By Erin Shackleford
Polly is a 3-year-old female cat that came to us from our rescue partners in Barbour County, WV. Polly is a beautiful mostly white cat with gray spots down her back and golden yellow eyes. Polly is a little shy and timid when meeting new people. She likes to hide out in her tower and observe her visitors first. However, after a few minutes, Polly is usually ready to come out to socialize. She absolutely adores squeezable lick treats like Churus. Once she’s comfortable with you, she’s ready for lots of attention and pets. She loves getting her ears and chin scratched. Polly is such a sweet kitty — she just needs to find a person with a little patience. Photo courtesy of Lucia Smith Art.
Arthur is an 8-year-old pint-sized pup who has two speeds – fast asleep or be-bopping around. As a senior gentleman, he certainly appreciates long naps (and sometimes all-day snooze sessions if he’s totally honest). However, he does have a spunky side. He likes going for short outings and he LOVES to play (and maybe de-fluff) plush squeaky toys. Arthur doesn’t much like the cold or rain, but honestly who can blame him? Arthur is quite a character with his quirky trot. He gets along with other dogs who match his speed. He loves to be pet and receive affection. Arthur will make a wonderful cuddly and personable companion. Photo courtesy of Deborah Davidson.
Oscar is a 7-year-old gentle giant who weighs in at 109 pounds. This big boy is a sweet and easygoing guy who would love a home to lounge around in. According to his foster, he has perfect house behavior – he is not destructive, relaxed and potty trained. He enjoys leisurely walks, but after a mile or two, he’s ready to settle in for the day. He is a superb listener and knows sit, shake, down, wait, and drop it. It doesn’t take a whole lot to make Oscar happy – he’d love a comfy bed, some tasty treats, and a little walk here and there. While Oscar doesn’t seem to mind other dogs around while he’s out on walks, we do think he needs to be the only dog in the home. If you’re interested in meeting Oscar, email adoptions@alexandriaanimals.org or call 703-746-4774, option 2. Photo courtesy of Lucia Smith Art.