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Adoptable pet of the week: Bonnie will bring her social energy to your home

By Emily Leayman
Dog with a blue collar standing on a bright turquoise backdrop, looking toward the camera (adopt me logo in bottom-left).
Adoptable Bonnie (via AWLA)

Meet Bonnie, a dog whose zest for life and love for people doesn’t go unnoticed.

This 3-year-old confident and social dog from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is ready to make a new family her own. She has moved past the puppy stage but still has plenty of energy for runs, hikes and other adventures. After playtime, she’s happy to settle into cuddle time.

“She is an affectionate 47-pound dog who will greet you with both love and enthusiasm, so don’t be surprised if she jumps up on your lap when you meet,” an AWLA volunteer told ALXnow.

Bonnie has a steel gray coat with soft brown eyes “and a smile that never quits,” according to AWLA. The organization says she would fit in well with a variety of families.

Interested adopters can contact AWLA and visit Bonnie during the shelter’s regular adoption hours:

  • Noon to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

About the Author

  • Emily Leayman is the editor of ALXnow and contributes reporting to ARLnow and FFXnow. She was previously a field editor covering parts of Northern Virginia for Patch for more than eight years. A native of the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, she lives in Northern Virginia.