Meet Roscoe, this week’s Reston Pet of the Week. Roscoe is a hound mix who is looking for his forever home. Here is what the people at Mutt Love Rescue have to say about him:
Roscoe is a very cute, approximately 4-year-old hound mix.
Roscoe is a little taller than your standard beagle, but smaller than most hounds. He is very friendly and sweet and seems to have a great personality. This nice boy has an outstanding temperament and will do well in any family setting.
We have adoption events every Saturday from 12-3 p.m. Please note that not all dogs can attend every event, so if you are interested in meeting a particular dog, please complete a no-obligation application on our website or email us at [email protected].
Upcoming adoption events:
Saturday, Jan. 2, noon – 3 p.m. at Weber’s Pet Supermarket, 11021 Lee Hwy, Fairfax.
Saturday, Jan. 9, noon – 3 p.m. at Weber’s Pet Supermarket, 14508 Lee Road, Chantilly.
Are you and Roscoe a match? If so, let us know and our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, will send you $100 in Becky’s Bucks, as well as some treats.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
Meet Misa, this week’s Pet of the Week. Misa is a Jindo who was adopted last year by owner Mary-Anne. Here is what Mary-Anne has to say about her pet:
With Misa on patrol, there isn’t a squirrel that’s safe in Reston — or so she likes to think. Misa is our 2-year old Korean Jindo. We adopted her through TreasuredK9’s when she was just a year old, and we couldn’t be happier she found her forever home with us.
Jindos are known for their intelligence and loyalty — two qualities that describe our pup’s personality perfectly. You’ll always find her close at-hand; keeping a watchful eye on our baby and running up to check on us after every cough or sneeze.
Misa spends her day gazing out of the sunroom window into the woods of Reston watching other dogs walk down the path and birds playing happily just out of reach. She greets us every day with unbridled joy and unconditional love — eager to go on her morning walk and maybe (just maybe) finally catch a squirrel. Misa has warmed our family’s heart and we look forward to each day we spend with her.
Misa and Mary-Anne will receive $100 in Becky’s Bucks, as well as some treats, from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
This week’s Reston Pet of the Week is Autumn, a 1-year-old Doberman Pinscher who needs a forever home. Here is what her people at DARE: Doberman Assistance, Rescue and Education have to say about her:
Meet our pretty little red girl, Autumn. She is a super smart, cuddly and playful 1- year-old red/rust female Doberman.
Autumn has perky natural ears, a docked tail and currently weighs about 50 lbs. She will fill out a bit more as she matures, but will be a petite girl that is just the perfect size for cuddling on the sofa with you on these cool fall evenings.
Autumn loves balls and collects as many as she can. She enjoys running around the yard and will occasionally let you have one to throw for her. Autumn would like to have a home with a fenced yard so she can run around freely or to lay next to her human sunning herself.
Autumn is good with children and will be fine in a home with dog-savvy children. She is fine meeting other dogs but wants to be the only dog living in her home so she can be the dober-princess.
Autumn rides well in a car and is house trained. She can be crated but we baby gate her in the kitchen when we are not home and she is fine with that. Autumn thinks cats are fun to chase so no kitties for Autumn. If you are looking for a fun, affectionate, smart companion Autumn may be the girl for you! I
For more information about Autumn, please visit her webpage at www.dobe.net.
Are you and Autumn a match? If so, let us know and our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, will send you $100 in Becky’s Bucks, as well as some treats.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
Meet Gracie, our Pet of the Week who is in need of a new home.
Here is what the people at Appalachian Great Pyrenees Rescue say about this gentle giant:
Gracie is quite the snuggle bunny and she loves attention. She is a little shy at first; she puts her head down and rolls her big brown eyes up at you and warms your heart.
Gracie joined us early in September and was quite skinny and had a very bad haircut. She has gained some weight since coming in but needs to continue to fill out.
As her coat grows, her markings become more beautiful. Gracie loves walking and nuzzling your hand as you go … she wants to make sure you are still with her and loving her. She has a great disposition and looks forward to a loving home to spend the rest of her life.
All Great Pyrenees require a fenced-in back yard. If you have questions about the breed or our adoption policies and procedures, please go to our website at www.agprescue.org.
Our adoption application is online. http://agprescue.org/adoption-application/
Are you and Gracie a match? If so, let us know and our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, will send you $100 in Becky’s Bucks, as well as some treats.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
This week’s Reston Pet of the Week is Koda, a young hound mix who is in need of a good home. Koda will be at Weber’s Pet Supermarket at Fox Mill Shopping Center as part of a pet adoption event this Saturday from noon to 3 p.m.
Here is what the people at Mutt Love Rescue have to say about him:
Koda is a young, red and white hound weighing about 65 pounds, but that doesn’t stop him from trying to be a lap dog at times.
