Puppy Mill Dogs Get a Second Chance

Puppy Mill Dogs Get aSecond Chance

inside this issue …Puppy Mill Dogs’ �nd Chance ��

The Tweet Life ��

Spay Day��

Kids’ Corner ��

Winter Safety Tips ��

The League’s ��Star Rating ��

Catsino Night ��

Upcoming Events ��

Rabies & Microchip Clinics ��

Winter ��

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On the chilly, wet night of Novem-

ber 9, 2007, League staff drove a van

to the Fairfax Animal Shelter to pick

up six dogs from a group rescued from

a Hillsville, Virginia puppy mill. The

puppy mill housed more than 900

breeding dogs and puppies that were

confined in filthy wire cages. The

Humane Society of the United States

brought the conditions to the attention

of local authorities who then investi-

gated. The puppy mill owner surren-

dered all but 200 of the dogs. Shelters

and rescue groups from all over the

east coast sent representatives to the

southwest Virginia town to pick up the

animals.

The League cooperated with

shelters in Fairfax County, Alexandria,

and the Washington Humane Society

to take in a large number of the dogs.

Fairfax County Animal Services sent a

large trailer fitted with cages to

southwest Virginia. When the Fairfax

team arrived in Hillsville, however, so

many groups had responded that very

few dogs were left. They brought back

only 32 dogs. The League had agreed

to take up to 12 dogs, but only needed

to take six because of the many groups

that responded.

All the dogs we took in were adult,

small breeds. Considering their living

conditions, the dogs appeared fairly

healthy and socialized. Their immedi-

ate needs were food, water, and a warm

place to sleep. Only one needed to go

to a veterinarian immediately because

of swollen mammary glands. Next

came shaving of matted fur, baths, and

nail trimming. We are especially

grateful to Old Town Doggie Wash

(www.oldtowndoggiewash.com/) for

donating bathing and professional

grooming for these dogs.

After the dogs were bathed and

groomed, one of our volunteer visiting

veterinarians, Dr. Tom Collins from

Ballston Animal Hospital, examined all

six dogs. He found that some had

moderate to severe dental disease and

skin irritations from standing in urine-

soaked cages at the puppy mill.

After grooming, physical exams, and

behavior evaluations, two of the six

dogs were spayed or neutered and

Dr. Tom Collins of Ballston Animal Hospital examines one of the

rescued Bichons.

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Pawpourri Winter 2008

Puppy Mill Dogs Continued

The Tweet Life Parrots have fascinated humans for

hundreds of years. Their amazing

colors, comical and interactive

behavior, and their ability to mimic

speech and other sounds have made

them popular pets around the world.

The League often has parrots available

for adoption; the most common birds

that we get are cockatiels and budgies.

Both types of birds make wonderful

pets for new parrot owners.

The general term parrot encom-

passes the nearly 350 species in the

order Psittaciformes (Psittacines). In

the order Psittaciformes there are two

families, Psittacidae (true parrots) and

Cacatuidae (cockatoos.) A Budgie is

more commonly known in the United

States as a Parakeet. The term

Parakeet actually refers to any one of a

large number of unrelated small parrot

species. Males and females tend to be

monomorphic -- both males and

females look the same.

Parrots can make wonderful pets if

you take the time to consider the

following questions:

How much time do I have to devote

to a pet bird? Generally, the larger the

offered for adoption and both were

adopted fairly quickly. Of the remain-

ing four, one male bichon needed

further medical tests before neutering

and another male bichon was so

fearful of people that we transferred

him to a foster home for socialization.

Two of the dogs needed extensive

dental work (paid for by the Woody

and Mickey Healthy Pet Fund) and

neutering before they would be ready

for adoption.

At this writing we have two puppy

mill rescue dogs on view for adoption

waiting for someone who has the

experience, time, and patience to

rehabilitate a dog that has never known

a home or what it is like to be a

companion. We hope that by the time

of publication all the dogs that were

ready for adoption will have found

their forever homes.

