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'Dogs + 'Tails: Eat Hot Dogs, Help City Dogs At Vinoteca

Eat A Hot Dog, Save A City Dog
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WASHINGTON -- Here's a summer restaurant promotion to wag your tail about: From June 2 to 9 at Vinoteca Wine Bar, $1 from every hot dog sale will benefit City Dogs Rescue, a D.C.-based nonprofit that rescues adoptable dogs from overcrowded, high-kill shelters.

Three to four million companion animals are euthanized each year in the United States.

'Dogs + 'Tails at Vinoteca aims to find some of these pups permanent homes. The week-long event kicks off Sunday with a neighborhood barbecue on the U Street restaurant's back plaza; try your hand at a friendly game of bocce for charity and for a $10 donation, chow down on happy hour specials all night. On the front patio, City Dogs will sponsor pet adoptions.

Here's a list of dogs currently available for adoption through City Dogs.

Click through the slideshow to see some of the adorable animals City Dogs Rescue has helped:

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Executive chef Lonnie Zoeller's housemade hot dogs at Vinoteca include a D.C.-style half-smoke, a classic frankfurter and the spicy veggie dog. Wash down your dog with the week's special cocktail, Dog Days of Summer, a potent punch of gin, Amaro Montenegro, Dolin Dry Vermouth, fresh lemon juice and rosemary simple syrup.

Get more information about 'Dogs + 'Tails on the event's Facebook page.

