Animal Transfers Increase Adoptions

Summer 2009Volume 65 Number 3

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inside this issue …Animal Transfers ..................... 1Pet Health Alert.......................3Paws Applause .........................3Traveling With Pets ............... 4Volunteer of the Year .............5Donors ..................................... 6Walk for the Animals ..............7Rabies Clinics & Events ........ 12

Sally, transferred from a rescue in West Virginia, with her puppies.

Sally (originally named Nakita) needed a good home but she was rescued in West Virginia where dogs are plentiful and not that many people are looking for pets. The Smith family of Northern Virginia was looking for a companion for their dog Tikka, a grey-hound mix who had been lonely since their other dog passed away. How could this match be accomplished? At the League we’ve seen the number of dogs given up by owners and found as strays decline over the last 10 years. People looking for pets are disappoint-ed when they have only a few dogs from which to choose. And we rarely receive puppies locally (thanks to our community’s support of spay/neuter for pets). To meet our community’s needs and to help animals that need homes, we have been accepting dogs and other animals from rescues and shelters in other areas for several years. We have increased the number of transfers over the last two-three years. In fiscal year 2007 we accepted 78 dogs and 78 cats from other groups. In fiscal 2008 we accepted 75 dogs and 76 cats. From July 2008 through April 2009 we transferred in 89 cats and 84 dogs (38 of which were puppies). Poten-tial adopters have had more choice in finding the right animal companion, and animals that may have stood little

chance of finding good homes are now well cared for and loved. Our most frequent transfer partner is Potomac Highlands Animal Res-cue (PHAR) based in West Virginia. PHAR is a completely volunteer organization founded in 1994 that has no shelter facility but houses rescued animals in foster homes. Many of the PHAR dogs that we receive have lived outdoors, some chained for their entire lives. Amazingly, these are some of the friendliest and most easy going dogs that we see at the shelter. We began taking animals from PHAR over 10 years ago, and as the number of local dogs surrendered to the shelter has declined we have been able to take more. Over the years our two groups have established a strong bond of trust. We know that PHAR will bring us animals that they believe are healthy (except for treatable problems) and friendly; the PHAR volunteers know that we will care for the animals with love and do our best to find them responsible homes. Besides PHAR we also accept ani-mals from many other groups includ-ing other area shelters. Sometimes a particular dog may have a better chance of adoption at one shelter than another. For example, the Loudoun shelter has sent us pit bulls which

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Animal Transfers Increase Adoptions Continued

Emergencies in ArlingtonWe respond to animal emergencies 24 hours a day.

AdoptionsWe always have animals who need good homes. If you live in Virginia, DC, or Maryland call us about adopting a companion.

Animal Control & Cruelty InvestigationAnimal control officers pick up stray dogs and respond to citizen complaints about animals in Arlington.

Community ServicesThe League sponsors community ser-vices that help people and animals. Visit our Web site at www.awla.org or call (703) 931-9241 x 200 for information.

Lost & FoundCall (703) 931-9241 x 200 or visit our Web site at www.awla.org to report all lost and found animals. We can help find animals’ owners and return lost pets home again.

Wildlife Rescue & ProblemsWe’ll help get injured or abandoned wild-life to a licensed rehabilitator whenever possible. We’ll also help you discourage wildlife from moving into your home.

Rabies ControlSee the calendar on the back cover for clinic dates and times.

Speakers & Humane EducationIf your neighborhood is having animal problems or problems with irresponsible animal owners, you might want a League representative to address your civic as-sociation. We also present educational programs on many topics to schools and clubs. Visit our website at www.awla.org or call (703) 931-9241 x 213 for information.

Pawpourri, the newsletter of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S. Arlington Mill Dr., Arlington, VA 22206, http://www.awla.org, is published quar-terly and mailed to League supporters. If you receive multiple copies, please notify us and pass them along to friends.

A COPY OF THE LATEST FINANCIAL REPORT AND REGISTRATION FILED BY THE ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE OF ARLINGTON MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING the State Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Ag-riculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23209. REG-ISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY EN-DORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR REC-OMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

League Services

Sally with her companion

Tikka in her new home.

they do not place for adoption. Since the number of cats that we receive greatly declines in the winter months, we have also accepted cats from PHAR and other groups during that time of year. Although we usually have plenty of small companion animals surrendered at the shelter, we have also accepted a few rabbits and guinea pigs from other shelters. Transferring animals from rural to metropolitan areas has become an established means of rescuing adopt-able pets. Transports happen regularly from more rural areas in the south to the cities in the northeast.

