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Darby is an easy, friendly, one-of-kind dog with so much love to give (and receive)! If you have treats or belly rubs to give, Darby warms up very fast.
Darby may be 10 years old but you would only know in two ways: he prefers short or medium length walks these days and when he circles in his dog bed to lay down, he lets out an old man ‘oof'.
Other than that, Darby loves to play fetch and tug-of-war. He is great with kids and can play freeze tag (Darby will chase them until they freeze and will only chase again when they are not frozen). He is house trained, does great home alone, walks well on a leash, and sleeps through the night. He knows sit, stay, and lay down.
Darby is very handsome and heads turn when he walks past. Luckily, he's friendly and if someone is willing to pet him, he wants to meet them.
Darby's favorite thing is being in the same room as you and licking your hand. He even does the cute head tilt move that melts your heart.
He isn't bothered by loud noises (vacuums, blenders, construction) and doesn't have a strong prey drive towards rabbits, squirrels, etc. Darby loves to roll in the grass and nap during the day!
If you are interested in adopting Darby, please send an email to AWLA.Foster.Kayleen@gmail.com to arrange an initial meet & greet with the pet's foster parent or a staff member. They will reply to you within 24-48 hours.
Darby is an easy, friendly, one-of-kind dog with so much love to give (and receive)! If you have treats or belly rubs to give, Darby warms up very fast.
Darby may be 10 years old but you would only know in two ways: he prefers short or medium length walks these days and when he circles in his dog bed to lay down, he lets out an old man ‘oof'.
Other than that, Darby loves to play fetch and tug-of-war. He is great with kids and can play freeze tag (Darby will chase them until they freeze and will only chase again when they are not frozen). He is house trained, does great home alone, walks well on a leash, and sleeps through the night. He knows sit, stay, and lay down.
Darby is very handsome and heads turn when he walks past. Luckily, he's friendly and if someone is willing to pet him, he wants to meet them.
Darby's favorite thing is being in the same room as you and licking your hand. He even does the cute head tilt move that melts your heart.
He isn't bothered by loud noises (vacuums, blenders, construction) and doesn't have a strong prey drive towards rabbits, squirrels, etc. Darby loves to roll in the grass and nap during the day!
If you are interested in adopting Darby, please send an email to AWLA.Foster.Kayleen@gmail.com to arrange an initial 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.
