Two Dog Tales

There’s a lot of dog-friendly events this weekend, whether you want to exercise, play or relax with your pup.

Saturday, Sept. 21

Strut Your Mutt

Support Lucky Dog Animal Rescue by joining their pack and walking with them at the Strut Your Mutt walk on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Blob’s Park in Jessup, Md.

The donations raised through the LDAR Strut Your Mutt team will be used to fund Lucky Dog’s adoption programs, spay/neuter, vetting, and transport resources to ultimately impact the number of pets entering and leaving the shelters.

For more information and to Join the Pack, go to: http://www.strutyourmutt.org/team/luckydog2013

Neighborhood Dog Pawty

Come to Fort Scott park from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to enjoy a Neighborhood Dog Pawty featuring an agility course, doggie vendors, water bar, games and prizes, complimentary morning coffee and pastries, and dog adoptions.

The pawty is hosted by Susan Hand of Washington Fine Properties, and benefits the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.

Fort Scott Park is at 2800 Fort Scott Drive, Arlington.

Sunday, Sept. 22

Pups and Pilsners

In Crystal City on Sunday you can sample craft beers in a dog-friendly beer garden at Vintage Crystal’s Pups and Pilsners. From 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. join the Washington Wine Academy, Homeward Trails Animal Rescue, and the Crystal City BID in the celebration for dog lovers and beer lovers alike.

There will be delicious refreshments for both humans and their pup companions, along with local restaurants selling tasty snacks, local animal rescue groups with dogs available for adoption, and pet-related businesses offering unique wares and services for pampered pets.

Tickets are $20 in advance online. Each attendee will get six tasting tickets to sample (2 oz samples) of beers (an increase from 3 last year) and token for one full beer of their choice. Walk up sales for $25 cash or credit based on availability.