Around the country and the world, shelters and rescues transfer animals across state lines and nationalborders as part of an elaborate balancing act intended to save the most animals. By importing puppies to a place with few homeless baby dogs, one director reasons, a shelter can encourage people to patronize animal welfare organizations instead of pet stores.

May-June 2007 Animal Sheltering Magazine

When Sally arrived at the League in October 2008 she had just given birth. A fews days later Sally and five surviving puppies went to the home of one of the League’s long-term kennel volunteers. The foster volunteer cared for the little family until the puppies were old enough to separate from Sally and be adopted to new homes. Sally also came back to the shelter and was adopted at the end of December.

Sally’s family reports: We were immediately drawn to Sally and asked to visit with her a bit. My husband and I enjoyed the way she interacted with our 4yr old daughter. She was fun and sweet and gentle. After bringing Tikka to meet her, we decided that Sally would be a good fit for our family. One of my favorite things about her is her howl. Whenever she is happy she howls, so every time we come home or let her in from the yard we are greeted with a big howl. Sally loves a good game of tug-of-war. Tikka and Sally have a great time racing laps around the backyard. Sally is also a hugger. She actually leans in and puts her front paws around you. She is the sweetest, most loving animal and we are so happy to have found her.

Besides having more homes avail-able for needy pets like Sally, the League can also provide medical care that may be beyond a rescue group’s means. The League spays/neuters all dogs and cats before they go to their adoptive homes. We also provide medical care for treatable problems like dental disease, cherry eye, and even heartworm disease. So long as we have the space and can provide excellent care and placement of all our locally surrendered animals, we will continue to help animals from other communities find good homes.

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Last June Bungalow Bil-

liards in Shirlington Village

approached the League

about doing a fundraiser to

benefit the League. “The

Cause for Paws” had

food and drink specials,

a silent auction, a raffle,

local celebrity bartend-

ers, and adoptable League

animals on site. League

staff and volunteers had a

booth on Bungalow’s patio

with information about the

League. Volunteers walked

many of the adoptable dogs

down to Bungalow’s to help

promote the event. Bunga-

low staff even donated all

of their tips received dur-

ing the event to the League.

People had a great time and

raised $4,000 for homeless

animals. We’re looking

forward to working with

Peter Mirguet of Bungalow

again this year on Saturday,

July 25 from 12:00 – 4:00

pm. Please save the date

and join us for food, drinks,

and fun as you support the

League!

Dr. Juan Castro of Ban-field Seven Corners veteri-nary clinic has served as the League’s rabies clinic vet-erinarian for over 12 years. This means that six to eight evenings per year Dr. Castro has given up to 135 rabies vaccinations in two (or more) hours. He has given

vaccinations in cars for dogs that are too frightened or aggressive to come into the League’s education room. He has taken frac-tious cats into a League bathroom and managed to vaccinate them before they even have a chance to react. He has given advice to clients who otherwise might never have the opportunity to speak with a veterinarian. After these many years of service to the com-munity, Dr. Castro has decided to take a much deserved rest. The League staff, Board of Directors, and all the pet owners who have benefitted from his service are grateful and wish him happiness in spending more time with his family.

Paws Applause toJuan Castro, DVM

Pet Health Alert: Grapes and Raisins Dangerous to DogsThe ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has received more than 50 well-documented reports of dogs developing acute kidney failure after ingesting grapes or raisins. As more cases were re-ported, enough information was generated in the database to help veterinarians identify and treat dogs at risk. In all of the cases, the ingredients for potential acute kidney failure were the same. Ingested grapes and raisins were from a variety of sources. Some were commercially prepared products of various brands purchased at grocery stores and some were grown in private yards. Ingested amounts varied considerably. The cases came from across the United States.(Information from the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association)http://www.cvm.umn.edu/newsandevents/facts/petsafety/Grapes/index.htm

July 25 12:00 – 4:00 pm

Join Us at the Second “Cause for

Paws”

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When planning a vacation an important consideration is what to do with your pets. Should they stay or should they go? If your pet is older, very young, or ill, it’s probably best to leave him at home this time and spare him the stress of travel and unfamiliar surroundings. You can either have a trusted friend stay at your house, hire a pet sitter to come to your home at least two times per day for walks (or play time) and feedings, or use a board-ing facility to care for your pet while you are away. For a list of pet sitting services, see our Web site at www.awla.org under Community Resources or stop by the shelter to pick up a list of pet sitting services and boarding facilities. If you think your vacation lodging is pet friendly and you can take your pet along on some of the activities, then bringing your pet along on vacation can be a joy. Here are some tips to help you get ready, because a success-ful trip with your pets requires advance preparation.

