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Michelle D'Ettorre

Michelle D'Ettorre

Michelle D’Ettorre, Alexandria's penultimate dog lover, writes the Alexandria Paws column for Local Kicks. When she's not coddling her beloved canines, Michelle is vice president of Karing by Kristina Complete Pet Care Professionals in Alexandria and works with the Alexandria Animal Welfare League and the Humane Society of DC. Michelle is also Mrs. Alexandria United States 2009.

Articles By Michelle D'Ettorre

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PAWS/ Alexandria's Newest PAL
Jul 24,2009

It is official! Alexandria's four legged resident Remy is PAL's newest representative! People Animals Love is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization that brings people and animals together, brightening the lives of the lonely,

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ALEXANDRIA PAWS/A New Animal Hospital Purrs Into Town
Jul 14,2009

This Saturday marks the grand opening of Paws, Purrs and Exotics Animal Hospital, benefiting the Washington Humane Society, which will have adoptable animals at the event.

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ALEXANDRIA PAWS/Where to Get their Tummies Washed and Scrubbed
Jul 14,2009

Dogtopia of Alexandria is hosting a K9 dog wash to support police dogs on Sunday July 19th from 11am-3pm. A few years ago tragedy struck in Prince William County when a working K9 was accidentally


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Swag Bags and Lip Gloss at Divas Night out for Tigerlilly Foundation
Jul 02,2009

In 2006, Maimah Karmo was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, at 32 years old. She had no history of breast cancer in her family and when she told her doctor she felt a lump she was told not to worry.

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Robert Frost - Adoptable Pet of the Week
Jun 25,2009

Thank you for your interest in Robert Frost. He is a 1 year old Domestic Short Hair. Robert Frost just got back from a vacation with a foster mom. While he had a great time, he is now looking for his forever home.

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Paws Out, a Barking Ball for the Pupperazzi
Jun 10,2009

The "Pupperazzi" was out in full force Saturday night, enjoying the area's premier Black Tie event in honor of those with four paws on the floor. About 900 dog-lovers showed up in their tuxes at the Capitol Hilton for The Bark Ball,


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Don’t End up in the Dog House
May 28,2009

Our friends at the Washington Humane Society say that tickets and tables for the 22nd annual Bark Ball are selling briskly. The Bark Ball will be held on Saturday, June 6 at the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave. in the District.

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ALEXANDRIA PAWS/Adoptable Pet of the Week
May 25,2009

Ju-Ju is a ridiculously adorable 10 month old Australian Shepherd mix who was found running about the 100 block of Wilmington Place SE. Ju-Ju is a very friendly, curious little guy who adores belly rubs and cuddling (when he's in the mood!).



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