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National Dog Day Gallery 2023: Meet The Pets Of Herndon

Patch asked its readers in Herndon to share photos of their beloved canine buddies to celebrate National Dog Day on Saturday.

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"This is my 12-year-old Yorkshire Terrier Brody! He is a people person and loves to smile at you when he meets you," said Michele Fowler.
"This is my 12-year-old Yorkshire Terrier Brody! He is a people person and loves to smile at you when he meets you," said Michele Fowler. (Michele Fowler)

HERNDON, VA — Between walking our dogs at Herndon's parks and taking them to restaurant patios, dogs are a part of everyday life in town. Saturday, Aug. 26 is National Dog Day — all the more reason to celebrate our furry friends.

We asked Fairfax City Patch readers to share photos of their canine companions, and you came up big. Check out some of our favorite submissions below.

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"This is Princess Poppy!" — Steve & Sasha Dyas

"My dog Scout." — J. Osinski

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Ria Deshmukh shared this photo of her dog Hank.

Would you like to celebrate National Dog Day on Aug. 26 with your friends in Herndon? Share your dog photos in the comments below.

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