Adoptable pooch Shadow makes up for being a slow mover with his sunny disposition.
The four-year-old black and white Labrador retriever mix is up for adoption with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
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Malt is always dressed to impress.
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria says that the adoption fee has been covered for the three-year-old male black and white “tuxedo” cat.
Terrier mix Carlie might be a handful, but she makes up for it with positive energy.
The three-year-old’s adoption fees have also been pre-paid by a generous donor, and the Animal Welfare of Alexandria says she is a smart dog capable of learning lots of tricks.
Looking for a companion? On Saturday (May 14), the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is opening its doors for its annual Spring Fling adoption event.
The adoption event allows folks to name their own adoption fee for the AWLA’s adoptable cats, dogs and small animals in their care.
In a national ranking of fastest-emerging dog-friendly cities, Alexandria took third place.
The ranking looks both at where dog-owners are registered on the dog boarding and walking site Rover and where there are the most page views of pet-friendly single-family home rental listings on real estate marketplace site Zillow.
Senior mastiff mix Brown spent the last 13 years perfecting the art of snuggling, and he can’t wait to show off his skills.
The light brown-colored male mastiff mix is up for adoption with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
White and brown American rabbit Coco is sweeter than chocolate, and is up for adoption with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
“American rabbits are known for being sweet, and Coco lives up to that designation,” AWLA spokesperson Gina Hardter told ALXnow. “That said, her foster caregiver says she can be a bit sassy at times and is comfortable letting her best friends know her real opinions.”
Ten-year-old Trixie is full of excitement and is up for adoption with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
The dachshund/beagle mix loves three things most of all: snuggling, sniffing and snacks, according to AWLA spokesperson Gina Hardter.
Josie and Jane like to take things slow, and the 10-year-old female boxer mixes do everything together.
The adoption fees for the bonded pair have been paid by a generous donor.
Missing a pet in Alexandria?
Cookie, a three-year-old Border Collie was recently found on N. Payne Street in Old Town, and parakeet Viola was discovered near Sanger Avenue and Derby Court.
Delilah loves to play fetch more than anything. The three-year-old terrier mix is up for adoption with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, and her adoption fees have been pre-paid by a generous donor.
“Delilah is a clever girl who has learned Sit, as well as Drop It (which goes great with her Fetch skills), and she’s pretty sure she has the brains to master several more skills,” AWLA spokesperson Gina Hardter told ALXnow. “Delilah’s favorite activity in the whole world is Fetch, which she would be happy to play all day long with the right best friend. She’d also be open to exploring more active endeavors like running or hiking.”