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Like many of you, I am born and bred in Rappahannock County. As a matter of fact, I’m a Rappahannock Mountain Dog, an unofficial breed of many a mix found in the hollows around here. And I’ve got a little of almost everything goin’ on. I’m about 4 to 5 years old, crate trained,...
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This week's RAWL dog is a lost senior lab. If you know him, please help return him to his owners.
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Like many county dogs, I arrived here at RAWL as a stray. I’m a mix of some sort; the RAWL staff guesses border collie/hound. I’d say smart/happy. I weigh in at 50 pounds, and am around a year old but really a quite settled dog. I love to learn new tricks and commands, and...
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I’ve been at RAWL for a bit of time now after being given up by an owner who said she “didn’t have time for me.” “Fine, lady,” I said, “on to a wonderful future with someone who will appreciate my company.” My name’s Dakota, I’m 8 years old, very well-behaved, house-trained and quite a...
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RAWL's next low-cost animal vaccination clinic is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, April 20, in Amissville.
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“What’s the hurry?” is my motto. I’m not really for the energetic crowd – more the “where’s the bowl of chips?” crowd. I’m a cruising-around bassett hound with a ton of personality. Seems like the people who work here can’t look at me without smiling. That’s because I’m so darned cute and lovable. If...
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Whew! I had a rough time getting to RAWL! I was lost, scared to death and really hungry! I found some yummy smelling cat food in this metal box I saw and, next thing you know, some nice guy took me to get help from a vet. I’m feelin’ good now and charming everybody....
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Boy, when they say my breeding is mixed, they aren’t kidding. I’m a lab/retriever/chow/shar-pei/pit bull. My litter mates and I were advertised as “Puppies free to good homes” by a sign at our owners’ house. Some concerned neighbors called RAWL and our owners were happy to let RAWL find us new homes and also...
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Being a very happy sort of dog, my very favorite thing is playing, especially with my fellow canines. I’d prefer an active person as I love to blow off steam from time to time, though my energy is containable. They call me Marley and, being a bearded collie/schnauzer mix, I’ve got a bit of...
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They call me Drew here at RAWL. I’m a husky/German shepherd cross and I’m all black, very striking. Did you know that the word “husky” comes from what the 1850s English traders in the Arctic called the native people (the Eskimos) – “Huskimos,” which became “Huskies.” We’re known for being rascals so we need...
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I’m a move-right-in, no-drama beagle/Corgi mix and very easygoing type o’ guy. Charlie, the perfect gentleman, they say around here. I’m good with all people and dogs and most likely won’t chase cats because it’s just too much work. I love being bathed and brushed – no mud or puddles for me – and...
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My name’s Reno. I’m a border collie. Herding dogs, we originated in the border region between Britain and Scotland. I’m told that we’re the smartest of all dogs. And we really need to have a job. We still work herding and excel at agility and obedience. I’m young, around 9 months old, black and...
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We hounds get a bum rap sometimes. By and large, we make great house pets. Hounds need fences because we may still like nosin’ around. We’re really funny and love to play, very affectionate and easy to housetrain. I’m all of these things plus good on a leash and crate-trained, three years old and...
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My siblings and I had a tough time early on. When the kind animal-control officer responded to a call about us, he found us bald and starving for both food and attention. But being tough little beagles, with a bit of basset hound mixed in, we survived. Now at RAWL, we’re playing our butts...
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Hey, Happy St. Nick’s Day today! I’m a German dog breed, a Rottweiler, and Germans celebrate this holiday today with kids putting their shoes in the hallway to get them filled with cookies overnight. But, no cookies or biscuits for dogs because we don’t wear shoes. But, back to me: My name is Raja...
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On Friday, Nov. 16, we welcomed a new “family member,” a tiny, frightened rescue dog named Ebie. On Saturday morning, I opened the door for our other dog and Ebie bolted. My heart sank. Very scared and skittish, and having no idea where “home” was, she gave chase for six long days and five...
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My breed’s name in Chinese means “puffy-lion dog.” Can you guess which breed? That’s right – chow chow. We’re thought to be one of the oldest dog breeds. I’m young, though, about a year old. The staff here at RAWL call me “the total package” – a wonderful sense of humor, love to play,...
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My siblings and I arrived at RAWL starving, bald and craving attention. Typical of beagles got a little basset thrown in (catch the ears!), we came back from that quickly. Hardy little dogs we are. I am now a real prankster, very playful – drive the big dog babysitters nuts! – and outgoing. I’m...
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Just to let you know up front: When I arrive home I’m going to want to be wherever you are. I like it that way. I’m Perry, a 7- to 8-month-old boxer mix, 45 pounds and growing. I have very nice manners, love kids and other dogs, and am fine with cats. The shelter...
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Beautiful and still lots of puppy. Name’s Charlotte. Sometimes I think it’s a bit too elegant for me – at least at this stage of my life. How’s about “Charlie,” at least for now? “Let’s play!” is my motto – my best buds are those dogs who are really, really into fun and games....
