WASHINGTON — Meet Ricky, the Washington Animal Rescue League鈥檚 Pet of the Week. This handsome, energetic Catahoula mix has been an adored canine companion. Unfortunately, a change in family circumstances means he is now looking for a new home.
And any home would be lucky to have this friendly, social boy. Ricky enjoys meeting people and happily greets them if approached. He loves to take walks and is unbothered by city noises such as construction, trucks or ambulances; he鈥檚 far too busy gathering 鈥渄ata鈥� from the grass, leaves and lamp posts.
Ricky knows such basic commands as sit, down and wait鈥nd will happily learn more. So if you鈥檙e looking for a handsome, well-rounded dog (and one who will certainly turn heads), Ricky may just be the one!
About WARL: Founded in 1914, the Washington Animal Rescue League is the oldest animal shelter in Washington D.C. Its mission includes rescuing, rehabilitating and finding homes for animals who have no where else to go. The League also supports animals through affordable veterinary care, community outreach and education. Learn more about the Washington Animal Rescue League at .
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If you are thinking of adding a furry friend to your family, check out these other great shelters in the area.
Maryland
Humane Society of Charles County
(301) 645-8181
71 Industrial Park Dr. PO Box 1015 Waldorf, Md. 20604
Humane Society of Charles County offers a low cost spay/neuter program to the public. Please call or visit our website for more information. The shelter is also looking for more foster parents to help its animals.
Prince George鈥檚 County Humane Society
(301) 262-5625
P.O. Box 925 Bowie, Md. 20718
Prince George鈥檚 County Humane Society is also looking for foster parents. For more information, contact the organization.
PAW 鈥� Partnership for Animal Welfare
(301) 572-4729
P.O. Box 1074 Greenbelt, Md. 20768
Paws Animal Kingdom
(301) 920-2318
P.O. Box 11531 Takoma Park, Md. 20912
Montgomery County Humane Society
(240) 773-5960
14645 Rothgeb Dr. Rockville, Md. 20850
The Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County
(301) 740-2511
12 Park Ave. Gaithersburg, Md. 20877
D.C.
Washington Humane Society
(202) 576-6664
1201 New York Ave. NE 20002
ASAP 鈥� Alliance for Stray Animals and People
(202) 331-1330
P.O. Box 65438 Washington, D.C. 20035-5438
Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue
(202) 575-2210
Approved applicants may attend monthly adoption meets that are usually held聽补迟听迟丑别听house of a volunteer in either Northern Virginia or Southern Maryland.
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
(202) 741-5428
Lucky Dog is a foster home organization and does not run a dedicated聽丑辞耻蝉颈苍驳听facility.
Northern Virginia
A Forever Home
(703) 961-8690
A Forever-Home is a non-profit dog rescue group that operates in 迟丑别听狈辞谤迟丑别谤苍听Virginia/Washington Metropolitan area.
Lab Rescue of L.R.C.P.
(301) 299-6756
Lab Rescue of the LRCP is a volunteer driven, non-profit organization th补迟听rescues, fosters and places homeless, abused, and/or abandoned Labrador聽Retrievers.
FOHA 鈥� Friends of Homeless Animals
(703) 385-0224
All visitors must speak to a Friends representative prior to receiving聽诲颈谤别肠迟颈辞苍蝉听to their shelter location.
SPCA of 狈辞谤迟丑别谤苍听Virginia
P.O. Box 100220 Arlington, Va. 22210-3220
Animal Welfare League of聽Alexandria
(703) 746-4774
4101 Eisenhower Ave. Alexandria, Va. 22304
Animal Welfare League of Arlington
(703) 931-9241
2650 S. Arlington Mill Dr. Arlington, Va.
Lost Dog and Cat Rescue聽Foundation
(703) 295-3647
P.O. Box 223953 Chantilly, Va. 20153
HART 鈥� Homeless Animal Rescue Team
(703) 691-HART
P.O. Box 7261 Fairfax Station, Va. 22039-7261
King Street Cats Rescue and聽Adoption
(703) 231-7199
25 Dove St. Alexandria, Va. 22314
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