Is a parrot the right pet for you?

by Jennifer Lagasca

bird the more destructive and vocal it

can be if it feels that it is not receiving

as much attention as it likes.

How long can I expect a parrot to

live? Again, the size of the bird has a

great deal to do with life span.

Cockatiels often live well into their

20’s and the larger parrots, like a

macaw, can live more than 80 years!

What sort of housing does a parrot

need? The size of the bird is a guide

for the size of the cage. The parrot

should be able to stand on any perch

with its wings fully extended without

touching another perch or cage wall.

(The League has more specific

guidelines on cage size for birds

adopted from us.)

The cage placement is also some-

thing to be considered. It should not

be near heating or air conditioning

vents and should be placed out of

direct sunlight and away from drafts as

parrots can be very sensitive to hot and

cold. The cage should also be kept

away from the kitchen because parrots

are extremely sensitive to fumes from

teflon and other cleaning products

commonly found in the kitchen.

How much cleaning is required?

Ideally, you should clean the cage daily

and do a thorough cleaning of perches

and toys once a week.

What does a parrot eat? A parrot

needs a variety of fresh fruits and

vegetables as well as a mixture of

seeds and pellets. Some foods are

toxic to parrots. It is important to

Stewie, a sun conure, was

adopted in July 2007.

One of the rescued puppy mill dogs waits in the Fairfax County

transport van. Photo by Mary O'Malley.

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3speak with a veterinarian or another

knowledgeable source regarding the

best diet for your parrot.

We sometimes see birds that have

been stray for a while or came from a

home where interaction was limited.

This summer a cockatiel named Sandy

arrived at the League overweight and

very timid. Staff followed the guide

below, spending five minutes a day for

about four weeks, and she slowly

learned to trust us enough to come out

of her cage. Sandy even learned to

love her daily head scratches. After she

became better socialized Sandy was

adopted! If a parrot does not trust you,

it will either defend itself when you try

to interact with it or will try to get

away when you are near. This is an

avoidable and correctable problem if

you follow the steps below when

bonding with your parrot.

Trusting the Hand Your parrot needs to learn that your

hand is not a scary thing. Occasionally,

hold your bird’s favorite treat in your

hand inside the cage for a few minutes.

The goal is for your parrot to be

watching your hand, not trying to flee.

Perch Training In step two, your goal is to train your

parrot to “step up” onto a perch on

command. Your parrot MUST be used

to your hand being in the cage before

you start step two. Begin by changing

her food and water as you normally

would, with her watching you. After

you do the food/water, pause for a

moment. Slowly move your hand to

any perch that the bird IS NOT ON and

pick it up. Your parrot already knows

that perches are for sitting on and

should not be afraid of a perch. Keep

the perch at the same level as the perch

your parrot is currently sitting on.

Slowly move towards your parrot and

calmly ask her to “step up” -- repeat

until she is comfortable with the

request. When she is calmly stepping

up on the perch, move on to step three.

Finger Perch Training This step helps transition your parrot

from stepping up onto a perch to

stepping up onto a hand or finger.

Before you can move on to finger-

perch train your parrot, your parrot

MUST be comfortable with stepping

up onto a moving perch. Once again,

move this perch slowly towards your

parrot, but place your finger along the

perch so that your parrot will step up

onto your finger AND the perch.

When you give the “step up” com-

mand, your parrot should step onto the

“perch,” which is now your finger and

the wood/plastic. Stay very still and

praise her! If she balks, go back to just

the perch until she is comfortable with

that, and then try again. Do this

exercise a few times a day for a few

days until she learns that the finger-

perch is a quiet, safe place to be.

Finger Training At this point your parrot should be

comfortable sitting on a perch from

her cage and your finger. Change the

food and water, but do not take the

perch from the side of the cage. Just

move your hand over to your bird

slowly and ask her to “step up.” Not

all parrots will do it the first time; just

take a deep breath and try again. Be

mindful of the signs that your parrot is

getting tired of the training -- pushing

the issue will most likely end in a bite.

