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AWLA’s Pawfect Match of the Week: Meet Taco!

Cue the "Aaaawwwww" when Taco Enters the Room

Taco, Sept 18 2025 AWLA Pet of the Week
Resistance is futile. I’m just too cute, says Taco. Photo courtesy of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

Age: 4

Breed: Don’t know, but rumors are my cousin is a fast-food restaurant spokesdog
Body Type:
9 pounds

Colors: Mostly white, some tan

About Me
Yep, good things come in small packages, so that makes me the goodest thing you will ever meet. Yes, I can fit in most handbags and even some pockets, which makes it so easy to take me wherever you go. My eyes are the biggest part of me, so honestly I just don’t get how anyone can resist me. And I’ve been around a crate or two, so I’ve got some training under my belt, er, collar.

Ideal Match
I’m a little shy at first, so my ideal match has a soft voice and gentle touch. Since I’m really looking for a long-term relationship, I need to take it slow and go at my own pace. After that? Just try to get me off of your lap! And did I mention that I can hang with the big guys when it comes to kids and cats? Yep, lived with them both. Need some entertainment? Toss me some toys or something to fetch, and we will both be busy for hours.

Fun Fact

I’m used to people swooning over my long hair, so I’ll need regular brushings and occasion grooming to keep me this adorable.

My adoption fees are paid and I will be spayed or neutered before you take me home.

Jane Collins

Jane Hess Collins is a communications consultant and coach, and holds a masters’ degree in Public Relations & Corporate Communications from Georgetown University. She is the founder and executive director of Heard, an Alexandria-based nonprofit that teaches life skills disguised as art to underserved populations. She retired from the United States Air Force in 2009.

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