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Adorable adoptables in northern Virginia: Belle & Buddy

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Every Sunday I’ll be featuring adoptable pets from local rescue groups.  In particular, I’ll be sharing adorable adoptables from the Humane Society of Fairfax County (HSFC) and A Forever Home Rescue Foundation (A Forever Home). 

November is Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month, so I’ve got some lovely senior pets to share with you today.  You know I think that senior pets rock, so let’s find them some homes.  Let’s get to it!

First up, meet Belle the Beagle!  This lovely Beagle/Dachshund mix is approximately 11 years old.  (She looks a bit like my Bella, don’t you think?  With that resemblance, she’s obviously 100% adorable.)  Here’s her bio from A Forever Home:

“Belle is a sweet dog in search of friendship, love and comfort. She
tends to enjoy being a super loyal friend to mainly one person and
doesn’t want to have you out of her sight. Belle warms up quickly to
women and those who are soft spoken. Hanging out in the yard, going for
car rides, or just hanging around the house are all things Belle has a
good time doing if she is in your company. She would do well as an only
dog or as a part of a dog pack. Belle enjoys the company of her many
foster dog friends, but also craves to be the center of her loyal
friend’s attention. Belle is fully housetrained and crate trained. She
is a very smart lady dog and can do several fun tricks, including ‘What
up dog?’ (fancy shake), ‘Roll Over’, and even balance a treat on her
nose. If you think you could be Belle’s best friend and provide a
loving, calm home for Belle please send us an email and come meet her.”

If you want to be Belle’s best friend, visit A Forever Home for more information or email Info@aforeverhome.org.  To view the other pets available for adoption at A Forever Home, click here.

A Forever Home also has a weekly adoption event at the PetCo in Chantilly.  For the address and to find out more info, click here. 
(If you have your eye on a specific pet, please email for information
first – not all pets will be at the weekly event.  However, there are a
lot of awesome pets in need of homes, so if you’re in the neighborhood,
stop by and meet some of them!)

Next up, meet Buddy the Basset Hound!  (Apparently I’m all about the alliteration today.)  Isn’t he handsome?  Here’s his bio from HSFC:

“Don’t let Buddy’s age keep you from coming out to meet
this adorable purebred Basset Hound. He is such a sweet boy. At 8 yrs.
he still has lots of spunk and is always ready and willing to go for
long walks whenever you are. He’s great with other dogs and loves people
of all ages. He’s housebroken, loves attention, and will be a really
good companion for someone who doesn’t want to play fetch all day and
night. Give Buddy a chance to show you he can be the best pal you’ve
ever had. 

Attributes: Best Friend you’ll ever have!”
 

Think this young at heart pup knows the way to your heart?  If so, visit the HSFC website for more information.  To view the other pets available for adoption at HSFC, click here.
Do you have room in your home (and your heart) for one of these sweethearts?  Then contact HSFC or A Forever Home.  If you know someone else who might be in the market for an awesome companion, please share this post.  Let’s find some homes for Belle and Buddy!


Bios and photos used with permission from HSFC and A Forever Home.
 

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Adorable adoptables in Northern Virginia: Shea & Bonnie

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Every Sunday I’ll be featuring adoptable pets from local rescue groups.  In particular, I’ll be sharing adorable adoptables from the Humane Society of Fairfax County (HSFC) and A Forever Home Rescue Foundation (A Forever Home).  (In light of the holiday, perhaps I should have saved Boo for today!)

Let’s get to it!

First up, meet Shea!  This Lab mix is approximately 5 years old.  I just want to snuggle with her!  Who could resist that face?  Here’s her bio from A Forever Home:

“Shea is a beautiful, loyal black lab mix. She is
very laid back and loves relaxing around the house while lying on her
back. Nothing makes her happier than greeting you when you come home
and letting you rub her belly. Snuggling in bed is also at the top of
her list of things she loves, as are car rides and walks around the
neighborhood. Shea is very relaxed and can be good around other dogs
once she gets to know them better. Shea spent the last 4 years being
best friends and house mates with her fellow lab–mix friend, but did
take some time getting used to him. Shea would do better in a house
without young children.”

