Pets

Alexandria Pet Of The Week: Roxanne Can Show Off Her Tricks, Manners

Adoptable dog Roxanne is ready to shake on it to become the new member of your family.

Roxanne wants to "shake on it" with an adopter to give her a new home.
Roxanne wants to "shake on it" with an adopter to give her a new home. (Animal Welfare League of Alexandria)

ALEXANDRIA, VA — At the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, there are adoptable dogs, cats and other pets to fit any preference.

Patch regularly features pets from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria to find them homes. For dog lovers, Roxanne will make a good companion for families with a balance of active and relaxing time. This 3-year-old girl is ready to show off her manners and tricks.

Here is more information on Roxanne:

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Roxanne is a 3-year-old, 39-pound petite girl with a beautiful, velvet gray coat. She's a perfect medium size. She knows sit, down, and shake cues. We know from her foster home that she is housetrained, can sleep through the night with no issues, and knows what she should and shouldn't play with. Roxanne absolutely loves playing with toys, but also knows when it's time to settle and relax. She enjoys her walks and is always ready for adventure! She does extremely well on car rides and loves to watch the day go by out the window in the foster's home. Overall, Roxanne has received a glowing report from her foster pawrents who think she is a lovely, well-mannered dog. Roxanne is available for adoption from her foster home. To learn more about meeting her, email [email protected] or call 703-746-4774, option 2.


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