If you look up sweet and affectionate in the dictionary you might just see a picture of Koda.
Koda is in excellent health, and up to date on all vaccines and is housebroken. He is good with all dogs and also good with cats.
He would love a fenced yard and another dog to play with, but will also snuggle up on the couch in the evenings and hang out with his family.
Are you and Koda a match? If so, let us know and our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, will send you $100 in Becky’s Bucks, as well as some treats.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
Meet Evan TheCat, this week’s Reston Pet of the Week. Evan is a new Reston resident as he was adopted as an adult earlier this year. Here is what owner Meggie has to say about him:
Evan was adopted earlier this year as an adult cat. His adoption profile described him as a “chunky lover boy.”
His previous owners named him ‘Evan,’ which coincidentally is the same name of his one of his new pet parents. He has been renamed “Evan TheCat” to alleviate some of the confusion but still keeps friends guessing which Evan ate the giant spider in the basement!
Evan TheCat loves being held and has never met a stranger. He watches over his pet parents at night by sleeping on their pillows and even sitting on the shower mat in the morning. After his night watch duties, he monitors the neighborhood through his second-floor window perch. When he sees his pet parents park their car, he zooms to the front door to greet them.
His new parents are very grateful that they were given the chance to adopt this lover boy as he has brought so much joy to their lives. They are working hard to remove ‘chunky’ from his description.
Congrats to Evan TheCat and Meggie, who win $100 in Becky’s Bucks, plus some treats, from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
Meet Ted, this week’s Reston Pet of the Week.
Here is what the folks at The Humane Society of Fairfax County have to say about him:
Your BFF has just arrived.
Ted is the perfect pal you’ve been waiting for. He’s a cute year-and-a-half old Shepherd hound mix with floppy years and a black and tan coat.
Ted has the sweetest personality and almost does flips just to get your attention for some petting time. He is great with other dogs, is very gentle and at only 40 pounds is the perfect medium size companion.
A Very Sweet Boy Is Here Just For You!
Are you and Ted a match? If so, let us know and our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, will send you a sample of dog treats and $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
Meet Amanda, a domestic longhair adult cat who is in need of a home.
Here is what the people at Fancy Cats Rescue Team have to say about her:
Amanda is a real class clown at our adoption center. She loves attention of any kind, and really enjoys interacting with people.
She loves to play, is a natural climber (a tall cat tree is a must) and is quite chatty too.
She can be temperamental with other cats, and we would say a male would work best if you are considering her as a companion.
Are you and Amanda a match? If so, let us know and our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, will send you a sample of dog treats and $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
Meet Oakley, this week’s Reston Pet of the Week. Oakley is a German Shepherd and Lab mix who needs a new home. Here is what the people at
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue, Inc. have to say about him:
Oakley may be small in stature but he has a big personality. He is the perfect companion; a diamond in the “ruff,” and it won’t take much to polish him up.
He has a great mixture of playful and laid back. He loves his toys and carries one around most of the time. He loves to run and is a great jumper (I think he would do great in agility) and can easily clear a three-foot fence from a sit, so he will need to have at least a five-foot fence to ensure that a squirrel or bird don’t entice him to leave the yard. Oakley gets along with other dogs and dog savvy cats. He would do best in a house with another active dog.
Oakley does have a sensitive tummy, which we believe to be a food allergy, however we are working with a vet to find the right food and as of this moment, he is doing great. His new family will need to ensure that Oakley maintains the correct diet to stay healthy and happy!
If you are approved to adopt and interested in Oakley, email [email protected].
Are you and Oakley a match? If so, let us know and our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, will send you a sample of dog treats and $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
This week’s Reston Pet of the Week is Wilma, a little Beagle puppy who needs a home. Here is what her people at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue have to say about her (in Wilma’s voice — if she could talk):
My siblings and I are going to be making our way to DC soon. You know what would be more awesome than a kong filled with frozen peanut butter? To have a home of my very own when I get there!
I want to spend the fall romping in piles of leaves and snoozing in that last sliver of late afternoon sunshine with my forever family. I get so excited just thinking about it I can’t stop my tail from wagging.
Just remember, I’m an jubilant young gal, so I’ll need someone keeping an eye out for me during the day, so I’m bummed to say if you work a 9-5 job outside the home, I won’t be a good fit for you unless you can commit to hiring a dog walker to come MULTIPLE times a day to visit me.
I wanna grow up to be a well-mannered young lady, so you’ll need to get me some puppy schooling so I can have the absolute best manners.
Wilma will need remaining vaccines and will need to be spayed by January. The cost of the spay will be included in her $350 adoption fee.
The adoption fee for this dog is $350, which includes the cost of routine vetting, including vaccinations. If you are interested in adopting, please download our Adoption Questionnaire and e-mail it to at Tanya at [email protected].
