ALFALFA

HISTORY:  Alfalfa arrived as a stray at a high kill shelter.  When space became an issue, due to an older intake date, Alfalfa was in danger and we spoke up for him.

Note:  Best as the only pet in the home.  Housebroken,  good in the car,  loaded with love, enjoys toys, knows lots of commands and is fine being left home alone.  Pretty perfect! 

Foster Update August 2026: 

What’s it all about, Alfie?

Alfie believes it’s all about love and happiness, and about life being good.  It’s about snuggling in warm laps, going for walks on leash and greeting neighbors with the biggest tail wag he can muster.  It’s about knowing that Foster Mom will praise him with treats or affection right after she says ‘good boy Alfie’…and she says it a lot!  She says it when he sits nicely, when he walks alongside her at the market, and when he doesn’t chase the squirrels even when chasing would be more fun!

And for Foster Mom, it’s all about letting Alfie know that there is a very special and very caring person out there who is destined to be his family…they just don’t know it yet!  In fact, they are looking for him right now, reading this very bio!  All they need to do is call Caring For Creatures at (434) 842-2404 and ask about adopting Alfie.  

Alfie’s real name is Alfalfa, and he was rescued from a high-kill South Carolina shelter by Caring For Creatures. He was recently placed with a doting foster mom who has, since January 2026, been diligently preparing him for the day his forever family finds him. Together, they have made impressive progress and he has turned into a charismatic gentleman, all ready for the transition into his forever home. 

Foster Mom has taught Alfie how to live in a real home. She used kibble treats to reward him in daily training sessions. Each morning, he practices how to respond to Sit, Down, Wait, Come, Touch, Gotcha, Paw, Other Paw, Turn, and Leave It.  Not bad, eh!  

Even going for a walk has a ritual. First, Foster Mom puts on his harness and leash. Then Alfie sits obediently at doors they need to pass through on the way to the great outdoors, and he patiently waits for Mom to release him from “sit”.  Once on the walk, his bubbly personality and curiosity are on full display, but Foster Mom reins him in by teaching him to focus on her instead of exciting things such as UPS trucks and birds. Neighbors they meet on the walk say he has a contagious smile that they find endearing.  A friend who has seen Alfie at several dog outings commented recently that Alfie gave her the “lean of approval” — he leaned against her leg as she pet him. She was shocked that Alfie hasn’t yet found his forever home because “he is an absolutely lovely and handsome sweetheart.” Foster Mom agrees! 

So far, no one has told Alfie that he is 8 years old, so he zooms around Foster Mom’s fenced back yard like he’s a puppy to use up energy, somehow expertly avoiding collisions with trees and other obstacles! Once back inside the house, Alfie is quiet and patient, and entertains himself with chew toys and brain-buster puzzles. He loves the company of humans, especially when he gets lots of hugs and kisses, with pets and body rubs being his favorite. When Foster Mom is busy, he’s content to quietly sit or lay down to rest. When Foster Mom is away from home, Alfie entertains himself in the kitchen by sleeping, listening to music, or playing with his food toys. He has learned to stay off furniture, manages stairs easily, is housebroken, and loves to ride in cars.
 
Just like every one of us, Alfie is the best that he can be but sometimes makes mistakes. He responds to training and is a bundle of love.  He would make a fantastic addition to a single-pet family with confident, loving humans who have prior dog experience and the willingness to help Alfie continue his training. If you have a little space in your back yard, your home, and more importantly in your heart, Alfie would love to occupy it. Please call Caring For Creatures at (434) 842-2404 and ask about meeting this fun-loving, affectionate boy.

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