Here's a look back on 2016's featured four-legged friends and where they landed. A few are still waiting for their forever homes.
Martha May
Martha May was WTOP’s first 2016 Pet of the Week pet. The 1-year-old hound/shepherd mix was adopted and is now living in D.C.
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Ladybird
The calm and friendly Ladybird, likely a Dachshund and Basset hound, is living with her new family in Baltimore.
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Lindy
Lindy’s beautiful black-and-tan coat and friendly demeanor won over a house full of human companions and cats in Silver Spring, Maryland. When Lindy is not de-stuffing her toys, she enjoys sleeping on a blanket on the couch.
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Busy Lizzie
This 4-year-old tabby cat is living with her new family in D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Juliet
Juliet stepped into the Glass Enclosed Nerve Center in late January after traveling to the Humane Rescue Alliance from a shelter in rural Virginia. After her debut, the calm and quiet hound mix was adopted and is now living with her new family in D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Thoreau
This affectionate black-and-white feline was adopted by an owner living in D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Turkey
Eight-year-old Turkey was adopted and is now living in Brookeville, Maryland. He’s a Labrador/shepherd mix, who came to the Humane Rescue Alliance because his former family had to move and couldn’t take him with them.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Corazon
Corazon is a beautiful black-and-white cat with green and gold eyes. She’s now sharing her life with an adoring adult companion in Columbia, Maryland, and goes by the name Kaju, which means “cashew” in Hindi.
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Merry
Merry, an American bulldog mix, was scooped up by some humans living in Chantilly, Virginia, shortly after her Pet of the Week premiere.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Tulip
The sweet and energetic hound mix, Tulip, was adopted and is now living in D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Juan
“Juan loves having his head and neck scratched and will lean in to help you access just the right spot.” – We hope this 4-year-old boy is getting lots of snuggles and scratches with his new family in D.C.
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Grizz
Grizz, a chocolate Lab mix whose heart is as big as his build, is now living with a new family in D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Cabbage
Cabbage now goes by the name M & M and loves his life in the suburbs of Burke, Virginia.
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Nosey
Nosey the cat is now living in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Lucerna
This darling girl’s name has been shortened to “Lucy.” She lives in Hyattsville, Maryland, with her new family and enjoys regular trips to the dog park.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Mariola
A 2-year-old tabby with pretty, white paws, Mariola was adopted and is living in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Walnut
This adorable Chow mix now calls Takoma Park, Maryland, home.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Valentino
Valentino now lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, where he enjoys exploring and sitting on his human companion’s lap.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Kara
Kara is a gorgeous — and curious — brown-and-grey tabby cat who was adopted and lives in D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Dogwood
Dogwood was adopted. This handsome retriever is loving life with his family in Riva, Maryland, where he now goes by the name Felix.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Bebe
Bebe, a mature and affectionate cat, has found her forever home in D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Elizabeth
One glance at this German shepherd mix, and it’s easy to understand why she was adopted. Elizabeth’s new home is in Washington, D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
George
George was adopted and now lives in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Mistletoe
It’s safe to say Mistletoe’s 2016 Christmas was merry and bright. After his April Pet of the Week debut, the 3-year-old calico was adopted and is living in D.C.
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
River
I mean, those ears. River was adopted by a family living in Washington, D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Brooke
From the shelter to Silver Spring. Brooke found a new home in Maryland.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Macaw
When Macaw came to WTOP for his few minutes of on-air fame, he was described as “a silly, short-legged, wiggle-butt of a dog who greets visitors with some impressive rear-end action.” Now his new family in Bowie, Maryland, gets to enjoy all of those tail wags!
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Nisha
WTOP’s May 9 Pet of the Week was adopted and is living in D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Charlie Brown
Like the Peanuts character for which he’s named, this beagle mix is sweet, uncomplicated and accepting of what life has to offer. Simply put, he’s a good boy. And now this good boy is living with his new family in Hyattsville, Maryland.
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Lizzo
Last May, Lizzo was feeling a bit lost at the shelter. Now, he has a new home in Washington, D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Houston
Houston found a home close by. He is living with his new owners in D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Tequila
Tequila was adopted and is living in D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Van Winkle
Van Winkle was adopted and is now living in Gaithersburg, Maryland. His adorable face is also on the Humane Rescue Alliance holiday card!
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Diva
Diva was adopted and is living in D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Gong
The miniature poodle mix with opaque eyes is now living with her adopters in Frederick, Maryland.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Diamond
After visiting the newsroom, Diamond was transferred to a partner rescue organization.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Wilson was adopted and is living in D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Rocko
Rocko, a handsome, happy-go-lucky, pit bull terrier mix, is in his new home in Silver Spring, Maryland.
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Valentina
This quiet and shy Tortie was adopted and is living in D.C.
