Washing The Dog, Helping The Troops

Dogtopia, a dog day care and spa in Manassas, held a dog wash recently to raise money for a Marine dog handler and his company in Iraq. At right, Cinnamon, a Shih Tzu, gets a post-wash kiss from Zoie Rowley, who volunteered with her mother, Melissa Rowley. Below, Brian Fitzpatrick dries Jake, a yellow lab. Jake belongs to Philippe and Stephanie Figueroa, who, at center, watch from the window.

Above, Mr. Wiggles, a mixed breed Pomeranian, gets a wash from Dara Lambert, one of the trainers at Dogtopia. Below, other Dogtopia clients wait their turn.

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