Meet Mac, a fun companion who hasn’t met a person he didn’t like.
Mac will enthusiastically greet you with doggie kisses and loves to play games like tug-of-war. He also likes to show off his smarts with tricks like “sit” and “down.” But he’s ready to learn more with the bribery of treats.
Meet Mocha, a former stray who will melt the heart of her next owner.
Mocha came to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria as a stray and is looking for a home of her own. She prefers the company of people over toys and would love to accompany her owner wherever they venture to.
Meet Rufus, a handsome older dog looking for a home for his golden years.
This 10-year-old dog is outgoing and loves to make new friends, according to an Animal Welfare League of Alexandria volunteer. He is eager to make a loving companion for his next family.
Meet Bart, a large-breed dog from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria who could use a home with lots of love and treats.
This handsome pup can be shy at first, but his sweet personality will soon take over after meeting new people. He loves being with people and appears to get along well with other dogs, an AWLA volunteer told ALXnow.
Meet Suzie, a perfect companion for fans of big dogs with gentle natures.
This 7-year-old dog at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria has settled into a calm adult life — a balance of relaxation time and running around with squeaky toys in the backyard.
Meet Layla, a pint-sized pup who will be your loyal companion once she warms up to you.
This 4-year-old dog is timid when meeting new people, but an Animal Welfare League of Alexandria volunteer told ALXnow patience goes a long way with her.
Meet Slim, whose love for her human companion is anything but slim.
Slim came to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria animal shelter as a stray and wants to find a home to call her own, an AWLA volunteer told ALXnow. The pup has a soft tan coat and golden eyes, and she weighs 36 pounds.
Meet Ginger, a young dog looking for a calm environment to make her home.
This petite pup has a gentle spirit and has plenty of love to give once she warms up to you. An AWLA volunteer told ALXnow she needs a family with a bit of patience and would like to avoid loud, chaotic settings.
Meet Brutus, a people-loving companion who would never betray you.
This 1-year-and-7-month-old dog loves to stay active and is treat-motivated to learn new tricks, according to an AWLA volunteer. He loves playing fetch, although he is not always inclined to bring the ball back. Brutus would also enjoy accompanying you on walks or hikes.
Lorelai is looking for a new home.
The 67-pound, two-year-old pup with a reddish-brown coat also likes to take her stuffed animals on walks, according to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. Lorelai came to AWLA’s shelter at 4101 Eisenhower Avenue as a stray.
Meet Bugsy, a guinea pig doubling as an aspiring magician who can make her favorite veggies disappear.
Bugsy is a white and brown guinea pig awaiting her forever family at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. She’s ready to dazzle people with her food vanishing talents.
