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Carriage ride in Old Town photos by Douglas A Crtchell
Trot along in a donkey cart down Alexandria’s historic streets and take your dog along for the ride.
Old Town is known to be a dog friendly locale, so friendly in fact, I took my dogs to meet with Alexandria’s Mayor William Euille in his office.
I approached the security desk with the dogs and said, “We have an appointment with Mayor Euille,” The security guard craned her neck over the barrier to get a better view of my leashed friends.
“Is the Mayor expecting all of you?” the security guard asked with a raised eyebrow?
“Yes, my dog is conducting an interview,” I said with a wink.
“I’ll need to announce you,” the guard said. She made a quick call and we were waved through.
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Mayor William Euille
A Virginia State Senator stopped us in the hall to give the dogs a full body scratch. Several others were drawn to the scratching session and the noise drew Mayor Euille from his office.
“Alexandria is very pet-friendly,” the mayor said, as he joined the cacaphony. “There are many hotels that take dogs and there is even a restaurant with “Dog Happy Hour,” he added.
“And the Duke Street Dog Park is nearby. You can also take a carriage ride with Fido.” I said from experience.
His Honor invited us into his chambers where we chatted. He spoke proudly of his pet-friendly city and presented one of the dogs with the “Bone to the City.”
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Barkley Square Bakery
Later, we headed to Barkley Square Bakery and Boutique. It might have been my imagination, but I felt as if the dogs were leading the way with their noses toward the bakery. As we turned the corner, I realized the pups were probably following their noses and ears. There was a large gathering of fidos outside the bakery and owners were sharing treats from cellophane bags with any dog that approached.
Old Town is indeed pet-friendly.
For more info:
Old Town Horse and Carriage
703-765-8976
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