If you want to be Shea’s snuggle buddy, visit A Forever Home for more information or email Info@aforeverhome.org.  To view the other pets available for adoption at A Forever Home, click here.

A Forever Home also has a weekly adoption event at the PetCo in Chantilly.  For the address and to find out more info, click here. 
(If you have your eye on a specific pet, please email for information
first – not all pets will be at the weekly event.  However, there are a
lot of awesome pets in need of homes, so if you’re in the neighborhood,
stop by and meet some of them!)

I’m changing it up a bit this week… I’m adding a cat into the mix!  When I saw this beautiful black cat, I just knew I had to share her with you.  So, without further ado… meet Bonnie!  Here’s her bio from HSFC:

“Bonnie’s a real beauty. Her white socks and the white tip on the end of
her tail, sets her apart from other black long hair cats. She knows
she’s beautiful and walks proudly strutting her stuff. She needs a home
of her own so her true personality can shine.”
 

Do you have the perfect home for this gorgeous gal?  If so, visit the HSFC website for more information.  To view the other pets available for adoption at HSFC, click here.
Do you have room in your home (and your heart) for one of these sweethearts?  Then contact HSFC or A Forever Home.  If you know someone else who might be in the market for an awesome companion, please share this post.  Let’s find some homes for Shea and Bonnie!


Bios and photos used with permission from HSFC and A Forever Home.
 

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Adorable adoptables in northern Virginia: Buddy & Marty

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Every Sunday I’ll be featuring adoptable pets from local rescue groups.  In particular, I’ll be sharing adorable adoptables from the Humane Society of Fairfax County (HSFC) and A Forever Home Rescue Foundation (A Forever Home).  Let’s get to it!

First up, meet Buddy!  This Border Collie/Spaniel Mix is approximately 6 years old.  Could this handsome guy be the one for you?  Here’s his bio from A Forever Home:

“Buddy and Boo lost their home due to their family breaking up. Buddy is
a lovebug. He gets along with other dogs and loves everyone. He is
housebroken and would just like a lap to sit in.”

If you have a lap for Buddy, visit A Forever Home for more information or email Info@aforeverhome.org.  To view the other pets available for adoption (including his pal Boo) at A Forever Home, click here.

A Forever Home also has a weekly adoption event at the PetCo in Chantilly.  For the address and to find out more info, click here. 
(If you have your eye on a specific pet, please email for information
first – not all pets will be at the weekly event.  However, there are a
lot of awesome pets in need of homes, so if you’re in the neighborhood,
stop by and meet some of them!)

Up next, meet Marty!  This little cutie weighs approximately 15 pounds.  Here’s his bio from HSFC:

“This little fella is not only cute as a button, but
about as sweet as you can get. He’s only 4 yrs. young, super small,
loves everyone and everyone loves him. Marty was neglected and wants
desperately to find someone who will love him. As much as this boy has
been though, he is still full of sweetness. He has a beautiful grey and
white coat and is a purebred Shih Tzu. Come and make Marty’s biggest
wish come true…a family who will love him forever!


Attributes: Incredible Little Fella!”

 

If you’re interested in meeting Marty and loving him forever, visit the HSFC website for more information.  To view the other pets available for adoption at HSFC, click here.
Do you have room in your home (and your heart) for one of these pups?  Then contact HSFC or A Forever Home.  If you know someone else who might be in the market for an awesome companion, please share this post.  Let’s find some homes for these great pups!


Bios and photos used with permission from HSFC and A Forever Home.
 

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Adorable adoptables in northern Virginia: Boo and Bosco

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Every Sunday I’ll be featuring adoptable pets from local rescue groups.  In particular, I’ll be sharing adorable adoptables from the Humane Society of Fairfax County (HSFC) and A Forever Home Rescue Foundation (A Forever Home).

First up, meet Boo (aka Susie)!  This adorable lady is approximately eight years old and is an English Springer Spaniel / Black Labrador Retriever Mix.  Here’s her bio from A Forever Home:

“Boo and Buddy recently lost their home due to their family breaking up.
Susie is a playful girl and loves the water. She is a very confident
girl and would do best in a home with another dog that will let her be
the leader. Boo is playful and loves the water.”

