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Dog Missing After Alexandria Congressional Shooting Found (ICYMI)
A dog was missing for almost a day after being scared off by gunshots in the congressional shooting in Alexandria. ICYMI
ALEXANDRIA, VA — A dog that went missing during the Congressional shooting at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park Wednesday morning was found 24 hours later, Alexandria Police say.
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Katie Filous, Daphnae's owner, tweeted her thanks to Alexandria Police for their response to the shooting.
@AlexandriaVAPD thank you for saving both of our lives yesterday. You are our heroes. Love, Katie and Daphnae pic.twitter.com/nJxL78jThb
— Katie Filous (@KatieFilous) June 15, 2017
Daphnae, a black and white pointer mix, was scared off by the gunshots at a dog park on Monroe Avenue. She is about 50 pounds and was wearing a pink harness.
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Anyone that spots Daphnae was urged to not approach her, because she is likely still scared and will run away. Call Alexandria Non-Emergency Dispatch at 703-746-4444 with her location.
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Image via Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
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