Pumpkin had a long journey from Kabul, Afghanistan, to Virginia, but he’s now ready to settle into his forever home.

Here’s what he told his friends at 4Paws Rescue Team:

Hi! My name is Pumpkin, and I recently arrived in the states after being rescued by an American who was working in Afghanistan, and then I was sponsored to travel here.

I am a sweet and gentle boy who loves to be petted. I am outgoing, and I get along with other cats. I’d especially enjoy another cat who would like to play with me!

I can be chatty sometimes, but that’s just because I want you to know how happy I am to be here and how much I look forward to your love and attention. I enjoy playing with my kitty toys, and I would be a great fit in almost any household.

Pumpkin’s estimated birthday is January 2018.

Could you give Pumpkin his forever home?

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This past week, 34 properties were sold in Tysons Corner, McLean and Vienna, according to Homesnap.

These ranged from a $3.9 million six-bedroom McLean home to a $309,000 2 BD/2 BA condo with all utilities included except electricity.

A few of the recently sold properties include:

• 2007 Rockingham Street, McLean — 6 BD/7.5 BA single-family home — $3,885,000
• 1943 Lorraine Avenue, McLean — 6 BD/4.5 BA single-family home — $1,950,000
• 1442 Colleen Lane, McLean — 4 BD/3 BA single-family home — $1,078,000
• 8884 Ashgrove House Lane, Vienna — 3 BD/3.5 BA townhome — $870,000
• 1723 Pine Valley Drive, Vienna — 4 BD/2.5 BA single-family home — $775,000
• 1737 Westwind Way, McLean — 3 BD/1.5 BA townhome — $477,500
• 7831 Enola Street #206, McLean — 2 BD/2 BA condo — $309,000

Smiley, who’s always got a smile on her face, is a Golden Retriever mix looking for her forever home.

Here’s what her friends at Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation have to say about her:

Meet Smiley, a girl who is sure to always know how to turn your frown upside down! Smiley is a calm and gentle girl who greets everyone she meets warmly and politely along with her friendly grin. (Her name is Smiley for a reason!) You can make her grin even bigger by providing her with some pets to the head and ear scratches — those are her favorite!

Smily has immaculate manners. We haven’t noticed that she jumps on people at all and when we were taking her out, she even offered a sit to be leashed without a treat lure! She also walks well on the leash with little to no pulling (even when passing other dogs) and explores confidently outdoors, unfazed by loud noises or passing vehicles.

Smiley will truly be an amazing addition to her new forever family’s home. Come meet her to see for yourself just how truly amazing she is!

Are you and Smiley the perfect match?

If you’re in the market to buy a house in the Tysons, McLean and Vienna areas, you’ve got options to explore.

According to Homesnap, there are 149 homes for sale, with a median list price of $465,000.

Here are a few open houses taking place this weekend:

• 1004 Galium Court, McLean
  6 BD/4.5 BA single-family home
  Listed: $1,499,000
  Open: Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
• 1701 N. Albemarle Street, McLean
  3 BD/3 BA single-family home
  Listed: $1,248,000
  Open: Saturday and Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
• 6872 Mclean Province Circle, Falls Church
  3 BD/2.5+ BA townhome
  Listed: $929,900
  Open: Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
• 8360 Greensboro Drive #201, McLean
  3 BD/3 BA condo
  Listed: $840,000
  Open: Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
• 1519 Emerson Avenue, McLean
  3 BD/3.5 BA townhome
  Listed: $725,000
  Open: Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
• 1113 Moorefield Hill Court SW, Vienna
  4 BD/4 BA townhome
  Listed: $670,000
  Open: Saturday, 12-2 p.m.

Photo via Tim Mossholder/Unsplash

Meet Wonder, a sweet momma kitty who has taken good care of her seven babies (the “7 Natural World Wonder” kittens). She is now looking for her forever home with one of her kittens.

Here’s what Wonder’s friends at 4Paws Rescue Team have to say about her:

The 7 Natural World Wonder kittens were found at just 2 weeks old living outside near Blacksburg, Virginia, under the care of their mom, Wonder. They’ve spent the past couple weeks being pampered and loved by their mom and foster family in the safe indoors, which they gladly took to!

Wonder is the sweetest and most patient young mom of the 7 Natural World Wonders kittens. She cared and protected her babies outdoors before coming to her foster home with them. She loves to greet you at the door and stretches her neck out to make sure you give her some kisses and nose boops upon entering.

