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PHOTOS: Meet the dogs and cats of the DC mayor’s office

Jack Pointer | jpointer@wtop.com

November 13, 2018, 5:10 AM

Sheila Reid — director of the Mayor’s Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Affairs — hangs out with Millie, who's up for adoption at the Humane Rescue Alliance. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Sheila Reid — director of the Mayor’s Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Affairs — hangs out with Millie, who was up for adoption at the Humane Rescue Alliance, and has since been adopted. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
David Do, the director of the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, pals around with his dog Boomer. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
David Do, the director of the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, pals around with his dog Boomer. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Julie Lawson, director of the Mayor’s Office of Clean City, consults with her dog Miles. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Julie Lawson, director of the Mayor’s Office of Clean City, consults with her dog Miles. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Christopher Rodriguez, the director of D.C.'s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, enjoys the day with his dog Sonoma. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Christopher Rodriguez, the director of D.C.’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, enjoys the day with his dog Sonoma. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Victor Jimenez, public information officer for the Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs, hits the town with his dog Teddy. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Victor Jimenez, public information officer for the Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs, hits the town with his dog Teddy. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Zachary Leibell, the associate press secretary for the Executive Office of Mayor, visits with Omar, who's available for adoption at the alliance. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Zachary Leibell, the associate press secretary for the Executive Office of the Mayor, visits with Omar, who was up for adoption at the Humane Rescue Alliance and has since been adopted. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Anu Rangappa, director of the mayor's communications office, gets to know Georgie, who's also up for adoption at the alliance. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Anu Rangappa, director of the mayor’s communications office, gets to know Georgie, who was up for adoption at the Humane Rescue Alliance and has since been adopted. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
D.C. Public Schools press secretary Shayne Wells tutors Tyson, who's available for adoption at the alliance. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
D.C. Public Schools press secretary Shayne Wells tutors Tyson, who was up for adoption at the Humane Rescue Alliance and has since been adopted. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Interim D.C. Public Schools chancellor Amanda Alexander smiles with her dog Gus. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Interim D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Amanda Alexander smiles with a fellow colleague’s dog, Gus. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
D.C. police Chief Peter Newsham patrols the sidewalks with his dog Harry. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
D.C. police Chief Peter Newsham patrols the sidewalks with his dog Harry. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
John Falcicchio, chief of staff for the mayor's office, poses with Karma, who's available for adoption at the alliance. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
John Falcicchio, chief of staff for the mayor’s office, poses with Karma, who was up for adoption at the Humane Rescue Alliance and has since been adopted. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Jonathan Kuhl, public information officer at the Department of Public Works, sits still with his dog Emma. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Jonathan Kuhl, public information officer at the Department of Public Works, sits still with his dog Emma. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Michelle Garcia, the director of the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants, gives her cat Cooper some scritches. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Michelle Garcia, the director of the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants, gives her cat Cooper some scritches. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Jacklyn Mathew, the traveling chief of staff at the Mayor’s Office of Scheduling and Advance, poses with Hobbes, who's available for adoption at the alliance. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Jacklyn Mathew, the traveling chief of staff at the Mayor’s Office of Scheduling and Advance, poses with Hobbes, who was available for adoption at the Humane Rescue Alliance and has since been adopted. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Camilo Manjarres, associate director for the Mayor’s Office of Scheduling and Advance, hangs out with Kingston, who's also available for adoption at the alliance. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Camilo Manjarres, associate director for the Mayor’s Office of Scheduling and Advance, hangs out with Kingston, who is still available for adoption. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
James Parks — project manager at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development — checks out the waterfront with his dog Pippa. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
James Parks — project manager at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development — checks out the waterfront with his dog Pippa. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
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Sheila Reid — director of the Mayor’s Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Affairs — hangs out with Millie, who's up for adoption at the Humane Rescue Alliance. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
David Do, the director of the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, pals around with his dog Boomer. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Julie Lawson, director of the Mayor’s Office of Clean City, consults with her dog Miles. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Christopher Rodriguez, the director of D.C.'s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, enjoys the day with his dog Sonoma. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Victor Jimenez, public information officer for the Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs, hits the town with his dog Teddy. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Zachary Leibell, the associate press secretary for the Executive Office of Mayor, visits with Omar, who's available for adoption at the alliance. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Anu Rangappa, director of the mayor's communications office, gets to know Georgie, who's also up for adoption at the alliance. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
D.C. Public Schools press secretary Shayne Wells tutors Tyson, who's available for adoption at the alliance. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Interim D.C. Public Schools chancellor Amanda Alexander smiles with her dog Gus. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
D.C. police Chief Peter Newsham patrols the sidewalks with his dog Harry. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
John Falcicchio, chief of staff for the mayor's office, poses with Karma, who's available for adoption at the alliance. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Jonathan Kuhl, public information officer at the Department of Public Works, sits still with his dog Emma. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Michelle Garcia, the director of the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants, gives her cat Cooper some scritches. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Jacklyn Mathew, the traveling chief of staff at the Mayor’s Office of Scheduling and Advance, poses with Hobbes, who's available for adoption at the alliance. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Camilo Manjarres, associate director for the Mayor’s Office of Scheduling and Advance, hangs out with Kingston, who's also available for adoption at the alliance. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
James Parks — project manager at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development — checks out the waterfront with his dog Pippa. (Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)

WASHINGTON — Contrary to popular belief, D.C. does not actually stand for “District of Cuties.”

But you wouldn’t know it looking at these critters.

Some of these puppers live with people who work in Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration; others were (or still are) up for adoption at the Humane Rescue Alliance. All sat still long enough to get their pictures taken with D.C. officials, and likewise are featured in the above gallery.

To learn more about adopting your own new best friend, visit the Humane Rescue Alliance website.

Jack Pointer

Jack contributes to WTOP.com when he's not working as the afternoon/evening radio writer.

jpointer@wtop.com

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