If your parrot does step up, be sure

to offer lots of praise and even a treat.

This is a critical step in training your

parrot, if you plan to take your bird out

of its cage because you must be able to

get her back into her cage when

necessary. Continue to work on this

step so that if you have to get her into

her cage quickly, you can!

More information on common

behavioral issues and some training

tips can be found at

www.naturalencounters.com. Natural

Encounters, Inc. has been at the

forefront of parrot (and other avian

training) for years. They are best

known for their amazing free-flight

shows at the Texas State Fair and Walt

Disney World in Orlando, FL.

Once your parrot knows he can trust

you, you have a pet that is playful and

affectionate. If you or someone you

know wants a pet parrot, adopt from a

shelter. You can always find out the

types of birds we have available for

adoption by checking our Web site at

www.awla.org, calling 703-931-9241,

or visiting during our adoption hours.

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

AdoptionsWe always have animals who need goodhomes. If you live in Virginia, DC, or Mary-land call us about adopting a companion.

Animal Control & Cruelty InvestigationAnimal control officers pick up stray dogsand respond to citizen complaints aboutanimals in Arlington.

Community Services

The League sponsors community servicesthat help people and animals. Visit ourWeb site at www.awla.org or call(703) 931-9241 x 200 for information.

Lost & Found

Call (703) 931-9241 x 200 or visit ourWeb site at www.awla.org to report alllost and found animals. We can help findanimals’ owners and return lost pets homeagain.

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

Rabies ControlSee the calendar on the back cover forclinic dates and times.

Speakers & Humane EducationIf your neighborhood is having animalproblems or problems with irresponsibleanimal owners, you might want a Leaguerepresentative to address your civic as-sociation. We also present educationalprograms on many topics to schools andclubs. Visit our website at www.awla.orgor call (703) 931-9241 x 213 for infor-mation.

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

A COPY OF THE LATEST FINANCIALREPORT AND REGISTRATION FILED BYTHE ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE OFARLINGTON MAY BE OBTAINED BYCONTACTING the State Division ofConsumer Affairs, Department of Agricultureand Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Rich-mond, VA 23209. REGISTRATION DOESNOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL,OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

League Services

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Spay Day ��

Once again the League will partici-

pate in the national campaign called

Spay Day USA. The 14th annual Spay

Day USA is February 26, 2008. This

campaign was started by Doris Day in

1995 to educate the public to spay and

neuter their pets as the best way to

reduce the pet overpopulation crisis.

Ignorance and lack of money has

resulted in a pet overpopulation crisis

in which 3 to 4 million animals must

be euthanized each year.

Your donations to the League’s

Hantke Memorial Spay-Neuter Fund

make our participation in this event

possible. This year the League will

offer both low-cost spay/neuter surgery

and microchipping, all for the low cost

of $25. This incredible price is being

offered to low-to-moderate income

owners to get their pets neutered. At

the same time they can also get all

their cat’s or dog’s vaccinations for an

additional $45, and other services such

as ear cleaning and nail clipping for

nominal fees. The surgeries will be

performed at the new National Capital

Area Spay & Neuter Center

(www.washhumane.org/snclinic.asp).

Many people understand the

importance of neutering but can’t

afford the normal cost. Last year the

League helped a single parent who

wanted to do the right thing. The

woman’s 10-year-old son had begged

her for years for a dog. While she

managed to pay for a dog, the cost of

neutering and vaccinations would have

cost her from $300 to $400. Raising a

child alone did not leave her much

disposable income for such a purpose.

Then she read about the League’s Spay

Day event. This allowed her to

have the dog neutered and

microchipped for $25; and she

paid an additional $45 for all

the necessary shots. The

League’s financial assistance

allowed a low-income mother to

make her son’s dream a reality.

