WASHINGTON, D.C. (WUSA) - All those Black Friday promotions that promise so much may have your head spinning even before the Thanksgiving dinner cools, so rather than scooping up another Ch-ch-chia Pet or two, the Washington Animal Rescue League is offering a furry alternative for your Black Friday consideration.

The WARL is offering reduced rates on adoptable animals on Friday Nov. 23. All dogs six months or older will be available at a 50% discount off of the normal adoption fee. All cats six months of age or older will be available for only $10.  The promotion applies to any potential adopters submitting applications on Nov. 23.

All the animals ready for adoption from the WARL are up to date on all vaccinations, have had a complete medical and behavioral assessment and have been spayed/neutered and micro chipped.

Riderwood retirement community received an American flag that flew in Afghanistan during a Veterans Day ceremony that honored hundreds of military veterans on Monday.

United States Marine Sgt. Carlos Batenga presented the American flag to Riderwood’s Executive Director Chip Warner, who is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and who served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. The American flag will be prominently displayed at Riderwood’s 120-acre campus in Silver Spring, MD, as a tribute to all veterans.

The flag was flown over the headquarters of 8th Engineer Support Battalion (Forward), Camp Leatherneck in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom on July 4, 2012. It is dedicated by the United States Marine Corps to Riderwood in honor of residents who served in the military.

Super storm Sandy may have put a damper on Halloween but not so much on the annual Knock Out Abuse (KOA) and Fight for Children "Fight Night" events that raise millions of dollars each year in DC.  Fight Night again raised a fortune for Fight for Children, the nonprofit that helps DC kids receive a great education and stay healthy so they can learn.