10 West VIrginia Dogs Need Help

Listed above from left to right: Apache, Butchy, Sheba, Buck, Diamond, Lakota, Xena, Velvet, Cheyenne and Raven.

These dogs have been rescued by a lady who can no longer care for them. They are all healthy and well behaved. Their caregiver is overwhelmed and in tremendous financial debt. If you are able to offer any help in any way - through fostering, adopting, or donating money or food -- it would be greatly appreciated.

For more details or to make a donation, please contact the Animal Welfare League at 301-663-5855.

A special needs cat seeks a home!

Chase, a sweet-natured, 8-month old gray cat, was recently diagnosed with feline leukemia in his bone marrow. Although he tested negative for feline leukemia with the blood test, and thus is probably not shedding the virus, he could at some future stage infect other cats. As a result, Chase needs a home where he is an only cat or lives with other feline leukemia positive cats. Right now, Chase is eating like a horse, plays, is exceptionally loving, and his gums are a healthy pink! Currently, Chase must be confined since he cannot be with my other foster cats.

Chase is a beautiful, sweet boy who clearly wants to live! I cannot euthanize him while he is still playing, eating, and full of pep!

I will pay for his food and medication (2 pills once a day) for the duration of his life; Chase deserves to have a nice life for whatever time Chase has. If Chase’s anemia returns, there is little that can be done for him. If, on the other hand, he continues to get stronger and becomes less anemic, he may have a chance to enjoy a few years.

Right now he is a delight! He plays, he is sweet-natured, and loves to be around other cats and people.

I would greatly appreciate any help, advice, or suggestions. Email me at Mary@awlfc.org .

Every fall, the Animal Welfare League of Frederick County (AWLFC) begins to prepare for the holidays by making Holiday Stockings for your beloved cats and dogs. These stockings are filled with love in the form of treats, toys and lots of yummy goodies for your furry friend. Only $15 each for dog stockings and $12 for cat stockings, the stockings are packed with yummy treats and toys!

AWL volunteers will sell stockings at the Giant Food Stores on Rt. 40 and Rt. 26 on Dec. 6th, 13th, and 20th from 11:00am – 2:00pm. You can also order a stocking by emailing us at info@awlfc.org or calling us at 301-663-5855. Proceeds benefit all AWL programs toward ending pet homelessness in Frederick County.

The staff of Kingsbrook Animal Hospital would like to thank the volunteers at AWL for helping animals in need at Christmas and all throughout the year.