The national campaign for

Spay Day provides an opportu-

nity to educate the public on the

importance of neutering their pets.

While this may seem like Animal

Education 101 for many of us, we still

hear people question whether their

male dog will still be ‘protective’ and

whether their female will be deprived

of the experience of motherhood.

These people are attributing their

human feelings about procreation to

their animals.

Sterilization surgery also benefits

the individual animal. Spaying or

neutering reduces the occurrence of

certain forms of cancer, improves

temperament, and results in fewer

behavior problems for many animals.

Spaying eliminates heat cycles in

female dogs and cats, which means

owners will not have certain ‘messes’

around the house, and their female pets

will not be magnets for unwanted male

attention. Male cats will be less likely

to mark territory by spraying urine and

will be less likely to stray from home.

Male dogs will be less inclined to bite

and get in fights with other dogs.

The Hantke Fund not only makes

our Spay Day possible but also enables

the League to provide lost-cost and

free neutering year round. Do your part

to end the problem of unwanted

animals in our country. You can help us

continue to save lives by using the

enclosed envelope and designating

your donation to the Hantke Memorial

Spay Neuter Fund. Your gift can do so

much:

$50 spays or neuters one cat

$100 spays or neuters one dog

$200 spays or neuters two dogs

$200 spays or neuters four cats

Do you have a budding

actor/animal lover in your

home? If you do, then

here is the rainy day

activity for you!

Here’s what you will need:

A variety of different

stuffed animals

A pillow case

A few friends or siblings

Gather as many different

stuffed animals as you can

and put them into a pillow

case. Have each child

take a turn picking an

animal from the bag and

acting out the animal. The

other participants have to

guess what animal the

child is pretending to be.

After one of the children

correctly guesses an

animal, ask them a few

questions about the ani-

mal. It is a great opportu-

nity to start a dialogue

about animal care espe-

cially if the child is inter-

ested in having a pet join

the family!

Kids Corner

Animal

Charades

by Alice McAndrew

Spay & neuter surgery at

the National Capital Area

Spay & Neuter Center.


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Tips for Keeping PetsSafe This Winter

All pets should be kept indoors when the

temperature falls below 20 degrees

Fahrenheit. Shorthaired dogs,

cats, and puppies should be

kept indoors when the tem-

perature falls below 40 degrees

Fahrenheit.

Antifreeze is Toxic! Check garages and driveways for anti-

freeze. If your pet ingests any amount of antifreeze, contact

your vet immediately. While there are pet-safe antifreeze

products, it’s best to keep your pets away from any antifreeze.

Ice-melting chemicals can burn your pets’ paws and cause

serious injury if ingested. Use a damp towel to wipe your pet’s

feet and belly and consider using pet-safe ice-melting chemi-

cals (www.safepaw.com). Another way to protect your dog’s

feet is to spray the pads with cooking spray before going for a

walk.

Keep your pet’s coat well groomed. Matted fur won’t properly

protect your pet from the cold.

Do not allow snow to pile up next to your fence; this could

allow your pet to jump over the fence and escape your yard.

Before starting your car, slap the hood to make sure no cats are

seeking refuge on the warm engine.

Adjust the amount of food your dog gets relative to its level of

exercise. If your dog stays inside more in the winter, he will

need fewer calories; if he exercises outside more, he may need

more food to burn the necessary calories to produce enough

body heat.

Adapted from the Denver

Dumb Friends League

(www.ddfl.org/behavior/

winter-tips.htm).

Adopted

Above: Brio, adopted in

December, 2006.

Below: Toby, adopted

September, 2007.

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The nation’s leading charity evalua-

tor, Charity Navigator, has granted a

Four Star rating to the Animal Welfare

League of Arlington. The Four Star

rating is the highest honor a charity can

earn from the watchdog group,

indicating that the charity exceeds

industry standards and outperforms

most charities in its cause. Charity

Navigator’s rating indicates the

League’s fiscal responsibility and

financial health.

