Pet of the Week: Chalupa

WASHINGTON – Meet Chalupa, the first Pet of the Week for 2014! This sweet cocker spaniel mix is as cute as a button, with a personality to match.

She loves people — her tail wags eagerly when she meets someone new — and she enjoys the company of other dogs, as well.

Chalupa arrived at the Washington Animal Rescue League with a benign mammary tumor, which has since been removed. At the mature age of 7 years, Chalupa qualifies for our Boomers’ Buddies program, which means her adoption fee will be waived for adopters age 50 or older.

And like most baby boomers, she’s got a couple of age-related complaints, including a low-grade heart murmur and mild cataracts, neither of which affect her activities or quality of life.

So if you’re looking for a small, loving canine companion who is past all of the craziness of puppyhood, but still has lots of energy and enthusiasm, stop by the League and meet Chalupa.

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 www.warl.org.

Check out our pets in 2013 and see where they are now.

If you are thinking of adding a furry friend to your family, check out these other great shelters in the area.

Maryland

Prince George’s County Humane Society

(301) 262-5625

P.O. Box 925 Bowie, Md. 20718

Prince George’s County Humane Society is also looking for foster parents. For more information, contact the organization.

PAW – 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 – 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 at the 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 housing facility.

Northern Virginia

Lab Rescue of L.R.C.P.

(301) 299-6756

Lab Rescue of the LRCP is a volunteer driven, non-profit organization that rescues, fosters and places homeless, abused, and/or abandoned Labrador Retrievers.

FOHA – Friends of Homeless Animals

(703) 385-0224

All visitors must speak to a Friends representative prior to receiving directions to their shelter location.

SPCA of Northern Virginia

P.O. Box 100220 Arlington, Va. 22210-3220

Animal Welfare League of 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 Foundation