Celebrating the Opening of Paws, Purrs & Exotics Animal Hospital

Last weekend we were honored to be part of “A Day in the Park,” which marked the opening of Paws, Purrs & Exotics Animal Hospital. The event was a fundraiser and adoption event for the Washington Humane Society, as well. They raised quite a bit of money, and got a dog adopted! In addition, the Washington Times wrote a piece on Drs. Perkins and Vyfhuis today!

We had a good time (and lots of food!), and I documented the day for PPEAH. Many thanks to Andrea Rodgers for helping pull the event together and the folks at PPEAH for their hospitality. Here are some of my favorite images from the day: 

Dr. Nia Perkins on the right.
 

Dr. Elton Vyfhuis thanks the crowd.

There were contests for dogs, including best trick, won by Gigi for her clapping.

Dogs were treated to Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Caren Quinn provides these services for dogs. Contact Barkley Square Bakery if you’re interested!
 

Some special guests showed up to welcome PPEAH to the neighborhood, including Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille, Vice Mayor Kerry Donley, Redella S. “Del” Pepper, and WKYS 93.9’s Angie Ang.

Our friends at Karing by Kristina and Barkley Square Bakery brought a table full of goodies.

There was face painting and other fun activities for kids.
 

And of course dogs!

Meet Our “Diamonds in the Ruff” Tonight!

UPDATE: Unfortunately, rain has cancelled tonight’s event. You can still arrange to meet Molly, Angela, Leo or any other animals available for adoption by contacting the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

If you’re in the DC-area, be sure to stop by Barkley Square Bakery (map) tonight from 6-9pm, where they will be holding an adoption event featuring the “Diamonds in the Ruff” participants. Molly, Angela and Leo will be there along with some other animals looking for loving homes. FidoJournalism will be there too, with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, Karing by Kristina, Barkley Square Dog Bakery & Boutique, Chios Pet Grooming, and AskMissA.com.

This event is being held in conjunction with Del Ray, Alexandria’s First Thursday. First Thursday is a monthly event where all of the businesses along Mt Vernon Ave participate in one central theme and keep their doors open until 9pm. The theme for June is Dog Days of Del Ray.

Barkley Square will also be hosting their weekly Happy Yappy Hour at this time complete with a Bark Bar full of yummy dog treats.

How can you resist this face?