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Oakvale is a beautiful, long-legged boy who loves to prance around in the play yard like a deer! He is exceptionally smart and is eager to please, which makes him fairly easy to train. This stoic boy takes treats gently and enjoys to stop and sniff on his walks. He could use a bit of leash training, but we think he'd learn quickly since he's so treat motivated. Oakvale very much enjoys playing fetch, especially when you trade a ball for the one he has! Oakvale went to short term foster and proved to be awfully affectionate/cuddly and housetrained. He did show some signs of separation anxiety in short-term foster, but he did not try to break out of the crate! With time, we think he'd settle nicely.
Oakvale recently went on a Dog Day Out and here's what his DDO buddy had to say!
"I took Oakvale on a Dog's Day Out today! Oakvale started out a little timid but he is now napping on the couch with my husband. Oakvale got to meet my dad and stepmom downtown and then had so much fun playing fetch at Sweetwater Court Private Dog Playground and Gardens! We had lunch at Freddy's and he enjoyed a pup cup. Oakvale went for a walk in our neighborhood and was well-behaved in our house while our dogs were resting in their crates.
This boy has been searching for a home for almost 3 months and he is more than ready to be a sweet companion.
- Affectionate (but may take a little time to warm up to you)
- Pretty good walker-he pulled a little when we first got him out but overall not bad. Likes to stop and sniff.
- Loves to fetch! When he brings the ball back sometimes he makes a funny snort
- Good car rider-at times slightly hesitant about jumping in but he gets in on his own! Much of the time in the car with us he lay down and napped.
- He was initially interested when we ate our lunch in the car but was polite and didn't bother us.
- He loves to sit for a treat!
- Oakvale is a very handsome fellow and has cute speckled ears!"
Oakvale has shown that he can be dog selective. He gets nervous when crowded by dogs (so he prefers no doggie day care) or when a dog is reactive to him. He'd do best with a more laid back, submissive, and/or playful dog. As always, we strongly recommend bringing any resident dogs to the shelter for a meet and greet with potential new family members to be sure it's a good match. If bringing a dog for a meet and greet, please bring proof of up to date rabies, bordetella, and DHPP vaccines.
To meet your future pet, come to Guilford County Animal Services between 12 and 4 any day except Tuesday!
Oakvale is a beautiful, long-legged boy who loves to prance around in the play yard like a deer! He is exceptionally smart and is eager to please, which makes him fairly easy to train. This stoic boy takes treats gently and enjoys to stop and sniff on his walks. He could use a bit of leash training, but we think he'd learn quickly since he's so treat motivated. Oakvale very much enjoys playing fetch, especially when you trade a ball for the one he has! Oakvale went to short term foster and proved to be awfully affectionate/cuddly and housetrained. He did show some signs of separation anxiety in short-term foster, but he did not try to break out of the crate! With time, we think he'd settle nicely.
Oakvale recently went on a Dog Day Out and here's what his DDO buddy had to say!
"I took Oakvale on a Dog's Day Out today! Oakvale started out a little timid but he is now napping on the couch with my husband. Oakvale got to meet my dad and stepmom downtown and then had so much fun playing fetch at Sweetwater Court Private Dog Playground and Gardens! We had lunch at Freddy's and he enjoyed a pup cup. Oakvale went for a walk in our neighborhood and was well-behaved in our house while our dogs were resting in their crates.
This boy has been searching for a home for almost 3 months and he is more than ready to be a sweet companion.
- Affectionate (but may take a little time to warm up to you)
- Pretty good walker-he pulled a little when we first got him out but overall not bad. Likes to stop and sniff.
- Loves to fetch! When he brings the ball back sometimes he makes a funny snort
- Good car rider-at times slightly hesitant about jumping in but he gets in on his own! Much of the time in the car with us he lay down and napped.
- He was initially interested when we ate our lunch in the car but was polite and didn't bother us.
- He loves to sit for a treat!
- Oakvale is a very handsome fellow and has cute speckled ears!"
