No tricks, just treats for dog adopters throughout October
Throughout October the Animal Welfare League of Arlington is celebrating “Howl-O-Ween” doling out treats to every dog adopter in honor of national Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog month. Spooktacular goodies include reduced adoption fees, free training services from Dog Latin, complimentary doggie daycare from Fur-Get-Me-Not, and free gifts from our pet supplies retail inventory. Each adopter will receive a commemorative digital photo and treat bag for their new dog.
“If you are considering adding a dog to your family, now is the time. We have adults and puppies, all shapes, sizes and breeds that are in need of permanent homes,” said Neil Trent, president/CEO, AWLA. “We hope that everyone will think first of their local shelter to find their new best friend.”
AWLA takes in hundreds of adoptable dogs each year that have often come to the League through no fault of their own—just through unfortunate circumstance. At AWLA, each dog is medically evaluated and a behavior assessment is done to determine the dog’s unique attributes and characteristics. These profiles help potential adopters determine which dog best suits their personality and lifestyle.
“At AWLA our adoptions counselors work with individuals and families to help them decide which of our shelter dogs best fits their expectations and way of life,” said Kevin Simpson, director of behavior and adoptions. “We try to learn as much as we can about each of our dogs, so that we are setting both the dog and the family or individual up for a successful adoption.”
To learn more about AWLA’s adoptable dogs, cats, and other companion animals, visit www.awla.org, download a free Arlington Pets App or stop by and visit the shelter—2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, Virginia.
