Pet of the Week: 2025 pets

Pet of the Week is a weekly feature that highlights a pet available for adoption from D.C.’s Humane Rescue Alliance.

Take a look back at the pets of 2024.

<p>If you’re looking for a sweet and silly companion, Delaney is your guy!</p>
<p>When Delaney first met our animal control officer, he trotted over like he’d been waiting for his ride home all along, and hopped right into the car. How this amazing boy ended up as a stray is beyond us, but we just know his perfect family is out there!</p>
<p>Delaney loves kids but would do best with older ones since he can be a bit exuberant. He also prefers being the only pet, so he can soak up all the love and attention. His favorite activities are curling up on the couch, playing with toys, and heading out for walks. Delaney’s making great progress with his manners — he’s learning to sit, stay, and be patient when he’s excited. At around 80 pounds, Delaney is a big, strong boy with an even bigger heart. He’s a low-maintenance guy who just wants to chill with his humans, and be the best companion he can be. To adopt him, visit <a href="https://www.humanerescuealliance.org/adopt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">humanerescuealliance.org/adopt</a>.</p>

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(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)

If you’re looking for a sweet and silly companion, Delaney is your guy!

When Delaney first met our animal control officer, he trotted over like he’d been waiting for his ride home all along, and hopped right into the car. How this amazing boy ended up as a stray is beyond us, but we just know his perfect family is out there!

Delaney loves kids but would do best with older ones since he can be a bit exuberant. He also prefers being the only pet, so he can soak up all the love and attention. His favorite activities are curling up on the couch, playing with toys, and heading out for walks. Delaney’s making great progress with his manners — he’s learning to sit, stay, and be patient when he’s excited. At around 80 pounds, Delaney is a big, strong boy with an even bigger heart. He’s a low-maintenance guy who just wants to chill with his humans, and be the best companion he can be. To adopt him, visit humanerescuealliance.org/adopt.

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