On June 18, June 19, July 3, July 4, and September 26


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TOMMY'S TAKE/Up Close with Bindi Irwin
May 12,2010

Oh, Bindi. As I made my way to the National Zoo a little over a month ago to chat with the international kiddie-star Bindi Irwin, I was at a loss for expectations. Would she be cool, would she be fun, would she know what in the world she was talking about and why she was in Washington? Yes, Yes, and Yes.

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Squirrel Invades Bowling Alley
Apr 26,2010

Employees at a bowling alley called the Animal Welfare League on April 14 about a young gray squirrel that kept entering the snack bar. An animal control officer captured the squirrel and brought it to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.


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Alexandria Dog Dies After Consuming Cocoa Mulch
Apr 09,2010

Over the weekend in Parkside Alexandria, the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. The dogs loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog ("Calypso") decided the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping.

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Fashion for Paws Ready to Rock the Catwalk
Apr 07,2010

Fashion for Paws is baaaack. This Saturday, the 4th annual Fashion for Paws (F4P) event will take place at the Embassy of Italy from 8 pm to midnight to benefit the Washington Humane Society (WHS). This year, the event will be Chaired by Amanda Polk, with the Executive Committee Co-Chaired by Windy Shepard and Heather Guay.

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NIBBLES AND SIPS/Wine Techno-Speak Cranks up the Message
Feb 03,2010

Holy vintage, Batman! If your wine talks to you, have you had a bit too much to drink? Not if you’ve purchased a bottle with the new wine decoder technology embedded in the bottle itself. Producer Allegrini of Verona, Italy, known for their Valpolicellas using only their estate-grown fruit since 1557,

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Calling all Canine Canoodlers to the Ritz
Jan 26,2010

Here’s a fun way to give back to our less fortunate four-legged friends. The Ninth Annual Sugar and Champagne Affair, whose charming hosts Todd and Ellen Gray of Equinox Restaurant and Salamander Hospitality will be barking up a storm at the Ritz Carlton,




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