Pet of the Week!
WATD is proud to bring you our Pet of the Week page with hopes that you will find companionship with one of our highlighted pets listed here.

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Meet our Pet of the Week, Rhett!
by Beth Foster | May 18, 2025 | Pet of the Week
Mister Rhett is a low- maintenance and loveable dog who is ready to make a permanent cuddle spot right next to you in your home! Rhett is all about loving and playing, as you can see from his adorable photos. He has a big smile and a friendly disposition. All he needs...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Nixon
by Beth Foster | May 11, 2025 | Pet of the Week
Nixon is a ball of energy and ready to go on your next adventure! If you enjoy being active and a playful pup, Nixon is your boy! Nixon embodies love in his every day life with whoever he meets - he is always down for a good cuddle session, and some of his hobbies...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Reba
by Beth Foster | May 4, 2025 | Pet of the Week
There is a main reason for naming this Redbone Coonhound "Reba" and Friends of the Plymouth Pound says it's because of her bright red hair... like the iconic Reba McEntire! Who wouldn't want their very own Reba!? Well, our pup Reba is a tad bit different than the...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Larry
by Beth Foster | Apr 27, 2025 | Pet of the Week
There is a big reason why WATD is a HUGE fan of little Larry the parakeet: Larry LOVES listening to the radio! We are hoping Larry's favorite preset is 95.9 WATD, but we adore a broadcast supporter nonetheless. Larry loves a little action in his life and is looking...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Daphne and Velma
by Beth Foster | Apr 20, 2025 | Pet of the Week
It's difficult to fathom the story behind these sweet sister pups, Daphne and Velma. Someone came upon an abandoned box on the side of the road in Berkley, and found several puppies left to their own demise. These puppies were only 9 weeks old at the time. This sad...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Porter
by Beth Foster | Apr 13, 2025 | Pet of the Week
We should really be calling this sweet boy Porter, "Patient Porter" as he has been hanging out at Kingston Animal Control and Shelter for 6 months...and Porter is ONLY 9 months old! If we can do the math, that means Porter has been puppy-ing along with his friends in...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Naja
by Beth Foster | Apr 6, 2025 | Pet of the Week
Big Lover Energy is the way sweet girl Naja operates! Standish Humane Society is looking for her next cuddle-ready family. Take a look at her photo above and notice her bright green eyes, silky dark coat, and her affinity for having a pal RIGHT next to her? Naja is...
Meet Mugsy, Our Pet of the Week!
by Beth Foster | Mar 30, 2025 | Pet of the Week
Since it is the final day of March, we thought it was fitting to feature this cute little lucky charm from Yorkies, Inc. Meet Mugsy! This sweet boy just celebrated his 1/2 birthday and turned 5.5 years old! He may only weigh 4 pounds, but he has the spirit of a...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Simba
by Beth Foster | Mar 23, 2025 | Pet of the Week
Don't you just want to reenact the movie, The Lion King, when you lay your eyes on this beautiful pup named Simba? I can hear it in my own head, in Mufasa's voice: "SIMBAAAAAA". Well, imagine living out The Lion King every day because Simba is looking for his new...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Rollie
by Beth Foster | Mar 16, 2025 | Pet of the Week
Let's give a roll call for our Pet of the Week "Rollie" from Standish Humane Society! Rollie is an independent superstar who wants to be able to roam outside and come back to snuggle with you! This 4-year old kitty is the perfect cat for someone who wants space and...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Juney
by Beth Foster | Mar 9, 2025 | Pet of the Week
Juney may have a medically-induced half smile, but he is ALL smiles at heart. This 2 year old pup is a huge lover of all - kids, cats, chickens, and guinea pigs! He would be great matched up with other, high-energy, playful dogs as he is sunshine in doggy form, but it...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Big Man!
by Beth Foster | Mar 2, 2025 | Pet of the Week
If you are a fan of the iconic cartoon cat Garfield, then we have your very own version: BIG MAN! Take a look at Big Man's "grumpalicious" face and try NOT to fall in love! Big Man quite literally is a big man...he is 13 years old! And he has had quite a journey:...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Princess
by Beth Foster | Feb 23, 2025 | Pet of the Week
All hail Miss Princess! Scituate Animal Shelter is currently giving this little lady the 'royal' treatment, and vice versa! Princess is so sweet and cuddly, that they liken her to the beloved pygmy hippo-gone viral, Moo Deng! So, Scituate Animal Shelter has to ask,...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Bella
by Beth Foster | Feb 16, 2025 | Pet of the Week
Meet Bella from Quincy Animal Shelter! She is a professional pooch in the way that she is 8 years old, and has the doggy-training skillset to thrive in your home, there are just some things Bella needs to truly be at peace with you. Quincy Animal Shelter is looking...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Chleo
by Beth Foster | Feb 9, 2025 | Pet of the Week
Chleo the cat is not your ordinary pet cat, she has more of a WILD side to her, and there is a reason for that! Her previous owners let her be a 24/7 outdoors cat, so they provided her food, but she was pretty much on her own, living outside. Her owners were moving,...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Dally!
by Beth Foster | Feb 2, 2025 | Pet of the Week
It is time for Miss Dally to find her new parents because she is SO ready to be the next member of her future fur-ever family. Dally has excelled in her doggy studies and she knows all her basic commands, is treat motivated, and a great passenger in the car. Not only...
Meet our Pet(s) of the Week, Rachel, Phoebe, and Monica!
by Beth Foster | Jan 26, 2025 | Pet of the Week
Do these three names sound familiar!? Does it make you wanna sing the hit song "I'll Be There For You" from The Rembrandts? Yes, that is the theme song for the TV show Friends, and these adorable parakeets are named after the women of Friends: Rachel, Phoebe, and...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Maddie
by Beth Foster | Jan 19, 2025 | Pet of the Week
We need to find sweet Maddie a home, she has been waiting for her fur-ever home for awhile. Right now, Maddie is under the care of CARE Southcoast and she would do great in a busy home with other dogs and kids. She would also be a great companion to anyone who just...
Meet Our Pet of the Week, Pepper!
by Beth Foster | Jan 12, 2025 | Pet of the Week
You can't help but melt a little bit of your stress away when you look at a picture of Pepper. He has these beautiful, brown eyes that are round and inviting. This complements his silky dark coat and smiley face. Mister Pepper has been hanging at his Foster home since...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Addy
by Beth Foster | Dec 29, 2024 | Pet of the Week
Some words that describe our Pet of the Week Addy, the cat: friendly, fun, sweet, cuddle-bug, energetic, and that is just to name a few! Addy is a wonderful cat to welcome into your home. He loves children and dogs, so if you already have pets or kids, be assured that...
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