Pet of the Week

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Meet well traveled Karma, Arlington’s latest Pet of the Week. This 13-year-old Old English Sheepdog/Bearded Collie mix grew up in Seattle, but now calls Arlington home.

Here’s what Karma’s mom had to say about her travels.

Karma is well traveled. She has frolicked in the beaches of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, hiked in the Olympic National Forest, climbed sand dunes in White Sands National Monument and looked for aliens in Roswell, New Mexico.

She has visited the grassy knoll and book repository in Dallas, hiked in Smoky Mountain National Park, learned about the Salem witch trials, enjoyed the picturesque Nantucket lighthouses and so much more.

Karma has even lived in Beijing where she climbed the Great Wall of China! Although she has slowed down with age, Karma still loves walking the neighborhood in North Arlington and having adventures meeting new friends. The sun may be setting, but she continues to brighten the lives of everyone she encounters.

Want your pet to be considered for the Arlington Pet of the Week? Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet. Please don’t send vertical photos — they don’t fit in our photo galleries!

Meet the latest Adoptable Pet of the Week, Frances. Her friends at Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation call her a little love bug with the softest fur. She’s around 5 years old.

Here’s what Frances’ friends had to say about her:

Frances is a little love bug whose happy place is sitting next to her human, getting all the head pets. She has the softest fur! She’ll give you kisses in return to show how much she appreciates you.

Frances is very playful, especially for anything string-like, whether that’s a feather wand or a shoelace. She can be a bit shy as she’s getting to know a new place or person, but she will overcome that with some gentle encouragement.

Frances has mild asthma, so she’s learning how to use a kitty inhaler. She’s taken to it quickly, and she doesn’t let her asthma stop her from having fun, chasing toys around the house and otherwise living a normal life.

Are you and Frances a match? Check out her complete profile to learn more and watch her live her best foster home life @_fosterfelines_.

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Say hi to Arlington’s latest Pet of the Week, Honey. This springer spaniel pup is quite an adventurer. She loves swimming at Donaldson Run and hiking in Rock Creek.

Honey’s mom shared more details about her life here in Arlington.

This is Honey, a 5-month-old springer spaniel who lives in the Courthouse region of Arlington. While originally born on a farm in Pennsylvania, she is loving her urban life here in Arlington and all of her doggie friends in the neighborhood.

She loves swimming at the nearby trail at Donaldson Run and playing in the Glencarlyn Dog Park on Sundays. She loves riding in the car, long hikes through Rock Creek and snacking on Greenies with a spoonful of peanut butter. If other Arlington fur friends see her around she’d love to have a few sniffs and say hi!

Honey is more subdued in the morning and then has the zoomies by 7 p.m. — just in time for dinner! She just recently lost her last puppy tooth and is growing up too quickly.

Honey left ARLnow two paws up!

Want your pet to be considered for the Arlington Pet of the Week? Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet. Please don’t send vertical photos — they don’t fit in our photo galleries!

Meet Tabitha, Arlington’s latest Pet of the Week. This 3-year-old arrived at Lost Dog & Cat Rescue after a year in a shelter. Now, she’s in a foster home and learning to love people until she finds her forever home.

Here’s what Tabitha’s friends had to say about her:

When we found out that Tabitha meant ‘gorgeous’ in original Greek, we weren’t sure. Our girl is pretty but maybe not exactly gorgeous. But then we remembered the old sitcom where Tabitha had her own quirky charm, and we knew it was just right!

This is a girl who loves her catnip mouse. Tabitha came to us after spending a year in the shelter, and toys were her BFFs. Now, she’s learning how great people are. If you give her scratches at the base of her tail, she will love you forever.

She needs an experienced cat owner with a quiet home that will allow her to set the pace. Once she trusts you, she is a sweet and lovely companion.

Could you and Tabitha be the perfect match? Check out her complete profile to learn more.

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Give some love to Pancake, a 4-year-old Chihuahua/lab mix and Arlington’s latest Pet of the Week. You’ll often find Pancake curled up in a lap, begging for scratches.

