Alexandria Pet Of The Week: A 'Great Lounge Buddy'

Distinguished gentleman sums up 8-year-old Leo, who is available from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 10:34pm

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Leo is a sweet 8-year-old dog looking for a loving home. He is described as a "distinguished gentleman" who loves meeting new people and would make a great "lounge buddy." Thanks to a generous donor, Leo's adoption fees have been paid, and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is also hosting an "Adopt Me, I'm Irish" promotion with waived fees for small animals, dogs, and cats 6 months and older.

Why it matters

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is working to find loving homes for pets in need, including older dogs like Leo who may have a harder time getting adopted. This promotion helps make pet adoption more accessible and encourages the community to consider opening their homes to a new furry friend.

The details

Leo is an 8-year-old, 77-pound dog with good house manners who enjoys playing fetch, being petted, and lounging with his human companions. He has lived with children and other dogs in the past. The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is waiving adoption fees for Leo and other small animals, dogs, and cats 6 months and older through St. Patrick's Day thanks to a sponsorship by Petco Love.

  • The "Adopt Me, I'm Irish" promotion runs from Saturday, March 14 through Tuesday, March 17.
  • The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is open for adoptions from noon to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The players

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

A local animal shelter that is working to find loving homes for pets in need, including offering promotions to make adoptions more accessible.

Leo

An 8-year-old, 77-pound dog described as a "distinguished gentleman" who loves meeting new people and would make a great "lounge buddy" for a forever family.

Petco Love

A sponsor of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria's "Adopt Me, I'm Irish" promotion, which is waiving adoption fees for small animals, dogs, and cats 6 months and older.

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What’s next

Potential adopters can visit the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria's adoption center during regular hours to meet Leo and other pets available for adoption.

The takeaway

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria's promotion makes it easier for the community to consider opening their homes to an older pet in need, like the sweet and gentle Leo, who just wants a loving family to lounge with.