The ratings are intended to provide

donors with clear, objective, and

Alexandria Animal Hospital

Shauna Alonge

Mr. Allen D. Argentieri

Ms. Cheryl Atkinson

Bill and Mary Bacchus

Ballston Animal Hospital

Mr. Greg Barber

Mr. Stephen Barto

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Blakemore

Charlotte Blankenship and

Elyse Wolf

Peter and Shirley Bookman

Andrea and Hayden Bryan

Ms. Virginia Burton

Mr. Rick A. Carter

Judith V. Clark

Mr. Peter Cyr

Mrs. Frances DiBari

Estate of Anne Wesley

Chamberlain

Estate of Barbara M. Williams

Mr. Robert Flowers

Georgetown Pet Gallery

GlaxoSmithKline Foundation

Ms. Julie Gould

Mr. James Haight

Ms. Carol Hart

Ms. Vanessa Hartman

Thanks to our DonorsThank you to the League supporters who donated $250 or more

between July and September 2007.

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 [email protected].

Ms. Jill Henderson

Bridgette Hodges

The Hope Center for

Advanced Veterinary Medicine

Ms. Juliet Hranicky

Rosemary Hayes Jones

Ms. Sheila Kelly

Robert Kline and Elaine Mills

Kenneth and Carol Ann Linder

Annette Long and Norm Murray

Michelle and George Lutz

Joanne and Doug Marshall

Mr. Jim McCowan

Laura Miller

Carol E. Moylan

Old Town Doggie Wash

Mr. James Pierce

Susan and Donald Poe

Pro Feed Inc.

Susan Retz

David and Debra Rose

Ms. Minnie E. Simmons

Sit-A-Pet

Mr. Richard R. Stebbins

The Big Bad Woof

Marcia Thompson and Bill Smith

Woofs! Dog Training Center

Charity Navigator GrantsFour Star Rating to the League

reliable assessments of the financial

health of charities, helping potential

donors make informed decisions before

contributing. Charity Navigator’s Web

site currently lists evaluations of more

than 5,000 charities, which are

available to the public free of charge.

The evaluations are based on current

IRS data and show how efficiently a

charity uses its financial support and to

what extent the charity is increasing its

programs and services.

“We are very honored to receive this

rating,” said Kay Speerstra, Executive

Director. “It gives our donors confi-

dence that their contributions are used

in a responsible and careful way to

further our mission of promoting

animal welfare.”

The Animal Welfare League of

Arlington is one of only three animal

welfare organizations in Virginia to

earn four stars.

See (www.charitynavigator.org/

index.cfm/bay/search.summary/orgid/

7152.htm) Charity Navigator’s review

of the Animal Welfare League of

Arlington’s fiscal health.

Sarah Gutema asked for

donations to the League

instead of presents for her

birthday. She delivered a

large donation check in

October 2007.

Paws

Applause

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Catsino Night & Silent Auction � On Saturday, October 20, 2007, the

League hosted its fall fundraiser, Catsino

Night and Silent Auction. Over 200

animal lovers enjoyed this fun and fast-

paced evening while helping to raise

more than $37,500 for the Animal

Welfare League of Arlington.

Attendees were transported back to the

1940s era in the stylish, art deco atmo-

sphere at the Historic Lobby A at Ronald

Reagan Washington National Airport for

an evening of casino-style gaming and

exciting silent auctions. Guests enjoyed

the fantastic view across the airport

runways and posed with a life-size cut-

out of Humphrey Bogart.

“The League is thrilled by the success

of the event,” said Debra Rose, President

of the League’s Board of Directors.

“Animal lovers are a generous crowd and

our supporters consistently help us to

raise a significant amount of money for

the homeless and neglected animals in the

League’s care while enjoying themselves

and mingling with friends and neigh-

bors.”