Pancake’s mom sent along some more details about this sweet pup:

Pancake is a 4-year-old rescue I adopted right after some life-altering health issues. He is the absolute sweetest Chihuahua/lab (we think) mix and LOVES to sit in everyone’s lap while demanding butt rubs.

He was named after a children’s show, “Pancake Mountain,” which features punk rock musicians and a dog puppet. (Perfect, right?) Everyone knows him by name, and though he’s not the best guard dog, you can always count on him for extra kisses and snuggles!

Pancake recently became a big brother to my boyfriend’s two cats when we moved in together, and they’re all having the time of their lives! (Mostly, he barks at them, and they chase his tail, but it’s working!)

If you want to be friends or share some love, give Pancake a follow on Instagram!

Want your pet to be considered for the Arlington Pet of the Week? Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet. Please don’t send vertical photos — they don’t fit in our photo galleries!

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Meet Abbie, the latest Pet of the Week. This shy Silken Windhound is 26 pounds of cuddles and fun.

Here’s what her mom had to say about Abbie’s life here in Arlington.

This is Abbie, a 10-month-old Silken Windhound living the dream in Arlington with her Greyhound sister, Aimee. Abbie is 26 pounds of cuddles and fun. She loves playing with toys, hunting for sticks and chasing rabbits outside. Her favorite spot in the house is either of the queen-size beds, surrounded by pillows and blankets (and her favorite stuffed dragon, too)!

Abbie loves exploring at Gulf Branch Nature Center, playing with her canine friends and sleeping. We haven’t met any other Silken Windhounds in the Arlington area, which makes Abbie even more special than she already is! Abbie is very shy, but if you see us out on a walk feel free to try to say hello! Also, follow Abbie on Instagram at @abbiethesilken.

Silken Windhounds are a “newer” breed and are not yet AKC recognized. They are, however, UKC recognized as of 2011. The first litter of Silken Windhounds was born in 1985 to Francie Stull in Texas.

Want your pet to be considered for the Arlington Pet of the Week? Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet. Please don’t send vertical photos — they don’t fit in our photo galleries!

We are also looking for local pets who look like their owners or like celebrities. Email us photos of your pet and their doppelgänger, explaining the resemblance and whether it has been noticed in your neighborhood.

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Meet the latest Adoptable Pet of the Week, Bella. Her friends at Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation compare her to the sleek, black Batmobile — and she has a “purr motor” to match.

Here’s what else Belly’s friends had to say about her:

Did you admire the sleek black Batmobile? We have our own feline version! Bella means beautiful in a whole lot of languages and it’s true. Bella the cat is a knockout with her glossy black coat and lustrous eyes.

She is a full-figured sedate gal who needs a bit of time to settle in, but once she does, she makes a great kitty companion, affectionate and social. Bella is very sweet and just LOVES chin scratches and pets of any kind. She is blessed with a big time purr generator: as soon as you start petting/scratching her, her purr motor starts up!

While comfortable being by herself, she thrives when given ample attention. A kitty who will play almost on demand, Bella’s favorite pastimes include chasing a feather around the living room and batting catnip toys of all shapes and sizes. While she does not like to be held, she will sit with you on the couch, follow you from room to room, roll on her back for tummy and chin rubs, and snuggle up on the bed each night.

We think she would do best in a quieter home — but that way you can hear her better when she squeaks for you to pay her attention! If you are looking for true companion, Bella is a really good kitty for you.

Learn more about Bella — and watch her chase a laser pointer — over at Lost Dogs & Cat Rescue Foundation.

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For this week’s Pet of the Week, we’re featuring two adoptable pups, Myrtle and Martin.

Thanks to the good folks at Homeward Trails Adoption Center, this brother-sister duo was recently evacuated from Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Ida.

Although new to Arlington, here’s what they know about Myrtle and Martin so far:

Myrtle and her brother Martin just arrived after being evacuated from Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Ida.

Myrtle can be a bit shy in new situations but warms up quickly. She enjoys the company of other dogs.

