The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is hoping to find a landing place for its longest-stay pet.
According to AWLA, 5-year-old Bruno is an easygoing dog weighing about 46 pounds with a white and brown coat. He can be a shy guy at first when meeting new people and will warm up to them slowly before revealing his gentle nature.
Meet Stallings, an older lady who wants nothing more than a new best friend to chill with.
This 8-year-old girl adores people, treats and a calm home. Stallings has a gentle nature and will do a sit trick for a prompt treat reward.
Pet adopters stepped up to help the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria over the weekend as the animal shelter was near capacity.
On Friday (Aug. 28), AWLA reported that the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter (4101 Eisenhower Avenue) was “very full and nearing capacity” and it had more anticipated animal surrenders on the way.
Meet Kira, a young pup who wants to grow and explore the world with a new family.
This 7-month-old pup available at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is a playful pup who will chase balls, play fetch and tag along on walks or hikes. Once playtime is over, she doesn’t mind a bit of rest and relaxation.
In a developed city like Alexandria, residents may soon be surprised to find four-legged landscapers wandering a West End park.
Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities is launching a pilot program to bring 35 to 40 goats to All Veterans Park (4725 Duke Street). Starting Sept. 8, the herd of goats will be brought to graze on invasive plants on the slopes of the park. The invasive plants being targeted in the pilot program are kudzu, garlic mustard and multiflora rose.
Meet Batman, who’s looking for his own Robin.
Don’t expect Batman to fight supervillains or give you a peek inside the Batcave. Instead, he will be a willing companion on a quiet night in watching TV on the couch or an outdoor excursion.
Meet Onyx, who’s proving three legs is enough to still live the fun life of a dog.
This 5-year-old at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is affectionately described as a “tripod” since he recently had one rear leg removed.
Meet Chino, a sweet young dog at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria in the market for a new home.
This handsome 3-year-old is reported to have good house manners and crate training, and he loves everyone he meets. He’d like to show off his smarts with the cues for sit, paw and down.
The owner of a dog that died after being abused at an award-winning dog daycare in Del Ray has sued the business owner for $585,000.
Earlier this month, Andrew Cheslock filed a civil suit against Paul Haire, the owner of Your Dog’s Best Friends (2000 Richmond Highway). It’s been two years since Cheslock’s 14-month-old golden retriever Abigail died after being strangled by Kevin Malik Sanders, a former groomer who pleaded guilty to one count of felony animal cruelty and four misdemeanor counts of animal abuse. Cheslock’s suit was filed soon after Sanders surrendered to authorities to serve a two-year prison sentence.
If you’re in need of a mellow office assistant at your home, look no further than Charlotte.
Meet Charlotte, a 10-year-old golden girl who will be a reliable companion for strolls around the block or time lounging at home. According to an AWLA volunteer, the senior’s ideal day is moving from her dog bed to the couch and back with her human at her side.
An Alexandria man was arrested earlier this month for cruelty to animals after allegedly picking up and throwing a woman’s companion dog and injuring it in Oakville Triangle.
On Thursday, July 2, the dog’s owner reported that around 10:15 p.m., the suspect allegedly picked up her companion animal “twice without due cause or lawful permission to do so,” according to a recently released search warrant affidavit. The incident occurred near the suspect’s apartment building in the 400 block of Swann Avenue, in the city’s Oakville Triangle neighborhood near Potomac Yard.