The evening passed quickly as guests

tried their luck at the numerous casino

tables including black jack, craps, roulette

and Texas Hold-em Poker while savoring

many tasty morsels. Bidding was enthusi-

astic on the 97 fantastic silent auction

items which were donated by individuals

and businesses in the community. There

was extremely active bidding on several

baskets including a cooking lesson for

two at the Lebanese Taverna. Our biggest

seller of the evening was donated by

PawPrints Photography and includes a pet

portrait sitting and a custom made coffee

table album.

Money raised from ticket sales and

silent auction proceeds was substantially

supported by the generous sponsorship of

several local businesses, including the

Alexandria Animal Hospital. The League

would like to thank its sponsors for

making Catsino Night and Silent Auction

a tremendous success. All proceeds from

the event will help the League to continue

its important work with animals in the

community.

Ms. Renee Alkire

Mr. and Mrs. Alan S. Anderson

Ms. Aurora R. Bafrnec

Ms. Josephine Ballenger

Ms. Caroline Barnhill

Jerry and Ann Belyea

Bishop Equipment Company

Geraldine Boles

Bone Voyage, Inc.

Michael and Margaret Brown

Andrea and Hayden Bryan

Ms. Mary Cleary

John Cline and Krista Edwards

Michael Copp and

Paulette Mittelstedt-Copp

Ms. Lisa Daly

David Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Davison

Mr. and Mrs. Alan E. Defend

Ms. Myris M. Dierlich

Susan Downey

Mr. Adam Draper

Miss Elaine Evancho

Elizabeth Farrar and John Garren

Keiko and Glenn Flood

Carl and Susan Fretts

Ms. Sue Galvin

Ms. Mary C. Gillespie

Mr. Frank Hart

Ms. Rebecca Hayes

Donna Mae Holmes

Phyllis Huene

Mr. Gerald Hurwitz

The League would like to thank everone who helped to make the Catsino

Night and Silent Auction a huge success including our sponsors, silent auction

donors, and attendees who purchased tickets and bid on all the wonderful items.

In addition, the League would like to offer a very special thank you to all of our

donors (listed below) who gave generous financial support to Catsino Night.

Catsino Night Special Thanks

Ms. Nancy Iacomini

Elizabeth Jacobs

John Jameson

Ms. Linda A. Jasper

Mr. Dennis Jaspers

Poonam Katyal

Terence and Laura Lapin

Martha Lee

Mr. Michael Luce

Ms. Nancy J. Marks

Sandra and Dennis Mendyk

Guy W. Moore

Carol E. Moylan

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Munson

Mr. Robert Philipp

Mary Redfern

Mary and Daniel Resendes

Ms. Carol J. Rosa

Ruth and Carl Rose

Richard Schwartz

Ms. Wendy Smith

Mr. Kirk Sturges

Cindy and James Stutz

Ms. Kathleen I. Taimi

Ms. Tonya J. Terry and

Mr. Shaun Carlan

Ms. Helga Vaishvila

Scott Warner

Sharon and Larry Weiss

Ms. Deborah Wood

Ms. Vanessa M. Yarnall

Brenda Zurita

Catsino Night

attendees enjoy

a rousing game

of Blackjack.

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Catsino Night �: Event SponsorsRoyal Flush SponsorsMetropolitan Washington

Airports Authority

Full House SponsorsAlexandria Animal Hospital

Lucky 7 SponsorsKerry Cunningham

Diane Berry Love

Rita Naimoli

a.k.a. spot

The American Century Theater

American Horticultural Society

Aquilano

Arena Stage

Arlington Gift and Garden

The Arlington Players

Artfully Chocolate

Austin Grill

Barkley Square Gourmet Dog

Bakery and Boutique

Jenni Barnes

Mr. and Mrs. Norton Beckerman

Becky's Pet Care

Bowl America

Kevin Brant

Bungalow Billiards and

Brew Company

Alice Burton

Capital Cat Clinic

Capital Pet Sitters

Charles Jablow Photography

Claude Moore Colonial Farm

at Turkey Run

Colonial Animal Hospital

The Container Store

Jean Crawford

Peter Del Toro

Dogtopia

EatBar

Kristen Edma

The Energy Club

Catsino Night: Silent Auction Donors

The League sends a special thank you to the following people and businesses who donated so

generously to our silent auction!