Oakvale has shown that he can be dog selective. He gets nervous when crowded by dogs (so he prefers no doggie day care) or when a dog is reactive to him. He'd do best with a more laid back, submissive, and/or playful dog. As always, we strongly recommend bringing any resident dogs to the shelter for a meet and greet with potential new family members to be sure it's a good match. If bringing a dog for a meet and greet, please bring proof of up to date rabies, bordetella, and DHPP vaccines.
To meet your future pet, come to Guilford County Animal Services between 12 and 4 any day except Tuesday!
We recommend that your current pets are up to date on all of their vaccines before bringing home your new pet.
Additional adoption info
All dog and cat adoptions include age appropriate vaccines, rabies vaccines, microchip, spay/neuter, full body checkup, and flea and tick treatment.
If the dog or cat you choose to adopt is already spayed or neutered, they can go home the same day; otherwise, the spay/neuter surgery is scheduled when you adopt, and you can pick up your new pet after the surgery.
If you have any questions about our adoption process, please visit us at http://guilfordanimalservices.com or email Arryn at svalitzski@guilfordcountync.gov
Thank you for considering adoption. We are so happy that you are planning to join the GCAS Family!
All dog and cat adoptions include age appropriate vaccines, rabies vaccines, microchip, spay/neuter, full body checkup, and flea and tick treatment.
If the dog or cat you choose to adopt is already spayed or neutered, they can go home the same day; otherwise, the spay/neuter surgery is scheduled when you adopt, and you can pick up your new pet after the surgery.
If you have any questions about our adoption process, please visit us at http://guilfordanimalservices.com or email Arryn at svalitzski@guilfordcountync.gov
Thank you for considering adoption. We are so happy that you are planning to join the GCAS Family!
Go meet their pets
The Guilford County Animal Shelter is located at 980 Guilford College Rd. in Greensboro, NC. We are open for adoptions 12-4pm any day except for Tuesdays. For more information please visit http://guilfordanimalservices.com
Follow our Facebook page (Facebook) to find out about our adoption events.
The Guilford County Animal Shelter is located at 980 Guilford College Rd. in Greensboro, NC. We are open for adoptions 12-4pm any day except for Tuesdays. For more information please visit http://guilfordanimalservices.com
Follow our Facebook page (Facebook) to find out about our adoption events.
More about this shelter
The Guilford County Animal Shelter is the only public shelter in Guilford County. We are a professional, caring organization devoted to saving the lives of lost, abandoned and surrendered animals of Guilford County, N.C. We strive to humanely care for all the animals and work diligently to return lost animals to their owners.
We are committed to making every adoption of every animal a positive, permanent experience for both the animals and the pet owner. We work collaboratively with other rescue organizations to help place specific dogs, cats, livestock, exotic and wildlife. We also conduct community awareness programs on pet care and responsibility, as well as pet therapy at senior residence homes.
GCAS is committed to every animal that arrives at our facility. Our staff is devoted to treating every animal with a curable illness in order to help it get adopted. We are proud to have a 97% success rate with dogs and a 78% success rate with cats.
We are a proud adoption partner of Pets for Patriots, a nationally operating 501(c)(3) charity saving lives through companion pet adoption for United States veterans.
The Guilford County Animal Shelter is the only public shelter in Guilford County. We are a professional, caring organization devoted to saving the lives of lost, abandoned and surrendered animals of Guilford County, N.C. We strive to humanely care for all the animals and work diligently to return lost animals to their owners.
We are committed to making every adoption of every animal a positive, permanent experience for both the animals and the pet owner. We work collaboratively with other rescue organizations to help place specific dogs, cats, livestock, exotic and wildlife. We also conduct community awareness programs on pet care and responsibility, as well as pet therapy at senior residence homes.
GCAS is committed to every animal that arrives at our facility. Our staff is devoted to treating every animal with a curable illness in order to help it get adopted. We are proud to have a 97% success rate with dogs and a 78% success rate with cats.
We are a proud adoption partner of Pets for Patriots, a nationally operating 501(c)(3) charity saving lives through companion pet adoption for United States veterans.
