Lorton Pets Who Need A Home: Whiskey, Wine, Merlot & More

Do you want to add to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter! Despite the coronavirus pandemic, animal shelters in Lorton and environs have dogs, cats and other kinds of pets ready and waiting to be adopted.

Across Virginia, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — and many of them are located near you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin the search for a lovable new fur child is at A Cats Friend Inc, where Merlot the cat is waiting patiently, or another local shelter. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed.

Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a cat person, meet Whiskey, a Maine Coon mix up for adoption. If dogs are more your thing, there are several great dogs available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.

Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to [email protected].

• Name: Whiskey
• Species: Cat
• Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Maine Coon Domestic Long Hair Mix
• Good With: Cats
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• Name: Wine
• Species: Cat
• Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Maine Coon Domestic Long Hair Mix
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• Name: Merlot
• Species: Cat
• Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Maine Coon Domestic Long Hair Mix
• Good With: Cats
• Description: “This boy is the sweetest thing ever! As soon as he came into foster, he immediately wanted to meet the…” Learn more

• Name: Sammy
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Golden Retriever Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “PLEASE READ: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, please apply online at www.catdogfriendrescue.com. Please do NOT call or…” Learn more

• Name: Otis
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Miniature Pinscher
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “PLEASE READ: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, please apply online at www.catdogfriendrescue.com. Please do NOT call or…” Learn more

• Name: Griswold
• Species: Dog
• Location: Project Second Chance Inc, Alexandria , VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog Husky Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “**************** DO NOT MESSAGE VIA PETFINDER TO ASK IF A DOG IS AVAILABLE. IF A DOG IS POSTED, HE/SHE IS…” Learn more

• Name: Max
• Species: Dog
• Location: Project Second Chance Inc, Alexandria , VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, German Shepherd Dog
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “**************** DO NOT MESSAGE VIA PETFINDER TO ASK IF A DOG IS AVAILABLE. IF A DOG IS POSTED, HE/SHE IS…” Learn more

• Name: Cindy Lou
• Species: Dog
• Location: Project Second Chance Inc, Alexandria , VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, German Shepherd Dog
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “**************** DO NOT MESSAGE VIA PETFINDER TO ASK IF A DOG IS AVAILABLE. IF A DOG IS POSTED, HE/SHE IS…” Learn more

• Name: Houdini
• Species: Dog
• Location: Project Second Chance Inc, Alexandria , VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “**************** DO NOT MESSAGE VIA PETFINDER TO ASK IF A DOG IS AVAILABLE. IF A DOG IS POSTED, HE/SHE IS…” Learn more

• Name: Armstrong
• Species: Dog
• Location: Project Second Chance Inc, Alexandria , VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “**************** DO NOT MESSAGE VIA PETFINDER TO ASK IF A DOG IS AVAILABLE. IF A DOG IS POSTED, HE/SHE IS…” Learn more

• Name: Coquito
• Species: Dog
• Location: Project Second Chance Inc, Alexandria , VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Chihuahua
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “**************** DO NOT MESSAGE VIA PETFINDER TO ASK IF A DOG IS AVAILABLE. IF A DOG IS POSTED, HE/SHE IS…” Learn more

• Name: Buddy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Project Second Chance Inc, Alexandria , VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog Husky Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “**************** DO NOT MESSAGE VIA PETFINDER TO ASK IF A DOG IS AVAILABLE. IF A DOG IS POSTED, HE/SHE IS…” Learn more

• Name: Spudd
• Species: Dog
• Location: Operation Paws For Homes, P.O. Box 90813, Alexandria, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Hound
• Description: “ADOPT ME ONLINE: https://ophrescue.org/dogs/10352 Hi! My name is Spudd! I’m guessed to be a 2 year old hound mix. I’m…” Learn more

• Name: Lyla Sue
• Species: Dog
• Location: R And T Loving Paws, Indian Head, MD
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
• Description: “Meet Lyla Sue! Hi my name is Lyla Sue and i am about 1 years old. I am very sweet…” Learn more

• Name: Sesame
• Species: Cat
• Location: Animal Allies, PO Box 7040, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
• Good With: Cats
• Description: “Sesame was born in Sept 2020. She is a bit shy at first but then warms up and then is…” Learn more

• Name: Chang Li
• Species: Cat
• Location: Animal Allies, PO Box 7040, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Siamese
• Good With: Cats
• Description: “Chang Li was born in Sept 2020. Chang Li is a very handsome young man. He is a very mellow…” Learn more

• Name: Mel
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: “Due to COVID-19 precautions, all animals for adoption through Homeward Trails can be met by appointment only. Copy and paste…” Learn more

• Name: Pearl
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Bluetick Coonhound
• Description: “If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire. Due to COVID-19 precautions, all…” Learn more

• Name: Frankie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Yellow Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: “If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog a
  doption questionnaire and e-mail it to [email protected]….” Learn more

• Name: Diana
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Flat-Coated Retriever
• Description: “Due to COVID-19 precautions, all animals for adoption through Homeward Trails can be met by appointment only. For animals in…” Learn more

