Oh hello! My name is Russet and I am a older dog looking for a calm and easy going home. As you can see from my picture, I LOVE to eat! I've been told I am a bit on the hefty side and am currently on a diet (NOOOOOOO!) to try to slim down a bit. I came to WHS/WARL when some nice lady brought me to shelter after finding me hanging out downtown. I am a pretty easy going dude and would rather snuggle up with my new family than go on a long hike. That sounds exhausting! I wouldn't mind having a brother or sister, as long as they let me do my own thing. I am a wise old man and would love to find a special family to call my own. I'm only 7, so I still have a long life to live and would love to spend it with YOU! Please email my foster momma to meet me - ayoung@washhumane.org To learn more about Russet, click HERE!
Russet Animal ID:33613871 Species: Dog Age: 7 years 19 days Sex: Male Color: Brown/White Declawed: No Site: Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League If you have room in your heart and home, please contact ayoung@washhumane.org Remember the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League has other animals available for adoption! Please share Russet with friends, family and co-workers!
Washington, DC — Friday, August 26th is National Dog Day and the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League (WHS-WARL) is encouraging everyone to celebrate Man’s Best Friend. WHAT: National Dog Day! WHEN: Friday, August 26th
WHERE: Throughout the United States, dog lovers will be celebrating National Dog Day. Here, in our Nation’s Capital, we have three great ways for people to celebrate:
Adopt! WHS-WARL has great dogs available for adoption at two convenient adoption centers:
Washington Animal Rescue League 71 Oglethorpe Street, NW Washington, DC
All animals available for adoption at WHS-WARL have been spayed/neutered, microchipped and are up to date on vaccinations.
Donate toys, blankets, towels or pet food! WHS-WARL accepts donations of toys, blankets and towels for our shelter animals. In addition, you can donate unopened pet food for use in our Pet Food Bank for families that may need assistance feeding their pets. Donations are accepted at both of our adoption centers
Spend some quality time with your dog! National Dog Day is a great day to spoil your dog with extra attention and affection, a healthy treat, a new pet toy and some quality play time.
Senior dogs available for adoption As an animal advocate/lover, there is a special spot in my heart for senior animals. They are the ones that are over-looked at adoption events. Most people want a puppy, and have no idea what great love senior animals can bring into their lives.
I want to spotlight three senior dogs, Marzipan, Bailey and BB, who are looking for loving homes to spend their senior years. If you have room in your home and in your heart, please consider adopting either, Marzipan, Bailey or BB, or any of the other animals available at the Washington Humane Society-Washington Rescue League! Marzipan Animal ID: 33080511 Species: Dog Age: 10 years 24 days Sex: Female Color: Tan/White Declawed: No SiteOglethorpe Street Hey there! I'm Marzipan and I'm just as sweet as my name would suggest. I lived with the same family for over 9 years, but they couldn't take care of me anymore, so I ended up here at the shelter. That's OK though! I'm really enjoying all the walks and attention that I'm getting here while I wait for my forever home. I have previously lived in a home with small children and other dogs, so I may be a good dog for a family that's looking to add to their home. At 10 years old, I'm well past all the puppy nonsense, and while I still have a lot of life left to give, I'm definitely more of a mellow companion than a running buddy. I do really like going on walks and getting out of the house, but I don't need the kind of exercise that a younger dog would require. I can't hear very well, but don't worry - I have quite a talented nose, and if I smell some cheese in your hand I will pay very close attention to you, I swear. If you think I could be a good fit for your family, please come see me! I'd love to go to my new home soon! To learn more about Marzipan, clickHERE!
BB
Animal ID: 16174059 Species: Dog Age: 8 years 3 months 14 days Sex: Male Color: Brown/White Declawed: No Site: Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League Hi, I'm BB! I recently lost my home because of hard times after being with them for 8 years, but I'm trying to not let it get me down! Right now I'm staying with a nice family, who keep telling me that I'm a good boy and are taking care of me. My foster mom even told me I'm one of the easiest fosters she's ever had. Since I'm a bit older, I know my manners and am well behaved- no chewing shoes or peeing in the house from me! I mostly spend my days napping or keeping an eye out the window for everyone to come home; I would love a home where I can snooze on a big fluffy bed next to my humans. I get along with other pups too, right now I have a foster sister who I get along with great! If you're interested in learning more about me or would like to meet me, email my foster mom at jacqueline.baudouin@gmail.com To learn more about BB, clickHERE!
