The breeders of DCDogFinders are proud of the organizations that we support. Every one of them gives so much to our local community and to our country. We encourage you to devote a little time, a little money or both to a cause that you care about.

Consider letting your dog be a part of the fun, too. They make great therapy pets and you will be amazed at how they can lift someone's spirits.

Critters (and Couture) for the Cure

Washington, DC

Critters for the Cure recently held their 2nd Annual Critters (and Couture!) for the Cure, a gala fashion event that raises awareness and funds for women’s cancer.

In addition to the fashion show, attendees enjoyed cocktails, appetizers, a luxury raffle, dutch appeal, live auction and shopping.

Ten beautiful women cancer survivors and their pups worked the "catwalk" in spring fashions by Bloomingdale’s and Doggie Couture.

Critters for the Cure also honored unique individuals that have personally supported women's cancer. Their "It Takes A Village" Service Award was presented to Senator Barbara Mikulski for her efforts for and support of women's health and cancer issues.

Several of the DCDogFinders breeders attended the event and were happy to donate a marvelous puppy basket for the raffle.

Two DCDF VIP Guests and long time customers visiting with CFTC President Clancy Kress and therapy pup Scully at the event.

Scully, the little Yorkie Poo that DCDogFinders gifted to CFTC President, Clancy Kress a couple of years ago, was the life of the party!!

White House Pet Correspondents Benefit

Washington DC - A Favorite DCDogFinders Customer Attends

Tony and I attended the White House Pet Correspondence evening gala.

Watch the story, you will see Roni sitting on the ground with her new Red Dog Spa leash on; it's bright pink. Just before she sat down, Mac was having a chat with Andrea (Roane of WUSA Channel 9 News) & her husband's two ShihTzu, the gray one especially. She said she loved Mac's evening "bow tie".

Kris & Tony & Mac & Roni

16th Annual Walk for the Animals

Arlington, VA

Thank you for helping to make the 16th Annual Walk for the Animals a success!! Despite the rain, almost 500 walkers and several hundred dogs participated to show their support for AWLA and raising over $92,000!

Everyone who came enjoyed a morning of excitement that included an agility demonstration by WOOFS! Dog Training Center, a demonstration by Deputy Grubar and Varius from the Arlington County Sheriff's Dept. K9 Unit, and a demonstration on how to take down a bad guy by Fort Myer Kennels Military Working Dog Team with their dog Brutus.

Our sponsors set-up wonderful booths distributing beneficial information and other materials. And of course there was the walk itself! Everyone was invited to join our three shelter dogs - Daisy, Icey and Thomas - on a 3-mile walk or 1-mile stroll. It was a fun time for everyone who came.

Thank you to Barry Altman, Ryan Turpenoff and Peter Del Toro for taking some fantastic pictures of the morning. You can view the album to see the pictures taken.

Best,
Sally
Animal Welfare League of Arlington

A DCDogFinders Family

Certifies Their Furry Boy as a Therapy Dog

Fairfax, VA

A DCDogFinders Family Certifies Their Furry Boy as a Therapy Dog Rascal passed his temperament testing with flying colors to be a therapy dog with Fairfax Pet On Wheels. As a way to give back to the community and share some of Rascal with others, my girls and I will be visiting local area nursing homes in Fairfax area with our little Rascal.

Just wanted to send you a few updated pictures and say thanks again. The picture with all of us is during his temperament testing and for our badges for the therapy dog program. By the way, we are thinking about a "sister" for Rascal in the next year or so and hope to be able to call on DCDogFinders again!

Thank you for bringing Rascal to us,
Lisa, Sasha, Tatiana & Rascal

Santa Visits DCDogFinders

The North Pole

Santa Visits DCDogFinders

Christmas is all about the kids. Two years ago we invited Santa to hand out the puppies to the children who were getting them for Christmas. Needless to say, it was a big hit for the kids … of all ages. Last year we did it again and I was an even bigger hit.

This year Santa will be back and it looks like we can safely say that it has become an official DCDogFinders holiday tradition.

Ho, ho, ho!!

Puppies and dogs love unconditionally and ask nothing in return but a little food, a little water and the occasional scratch behind the ear. If we adopted some of the character traits of our pets, the world would be a more generous and loving place to spend our lives and raise our children.

As successful professionals blessed with wonderful families, close friends (human and furry), and some of the most loyal and interesting customers, we feel a strong responsibility to give back. Our family supports many causes, both nationally and locally, through monetary donations and community service.

We would like to thank our website visitors who do the same and urge those who have never found the time, to think seriously about how to fit a cause, or two, into your budget or busy schedule.

Here are a few to consider ...

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research.

Learn more at www.alz.org

Critters For The Cure (CFTC) is a non-profit supporting women with breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured with financial gaps. Research tells us that there is an extraordinary bond between pet and pet owner; this is especially true when we are faced with a life threatening disease like cancer. Critters For The Cure honors women and their faithful critters because they know that these furry creatures help fight to make the journey bearable.

Learn more at www.crittersforthecure.com

The ASPCA was the first humane organization in the Western Hemisphere. Our mission, as stated by our founder, Henry Bergh, in 1866, is “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.”

Learn more at www.aspca.org

The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children.

Learn more at rmhc.org

The National Breast Cancer Foundation's mission is to save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for those in need.

Learn more at www.nationalbreastcancer.org

Donate Life America is a not-for-profit alliance of national organizations and state teams across the United States committed to increasing organ, eye and tissue donation. Donate Life America manages and promotes the national brand for donation, Donate Life, and assists Donate Life State Teams and national partners in facilitating high-performing donor registries; developing and executing effective multi-media donor education programs; and motivating the American public to register now as organ, eye and tissue donors.

Learn more at donatelife.net

Fairfax Pets On Wheels connects pets with people living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Through our all-volunteer program, we donate more than 8,000 hours of pet visitation annually.

Learn more at www.fairfaxpetsonwheels.org

St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay. Every parent should support St. Jude.

Learn more at www.stjude.org

America’s VetDogs® – The Veteran's K-9 Corps® is a not-for-profit organization founded by the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and serves the needs of disabled veterans and active duty personnel. Since 1946, the Guide Dog Foundation has provided guide dogs and training at no cost to people who are blind or visually impaired, including veterans.

Learn more at www.vetdogs.org

The Petco Foundation's Food Bank Program funds numerous organizations that are committed to ensuring our nations pets are well fed despite economic hardship. Sometimes the ability to feed a person's pet is the one thing that is standing between a person keeping that pet in a loving home and feeling there is no option but to leave them in a cold harsh shelter.

Learn more at www.petco.com/petcofoundationfoodbank