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🐾 Meet Riddick: A Shy Heart Ready to Blossom into Your Best Friend! 🐾
Riddick, a handsome boy, found himself as a stray, and he's now on a journey to find the love and trust he truly deserves. He may initially appear a bit shy, but there's a heart of gold waiting to be discovered. Once he warms up to you, he becomes an affectionate and loving companion, eager to share his quiet strength.
Riddick is a dog who just needs that extra bit of confidence and patience to help him thrive. His initial shyness is just a mask hiding the potential for a deep and lasting connection. Beneath that exterior is a handsome and strong dog with a quiet and contemplative personality, perfect for those seeking a thoughtful and loyal companion.
If you're in search of a best friend who'll be your confidant, your loyal partner, and a source of unwavering love, Riddick might be the one you've been waiting for. Your understanding, patience, and kindness can provide Riddick with the love and support he needs to truly come out of his shell and flourish.
Visit the dogs at Hopewell, and you might just find your perfect match in Riddick. Be the one to help him discover his full potential, and in return, you'll have a steadfast friend for life.
Riddick's journey to trust and love is waiting to be written, and you have the opportunity to be a vital part of his story. Don't miss the chance to make this beautiful soul a cherished member of your family. 🏡❤️🐾 #AdoptRiddick #ShyButLoving #BestFriendMaterial
🐾 Meet Riddick: A Shy Heart Ready to Blossom into Your Best Friend! 🐾
Riddick, a handsome boy, found himself as a stray, and he's now on a journey to find the love and trust he truly deserves. He may initially appear a bit shy, but there's a heart of gold waiting to be discovered. Once he warms up to you, he becomes an affectionate and loving companion, eager to share his quiet strength.
Riddick is a dog who just needs that extra bit of confidence and patience to help him thrive. His initial shyness is just a mask hiding the potential for a deep and lasting connection. Beneath that exterior is a handsome and strong dog with a quiet and contemplative personality, perfect for those seeking a thoughtful and loyal companion.
If you're in search of a best friend who'll be your confidant, your loyal partner, and a source of unwavering love, Riddick might be the one you've been waiting for. Your understanding, patience, and kindness can provide Riddick with the love and support he needs to truly come out of his shell and flourish.
Visit the dogs at Hopewell, and you might just find your perfect match in Riddick. Be the one to help him discover his full potential, and in return, you'll have a steadfast friend for life.
Riddick's journey to trust and love is waiting to be written, and you have the opportunity to be a vital part of his story. Don't miss the chance to make this beautiful soul a cherished member of your family. 🏡❤️🐾 #AdoptRiddick #ShyButLoving #BestFriendMaterial
Donations are always welcome at the shelter! Items that we are ALWAYS in need of are the following:
Dog/Puppy Food
Cat/Kitten Food (wet food also)
Cat Litter**
Bleach
Liquid lysol
Towels (hand towels/bath towels)
Dog toys
Cat toys
Dawn dish soap
Monetary Donations can be made to Hopewell Animal Hospital at 804-458-9521. Please tell them you would like to assist with Hopewell Animal Control Donations only.
Their adoption process
1.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
Please visit our facility at 507 Station Street in the City of Hopewell and we can first help you find a potential match!
2.
Meet the Pet
Once you decide on a pet you would potentially like to adopt, we will have you meet with that aninal one on one to get more aquainted!
3.
Submit Application
If you have fallen in love with one of our animals, the next step is to complete a 2 page application which is done *at our facility only.*
4.
Meet the Pet
*For those applicants that have another dog(s) we require a meet and greet between the animals to ensure it is a match!
5.
Approve Application
The next step is to inform you if you have been approved! We will call each applicant either way!
6.
Sign Adoption Contract
The next step is to sign an Adoption Contract that ensures you will provide Adequate care to the animal(s).
7.
Take the Pet Home
Our shelter has a $10 adoption fee plus cost of spay or neuter (prices vary for sex, weight and dog or cat). The animal can be taken home ♡
Additional adoption info
Fill out an application to adopt. A small back ground is done to confirm that the adopters have not been convicted of animal neglect and/or domestic violence (there is a strong link between the two).
If approved, it's a $10.00 adoption fee for the city, plus the cost of the spay/neuter. The spay/neuter fee varies of the species, sex and weight.
Fill out an application to adopt. A small back ground is done to confirm that the adopters have not been convicted of animal neglect and/or domestic violence (there is a strong link between the two).
If approved, it's a $10.00 adoption fee for the city, plus the cost of the spay/neuter. The spay/neuter fee varies of the species, sex and weight.
Go meet their pets
Our shelter is at 507 Station Street, Hopewell VA 23860. We are located behind the downtown fire department.
If you are using a GPS device to locate our facility we strongly suggest that you use the address of 200 S. Hopewell Street. That address will put you in front of the Fire Department that we are located about 200 yards behind.
**YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A CITY RESIDENT TO ADOPT FROM OUR FACILITY**
HOURS OF OPERATION:
10AM-2PM
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday
By APPOINTMENT ONLY ON:
Thursdays and Sundays
Our shelter is at 507 Station Street, Hopewell VA 23860. We are located behind the downtown fire department.
If you are using a GPS device to locate our facility we strongly suggest that you use the address of 200 S. Hopewell Street. That address will put you in front of the Fire Department that we are located about 200 yards behind.
**YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A CITY RESIDENT TO ADOPT FROM OUR FACILITY**
HOURS OF OPERATION:
10AM-2PM
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday
By APPOINTMENT ONLY ON:
Thursdays and Sundays
More about this shelter
The City of Hopewell Animal Shelter is run by the Animal Control Officers. We fall under the Hopewell Police Department and train accordingly to serve the animals and the public of Hopewell. Our shelter is currently a small scale shelter with 28 dog kennels and 14 cat cages.
Our shelter is often full. We work hard to find our animals that are not claimed by an owner a new home or an approved rescue.
Most of our animals at our facility are animals that were found running loose that no one came to look for. We do often get animals in from owner surrenders where the previous owners can no longer care for them. At times we also seize animals and they will eventually need forever homes or rescue.
Come on down to the City of Hopewell and meet the wonderful Animal Control Officers and the Shelter staff that care for the animals on a daily basis.
The City of Hopewell Animal Shelter is run by the Animal Control Officers. We fall under the Hopewell Police Department and train accordingly to serve the animals and the public of Hopewell. Our shelter is currently a small scale shelter with 28 dog kennels and 14 cat cages.
Our shelter is often full. We work hard to find our animals that are not claimed by an owner a new home or an approved rescue.
Most of our animals at our facility are animals that were found running loose that no one came to look for. We do often get animals in from owner surrenders where the previous owners can no longer care for them. At times we also seize animals and they will eventually need forever homes or rescue.
Come on down to the City of Hopewell and meet the wonderful Animal Control Officers and the Shelter staff that care for the animals on a daily basis.