Martin is a a friendly guy who enjoys hanging out with other dogs and people.

These two are Weimaraner mixes estimated to be about 1 year old. Myrtle weighs in at 22 pounds, and Martin is 32 pounds.

If you’re interested in adopting this duo or any other dogs or cats heading to Arlington after Hurricane Ida, stop by the Homeward Trails website to learn more. You can also follow them on Facebook for the latest updates.

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Meet Arlington’s latest Pet of the Week, Cthulhu. Cthulhu is a 5-year-old gargantuan aloe plant. Some of her favorite activities include lying in the sun and drinking water.

Here’s what Cthulhu had to say about her life here in Arlington:

I am Cthulhu, a 5-year-old gargantuan aloe plant. I was born in a nursery and given to my original mom as a cute, small office decoration for her desk. Little did she know, I would continue to grow and grow and grow into a several foot-wide plant. When my mom moved away to NYC, I sadly could not make the journey with her. I was adopted by my current mom and dad who love me very much because they aren’t allowed to have fur babies in their apartment.

My leaves have continued to point toward the sun like a monster’s tentacles, which is why I was named “Cthulhu.” My favorite activities include lying in the sunshine, sipping up lots of water and outgrowing every single pot my owners have ever placed me in. Last year, I delightedly made my parents grandparents, as I grew little baby plants — called aloe pups!

I miss my first mom in New York, but she gets lots of pictures of me and my children. I have been a great joy to my mom and dad while they are at home social distancing.

Want your pet to be considered for the Arlington Pet of the Week? Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet. Please don’t send vertical photos — they don’t fit in our photo galleries!

We are also looking for local pets who look like their owners or like celebrities. Email us photos of your pet and their doppelgänger, explaining the resemblance and whether it has been noticed in your neighborhood.

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Introducing our latest Pet of the Week… Kaia! Find this 5-month-old mini Siberian husky exploring the streets of Rosslyn. If you see her, say hi — she loves attention.

Here’s what else you need to know about this blue-eyed beauty:

Meet Kaia, a 5-month-old mini Siberian husky who is growing up too quickly! She is currently 9 pounds and should grow to 22 pounds. She is beautiful and knows it! She has the sparkling husky-blue eyes and bats them at us as she chews on all of our furniture.

Kaia loves to explore her Rosslyn neighborhood in Arlington while on walks with her mom and dad. She also is very excited to meet any other dogs in the area that she encounters while outside. She is very friendly and demands belly rubs from anyone she comes across — both in the house and out on the street. She loves giving kisses and her favorite toy is ‘lamby.’

Feel free to say hello to Kaia and her paw-rents if you see them out and about on walks — she loves the attention!

Want your pet to be considered for the Arlington Pet of the Week? Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet. Please don’t send vertical photos — they don’t fit in our photo galleries!

We are also looking for local pets who look like their owners or like celebrities. Email us photos of your pet and their doppelgänger, explaining the resemblance and whether it has been noticed in your neighborhood.

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The newest Pet of the Week is Max Goforth, a 3-year-old mini goldendoodle named after Max Scherzer. (Go Nats!)

Here’s what Max had to say about his life in Virginia Square:

My name is Max Goforth. I am a 3-year-old mini goldendoodle (F1). I am originally from North Dakota. I now reside in Virginia Square, but you can find me on all of the streets of Arlington because I love walking! I also love treats and any attention I can get.

Fun fact about me is that I am named after Max Scherzer. GO NATS! One time, I actually attended Pups in the Park, and I SWEAR Max made eye contact with me. I didn’t get famous, but BOY did I get a lot of pets!

If you are feeling the love go ahead and follow my Instagram @maxi_the_mini_doodle!

Want your pet to be considered for the Arlington Pet of the Week? Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet. Please don’t send vertical photos — they don’t fit in our photo galleries!

We are also looking for local pets who look like their owners or like celebrities. Email us photos of your pet and their doppelgänger, explaining the resemblance and whether it has been noticed in your neighborhood.