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Pawpourri
The newsletter of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington
Winter
Volume Number
Puppy Mill Dogs Get a
Second Chance
Dr. Tom Collins of Ballston Animal Hospital examines one of the
rescued Bichons.
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 .....
On the chilly, wet night of November
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 investigated.
The puppy mill owner surrendered
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 immediate
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 urinesoaked
cages at the puppy mill.
After grooming, physical exams, and
behavior evaluations, two of the six
dogs were spayed or neutered and

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Puppy Mill Dogs Continued
offered for adoption and both were
adopted fairly quickly. Of the remaining
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.
One of the rescued puppy mill dogs waits in the Fairfax County
transport van. Photo by Mary O'Malley.
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 encompasses
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
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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 something
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
Stewie, a sun conure, was
adopted in July 2007.
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

speak 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 fingerperch
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” command,
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 fingerperch
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.
League Services
Emergencies in Arlington
We respond to animal emergencies 24
hours a day.
Adoptions
We always have animals who need good
homes. If you live in Virginia, DC, or Maryland
call us about adopting a companion.
Animal Control & Cruelty Investigation
Animal control officers pick up stray dogs
and respond to citizen complaints about
animals in Arlington.
Community Services
The League sponsors community services
that help people and animals. Visit our
Web site at www.awla.org or call
(703) 931-9241 x 200 for information.
Lost & Found
Call (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 & Problems
We’ll help get injured or abandoned wildlife
to a licensed rehabilitator whenever
possible. We’ll also help you discourage
wildlife from moving into your home.
Rabies Control
See the calendar on the back cover for
clinic dates and times.
Speakers & Humane Education
If your neighborhood is having animal
problems or problems with irresponsible
animal owners, you might want a League
representative to address your civic association.
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 quarterly
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 Agriculture
and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond,
VA 23209. REGISTRATION DOES
NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL,
OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
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Spay Day
Once again the League will participate
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
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Spay & neuter surgery at
the National Capital Area
Spay & Neuter Center.
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 opportunity
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
Kids Corner
Animal
Charades
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 animal.
It is a great opportunity
to start a dialogue
about animal care especially
if the child is interested
in having a pet join
the family!

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Tips for Keeping Pets
Safe This Winter
Adopted
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 temperature
falls below 40 degrees
Fahrenheit.
Antifreeze is Toxic! Check garages and driveways for antifreeze.
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 chemicals
(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.
Above: Brio, adopted in
December, 2006.
Below: Toby, adopted
September, 2007.
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).
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Charity Navigator Grants
Four Star Rating to the League
The nation’s leading charity evaluator,
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
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 confidence
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.
Paws
Applause
Sarah Gutema asked for
donations to the League
instead of presents for her
birthday. She delivered a
large donation check in
October 2007.
Thanks to our Donors
Thank you to the League supporters who donated $250 or more
between July and September 2007.
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
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
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.
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Catsino Night & Silent Auction
Catsino Night Special Thanks
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.
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
Catsino Night
attendees enjoy
a rousing game
of Blackjack.
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
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On Saturday, October 20, 2007, the
League hosted its fall fundraiser, Catsino
Night and Silent Auction. Over 200
animal lovers enjoyed this fun and fastpaced
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 atmosphere
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 cutout
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 neighbors.”
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 enthusiastic
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.
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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!
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
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
Catsino Night : Event Sponsors
Royal Flush Sponsors
Metropolitan Washington
Airports Authority
Full House Sponsors
Alexandria Animal Hospital
Lucky 7 Sponsors
Kerry Cunningham
Diane Berry Love
Rita Naimoli
Aces High Sponsors
Ballston 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 Sponsorship
The Big Bad Woof
Georgetown Pet Gallery
The Hope Center for Advanced
Veterinary Medicine
Sit-A-Pet, Inc.
Martini Glass Sponsor
Smith Barney LLC
Goodie Bag Sponsor
Pro Feed
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Catsino Night : Event Sponsors
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Catsino Night : Event Sponsors
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Adopted
Left: Penda,,
adopted in August,
2007. Right: Snowball and Gus, adopted in August, 2007.
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Walk for the Animals!
Shop to Support the League!
Another 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.
Rabies & Microchipping Clinics
Please bring dogs on leashes and cats and ferrets in carriers.
Rabies Shot: $ Microchip: $
Jan • March • April • May • Aug
Sept • Oct • Dec
: - : p.m.
League Hours
Visiting:
Noon – : p.m. Monday
Closed Tuesday
Noon – : p.m. Wed. - Fri.
Noon – : p.m. Sat. - Sun.
Receiving Incoming Animals:
: a.m. – : p.m. daily
Emergencies: hours a day
Pawpourri
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
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington
2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 931-9241
e-mail: mail@awla.org
Web site: www.awla.org
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Arlington, VA
Permit No. 1109