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We at Dogwood are asking you, our readers, to help us choose the best location for our very first pet guide in Virginia. We will be asking you to vote on your favorite local vets, pet spas, pet supply shops, and more! Help us choose the first location for our pet guide on the form below.
At Dogwood, we believe in putting you at the heart of our reporting. That said, we’d like you to choose the location of our very first Pet Guide.
<p><span style=”color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-size: 14px”>What area would you prefer to participate in our first readers’ choice pet guide in Virginia?</span></p>
- Norfolk
- Northern VA
- Richmond

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