Chalupa, January 2014 Chalupa, a sweet cocker spaniel mix, was the first WTOP Pet of the Week of 2014. It’s no surprise that this 7-year-old pup who loves people was quickly adopted from the Washington Animal Rescue League. (Courtesy WARL)
Candy, January 2014 Candy, a sweet 2-year-old chocolate Lab mix, came into the studio Jan. 13 and returned to the Washington Animal Rescue League only for a little while. She was quickly adopted out and is now living with her new family. (Courtesy WARL)
Terry Boot and Susan Bones, January 2014 Terry Boot and Susan Bones came into the studio together on Jan. 20, 2014. These two 7-year-olds were reluctantly relinquished to the Washington Animal Rescue League when family health issues made it impossible for their owner to give them the attention they deserve. But they were adopted out together and the ‘gentle giants’ are headed into 2015 with their new family. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)
Poinsettia, January 2014 Poinsettia came to the Washington Animal Rescue League last December after being rescued from the streets of Baltimore and was “skin and bones.” The shelter quickly nursed her back to health, and after her WTOP debut, she was adopted by a WARL volunteer. (Courtesy WARL)
Seahawk, February 2014 This little pup was 12-weeks old when he went on-air in the Glass-Enclosed Nerve Center. The border collie mix was named after the Seahawks’ 2014 Super Bowl victory, and soon after his radio debut, he had a victory of his own: getting a new family. (Courtesy WARL)
Easy Peasy, February 2014 Easy Peasy walked into the Glass-Enclosed Nerve Center last February with the most beautiful — and unusual — dilute brindle coat. She was originally adopted before Christmas but later returned because her adopter didn’t realize the time commitment involved in exercising the body and mind of a young, strong, energetic dog. But her first adopter’s loss was another’s gain. She is now living with her new family. (Courtesy WARL)
Smushie, February 2014 Smushie was a bit sad when we first met her. The 7-year-old purebred Pekingese arrived at the Washington Animal Rescue League from South Carolina with his best friend — but his best friend was quickly adopted. Smushie was inconsolable. But soon after his mid-February WTOP debut, he was much happier … because he was adopted. (Courtesy WARL)
Figaro, February 2014 This 9-week-old puppy arrived to D.C. from down South with several litter mates, who Washington Animal Rescue League veterinary staff quickly discovered had been exposed to parvovirus, a contagious and potentially deadly viral infection. All of the pit bull-mix puppies were quarantined, and thankfully, none of them got sick. And Figaro’s life got much better — he was adopted by a loving family. (Courtesy WARL)
Meyer, March 2014 Meyer, a 5-year-old blonde shepherd mix, came to the Washington Animal Rescue League when his family moved to a home where pets are not allowed. Although he enjoyed all of the love and attention he received from shelter volunteers and staff, Meyer really wanted a permanent home. After his March 5 radio debut, his wish came true. (Courtesy WARL)
Sinbad, March 2014 This extremely handsome, and very playful, 2-year-old Rottweiler came to the Washington Animal Rescue League from a partner shelter in Baltimore. After being WTOP’s Pet of the Week on March 10, Sinbad was adopted to a new family. (Courtesy WARL)
Frankie and Lily, March 2014
Frankie and Lily, a bonded 7-year-old pair, came to Washington Animal Rescue League after their previous family could not continue to financially support the them. The shelter was hoping to adopt the pups out together, and that wish came true. Both Frankie and Lily were adopted by the same family. (Courtesy WARL)
Winifred, March 2014
Winifred, 5-year-old English bulldog mix, bounced between a few different owners before she found her way to the Washington Animal League. And after being WTOP’s Pet of the Week on March 24, she found another home when she was adopted by her new owners. (Courtesy WARL)
Footloose, April 2014 This 6-year-old Pomeranian mix arrived at the Washington Animal Rescue League on March 26 after WARL partnered with the Humane Society of the United States to rescue 15 dogs from a puppy mill bust in Arkansas. The friendly black-and-white dog was adopted, along with several other Arkansas puppy mill dogs, shortly after her Pet of the Week segment. (Courtesy WARL)
Belka, April 2014
Just after the 2014 Winter Olympics, the Washington Animal Rescue League said “privyet” (pree-vyet) — that’s “hi” in Russian — to Belka, a 3-year-old stray dog rescued from Sochi. Now, Belka has a permanent home of her own in the United States. (Courtesy WARL)
Bud, April 2014
Before Bud came to WTOP, the 3.5-month-old puppy spent the majority of his time spent entertaining viewers of Animal Planet’s Puppy Cam (which is broadcast from the shelter’s puppy room). And while Bud was one of the last of the puppies to be adopted from the room, he eventually found his forever home. (Courtesy WARL)