Before You Leave

Make sure your pet’s collar tags and microchip information are up-to-date and include your home and cell phone numbers. Accidents can happen and you want to make sure anyone who may find your pet can reach you. If your pet does not have a microchip, see the schedule on the back page of this newsletter for our next clinic, or contact your veterinarian. Make sure your pets’ vaccina-tions are up to date and bring cop-ies of the records with you. Having these records dated within 10 days of departure is required for air travel and can be mandatory for car travel across national borders. Also, many pet day-care or pet friendly lodging facilities require this.

Survival Tips for Traveling with Pets

What to Bring

Bring along your pets’ food from home and their water and food dishes. Both dogs and cats are creatures of habit and prefer their regular food and their own dishes. Also pack any medications that they take, just as you would for yourself. You will also want to bring:

• Extra collar and leash• Towels or blanket for the carrier and for cleaning up messes• Their favorite toys and treats• Lint remover for hotel or rental property furniture• Trash and poop bags• Extra kitty litter, disposable boxes, and liners• Enzyme based cleaner for carpets and floors• Pet first aid kit

To locate pet friendly hotels or lodging, consult one of the many good Web sites, such as www.PetTravel.com, www.Petswelcome.com, and www.dogfriendly.com. Or get a copy of Traveling With Your Pet from AAA, which not only lists more than 13,000 pet friendly hotels and campgrounds, but also contains a listing of emergen-cy animal clinics and dog parks across the United States.

On The Road

Take frequent stops for water, walks, and bathroom breaks. Bring a collapsible water bowl and plenty of fresh water. Never let your pet off leash in unfamiliar areas where there are new smells and sounds. Don’t be alarmed if pets do not eat on the road. Pets often do not eat as much or at all in times of stress. Their appetites should return to normal after you arrive at your destination. In the car, keep dogs either in carriers or in approved dog restraint devices to protect them in case of an

accident. Never let dogs stick their heads out the window, as their eyes can be injured by flying debris. When traveling with a cat or small companion animal, line the carrier with newspapers and an old towel. Of course, only change the towel and newspapers when the car doors and windows are closed so the pet cannot escape. If you must take a cat out for walks, do so only on a leash and har-ness.

In The Air

The ASPCA discourages air travel for pets unless the animal can travel in the cabin with you, instead of being checked as cargo. Some United States airlines prohibit domestic animals to travel as cargo since the tempera-tures in the airline’s hub cities regu-larly reach over 100 degrees. Several airlines have day-to-day temperature restriction policies, depending on weather that may be too hot or too cold for pet travel. If you do take your pets along on air travel, remember that many foreign destinations (and Hawaii) require a quarantine period for dogs and cats. Most commercial airlines within the United States allow a very limited number of animals (dogs or cats only) in the cabin per flight for a fee, so make reservations early. If travel-ing abroad, contact the embassy or consulate at least four weeks before your travel date to be sure that your pet has all the required vaccinations and necessary documents for entry into the

By Ilene Steiman, Adoption Counselor

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Our volunteer of the year is Re-becca Kingery. Rebecca has volun-teered at the League with the Small Companion Animals for more than 17 years. She has been very gener-ous with her time and her talents and is always willing to lend a helping hand whenever asked. When she is at the League, Rebecca makes sure that each small animal has its turn for exercise outside of the cage. She educates visitors on the needs of each type of small companion animal to be sure that they make an informed deci-sion. She often shops for and brings in the fresh vegetables that the little furry ones are so fond of. Rebecca’s assistance extends beyond working with the small com-panion animals. She has assisted with humane education events, summer camps, adoption events, kennel clean-up, rabbit meetings,

Volunteer of the Year 2008: Rebecca Kingery

and has also been called on many times for her talents as an artist. She has designed t-shirts, cards, and event logos. Recently, Rebecca has added her designer’s touch to the bulletin board outside the small companion animal room. Rebecca also helps the League with relationships with other orga-nizations. For the past few years, she has helped set up several bunny spa days with Friends of Rabbits at the League. This resulted in rais-ing money for rabbits to be spayed or neutered before going home to adopters. The League and its animals have benefited greatly from Rebecca’s dedication over the past 17 years, and we hope that our rela-tionship continues for many more. Please join the staff and Board of Directors in congratulating her on this well-deserved award.