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Hey! How’s tricks? You should see mine! I am a multi-talented beagle who can heel, sit, down and stay – commands, really, not so much tricks. But they make me a real pleasure to have around. I am a retrieving machine, just love it! Why don’t you visit me here at the shelter? I’m...
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They love me down here at RAWL! I’m a 3-year-old male Pomeranian and proud of it! I know a whole list of tricks, including the usual sit, down and so on, but also dancing, walking on my hind legs, and singing. I absolutely love other dogs and am good with cats. I’m don’t do...
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Will.i.am! Also, I am a 3-year-old Yorkie, housebroken, and weigh in at 9 pounds. I came to RAWL from an adults-only home and, to be real honest about it, prefer women. Men still need to prove themselves to me. I’m still cautious when I meet new people but usually get beyond that stage pretty...
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Hey! Bray here. Ol’ Southern hound dawg of the Treeing Walker Coonhound kind. ’Cept I’m not old (about two years) and I don’t tree anything.
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I’m a Siberian husky – you know, one of the breed that kids often call “sled dogs,” who live in really cold places and work awfully hard. Ain’t me! I’m about 3 years old and have an independent streak. I do well with humans and other dogs.
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I’m Paulie, and my breed, the Havanese, hails from Cuba and, in Spanish, is called Blanquito de Habana. Classy, huh? We’re an unbeatable combination of terribly sweet and quite intelligent, and are distinguished from all other breeds of dog by our walking “bop,” springing along as pretty as you please. We stick close to...
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I’m a “plump gal,” pretty as a Penny (which is my name) but on a strict exercise/diet program to lose some of the pounds I put on courtesy of my previous owner. I love retrieving but, until I get back to being normal-sized, only do it for short periods of time. I’m a copper-colored,...
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Fun, fun, fun! Energy? Yep! I need a family whose people have some energy and like to play, retrieve (me, not them!), and hike (all of us). I like other dogs and try to get them into the exercise thing. Kids – love ‘em, but I’ll probably knock over any younger than 5. I’m...
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Turns out good things come in big packages, too. I’m a handsome dude called Diesel and I am 100 pounds of what’s-not-to-love. I’m an easygoing 2-year-old male Great Dane mix with good manners. I’m currently featured on the shelter’s Facebook page and have already had one comment: “Who’s that handsome bloke?” Anyway, I’m here at RAWL, a way...
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Before coming to RAWL, I’d been out wanderin’ the county for a while. My name’s Wilbur, my breed, Jack Russell – named after Rev. Jack Russell, a 19th-century Englishman. We were originally hunting dogs but gave that up a while ago – too much work. We remain smart, tenacious, tough, affectionate and loyal. Like...
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I’m a natty little British chap – Corgi, of course, like the Queen’s pets. And my attitude is no different from theirs. I love dogs who want to play but who don’t want to rule the world. That’s my job.
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I am a sweet and pretty beagle/Plott hound cross named Kayla. I am 1 to 2 years old, mostly housebroken and more than happy to have other dogs be the boss. Around 1750, my ancestors were brought to America from Germany by Mr. Plott – fancy that! They’re the reason for my brindle-colored head....
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Stinkbugs vs. ladybugs, Cooter and friends at the Theatre, author Stephanie Deutsch at the Library, a spring festival at Middle Street and Rappahannock in Hollywood.
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I’m often called a devil-may-care sort of fellow. My breed is a “canine classic,” changing little since we appeared in the late 1700s. I’m a young, smooth-coated fox terrier, 12 pounds, easy to train, good on a leash and house-trained. Not surprisingly, I have a Napoleon complex and will challenge big dogs who are...
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I’m a good ol’ boy, your classic country hound dawg. I’m a porch-hangin’, sunnin’-myself kind of guy. My name’s Micah; don’t really like anything where I have to work hard – you know, hiking or jogging, for instance. They call me “lazy” down here because I’m most comfortable with the other lazy canines. Love...
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As was reported in last week’s Rappahannock News, the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) recently received initial distribution of a substantial bequest from the estate of Paul and Patricia Baylor of Bealeton. The board of directors and staff of RAWL are very grateful for the generous act of this couple, and are also aware...
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Happy-go-lucky; all-around nice guy: dogs, cats, people, little people just fine with me; car/truck rides – I’m there; leash walks – cool; and I’m into amusement, mine and yours. I go by “Ziggy,” and am a border collie mix, 10 months old, 35 to 40 pounds and housebroken. I’m available to get together. When...
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A check for $350,000 was handed over to the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) last Thursday, a bequest from a Bealeton couple that neither RAWL board president Steve Carroll nor shelter director Patti Want say they had ever met.
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Republicans or Democrats: that’s probably not the way most Rappahannock residents would categorize themselves. Rather, we’re either “cat people” or “dog people.” And so-called political Independents, it could be said, like both cats and dogs equally. But whether dog or cat, Rappahannock is the place to be. Here we have articulate advocates and fine...
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Easy-going – my middle name. Car rides – fantastic! Lying in the sun – one of my favorites! Hangin’ out – I’m there! You – right by your side! Walk with you on a leash – no problem! House-broken – most probably! I was wanderin’ around out there for a while, but I made...
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