Foxfire Grill

Freund and Friends Photography

Rebecca Gall

Glory Days Grill

Great American Restaurants

The Green Glass Company

Hard Times Café

Barbara Holt

Gayla and Michael Horn

Carla Hostetter

Juliet Hranicky

Java Shack

Karing by Kristina

Kinder Haus Toys

Danielle Kouzoukas

Kreeger Museum

La Muse

Christie Larson

Lebanese Taverna

Carol Ann and Kenneth Linder

Diane Berry Love

LuckYaya

Laura Luke and Steve Fisher

Luray Caverns

Madeleine's Dogs

Morton's The Steakhouse

Mountain Run Kennels

Carol Moylan

The National Theatre

Olde Towne Pet Resort

Omni Hotels

One Two Kangaroo Toys

Organic Doggy Kitchen

Papa John's Pizza

PawPrints Photography

PetMAC

William Peters

Pet-Pawz

PhD for Hair

Photo Journeys Abroad

Pretty Persuasions

Regal Entertainment Group

Debra and David Rose

Elisa and Dan Rosman

Cora Russell

Saffron Dance Studio

Santa Fe Café

Scoop Beauregard's Ice Cream

Barbara Scott

Signature Theatre

Kay Speerstra

Starbucks

The Studio Theatre

Town & Country Animal Hospital

Ryan Turpenoff

VCA Old Town Animal Hospital

Washington Capitals

Washington National Opera

Washington Redskins

The Westin Arlington Gateway

Whitlows on Wilson

Willowcroft Farm Vineyards

Bonnie Wilson

Brenda Zurita

Aces High SponsorsBallston Animal Hospital

Stephen C. Barto, Wachovia

Securities, LLC

The Blakemore Family

Jim McCowan, Long &

Foster Realtors

Raffa, PC

Susan A. Retz

Debra and David Rose

The Party Animals

WOOFS! Dog Training Center

Passport SponsorshipThe Big Bad Woof

Georgetown Pet Gallery

The Hope Center for Advanced

Veterinary Medicine

Sit-A-Pet, Inc.

Martini Glass SponsorSmith Barney LLC

Goodie Bag SponsorPro Feed

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Catsino Night �: Event Sponsors

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�: a�m� – �:� p�m� daily

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Rabies & Microchipping Clinics

League Hours

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

(703) 931-9241e-mail: [email protected] site: www.awla.org

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

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Permit No. 1109

Please bring dogs on leashes and cats and ferrets in carriers�

Rabies Shot: $� Microchip: $��

Jan �� • March � • April �� • May �� • Aug

Sept �� • Oct �� • Dec �

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Editor & Designer

Susan Sherman & Jen McFarland

Contributors

Danielle Kouzoukas�

Jennifer Lagasca�

Nadia Malley�

Alice McAndrew

Board Officers

Debra Rose� President

Jennifer Barnes� Vice President

Joanne DelToro� Secretary

Carol Moylan� Treasurer

Board Members

Ellen Brown� Kristen Edma�

Todd W� Ihrig� Gillian McPhee�

Robb Phillip� Susan Retz�

Elisa Rosman� Cora Russell�

Ryan Turpenoff� Brenda Zurita

PawpourriAnother way to help the League is to shop for your pets’

needs in our retail section. Many popular items are

priced far less than at pet supply stores in our area. So

in addition to helping homeless animals, you are also

getting a bargain when you shop.

Shop to Support the League!

Save the Date!

May ��

��th Annual

Walk for the Animals!

Puppy Mill Dogs Get a Second Chance

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