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Dog-friendly Halloween events run across the Washington D.C. area from Oct. 15–31

Medium-sized mixed-breed dog in a pumpkin costume sitting on grass with autumn leaves, photographed at golden hour

From a Howl-O-Ween Bar(k) Crawl in Navy Yard to a 14th annual hotel party in Georgetown, dog owners around Washington D.C. can find costume contests, pumpkin patches and pet-friendly screenings between Oct. 15 and Oct. 31. Read On…

Olde Towne School for Dogs marks 50 years with sidewalk party in Alexandria

A Portuguese Water Dog on a sunlit sidewalk outside the Olde Towne School for Dogs during an anniversary sidewalk party, with vendor tables and people in the background.

The Olde Towne School for Dogs in Alexandria celebrated five decades of training with a three-hour sidewalk party at its Oronoco Street location, honoring founders Carlos and Sandy Mejias and handing the reins to long-time staff turned owners. Read On…