If you have room for a playful gal like Boo, visit A Forever Home for more information or email Info@aforeverhome.org.  To view the other pets available for adoption (including her pal Buddy) at A Forever Home, click here.

A Forever Home also has a weekly adoption event at the PetCo in Chantilly.  For the address and to find out more info, click here. 
(If you have your eye on a specific pet, please email for information
first – not all pets will be at the weekly event.  However, there are a
lot of awesome pets in need of homes, so if you’re in the neighborhood,
stop by and meet some of them!)

Up next, meet Bosco!  This handsome guy weighs approximately 80 pounds and has a fantastic smile.  Here’s his bio from HSFC:

“Bosco is a big boy and a big lover. He’s great with
other dogs and a real sweetie. He’s 3 yrs. old, housebroken and loves
attention. He’s had some bad luck in his short time alive, but hopes
someone will want the love he has to give. He dreams of a forever home
and tries so hard to be your best friend. He’s a lab mix with another
larger breed added in for good measure. We think it may be Mastiff or
Newfoundland mix but whatever it is, it’s a breed of pure sweetness.
Please come and meet Bosco and make his dream of a home of his own a
reality.

Attributes: Big Lover Boy!”

 

If you’re interested in meeting Bosco and bringing this lover boy home, visit the HSFC website for more information.  To view the other pets available for adoption at HSFC, click here.
Do you have room in your home (and your heart) for one of these pups?  Then contact HSFC or A Forever Home.  If you know someone else who might be in the market for an awesome companion, please share this post.  Let’s find some homes for these great pups!


Bios and photos used with permission from HSFC and A Forever Home.
 

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Adorable adoptables in northern Virginia: Coonhound edition

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As I mentioned last week, every Sunday I’ll be featuring adoptable pets from local rescue groups.  In particular, I’ll be sharing adorable adoptables from the Humane Society of Fairfax County (HSFC) and A Forever Home Rescue Foundation (A Forever Home).

This week, I’m featuring two Coonhound mixes.  Did you know that Coonhounds fall into that dreaded “less adoptable” category that makes it harder for them to find homes?  (As always, I’m convinced that “less adoptable” really means “awesome but people are too dumb to see it.”)  Check out this week’s post about Coonhound Companions over at Be the Change for Animals to learn more about this awesome breed.

Now, allow me to introduce you to some adorable Coonhounds who are looking for their forever homes…


First up, meet Scupper!  This guy is a Coonhound mix, and he’s approximately 3 years old.  Here’s his bio from A Forever Home:

“Scupper is a sweet boy with a great personality. He’s completely crate
and house trained. He loves to play tug-o-war with his foster brother
Bailey. Even though he’s skinny he’s a fairly tall dog, so he would do
best in a home with older children. Scupper would greatly appreciate a
new home with active people and a fenced back-yard for play time, and he
would make an ideal running partner. Scupper does have a little fear
of certain dogs and some men, however, I have not had any problem with
him when there’s been a proper introduction. Scupper takes a while to
bond with his caretakers, but once he does he’s forever yours, and has a
great memory for people. Please come visit him at the next adoption
event.”

If Scupper sounds like the running buddy for you, visit A Forever Home for more information or email Info@aforeverhome.org.  To view the other pets available for adoption at A Forever Home, click here.

A Forever Home also has a weekly adoption event at the PetCo in Chantilly.  For the address and to find out more info, click here. 
(If you have your eye on a specific pet, please email for information
first – not all pets will be at the weekly event.  However, there are a
lot of awesome pets in need of homes, so if you’re in the neighborhood,
stop by and meet some of them!)

Up next, meet Connie!  This lovely lady is also a Coonhound mix, and she weighs approximately 45 pounds.  Here’s her bio from HSFC:

“They don’t get any sweeter than Connie unless you dip
her in sugar. She’s a Black and Tan Coonhound and one look into her eyes
will have you hooked forever. She did not had a good life before coming
to us. She was emaciated when she came into our care and very
frightened. She has gained weight and learned to trust us completely.
Her personality shines through more and more each day. She’s great with
other dogs, is only a year old and tries her best to please you. Please
give this sweetheart a chance to show you how wonderful she is. Send in
your dog adoption application today and get ready to be loved
unconditionally.
Attributes: Super Sweet Missy!”

