the weather's getting nicer every day, and your pup is looking at you with 'those eyes', saying, 'can't we go out and play?' well, at spot we have cool new collars, tough new toys, and the latest in leads and leashes to help you get your BFF ready for the beautiful spring weather! we've also got spot's complete collection of grooming supplies to keep your dog's or cat's nails trimmed, teeth clean, and coat shiny, too. and definitely don't forget spot's doggie self-wash stations, where you can do some special spring cleaning.

get outside and enjoy this weather. toss a ball, take a walk, meet your friends' friends at the dog park. your dogs will thank you for helping them be safe, smart, and stylish with some new spring goodies from spot!

spot sponsoring community events for pets and pet-lovers

at spot, we appreciate opportunities to help build the community of pet-lovers, particularly in northern virginia. here are a few examples:

once again, spot is a proud sponsor of the annual AWLA Walk for the Animals, held this year on Saturday, May 10th. it's always a great event, and one that gets bigger and better every year, so please consider participating. visit awla.org for more details.

also in May, we're sponsoring Greyhound Welfare at this year's Pet Expo in Reston, to be held on Saturday, May 3rd. as more info gets posted on the event's website, we'll add a link here.

and remember to find ways to do your part, no matter how you choose to contribute, volunteer, or participate. every time you pitch in it makes a difference!

Get your pup new year's clean, at spot's self-wash!

it's cold, wet, and sorta muddy outside. your dog loves it, but you've got company coming and you want your canine companion to be able to join in the fun. a.k.a. spot offers bathing tubs for your dogs, large and small. These are perfect for giving your dog a bath in the easiest, most comfortable setting possible. Tub, shampoo, and towel are all provided for you!

Small dog-$15.
Big dog-$20.

There is a pre-registration process, so please ask us for details! After we have you set up as a self-wash client, we will be happy to schedule you and your dog for a 30-minute appointment. You'll both love the convenience. Remember, cleanliness is next to dogliness, and spot will help your dog get clean, dry, and happy.

We're also now offering a frequent washers card, with more benefits the more often you wash your dog at spot! Ask for details at the shop.

remember -- spot carries the best in organic, raw, bone diet

Visit our Groceries page for more information on this fast-growing diet plan for your pets. Raw Frozen Diets are a convenient, complete, and natural way to feed your pet the way nature intended. Wholesome raw meat provides the greatest source for bio-available nutrients, including unaltered proteins, enzymes, and amino acids. Made in a USDA inspected processing plant, these natural diets are 95% meat and 5% fruits and vegetables.

With your frequent food buyer membership, you'll get credit toward free food with every purchase. Just ask at the shop about joining our frequent food buyer program. You have to buy the food anyway; you might as well get credit for it!

And remember to ask the staff at spot for more information about starting your dog or cat on a raw diet regimen, including the benefits and which program might be right for you.

Our 2008 Greyhound Adoption Dates Updated

a.k.a. spot is working with Greyhound Welfare to help find adoptive homes for greyhounds throughout the Washington Metro area. Want to meet some great dogs? Come visit us in the new year, when scheduling a whole new slate of dates for you to come and find your new best friend.

Greyhound foster dogs and ambassadogs would love to meet you! And their Greyhound Welfare volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions. So come out and meet the dogs and the people from this great organization!.

2008 dates at a.k.a. spot (all times are noon - 2pm):

Make room in your heart and your home for new friends from AWLA.org

we wanted to start a new feature on the website, and we'll be including it on our blog, so keep an eye out for it each month. the goal is to help spot's friends at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (at awla.org) to place some of the pets they care for so generously each month. Here, we'll be featuring a number of pets who are available for adoption from AWLA. If you see the pet you've always wanted, just click. if you'd like to look a little longer, that's okay, too. just visit awla.org and see all the dogs and cats they have available for adoption to a loving home.