Chickadee, April 2014
Chickadee was one of WTOP’s few felines featured this year on Pet of the Week. She arrived at the Washington Animal Rescue League at a very young age with her mom and brother, and came into the Glass-Enclosed Nerve Center at eight weeks old. Soon after she was old enough to be separated, she was adopted. (Courtesy WARL)
Lisa, April 2014
Lisa, a 3-year-old shepherd mix, was one of the last of the dogs from Sochi at the Washington Animal Rescue League — and she was starting to feel unloved. That is until a nice older couple took her home and gave her the life and love she wanted. (Courtesy WARL)
Fiona, May 2014 This social, sweet and enthusiastic small shih tzu mix seemed more like a puppy than a 6-year-old dog. Her good nature must have come across over the radio, because shortly after being a WTOP Pet of the Week, she was adopted. (Courtesy WARL)
Ballerina, May 2014
Patience paid off for Ballerina, a 3-year-old boxer/bulldog mix with a gorgeous brindle coat. After three months of waiting at the Washington Animal Rescue League, she was adopted. (Courtesy WARL)
Oakley, May 2014
This handsome hound mix was in search of a home when he came into WTOP in late May. After waiting five months, the playful and energetic 4-year-old finally found his forever home. (Courtesy WARL)
Pirate, June 2014
When this 3-year-old Labrador mix came to WTOP, he was being treated for heartworm. But after being treated, the playful pup got more than he ever imagined — he was adopted by a family who had another dog. (Courtesy WARL)
Davey Jones, June 2014 Davey Jones, a cuddly 2-year-old cat, was WTOP’s second feline Pet of the Week this year. And shortly after his moment in the spotlight, he found a home. (Courtesy WARL)
Coupe, June 2014
The best description Washington Animal Rescue had for Coupe when he came to WTOP this summer was “handsome hunk.” “Seriously, this 1.5-year-old Great Pyrenees mix is stunning,” his bio said. Coupe’s good looks didn’t hurt when it came time to finding a home — the affectionate pup quickly landed a family of his own. (Courtesy WARL)
Gupper, June 2014
Gupper, a 4-month-old setter mix, came to the Washington Animal Rescue League from New Orleans via the Louisiana SPCA. And this summer, a lucky owner took the playful pup home after a WARL adoption event. (Courtesy WARL)
Subway, June 2014
Subway’s adorable underbite and playful demeanour were enough to woo the WTOP newsroom during his Pet of the Week segment. Evidently, he won over the hearts of others too, because now he has a family. (Courtesy WARL)
Sticky Wicket, July 2014
This 7-month-old puggle was one of 20 dogs who arrived at the Washington Animal Rescue League after being rescued from a Tennessee puppy mill by the Humane Society of the United States. He is now living with his new adopted family. (Courtesy WARL)
Scooter, July 2014
Scooter, a 1-year-old wire-haired terrier mix, came to the Washington Animal Rescue League from Louisiana. Shortly afterward, he was adopted. (Courtesy WARL)
Rock ‘n’ Roll, July 2014
After spending three months at the Washington Animal Rescue League, Rock ‘n’ Roll was adopted by a great family. (Courtesy WARL)
Summertime, July 2014
Unfortunately for this sweet beagle/pug mix, livin’ was not so easy in the summertime — or any time. She spent the first two years of her life in a Tennessee puppy mill with virtually no socialization or creature comforts. But after being a WTOP Pet of the Week, Summertime was transferred to a rescue group and later adopted out. (Courtesy WARL)
Cherry Chutney, August 2014
This petite female Lab mix was five months old when she was a Pet of the Week. And the sweet girl was adopted out at an adoption event this past summer. (Courtesy WARL)
Dudley Do-Right, August 2014
“The epitome of puppy cuteness,” little Dudley Do-Right was 2 months old when he and his littermates came to the Washington Animal Rescue League from Baltimore County. It’s no surprise he didn’t stick around the shelter for too long. The people-oriented pup was snatched up given a new home — and lots of love. (Courtesy WARL)
Flint, August 2014
After spending four months at the Washington Animal Rescue League, Flint was adopted to a WARL staff member. (Courtesy WARL)
Peach, September 2014
This 6-year-old beagle mix was adopted after her radio debut. (Courtesy WARL)
Bacon, September 2014
Everybody loves bacon, right? So it’s no surprise that the 3-month-old terrier/pit bull mix found a loving home. (Courtesy WARL)
Dandy Bubbles, September 2014
Her name may be a bit odd, but her charm and sweet personality won over one woman who took Dandy Bubbles home. (Courtesy WARL)
Fuzz, September 2014
Fuzz, a 6-year-old Shar Pei-mix, was in search of an adult home where he can be someone’s well-loved one and only. And that is exactly what he found after spending two months in the shelter. .
