By Erin Shackleford

Bruno is a 3-year-old, 68-pound male dog with an adorably smooshy, expressive face. He could stand to gain a bit more weight with proper nutrition. He came to us from a rescue partner in Texas from Dallas Animal Services — a very overcrowded shelter where he was unfortunately on the euthanasia list. Bruno is incredibly sweet and docile. He loves to shower people with affection. He’s even been known to just sit and ask you to hold his paw. He really enjoys playing with toys and will fetch and tug enthusiastically. We think he’d make a wonderful family dog and seems exceptionally tolerant and easygoing.

Venus is an 8-year-old female cat with a beautiful black coat and lively green eyes. She is sweet, social and affectionate — and eager for attention. She loves to meet new people and enjoys having visitors. Venus would make a lovely easygoing companion for a variety of families. She has come from a house with other kitties, so she may fit well into a multi-cat household. She needs a family that will keep her on thyroid medication and work with a veterinarian to keep her healthy.

Betty is technically a rabbit, but she’s often thought of as another dog or cat here at the AWLA. Betty is a 2-year-old all-black female bunny with an extremely outgoing and friendly personality. She is a big gal, with lots of fluff and ears that go on for days. Beyond her stunning appearance, she is a feisty, fun-loving bunny. She greets everyone who comes near her kennel and shows absolutely no hesitation when meeting new friends. She relishes attention and pets and will even let you scratch her belly. She loves her tasty veggie treats and enjoys playing with her busy bags. She would love a home that would allow her to hop around and have some fun. She even does well on a leash and harness!