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spot in the news:

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spot is featured in the May 2007 On Tap magazine, a great local source for places to go, things to do. What do they say? "This absolutely is the cutest boutique for dogs. Ever." And more...about spot and our neighbors. Check out On Tap at a newsstand or online.


a.k.a. spot is featured in the Summer 2005 issue of The Bark Magazine, which calls spot 'the Ralph Lauren of pet boutiques". Stop by and see why.


Readexpress.com spot article

Read all about it -- aka spot is featured in the June 30th edition of Express, the free daily from the Washington Post. Click here to see the article featuring spot.

 a.k.a. spot is a unique shop offering the finest pet essentials and accessories in metropolitan Washington, DC.  Called "the Ralph Lauren of pet boutiques" by 'The Bark' magazine, a.k.a. spot is located just across the river from DC, in the emerging Clarendon neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, a.k.a. spot caters to its 2- and 4-legged clients with service, atmosphere, and unique pet supplies and pet-themed products, like those featured in our Spotlight section.

 At a.k.a. spot we are committed to our community, hosting adoption days, sponsoring pet-related events for the Animal Welfare League and local dog organizations, and featuring adoptable dogs on our Events page.

 With pet supplies that are functional, funky,  and fun, a.k.a. spot offers a complete selection of beds and blankets, collars and leashes, toys and treats, and an assortment of books, bowls, dishes, and mugs for dogs, cats, and the people they love.

 Now, spot also offers additional services: a doggie self-wash. Bring your dog, give it a bath. We provide the tub, the shampoo, and a towel! Click here for more information on the self-wash and how to get started.

 And our latest news is the addition of the finest brands of premium pet foods, offering healthy food for dogs and cats. It's all available at the spot grocery shop!

  The shop is open to pets with responsible owners, so they can shop together. Visit our Gallery page to see some of our regulars.

 Come visit a.k.a. spot, the pet's shop, and also allow some time for walking through Clarendon and visiting the neighborhood's other distinctive shops.   On this site you'll find directions, hours we're open, contact information, and a spotlight area featuring some of our most popular items.

 Check out the links page to get more information on some of our favorite shops and businesses in the area. And stay up to speed on what's happening in the world of pets with the aka spot blog!

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 Questions or comments? Drop us a line via e-mail.

 And thanks for visiting our site!

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2509 N. Franklin Road, Arlington, Virginia  22201           703.248.0093
HOURS:  Monday - Friday: 11-7, Saturday: 10-6, Sunday: 11-4

 
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