 

If you’re interested in meeting Connie, visit the HSFC website for more information on how to experience her sweetness in person.  To view the other pets available for adoption at HSFC, click here.
Do you have room in your home (and your heart) for one of these pups?  Then contact HSFC or A Forever Home.  If you know someone else who might be in the market for an awesome companion, please share this post.  Let’s find some homes for these great pups!


Bios and photos used with permission from HSFC and A Forever Home.

 

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Adorable adoptables in northern Virginia: meet Tabasco and Wallie

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I’ll be doing a new feature here on Sundays, featuring adoptable pets from local rescue groups.  In particular, I’ll be sharing adorable adoptables from the Humane Society of Fairfax County (HSFC) and A Forever Home Rescue Foundation (A Forever Home).

First up… meet Tabasco!  (Awesome name, right?)  This cutie is a neutered male.  He’s described as a terrier mix and weighs approximately 35 pounds.  Here’s his bio from HSFC’s website:

“Tabasco was abandoned and left to starve in a
vacant house. This did not change his sweet disposition, though it did
affect his weight considerably. After alot of TLC he looks great and is
more than ready to find a family who will love him forever.

He is a real
character and loves to show off his funny antics. He’s great with
people and other dogs, loves to go for walks and is a total lover boy.
He has the cutest puppy face even though he is about a year old and
weighs approx. 35 pounds. He may be an American Staffordshire mixed with
some other type of terrier because of his face and head shape, but
whatever he’s mixed with, he’s adorable. Make an appointment to meet
Tabasco and add some real spice to your life. 

Attributes: Super Sweet Little Buddy!” 
If you’re interested in meeting Tabasco, visit the HSFC website for more information on how to make his acquaintance.  To view the other pets available for adoption at HSFC, click here.

Next, I’d like to introduce you to an adorable guy named Wallie.  Check out that face – a person would be lucky to have that smile greeting them every morning.  Here’s his bio from A Forever Home:

“Okay, let’s get the vital stats out of the way and then I can tell you
all about my friend Wallie. Wallie is a male poodle mix (we think
Bichon) of approximately 7 years of age. He weighs 19 pounds (could stand to lose a few – sorry Wallie, but it’s true) and is neutered and
potty trained. How did Wallie end up with A Forever Home animal rescue?
Well, certainly through no fault of his own. He was badly neglected by
his previous owners and when they decided they didn’t want to care for
him any longer (not that they did much of that to begin with), they
threw Wallie out of their car window at an animal shelter. The shelter
contacted AFH to come and rescue Wallie and the rest, as they say, is
history.

Since then, Wallie has been lovingly cared for in a foster home
as he waits to find his new family. I had the pleasure of meeting
Wallie last week. Wallie is a very sweet fella. You should know that due
to Wallie’s lack of attention in his past, he has developed cataracts
and his vision has been affected. He’s like a furry little Mr. Magoo.
That does not stop him from enjoying life and it certainly does not keep
him from being a loving affectionate guy. Oh, and don’t pass Wallie by
because of his age. Some dogs at age 7 are seniors, but poodles like to
keep us company for a range of 15 to 18 years. Wallie deserves a great
home with people who will treat him like part of the family. I promise
you he will give as good as he gets. If you would like to set up a
meeting with Wallie, please have your people contact his people at A
Forever Home.”

If you’d like to have your people contact Wallie’s people, visit A Forever Home for more information or email Info@aforeverhome.org.  To view the other pets available for adoption at A Forever Home, click here.

A Forever Home also has a weekly adoption event at the PetCo in Chantilly.  For the address and to find out more info, click here.  (If you have your eye on a specific pet, please email for information first – not all pets will be at the weekly event.  However, there are a lot of awesome pets in need of homes, so if you’re in the neighborhood, stop by and meet some of them!)

Do you have room in your home (and your heart) for one of these pups?  Then contact HSFC or A Forever Home.  If you know someone else who might be in the market for an awesome companion, please share this post.  Let’s find some homes for these great pups!

Bios and photos used with permission from HSFC and A Forever Home.

 

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