The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria - Success Stories
In 2010, more than 1,300 animals found new homes through the League's adoption program. From dogs to cats to chinchillas and turtles, League staff and volunteers worked to make lifelong matches for all our adoptable animals.
Some animals were adopted almost immediately upon entering the adoption program, while others took longer to find just the right home. Two longer-term residents from 2010 played special roles at the shelter.
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The Todd is a hound who arrived at the League from transfer partners in West Virginia. Staff appreciated his easy-going nature and identified him as an excellent Animal Ambassador during our summer camp program. |
During his stay at the shelter, The Todd met with hundreds of visitors, including every one of our summer campers. He gladly joined campers for walks and training time and amused everyone with his play yard antics—showing everyone just how much he loves water.
Just as summer drew to a close, The Todd found his new home. Although staff were grateful for his assistance during summer camp, we were thrilled to send him to a permanent, loving new home.
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Another League graduate, Kenya arrived at the shelter as a stray and gave birth to a litter of kittens just a few days after her arrival. Kenya's kittens quickly found homes, but Kenya didn't find the right adopter until 10 months after her arrival. |
Despite the length of her stay, Kenya remained polite and gentle with visitors—welcoming people with a gentle head rub and soft greeting.
For both Kenya and The Todd, the AWLA was home for much of 2010—and all staff are thrilled that they have both now found their permanent homes.
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