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Leo is a super social and adventurous gerbil. He is very responsive to play and loves designing his home with the materials in his cage.
Leo likes carrots and having fun. He LOVES lettuce, chew toys, and playing in mazes in a play pen.
Leo is happy when you feed him and are kind.
Leo's special talents are being super cute, running fast, and being silly.
His perfect day would be: waking him up by making a smooching noise, then giving him lettuce for him to eat. Finally, playing with his friends in a cardboard maze!
If Leo was an ice cream flavor, he would be vanilla with sprinkles because he is very sweet and surprising
If you are interested in adopting Leo, please send an email to Adoptions@awla.org to arrange an initial virtual meet & greet with the pet's foster parent or a staff member. They will reply to you within 24-48 hours.
Leo is a super social and adventurous gerbil. He is very responsive to play and loves designing his home with the materials in his cage.
Leo likes carrots and having fun. He LOVES lettuce, chew toys, and playing in mazes in a play pen.
Leo is happy when you feed him and are kind.
Leo's special talents are being super cute, running fast, and being silly.
His perfect day would be: waking him up by making a smooching noise, then giving him lettuce for him to eat. Finally, playing with his friends in a cardboard maze!
If Leo was an ice cream flavor, he would be vanilla with sprinkles because he is very sweet and surprising
If you are interested in adopting Leo, please send an email to Adoptions@awla.org to arrange an initial virtual meet & greet with the pet's foster parent or a staff member. They will reply to you within 24-48 hours.
Meet our pets at 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington VA 22206.
Meet our pets at 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington VA 22206.
More about this shelter
Founded in 1944, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington provides animal adoption and community programs to the Northern Virginia and D.C. metropolitan area, as well as animal rescue and control services within Arlington County.
Vision
A humane community in which animals and people live together harmoniously.
Mission
Improving the lives of animals and people by providing resources, care, and protection.
Values & Guiding Principles
LEAD COURAGEOUSLY: We strive to be leaders in our field and community knowing that a leader pursues excellence, fosters innovation, and rises to the hardest challenges.
DO GOOD: Encourage an environment of compassion, respect, kindness, and inclusivity among staff, volunteers, clients, and the community that we serve. Suspend judgment while acknowledging and appreciating the individuality of each person and animal.
BE HONEST: Recognize the critical role we serve in the community and maintain the public’s trust through open accessibility and transparency.
EMBRACE CHANGE: Remain open-minded and adaptable to the changing landscape. We learn from our failures and work every day to improve ourselves and the organization.
WORK TOGETHER: Support each other by creating a positive, mission-driven, and team-centered culture. Above all, have fun and laugh.
Founded in 1944, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington provides animal adoption and community programs to the Northern Virginia and D.C. metropolitan area, as well as animal rescue and control services within Arlington County.
Vision
A humane community in which animals and people live together harmoniously.
Mission
Improving the lives of animals and people by providing resources, care, and protection.
Values & Guiding Principles
LEAD COURAGEOUSLY: We strive to be leaders in our field and community knowing that a leader pursues excellence, fosters innovation, and rises to the hardest challenges.
DO GOOD: Encourage an environment of compassion, respect, kindness, and inclusivity among staff, volunteers, clients, and the community that we serve. Suspend judgment while acknowledging and appreciating the individuality of each person and animal.
BE HONEST: Recognize the critical role we serve in the community and maintain the public’s trust through open accessibility and transparency.
EMBRACE CHANGE: Remain open-minded and adaptable to the changing landscape. We learn from our failures and work every day to improve ourselves and the organization.
WORK TOGETHER: Support each other by creating a positive, mission-driven, and team-centered culture. Above all, have fun and laugh.