WASHINGTON — Those of you who watch Animal Planet鈥檚 puppy cam will recognize Flacco.
In early January, this 3-month-old pit bull terrier mix and his littermates arrived at the Washington Animal Rescue League, where until recently, they entertained online viewers with their on-camera antics.
And last week, they participated in Uber鈥檚 鈥淧uppies On Demand鈥� event, visiting D.C.-area offices for play dates in return for donations to WARL.
Now, they鈥檙e ready for the rest of their lives to begin and will be made available for adoption on Feb. 2. Like his littermates, Flacco is energetic and playful; he especially enjoys a good game to tug.
He鈥檚 also smart and has already learned how to sit on command. He鈥檚 looking for a family that will continue to socialize and train him, perhaps by attending WARL鈥檚 Puppy K classes.
About WARL: Founded in 1914, the Washington Animal Rescue League is the oldest animal shelter in Washington D.C. Its mission includes rescuing, rehabilitating and finding homes for animals who have no where else to go. The League also supports animals through affordable veterinary care, community outreach and education. Learn more about the Washington Animal Rescue League at聽.
If you are thinking of adding a furry friend to your family, check out these other great shelters in the area.
Maryland
Humane Society of Charles County
(301) 645-8181
71 Industrial Park Dr. PO Box 1015 Waldorf, Md. 20604
Humane Society of Charles County offers a low cost spay/neuter program to the public. Please call or visit our website for more information. The shelter is also looking for more foster parents to help its animals.
Prince George鈥檚 County Humane Society
(301) 262-5625
P.O. Box 925 Bowie, Md. 20718
Prince George鈥檚 County Humane Society is also looking for foster parents. For more information, contact the organization.
PAW 鈥� Partnership for Animal Welfare
(301) 572-4729
P.O. Box 1074 Greenbelt, Md. 20768
Paws Animal Kingdom
(301) 920-2318
P.O. Box 11531 Takoma Park, Md. 20912
Montgomery County Humane Society
(240) 773-5960
14645 Rothgeb Dr. Rockville, Md. 20850
The Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County
(301) 740-2511
12 Park Ave. Gaithersburg, Md. 20877
D.C.
Washington Humane Society
(202) 576-6664
1201 New York Ave. NE 20002
ASAP 鈥� Alliance for Stray Animals and People
(202) 331-1330
P.O. Box 65438 Washington, D.C. 20035-5438
Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue
(202) 575-2210
Approved applicants may attend monthly adoption meets that are usually held聽at聽the聽house of a volunteer in either Northern Virginia or Southern Maryland.
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
(202) 741-5428
Lucky Dog is a foster home organization and does not run a dedicated聽housing聽facility.
Northern Virginia
A Forever Home
(703) 961-8690
A Forever-Home is a non-profit dog rescue group that operates in the聽Northern聽Virginia/Washington Metropolitan area.
Lab Rescue of L.R.C.P.
(301) 299-6756
Lab Rescue of the LRCP is a volunteer driven, non-profit organization that聽rescues, fosters and places homeless, abused, and/or abandoned Labrador聽Retrievers.
FOHA 鈥� Friends of Homeless Animals
(703) 385-0224
All visitors must speak to a Friends representative prior to receiving聽directions聽to their shelter location.
SPCA of Northern聽Virginia
P.O. Box 100220 Arlington, Va. 22210-3220
Animal Welfare League of聽Alexandria
(703) 746-4774
4101 Eisenhower Ave. Alexandria, Va. 22304
Animal Welfare League of Arlington
(703) 931-9241
2650 S. Arlington Mill Dr. Arlington, Va.
Lost Dog and Cat Rescue聽Foundation
(703) 295-3647
P.O. Box 223953 Chantilly, Va. 20153
HART 鈥� Homeless Animal Rescue Team
(703) 691-HART
P.O. Box 7261 Fairfax Station, Va. 22039-7261
King Street Cats Rescue and聽Adoption
(703) 231-7199
25 Dove St. Alexandria, Va. 22314
