By Erin Shackleford
Crystal is a gentle girl who wishes for a loving home with a doting family. She has adorable brown brindle patches on her white coat, and ears that could hear signals from space. Crystal weighs 56 pounds at three years old and thoroughly enjoys a squeaky toy. She’s always up for a game of fetch, too! Crystal will stick by your side when playtime ends, and she has very good house manners. She likes to meet new people of all ages, even children. As a young adult dog, Crystal is past the rambunctious puppy stage and still has plenty of energy for adventures. She would be a great hiking or running buddy, and she would bring tons of joyful curiosity to every outing.
Are you looking for an extra-large dog with a big heart? Oakley could be your guy. This 10-year-old senior fellow is a sweetheart with a winning personality. Oakley is a fairly calm, handsome boy who likes to meet new people. Despite his age, Oakley’s nose for fun is fully engaged. He has a good amount of energy for walks and has demonstrated good leash manners. Oakley is a mature, smart boy who knows several cues. He can sit and give you his paw upon request. Of course, he is motivated by tasty treats! Oakley can be a snuggly couch potato and will happily join you for slow afternoons of reading or movie watching. This laid-back dog is waiting to meet you and join you for his active golden years. His adoption fee is waived thanks to Royal Restaurant.
Meet Devo, a handsome and clever young dog! This 57-pound boy would love to be your one and only furry pal. He is very smart at the age of one year and one month, and he enjoys a good puzzle or snuffle mat. Devo would be thrilled to join you on outdoor adventures where he can explore and engage his curious nose. He is known to adorably toss toys around and would be your best friend if you play tug-of-war. As Devo is a young guy, he would benefit from positive reinforcement training and gentle guidance in his new home. He is ready to be your energetic walking buddy and would thrive in an active household. Devo would do best with older children or an adult-only home, as he really does want all of the loving attention.
We introduced you all to Yang last month and she is still ready to hop into your heart! This “flopsy” lady is sure to come over when you offer a timothy hay treat. Yang was transferred to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria from a different shelter, and we are still learning about her quirky personality. She may not have been treated kindly in the past and is learning to trust humans. A patient bunny-lover who could continue to offer Yang new treats and gentle attention would be ideal for her journey. If you pretend not to notice, Yang may even jump into your lap. She enjoys hanging out on the bed with her foster mom as they each do their own thing. Yang enjoys a good head scratch right now and definitely believes that she deserves the attention.
Email adoptions@AlexandriaAnimals.org to arrange a meet and greet!