Pet Of The Week: AWLA May Have Found Your New Best Friend

ARLINGTON, VA — The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is helping Blaze Robinson, a 44-pound, mixed-breed, adult male dog, his forever home.

Here's what AWLA had to say about Blaze:

“Are you looking for a new best friend? You must be if you're reading what I have to say! I sure hope so because I have been searching for a forever family for 75+ days. I'm not sure why nobody has picked me to be their new best friend yet but I heard Virginia was the place to go! I packed my bags from Houston and am ready for a new adventure up north! I really have it all going on!

"Beautiful Blaze is what the ladies call me because of my head turning good looks! You will have a new shadow with me around so you won't ever feel lonely, I love to rest my head on your lap and have you hold my paw. When we are outside on adventures, I'm great on a leash, catch treats like no other, and love to greet you and new people with a proper paw shake! I met several dogs during my foster stay in Texas and we became best friends too! I even got to snuggle next to a 14 pound little dog and I behaved when around her.

"Big dogs you ask? Those are my favorite! Romping around with them, catching treats, and then when it comes to bed time, I like to rest my head on or next to other dogs for comfort. I do have a bit of energy so need some stimulation and plenty of non destructible toys. I like to play the game where I see how fast I can chew my toys sometimes! It's really fun! I am also content in my crate and sleep through the night in my crate without issue. Am I potty trained you ask? YES! Accidents in the house are a thing of the past from when I was a puppy! I don't even mark inside my home!

"In other words, I'm a really good boy! You will love me and the gentle hugs I give too!"

Pet of the Week highlights animals available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. The Arlington County Animal Shelter at 2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, VA 22206, is closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. Pets are still available to adopt. Visit AWLA's website to find out more.