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How Aloka the Peace Dog got back on the road with the help of Virginia Tech alums

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BLACKSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Thousands wished Aloka the Peace Dog a speedy recovery after the beloved companion to a group of Buddhist monks needed surgery earlier this year, temporarily pausing his Walk for Peace journey. What many didn't know was that three alumni from Virginia Tech's veterinary college helped make those wishes a reality. Aloka won the hearts of many last year after accompanying about two dozen Buddhist monks on a cross-country pi…

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How Aloka the Peace Dog got back on the road with the help of Virginia Tech alums

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Thousands wished Aloka the Peace Dog a speedy recovery after the beloved companion to a group of Buddhist monks needed surgery earlier this year, temporarily pausing his Walk for Peace journey. What many didn't know was that three alumni from Virginia Tech's veterinary college helped make those wishes a reality. Aloka won the hearts of many last year after accompanying about two dozen Buddhist monks on a cross-country pi…

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WRIC broke the news in Richmond, United States on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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