The Cannon Building was invaded by all shapes,
sizes and ages of
canines and cats Tuesday afternoon. Several
shelters and animal rescue groups
across the region showcased their dogs and cats
up for adoption on the Hill.
This is Sari, a 3-month-old German Shepherd mix. She can be adopted through the Washington Animal Rescue League. (WTOP/Darci Marchese)
WTOP/Darci Marchese
Kaiser is a 10-year-old German Shepherd male. He
is focused on receiving a treat. He is available
for adoption through shepherd
rescue.com (WTOP/Darci Marchese)
WTOP/Darci Marchese
This is Sari, a 3-month-old German Shepherd mix.
She can be adopted through the Washington Animal
Rescue League. (WTOP/Darci Marchese)
WTOP/Darci Marchese
Congressman Jim Moran held the event in the Cannon
Building. He says 60 percent of shelter dogs and
80 percent of shelter cats get euthanized. Moran
hopes people will embrace adopting shelter
animals. (WTOP/Darci Marchese)
WTOP/Darci Marchese
This is Laney, a 5-year-old beagle. She was found
with a flea collar on. Rescuers don't know if her
owners lost her or abandoned her. She is available
for adoption through Homeward Trails in Va.
(WTOP/Darci Marchese)
WTOP/Darci Marchese
Who can resist Laney, a 5-year-old beagle? She is
described as very sweet and lovable. (WTOP/Darci
Marchese)
Laney wears a vest that says "adopt me". The 5-
year-old beagle is a shelter dog up for adoption.
(WTOP/Darci Marchese)
WTOP/Darci Marchese
Dogs on display at the Cannon Building on Tuesday,
July 24, 2012. This is a shelter dog up for
adoption. (WTOP/Darci Marchese)
WTOP/Darci Marchese
Dog strikes a pose during "Paws for Celebration"
event at the Cannon Building. Dogs and cats from
area shelters and rescue groups were showcased to
promote adoption. (WTOP/Darci Marchese)
WASHINGTON – The Cannon Building was invaded by all shapes, sizes and ages of canines and cats Tuesday afternoon. Several shelters and animal rescue groups across the region showcased their dogs and cats up for adoption on the Hill.
The “Paws for Celebration” event was used to promote the adoption of shelter animals.
Congressman Jim Moran, D-Va., who sponsored the event says as many as 60 percent of shelter dogs and 80 percent of shelter cats are euthenized.
He urged people to think about saving a life from a shelter.
Laney, a 5-year-old beagle was one of the dogs on display. The dog was found wandering around with a flea collar on. Jake Easton with Homeward Trails out of Arlington says Laney is very sweet and lovable. He says she’d cuddle up with you on the couch forever. She is up for adoption.
So is 4-month-old Barkley, a spaniel beagle puppy mix. She was rescued from a shelter in West Virginia, which got overwhelmed with puppies. Barkley is now in a foster home but looking for a permanent home. She is also available through Homeward Trails.
Kaiser, a 10-year-old German shepherd male, was given up for adoption by his owners when they had children. But Dawn Lopicollo, who is fostering Kaiser, says the pooch is very good and kind with children and loves other dogs. His favorite hobby is putting his head out the window and having his belly rubbed. Kaiser can be adopted through Shepherd Rescue.org out of Sterling.
