Looking to add a furry friend to your household? Here's some information about one of the pets up for adoption at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter: "Staff took Dasher home to foster for one night. He was a perfect gentleman! He was wonderful getting in and out of the car - was very gentle when he met two cats and a female dog. He was non-reactive when my female dog growled at him and was perfect around the cats. "He came in, laid on a soft doggy bed, and made himself right at home. Very calm dog - would be wonderful with children or other pets. No issues with marking or dominance the entire …
Name: Thumper Age: 6-7 years old Breed: Pit mix (possibly hound) Likes: People, resting his head on their laps, going for long walks, riding "shotgun" in the car. Medical Conditions: None. He does have a "tight" nerve in his face that causes it to pull slightly and his ear stand up, and would benefit from some daily head massages. House trained: Yes. For more info: Contact the Friends of Homeless Animals, 703-709-6186, doginfo@foha.org.
With the approach of colder weather, a local animal shelter needs used blankets to comfort the shelter's dogs and cats as they await adoption. The Friends of Homeless Animals shelter, in Aldi, is seeking donations through its second-hand store in Chantilly, The Treasure Hound. Although the shelter is heated, a blanket can bring extra comfort to a dog or cat who can wrap it around themselves at bedtime, said Linda Moringello, a shelter and store volunteer. "They can just snuggle into it and it just makes them happy," Moringello said. "If the dogs are happier and have a better demeanor, then …
If your pooch is scratching to run free for a bit and bark it up with fellow dogs, there's not a better place than a cozy little dog park just off of Old Lee Road, behind Westfield High School. The park offers separate fenced-in, leash-free spaces for big and small dogs; you can sip a warm latte while your dog works on his social skills. The park, which has no name, is known as Lee Road Park by locals and usually draws quite a crowd on weekends. On a recent weekend, Evie Kasper drove over from Burke with her three miniature schnauzers (Roland, Lizzie and Panzer) and Cairn terrier to let …