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Horses Needing Homes
Junebug and Hoedown, Days End Farm(01 of15)
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These little ponies (10 hands) have been together for years and are attached at the hip. Although they cannot be ridden, they are wonderful companions for people and barnyard animals, including sheep and goats. They would make a great addition to any home with little to no grass and huge quantities of love. (credit:DEFHR)
Athena(02 of15)
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A 10 year old, 17 hand Belgian draft mare, Athena is a big girl with big personality to match! Although she has sidebone and cannot be ridden, she loves attention and will be the first to greet you in the field. Athena requires daily low-cost medication to keep her comfortable and daily loving, so lots of pampering and grooming are a must! (credit:DEFHR)
Dorian, Middleburg Humane Foundation(03 of15)
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This handsome 10 year old, 16.3 TB gleding has been through a lot and deserves a loving forever home. Dorian (Whatdidisay) raced in WV and VA and was at some point abandoned after retirement. When he came to MHF he was underweight, had slipperfoot from lack of hoofcare, achy and depressed. We have gotten his weight back up, a sheen to his coat, and some of the training he needs.Dorian has a lot of potential, but needs a patient, knowledgeable, confidentrider/handler. He is easy to catch and stands in crossties. He is still learning good ground manners as far as standing for farrier/grooming/bathing. Dorian can also be cold-backed, and does better when longed for a few minutes prior to riding. He is still fairly green, and needs time, patience and consistency, but shows promise in being very responsive to aids. He has been ridden in the ring and on a trail ride, and we have plans of introducing him to foxhunting scene to see how he does.For further information pleasecontact foster:Tara 703-853-5899Musicequestrian@aol.com (credit:MHF)
Lily, Middleburg Humane Foundation(04 of15)
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Lily is an approximately 10 yr. old umbrella cockatoo. She was released to MHF after passed through several homes. She is learning new skills everyday and has shown improvement but requires an experienced guardian.You must have parrot experience to be considered to adopt Lily. You may be eligible for adoption if you live within a 50 mile radius of MHS's facility in Marshall, Va. (credit:MHF)
Roulette , Days End Farm(05 of15)
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Roulette is an 11 year old, 16.2 hand Thoroughbred mare that came to Days End Farm June 2006 in the final stages of starvation. This big-boned mare is a show-stopper. Due to an old bowed tendon injury, she is only suitable for flat-work under saddle. However, her movement and conformation would make her a great lower-level Dressage prospect for an experienced rider. This girl has been at DEFHR for way too long. We hope to find her a forever home soon that will bring her to her full potential. (credit:DEFHR)
Sally, Middleburg Humane Foundation(06 of15)
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Sally is a 10 year old branded and titled bay mustang mare who was caught in the Jackson mountains in Nevada and brought the the Bureau of Land Management facility when she was very young. She was seized and rescued later along with several other mustangs from a severe neglect situation. Sally underwent extensive ground work with a Parelli trainer, she knows the seven games, walks over tarps, and stands on a pedestal among others. She has never been broke to ride, but would make a great companion to any horse. You may be eligible for adoption if you live within a 50 mile radius of MHF's facility in Marshall, Va. (credit:MHF)
Arwen, Middleburg Humane Foundation(07 of15)
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Arwen is an about 18 year old paint mare about 16h. She is easy-going, has good ground manners, stands for farrier and vet. Would make a great companion as she goes along with all other horses. Not tried under saddle. You may be eligible for adoption if you live within a 50 mile radius of MHF's facility in Marshall, Va. (credit:MHF)
Jackson, Middleburg Humane Foundation(08 of15)
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Jackson, in his late teens, has come a long way since his rescue from a horrible situation several years ago. Being a Paso Fino he needs somebody who knows the breed well. He is very smart and likes to be engaged mentally in his workout which demands an experienced rider. Excellent ground manners, 100% sound, healthy and in good condition. He'd make an excellent companion also.You may be eligible for adoption if you live within a 50 mile radius of MHF's facility in Marshall, Va. (credit:MHF)
Qutie, Days End Farm(09 of15)
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This cutie pie arrived at DEFHR in June 2006, emaciated and covered in rain rot. Now 10 years old, this 15.2 hand thoroughbred mare is very sensitive and athletic -- a combination that any experienced rider would love to find in a horse. Because of her stamina and love of work, Qutie has great potential for lower level eventing or endurance with an experienced rider. (credit:DEFHR)
Savannah, Middleburg Humane Foundation(10 of15)
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Savannah is a 5 year old pony and Arab mare, very petite 14.1h. Dark bay with black legs, mane and tail, one white sock. Savannah has god ground manners, but is shy and needs an quiet experienced owner. She is healthy and sound, (just had her first dental done), is a very pretty mover and is ready to be backed. You may be eligible for adoption if you live within a 50 mile radius of MHF's facility in Marshall, Va. (credit:MHF)
Cotton, Middleburg Humane Foundation(11 of15)
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Cotton is a 2 year old beautiful pony gelding with super jumping ability! He'd make a great hunter/jumper for children. Cotton stands for the farrier and vet, loads and trailers well. We are currently working on his ground manners and will need an experienced handler. He came to MHF with his mom from a severe neglect situation. Cotton is healthy and gets along with all other horses. You may be eligible for adoption if you live within a 50 mile radius of MHF's facility in Marshall, Va. (credit:MHF)
Blondie, Middleburg Humane Foundation(12 of15)
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Blondie is a pretty palomino Shetland x mare, 11 years old and about 12h. Still shy, she is coming along slowly and needs a devoted person to spend time with her and help her trust people again. Blondia had a baby in 2009, is healthy and gets along well with others.You may be eligible for adoption if you live within a 50 mile radius of MHF's facility in Marshall, VA (credit:MHF)
Fran and Eden, Middleburg Humane Foundation(13 of15)
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Fran and Eden are 2 adorable full grown bunnies available for adoption. Both are extremely friendly, healthy and spayed.You may be eligible for adoption if you live within a 50 mile radius of MHF's facility in Marshall, Va. (credit:MHF)
Cody, Middleburg Humane Foundation(14 of15)
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Cody is a 12 year old Shetland mini cross gelding. He is very shy but sweet. Cody would make a wonderful babysitter or adorable lawn ornament.You may be eligible for adoption if you live within a 50 mile radius of MHF's facility in Marshall, Va. (credit:MHS)
Miss Piggy, Middleburg Humane Foundation(15 of15)
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Miss Piggy comes via the Middleburg Humane Foundation:Miss Piggy is a 60+ lbs. potbellied pig. She has been exposed to horses, dogs, cats and chickens. (And she's thinner than she appears in this photo.) Miss Piggy needs a home with secure fencing. For additional information please contact Anne at 571-477-4071. (credit:MHF)
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