destination country. A listing of the embassies and consulates is available at the Web site for the United States Department of State at http://www.usembassy.gov. Most commercial airlines within the United States require that the pet be small enough to fit in an airline approved carrier that fits under the seat in front of you. Pets must remain in the carrier for the duration of the flight. Service animals are exempt from most, if not all, of these regulations. Con-tact the airline directly for specific pet travel restrictions before you purchase your ticket as they vary from airline to airline. A new alternative that you may want to explore is Pet Airways (http://petairways.com) that will fly your dog or cat, one-way, between select desti-nations, including New York, DC, LA and Chicago. This is a new pet-only airline that carries pets in the main cabin, not in cargo. We don’t recommend sedating animals for a flight. When they are sedated, their equilibrium is negatively affected and sedation can create respi-ratory and cardiovascular problems in both dogs and cats. If you are con-sidering sedating your animal for the flight, consult your veterinarian.

Once You Are There

So, you’ve found a pet friendly hotel or pet friendly rental property. Have you thought of where your pet will be when you are out for dinner or out for a little while seeing the sights, espe-cially that first night in a strange place? It’s a good thing you brought their crate along, because leaving them in an unfamiliar hotel room or rental house can be stressful. Having their famil-iar “safe place” can make them more comfortable. When you first arrive, take out your pets’ toys, give them a few treats, or feed them a meal. Then take them for a walk. Spend some time letting them explore and sniff around to become familiar with the territory. After you have settled in, leave for a few min-utes, go to the lobby or just outside, come back, listen at the door, and see how your pets are reacting. Come back in when they are quiet, and keep

your return low key. Let them out of the crate calmly, don’t talk to them, don’t give them positive feedback, just quietly let them out. Don’t reward your pet for your return. When you do go out for the real thing, try to keep your absence under an hour if possible the first time. An unfamiliar setting can cause barking, disturbing other guests. Again, keep your return calm and quiet. Better yet, many pet friendly facilities now offer pet sitting. Leave the Do Not Disturb Sign or a note on the door when you

go out, so no one knocks, and the cleaning or maintenance staff does not get an unwelcome surprise if they enter the room in your absence. Most importantly, take a lesson from your furry companions: enjoy the mo-ment. Before you know it, it will be time to pack it all up and do it again in reverse. They are just happy to be with you. And be sure to let us know how it goes. We love to see pictures of you and your pets living it up, enjoying the summer, sharing your adventures!

Rita Naimoli (right) presents Volunteer of the Year certificate to Rebecca Kingery at the 2009 Walk for the Animals.

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Thank you to the League supporters who donated $250 or more between January and March 2009.

If your name is not included on the above list and it should be, please contact the Development Office at (703) 931-9241 x 216 or e-mail donate@awla.org.

Thanks To Our DonorsMs. Stacia AbelApplied Engineering Management CorporationMr. Allen D. ArgentieriArlington JayceesAdele BakerMs. Suzanne C. Peurach and Dr. Thomas CollinsJenni BarnesMs. Catherine BiersackPeter and Shirley BookmanMs. Jackie J. BorgelMs. Lisa Branco and Mr. Jonathan DoxMs. Jeanne M. Broyhill and Mr. Joe VentroneCapital City BrewingDr. Michelle VitulliDr. Jeff NewmanDr. Keith de la CruzDr. Chris MillerCity of Falls ChurchJohn Harris ConwayMs. Donna CoriniMr. Daniel D. DavisMrs. Claire S. De GrootJoanne and Peter Del ToroDeirdre DessingueMrs. Frances DiBariCynthia V. DunbarMs. Eve ElginEnvironmental Fund for MarylandMs. Kendra KerrKatherine and Robert BirgeMs. Olivia BoydMs. Janice FainMr. Kevin F. Fetherstonhaugh and Mr. Lisle MooreMs. Mary C. FrancisTammy RosenGirl Scout Troop 6588Harvey GoldbergMr. Thomas J. GrubishaMs. Lorelei HaigMs. Yvonne HanscheMs. Jill RitterMs. Alex Bowens