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Bailey
Bailey, an Australian Shepherd mix, was adopted and is living with his new family in D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Cookie Monster
At the time she was featured on Pet of the Week, Cookie Monster was a little bummed that she wasn’t living in a home. Now, that is no longer the case! Cookie Monster was adopted and is living with her new family in Damascus, Maryland.
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Gump — and Bubba!
Bubba and his brother, Gump, are 4 years old and everything French mastiffs should be: big, handsome and wrinkly. The two brothers were adopted by a father and his adult son. Bubba lives in Rockville, Maryland, and Gump lives in Kensington, Maryland.
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Rhino
Rhino was adopted and lives in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Haiti
Haiti follows her nose wherever she goes … and it led her all the way to her new family in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Beatrix
Beatrix, a blue-grey cat with breathtaking green-gold eyes, was transferred to the 4Paws Rescue Team.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Eve
When this 4-month-old was WTOP’s featured pet, she was previously abused and had infected ears. Now, she has a new home and a new family in Accokeek, Maryland.
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Be Mine
Be Mine belongs to someone new. She was adopted and is now living in D.C.
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Mystique
Mystique was adopted and is now living in D.C.
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Wolverine
Wolverine was adopted and is living in D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Marzipan
This gentle Lab mix lived with the same family her whole life, but ended up at the Humane Rescue Alliance when they could no longer care for her. Now, she has a new home and a new family in Sterling, Virginia.
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Denver
Denver was adopted and is now living in D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Rick and Sia
Both cats were adopted. Rick is living in D.C. and Sia is living in Baltimore.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Taz
This handsome tabby was originally brought to the Humane Rescue Alliance as a tiny, unweaned kitten after being discovered hungry and dehydrated inside the wall of a vacant apartment. After being a WTOP Pet of the Week, he was adopted.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Romeo
This handsome Lab mix was transferred to the Fredericksburg, Virginia, SPCA.
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
June
June is a beautiful tortoiseshell cat named for the month she arrived at the Humane Rescue Alliance. Now, she’s living in a new home in Washington, D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Honey
Honey, a dog who is as sweet as her name, was adopted and is living in Potomac, Maryland.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Chunky Monkey
You might not expect a cat named Chunky Monkey to be devastatingly handsome, but this boy is that and more. Perhaps that’s why he was adopted so quickly. Now, he’s living with his new family in D.C.
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Buzz Lightyear
It seems as if someone came to Buzz Lightyear’s rescue this time around. The 1-year-old pup was adopted and is living in D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Firecracker
This 3-year-old domestic shorthair cat was adopted and is living in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Reese
When Reese pranced into WTOP, he was only 4 months old. Now, he’s fully celebrating puppy life with his new family in Bowie, Maryland.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Pixie
Pixie was adopted and is now living in Hyattsville, Maryland.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
M&M
The news is as sweet as the candy: M&M was adopted and is living with her new family in D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Virgil
Virgil was adopted and is living in Washington, D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Blanco
Blanco, a purebred American bulldog, was adopted and is living in D.C.
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Lambo
This outgoing 4-year-old cat was adopted.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Champ
Champ, an American bulldog mix, came to the Humane Rescue Alliance because his previous owner moved and could no longer take care of him. But he found another home! He was adopted and is living with his new companions in D.C.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Teeny
Recently, Teeny had a big move — all the way to Alexandria, Virginia, where he lives with his new family.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Cassie
This sweet beagle is currently living in a “foster to adopt” home.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Kyle
Kyle is a 3-year-old Labrador mix who has a new home for the new year! He was adopted and is living in Springfield, Virginia.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Lissa
UPDATE 12/28/2016: Lissa has been adopted!
Lissa came to the Humane Rescue Alliance after being transferred from another shelter, and she is still waiting for her forever home. At just over 1 year old, this big girl has lots of energy and loves to play! She’s very intelligent, knows some tricks and loves her toys — especially when a game of fetch is involved.
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Blend UPDATE 12/30: Blend has been adopted!
A Presa Canario mix (sometimes called a Canary Mastiff), Blend was brought to the Humane Rescue Alliance by her owner due to a family member developing an allergy to her. She is still waiting for her forever home.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Redbud
UPDATE 12/30: Redbud is no longer available, due to medical reasons.
Redbud is a 5-year-old lab mix and one of the sweetest dogs you will ever meet. After delivering a litter of puppies, she is now in need of someone to look after her. She is still looking for her forever home.
(Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance)
Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Rocket
UPDATE 12/30: Rocket is being transferred to a rescue organization.
This charming 2-year-old Shiba Inu is still looking for a human companion.
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Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance
Paul
UPDATE 12/30: Paul was adopted.
The last pet of 2016, Paul, a handsome hound mix, is searching for a loving home.
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