Are you and Wilma a match? If so, let us know and our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, will send you a sample of dog treats and $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
Meet Checkers, a 1-year-old male Border Collie in need of a home.
Here is what the people at Blue Ridge Border Collie Rescue have to say about him.
Checkers is a beautiful young Border Collie (could be a mix). He is mostly white, with a deep auburn face and auburn spots. Checkers was picked up as a stray in DC and ended up in the shelter. His owners were contacted but they elected not to keep him. He was highly stressed in the kennel at the shelter and stayed laying in a corner so a nice lady at the shelter contacted us.
When I brought him home a week ago, he was stressed at first, but has settled in nicely. Checkers is easy to live with, he is sweet, smart and good looking! He wants to be at your side. He bonded quickly and wants to be close to his person.
Checkers is relaxed in the house. No reaction to normal household items (vacuum, dishwasher, etc.). He has a high environmental confidence and will step on or nose novel objects without hesitation. He has barked a couple times when he heard noises outside, but recovered within seconds. Outside, at night, he has barked at strange noises and neighbors talking. At first, he was unsure of crates and since he had just been neutered and was on crate rest, I’ve been working on feeding him in the crate and now he will go into the crate when asked. Checkers likes toys, but leave other things alone. When I leave he whines a bit, but settles down nicely. He has been wonderful with my dogs and ignores cats.
Checkers is a high-energy young dog who needs a home where he will get lots of exercise. While he is a sweet dog, he would probably not be the right dog with small children. He would make a great agility dog.
To start the adoption process, please fill out an application on our website at www.BRBCR.org and then contact Sue at [email protected]. All potential adopters are required to have a home inspection prior to placement of one of our rescues. Checkers’ adoption fee is $250.
Are you and Checkers a match? If so, let us know and our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, will send you a sample of dog treats and $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
Meet two feline siblings named Juni and Carmen, our Reston Pets of the Week. Here is what owner Mitchell has to say about them:
Our family cats named Juni and Carmen, Named after Juni and Carmen Cortez from the Spy Kids Movies, our daughter’s idea. They are brother and sister cats we picked up from a pet adoption center.
The cats are extremely close, when there not with each other they are with you, always with their paw on you, I guess making sure you don’t get away.
Carmen is the well-behaved one, Juni likes to get into trouble and is the most needy. She always has to be with someone or his sister. Carmen is the hunter, when not with you or her brother she is hunting for bugs in the house. She is fast, smart and calculating — she can leap midair and get one that is flying, then her brother then tries to eat it. He likes to eat!
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
Meet dog siblings Cheyanne and Liffey, our Reston Pets of the Week. Here is what owner Jill has to say about them:
Cheyanne (13-year-old Cattledog mix) and Liffey (4-year-old Yellow Lab mix) are both rescues.
I’ve had Cheyanne for over 10 years now and she has been a loyal companion and nurtured me through many of life’s milestones.
As Cheyanne was getting older, I wanted to provide her with a companion and I knew my home was ready for another dog. Enter Liffey. About three years ago, Liffey was found living in the woods near the point of starvation. She had never been in a home or around people or even on a leash.
Liffey needed a lot of love, TLC and training. Cheyanne is been a stellar role model and sister. She has played a pivotal role in Liffey’s transition from a skittish and timid dog to the wacky and silly girl that she is today. In turn, Liffey has given Cheyanne someone to boss around the house, which pleases her immensely.
These two provide me with endless joy, laughter and love. I truly believe that our pets come into our lives for a reason and I’m so grateful for all of the lessons these furry wonders have given me over the years.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
Calling all pet owners: Enter our Pet of the Week contest and win prizes this fall.
Reston Now has a weekly feature called Pet of the Week, which is sponsored by Becky’s Pet Care. We are ready for the summer round of our contest, so send in your entries.
Here is what to do:
Send a two to three paragraph bio of your pet (e.g., his name, age, what he likes to do, his favorite places to go) and at least 3-4 horizontal photos to [email protected].
To see what the post will look like, see this previous post on Reston Now.
Each week’s winner will receive dog or cat treats from Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
This week’s Pet of the Week is Seymour, a a collie/hound mix in need of a home. Here is what the folks at Mutt Love Rescue have to say about him:
Seymour is a wonderful collie/hound mix who came into the high-kill shelter with the number 9 painted on his side. The number has faded, and hopefully so have Seymour’s memories of a not-so-good past.
You see, Mutts has promised Seymour nothing but the best for his future. This young boy, between 1 and 2 years of age, is about 40 pounds and is hoping that you will be the one to make this promise come true.
Seymour is vaccinated and neutered. For information on sponsoring this dog, please email [email protected].
Are you and Seymour a match? If so, let us know and our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, will send you some treats and $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