Mrs. Sue K. HarlowMr. Ken HartMr. Mark A. HattonMr. Samuel D. HaysMs. Roberta A. HeintzLonnie Henley and Sara HanksJ. Michael and Marilyn HickeyBridgette HodgesMr. Brian WilsonMs. Kris BoucherRoger and Inge HornsteinJane, Todd and Madison IhrigJanet IrwinRosemary Jann and Charles Scott KeeterMs. Malinda JurneyJohn KaparakisMs. Patricia B. KelloggLinda and Robert KocherDaniel and Pamela KruteBarbara and John LangfordMs. Alison LeithnerMs. Sandy LernerMaria Lopez-OtinPrudence and Terence MacKenzieFrank MahoneyJoanne and Doug MarshallMr. Jeff A. MasonerMr. Paul McCarthyMs. Mary S. McCutcheonDr. Stephen D. Stork, DVMDr. Jack Sexton, DVMMs. Gillian McPheeMs. Kathy L. WilleyMr. Gary R. SherwoodCapt. Ronald E. GraysonMr. Tom BaldwinMr. James E. BennettMr. Robert S. TippettMK MillerMr. Robert C. MortonCarol E. MoylanMarilyn L. MuenchMr. and Mrs. Michael MurphyCarolAnne NargiMs. Theresa NewhouseDan and Alice Nicolson

Dr. Adam McClureRobert and Deborah O’DonnellMary Lee PaytonMr. Richard T. PelhemMr. and Mrs. Gautam PrakashMr. Kyle D. PearsonPatricia and Bob RaganMrs. Ellen H. Rainey and Mr. Terry RaineyMs. Lynn ChiappaneMr. Adam PortnoyPat Zarodkiewicz and Jim RennieAnne and Dick RiddellMs. Greg RiegleMs. Jeannette E. RoachLoren RogersDavid and Debra RoseMs. Judy SeverMr. Joel D. ShapiroSit-A-PetDr. Nancy L. Spruill and Dr. Steven G. SpruillMark StoverMr. James StumpfPatricia ToddMr. H. Takeshi TomaDr. Davis HallMr. Mark TreadawayRyan and Melissa TurpenoffSheila TilghmanMs. Lynda S. Vickers-SmithMs. Christine S. VinhWachovia FoundationMs. Mary E. WarlowMr. Robert S. WatersMs. Susan E. WaxmonskyMs. Laura G. WestJoyce and Jon WilkinMs. Anne WilsonMrs. Evelyn H. WinkelsJoan and Cliff WinstonMr. and Mrs. Harry E. WoodLaura SharkeyMr. Claude YustiNathan and Stacey ZeeBrenda and Felipe Zurita

In Memoriam

The League Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers mourn the death of Jessica Arwine on April 10, 2009. Jessica was a wildlife rehabilitator who took in many orphaned, sick, or injured wild animals over the years. We send our deepest condolences to her friends and family.

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After a particu-larly wet week, animal lovers throughout the area let out a sigh of relief upon seeing a break in the clouds on Saturday morn-ing, May 9. Great weather was the perfect begin-ning to a fantastic 14th Annual Walk for the Animals.

More than 500 people walked, volunteered, spon-sored, and collectively raised $91,000 for the Ani-mal Welfare League of Arlington. This money will help the League feed, shelter, and care for thou-sands of homeless animals and continue to provide community programs such as low-cost and free spay/neuter and humane outreach and education. The Walk kicked off at 9 am in Arlington’s Bluemont Park, where walkers enjoyed coffee and food provided by Java Shack, Great Harvest Bread, and Whole Foods. Of course, it wouldn’t be fair for only two-legged participants to get treats, so dogs enjoyed bobbing for biscuits and goodies at the sponsors’ booths. There was no shortage of dog treats available during the day, and that, combined

14th Annual Walk for the AnimalsFun and Funds!

with a great walk route and fantastic weather, made for a lot of happy dogs! Enthusiastic participants and dogs of all sizes and breeds enjoyed the three-mile walk or the one-mile stroll, with the smallest dogs being carried along the trail by backpack. Even a few of our dogs awaiting adoption at the League joined in. Volun-teers provided water and assistance along the trail, and three animated police officers helped direct walkers across Wilson Boulevard. After walking participants enjoyed music pro-

vided by Fresh FM 94.7 and demonstrations by WOOFS! Dog Training Center, the Agriculture De-partment’s Beagle Brigade, and the Marine Corps Quantico K-9 Unit. The dogs were incredible, showing off their agility by running challenging obstacle courses and scaring the living daylights out of any would-be law breakers! The League extends a very big thank you to all the walkers, volunteers, donors, and sponsors who made this year’s Walk a success. We are especially grateful to SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Center, this year’s Leader of the Pack sponsor. Everyone’s support enables us to help thousands of dogs, cats, small companion animals, and wild animals every year. More photos of the 14th Annual Walk for the Animals are on our Web site at www.awla.org.