Bailey
Animal ID: 31103508 Species: Dog Age: 9 years 6 months 1 day Sex: Male Color: White/Brown Declawed: No Site: Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League *** I am in foster care!!! If you would like to meet with me please contact my foster parent at Yeager.kathryn@gmail.com*** Bailey is a 9 year old Shepherd mix, he was a wonderful family dog for 9 years, before circumstances changed and they were no longer able to keep him. He loves other dogs, and would be most successful in a home where he can have another canine companion. He does have a prey drive, so he needs a home without small animals (cats). He's been good with kids and doing well with his training manners. He just loves to be outside and lay in the sun. If you would like to meet Bailey, come visit him at Oglethorpe shelter today! To learn more about Bailey, click HERE! To learn more about senior pets, please read my posts: Adopting The Senior Dog November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month in MD, VA, DC and the World
About Washington Animal Rescue League/Washington Humane Society (WARL-WHS) The Washington Humane Society -Washington Animal Rescue League combined organization cares for more than 60,000 animals annually. The broad range of programs offered include: rescue and adoption, humane law enforcement, low-cost veterinary services, animal care & control, behavior and training, spay-neuter services, humane education, and many others. Operating four animal-care facilities in Washington, D.C., the organization occupies a significant footprint in the District, and serves as a resource to current pet guardians and prospective adopters across the region.
Washington, DC - Meet Lady, a beautiful 8-year-old senior dog looking for
her forever home for the Holidays.
Through no fault of her own, Lady has been in and out of
our adoption centers since August. Can we get her a home for the holidays?
Your next question is going to be why? :
She is not a fan of other dogs, but that's not why she has
been returned. She was returned because she looks like a pit bull and she was
banned from her adopter's apartment complex. She is currently in foster care.
Does she get along with cats?:
Lady hasn't met a cat while she has been in our care, but
we always suggest bringing your resident animal in for a meet-and-greet before
adopting.
From Lady:
Hey there, I'm Lady. Just like my name suggests, I am an
older gal who is over the puppy stage of life. I was brought to WHS when my
family could no longer care for me and although I am really bummed about it, I
am doing my best to stay strong and hold out for my new forever family. The
people here tell me I am really smart and I am learning new tricks and commands
every day! The one thing I really miss about having a home of my own is
cuddling with my humans, I reaaaalllly love leaning into people - it just makes
me feel so loved! In fact, I love people so much that I would prefer to be your
one-and-only pet - more attention for meeee! So if you're looking for your new
best friend and someone to cuddle up and watch TV with, come meet me at the New
York Ave shelter.
Please share Lady to help her get a loving home for the
Holidays. If you can not adopt Lady, the
Washington Humane Society has other dogs, cats and small animals available for
adoption.
If you are interested in adopting Lady:
She is at our New York Avenue location at 1201 New York
Avenue NE. To meet her, either drop by the adoption center or call
202-576-6664. Here is a link to her online profile: LADY
Take a look at her video and adorable pictures below:
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and there are many benefits to adopting one of these seniors that have ended up in shelters through no fault of their own. Sadly, some owners surrender a senior pet to a shelter just because the pet is old and the owner no longer wants to take care of the pet. Senior pets do require more visits to the veterinarian sometimes with a large cost, but most are still healthy into later years.
Surrendering a senior pet often ends in euthanasia for an animal that still has many years of life ahead. Happily, there are now rescue organizations that recognize that senior pets still have a lot of love to give and more senior pets are now being rescued, fostered, and finally adopted into new homes.
There are many benefits to adopting a senior pet from a shelter or rescue organization.
A senior pet is already mellowed with good behavior from having lived in a home for many years.
Senior pets are less destructive than a puppy.
A pet parent can often find a purebred senior pet that has been surrendered to a shelter.
The best benefit that comes from adopting a senior pet is that you become a hero to the animal and you receive the gratitude and loyalty of the animal for the remaining years of its life.
Please consider adopting a "SENIOR" animal from your local animal shelter.
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(CNN) -- It's been said time and again that you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but what about giving one a new lease on life?
Animal rights organizations like the ASPCA and shelters nationwide have taken to observing November as Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month. To mark that occasion, some of the top senior pooches on social media are taking the cause into their own hands ... er, paws.
Marnie, a 12-year-old Shih Tzu, is one of them.