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Liberty, September 2014
This 1-year-old female hound mix from South Carolina was adopted after being Pet of the Week.
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Ophelia, September 2014
It’s not hard to see why this 2.5-month-old Labrador retriever mix was adopted from the Washington Animal Rescue League.
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Ben, October 2014
Ben, a 4-year-old beagle from Virginia, was adopted by the owner of one of Washington Animal Rescue League’s event venues. (Courtesy WARL)
Kimmie, October 2014
This cute and cuddly 2-month-old hound mix puppy was one of 20 puppies available at the Washington Animal Rescue League at the time she came in for her radio debut. Shortly after, she found a home. (Courtesy WARL)
Valarie, October 2014
After spending three months in the shelter, Valarie was adopted to a previous Washington Animal Rescue League adopter — and at her new house, Valarie has a canine sibling. (Courtesy WARL)
Marina, October 2014
This 1-year-old basset hound mix was adopted at the Washington Animal Rescue League’s Share the Love event. (Courtesy WARL)
Bernadette, November 2014
This 3-year-old rough collie mix was adopted by a clinic client of the Washington Animal Rescue League. (Courtesy WARL)
Galena, November 2014 This happy 9-year-old Labrador mix is still looking for a home to call her own. Go visit her at the Washington Animal Rescue League today! (Courtesy WARL)
Candy, November 2014
This darling 5-year-old Chihuahua mix was adopted shortly after being the WTOP Pet of the Week. (Courtesy WARL)
Lilly, November 2014
Lilly, a 2-year-old smooth collie mix, was recently adopted and went home with her new family two weeks ago. (Courtesy WARL)
Tyson, December 2014
Looking for a new friend for 2015? Tyson, a handsome 7-year-old boxer, is still looking for a home. (Courtesy WARL)
Pepper, December 2014
Pepper, a 4-year-old terrier mix who was looking for a new home — and maybe a bit of a makeover — found her family! She was adopted a few weeks ago. (Courtesy WARL)
Tali, December 2014
Tali, a 1.5-year-old playful hound mix, is still at the Washington Animal Rescue League, waiting for a new home. (Courtesy WARL)
Ricky, December 2014
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 he is still looking. (Courtesy WARL)
Maple Syrup, December 2014 What better way to end a great year than with a sweet dog like Maple Syrup? This 2-year-old beagle is as sweet as his name. He’s friendly and social and loves having his velvety ears stroked and his rump scratched. In return, he’ll give lots of doggy kisses. Like most beagles and other hounds, Maple Syrup is ruled by his nose and enjoys taking walks on which he can sniff all the amazing smells around him. He gets very excited and vocal when he sees other dogs, but calms down if he’s allowed to approach and greet them. If you’re looking for a happy, loyal, medium-sized canine companion, stop by the Washington Animal Rescue League and meet Maple Syrup. (Courtesy WARL)
Every week, WTOP features a new pet available for adoption from the Washington Animal Rescue League. Here’s a recap of which pets were featured and where they are now. Some of the more recently featured friends are still waiting to find a home.