Photos by Barry Altman.

Thanks to Our Sponsors

Leader of the PackSouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center

Soaring EagleDogma BakeryE*Trade FinancialFur-Get Me NotThe Hope Center for Advanced Veterinary MedicineOld Town Dog BehaviorRegional Veterinary Referral CenterTime for a Walk

Bunny Boostersa.k.a. spotPro Feed Inc.WOOFS! Dog Training Center

Trail MarkersDogtopia of Tysons and AlexandriaJenni BarnesMcLean Animal HospitalNorthside Veterinary ClinicOlde Towne Pet ResortPawPrints PhotographySit-A-Pet, Inc.Town and County Animal HospitalWachovia SecuritiesThe Rosman Family

Offical Radio Sponsor94.7 Fresh FM

Premium SponsorsBallston Animal HospitalCaring Hands Animal HospitalThe Energy ClubFur-Get Me Not

Refreshment SponsorsGreat HarvestJava ShackWhole Foods

Prize SponsorsAt Home Cat CareAustin GrillBombay Curry CompanyBone Voyage, Inc.Bowl AmericaBreeder’s Choice Pet FoodsBuiness VenturesClub Pet InternationalClyde’s Restaurant GroupColonial Animal HospitalDogtopia of Tysons and AlexandriaDomaso TrattoriaDomino’s PizzaFive Guys IncorporatedGreat American RestaurantsGreat Harvest

14th Annual Walk for the AnimalsWinners & Sponsors

Top Prize Winners

Grand Prize VIP Raffle:Andra Rebar

Top Pledge Winners:Win: Jonathan Keough Place: Debra RoseShow: Patricia O’Loughlin

Top Adult Team: Time for a Walk

Top Junior Pledge Winner:Isabelle Schneiderman

Top Junior/Kids Team: Isabelle and Friends

HappyYapsHard Times CafeIl RadicchioKinder Haus ToysLebanese TavernaLiberty Mountain ResortLuray CavernsMonticelloNeighborhood Restaurant GroupPhoto Journeys AbroadPotomac Riverboat CompanyRed Hot and BlueRuth’s Chris Steak HouseSignature TheatreThe American Century TheaterThe Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run, IncThe Inn at EssexWOOFS! Dog Training Center

With a Special Thanks to:Arlington County Parks and RecreationBanana BannerBeagle BrigadeFreeman DecoratingDr. Jerry Goldfarb of Fairfax Animal HospitalMarine Corps Base Quantico Security Battalion K-9WOOFS! Dog Training Center

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Walk for the Animals Sponsors

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Walk for the Animals Sponsors

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Walk for the Animals Sponsors

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The Animal Welfare League of Arlington2650 S. Arlington Mill DriveArlington, VA 22206

(703) 931-9241e-mail: mail@awla.org Web site: www.awla.org

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDArlington, VA

Permit No. 1109

Visiting:Noon – 7:00 p.m. MondayClosed TuesdayNoon – 7:00 p.m. Wed. - Fri.Noon – 4:00 p.m. Sat. - Sun.Receiving Incoming Animals:8:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. dailyEmergencies: 24 hours a day

Rabies & Microchipping Clinics

League Hours

Please bring dogs on leashes and cats and ferrets in carriers. Rabies Shot: $10 Microchip: $25

Aug 27 • Sept 24 • Oct 22 • Dec 3 (1st Thurs)6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Please bring proof of a prior rabies shot (a rabies certificate, not a tag) to get a three-year rabies shot.

Without it, your pet will receive a one-year shot.

Editor & DesignerSusan Sherman & Jen McFarland

ContributorsLisa Kirschner,

Jennifer Newman, Ilene Steiman

Board OfficersJoanne DelToro, President

Gillian McPhee, Vice PresidentBrenda Zurita, SecretaryCarol Moylan, Treasurer

Board MembersKerry Desai, Kristen Edma,

Todd W. Ihrig, Patti Mugavero, Pat Ragan, Ellen Hotchkiss Rain-ey, Patricia Romano, David Rose, Mark Treadaway, Ryan Turpenoff

Pawpourri

Upcoming EventsThe Cause for Pause Saturday, July 25, 200912 – 4pmThe Bungalow in

Shirlington Save the Date for our Fall Event

Catsino NightSaturday, November 7Washington Reagan National Airport