As her kittens are getting older and they become less demanding of her time, her incredibly sweet personality has blossomed more and more. Any time her foster family has a visitor over, she’s rolling on her back looking for a good scratch! She would prefer to cuddle than play right now, but we think once she has less mom demands she’ll have more energy for playtime!

Wonder is very petite, weighing only 5 pounds when she arrived. We’ve been working on gaining some healthy weight. Her calico coat is stunning with her pink nose and pink/black paw pads. After patiently caring for her babies for so long, Lady Wonder deserves a family who will give her the love and attention she’s shown her kittens.

She would do well being adopted with any of her kittens: Everest Cozort, Micho Cozort, Canyon Cozort, Reef Cozort, Rio Cozort, Aurora Cozort and Victoria Cozort.

Could you, Wonder and one of her kittens make the perfect match?

Wanting to take a look inside some homes in the area?

Across Tysons, Vienna and McLean, there are a number of open houses taking place this weekend.

There’s something for everyone — from a nine-bedroom midcentury-style home in McLean (see below for details) to a number of one- and two-bedroom condos and townhomes.

Take a look at a few of your options:

• 920 Woburn Court, McLean
  9 BD/10.5 BA single-family home
  Listed: $3,249,900
  Open: Saturday and Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
• 9607 Tackroom Lane, Great Falls
  6 BD/5.5 BA single-family home
  Listed: $1,699,900
  Open: Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
• 200 Ceret Court SW, Vienna
  4 BD/2.5 BA single-family home
  Listed: $925,000
  Open: Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
• 6683 McLean Drive, McLean
  5 BD/4.5 BA townhome
  Listed: $875,000
  Open: Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
• 1800 Old Meadow Road #1618, McLean
  2 BD/2 BA condo
  Listed: $480,000
  Open: Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
• 1914 Wilson Lane #102, McLean2
  2 BD/1 BA condo
  Listed: $318,000
  Open: Saturday, 2-4 p.m.

Photo via Tim Mossholder/Unsplash

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Meet Annie, the latest Pet of the Week. Annie’s human moved to assisted living and couldn’t take her along, so now she’s looking for a new home with a soft bed for naps and someone who’ll take her on slow walks.

Here’s what Annie, a senior Westie, shared through her friends at Westie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic States:

I need a really soft bed to snooze in. I love slow walks and exploring the outdoors. I like sitting on a front porch watching everyone come and go. This way I get to bark at the big dogs. I am a very good-looking Westie with GREAT fur and a pretty face. I like a good neck and cheek scratch on your chair. I walk well on a lead; I like to meet other dogs, and I like people. I am VERY attentive. I like to play with humans and my toys for 20 minutes, then sleep for two hours. I come when called… well not so much… but I sit on command, and I am house trained unless my bladder is way too full from drinking too much water. I like to snooze in a dog bed, too. I sleep soundly so you will need to clap your hands to wake me. I like to be near you. I have a few quirks, but who doesn’t when you get older?

I am currently with Uncle Stephen sleeping in his home office in Northern Virginia. I sleep a whole lot. Did I tell you I have great fur, and I need a big doggy bed, and if you touch my muzzle or startle me I might nip you? Well, I was told to be upfront about myself. I like Uncle Stephen a lot and he can do almost anything to me as he is in charge around here, and I want to suck up to get some treats and go for walks!

Call and schedule a visit today! There is only one of me, and I could use a new bed!

Are you and Ms. Annie the perfect match? Read her full profile and reach out.

This past week 19 properties were sold in Tysons Corner, McLean and Vienna, according to Homesnap.

These ranged from a $4.9 million McLean home to a $315,000 2 BD/2 BA unit in a gated McLean community.

The recently sold properties include:

• 6800 Sorrel Street, McLean — 5 BD/5+ BA — $4,856,450
• 501 Roberts Drive NW, Vienna — 5 BD/5.5 BA — $1,973,520
• 1001 Rachel Lane SW, Vienna — 4 BD/3.5 BA — $1,000,000
• 1730 Tamerisk Court, Vienna — 5 BD/3.5 BA — $870,000
• 8220 Crestwood Heights Drive #1209, McLean — 2 BD/2 BA — $622,000
• 7640 Provincial Drive #102, McLean — 2 BD/2 BA — $315,000

In the market? Check out the latest in Tysons area real estate.