• Name: Bubbles
• Species: Cat
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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• Name: Dino
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Hound Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: “If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail it to [email protected]….” Learn more

• Name: Valentino
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Mixed Breed Corgi Mix
• Description: “Due to COVID-19 precautions, all animals for adoption through Homeward Trails can be met by appointment only. Copy and paste…” Learn more

• Name: Lucy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Black Labrador Retriever Cattle Dog Mix
• Description: “Due to COVID-19 precautions, all animals for adoption through Homeward Trails can be met by appointment only. Copy and paste…” Learn more

• Name: Prince
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Hound Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: “Due to COVID-19 precautions, all animals for adoption through Homeward Trails can be met by appointment only. Copy and paste…” Learn more

• Name: Addie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Treeing Walker Coonhound
• Description: “If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire. Due to COVID-19 precautions, all…” Learn more

• Name: Terrence
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
• Description: “If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail it to [email protected]….” Learn more

• Name: Todd
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Boxer Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: “Due to COVID-19 precautions, all animals for adoption through Homeward Trails can be met by appointment only. For animals in…” Learn more

• Name: Deacon
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American Bulldog
• Description: “Due to COVID-19 precautions, all animals for adoption through Homeward Trails can be met by appointment only. Copy and paste…” Learn more

• Name: Dozer
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
• Description: “If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail it to [email protected]….” Learn more

• Name: Bella
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Boxer Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: “If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail it to [email protected]…” Learn more

• Name: Venus
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Mixed Breed Dachshund Mix
• Description: “Due to COVID-19 precautions, all animals for adoption through Homeward Trails can be met by appointment only. Copy and paste…” Learn more

• Name: Henry
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Description: “If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail it to [email protected]….” Learn more

• Name: Zero
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Black Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: “If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail it to [email protected]….” Learn more

• Name: Wilma
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Black Labrador Retriever Mix
• Description: “Due to COVID-19 precautions, all animals for adoption through Homeward Trails can be met by appointment only. If you are…” Learn more

• Name: Liam
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Mixed Breed
• Description: “If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire. Due to COVID-19 precautions, all…” Learn more

• Name: Fred
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Black Labrador Retriever Mix
• Description: “Due to COVID-19 precautions, all animals for adoption through Homeward Trails can be met by appointment only. If you are…” Learn more

• Name: Summer
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Yellow Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: “If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail it to [email protected]….” Learn more

• Name: Gunner
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound
• Description: “Due to COVID-19 precautions, all animals for adoption through Homeward Trails can be met by appointment only. Copy and paste…” Learn more

• Name: Mona
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua Feist Mix
• Description: “If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail it to [email protected]….” Learn more

• Name: Rusty
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Retriever
• Description: “If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail it to [email protected]…” Learn more

• Name: Chris
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
• Description: “If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire. Due to COVID-19 precautions, all…” Learn more

• Name: Jody
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Jindo
• Description: “If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire. Due to COVID-19 precautions, all…” Learn more

• Name: Clint
• Species: Cat
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: “If you are interested in adopting this cat, please fill out our cat adoption questionnaire or if you have questions,…” Learn more

• Name: Howard
• Species: Dog
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed Beagle Mix
• Description: “If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail it to [email protected]…” Learn more

• Name: Tigger
• Species: Cat
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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• Name: Unagi
• Species: Cat
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: “If you are interested in adopting this cat, please fill out our cat adoption questionnaire or if you have questions,…” Learn more

• Name: Wasabi
• Species: Cat
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: “If you are interested in adopting this cat, please fill out our cat adoption questionnaire and e-mail it to Shana…” Learn more

• Name: Little One
• Species: Cat
• Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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• Name: Arcadia 8 Yzma
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Forever Home Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 222801, Chantilly, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Description: “The Arcadia 8 were born to a stray dog in rural Louisiana. Efforts are underway to catch mom; but the
  …” Learn more

• Name: Arcadia 8 Jones
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Forever Home Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 222801, Chantilly, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Description: “The Arcadia 8 were born to a stray dog in rural Louisiana. Efforts are underway to catch mom; but the…” Learn more

• Name: Arcadia 8 Queen
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Forever Home Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 222801, Chantilly, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Description: “The Arcadia 8 were born to a stray dog in rural Louisiana. Efforts are underway to catch mom; but the…” Learn more

• Name: Rocky
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Forever Home Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 222801, Chantilly, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Miniature Pinscher
• Description: “Rocky was found on a back road in Mississippi with a lot of fleas. The fleas are gone and he’s…” Learn more

• Name: Kari’s Krissy
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Forever Home Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 222801, Chantilly, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Hound Boxer Mix
• Description: “Kari’s Bruce Hound/Boxer mixes. These little cuties were abandoned at a house in rural Mississippi.Accuracy is not guaranteed; however, information…” Learn more

• Name: Mikki
• Species: Dog
• Location: A Forever Home Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 222801, Chantilly, VA
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Retriever
• Description: “Mikki is a Retriever mix. This little sweetie was found on someone’s property in rural Mississippi and she was turned…” Learn more