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Huckleberry is an adventurous, active dog seeking a loving home. He weighs 48lbs, has adorable floppy ears, and sports a handsome spotted coat! Huckleberry is a little timid when meeting new people but give him time to warm up to you. You will find he is a loyal, sweet, and happy boy. Huckleberry likes to play but often would rather explore. He will thrive in a home where he can get the exercise and mental stimulation he needs. Huckleberry just needs a little boost to his confidence to become the best canine citizen he can be! Proper training and socialization are the key to helping Huckleberry live his best doggy-life. Huckleberry came to the shelter with another dog and enjoyed doggy playgroups while here at the shelter. He may enjoy a home where he can have some canine companionship. If you have another canine, we recommend a dog-to-dog introduction with Huckleberry at the shelter, to make sure he is a good fit for your pack. Huckleberry recently tested heartworm positive. This means he will need a home willing to support him as he works his way back to full health! Huckleberry has a set plan in place from our vet staff to get him in tip-top shape as soon as possible. If you're looking for some extra love and a new best friend, Huckleberry might be your perfect match!
If you'd like to meet our available pets, please check the "shelter information" box on the listing to see if the pet is located at our Fairfax Campus (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax) or our Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Road, Lorton). Then, come in during our open hours! Both of our locations are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 12-7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information on our adoption process, including requirements and fees, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt.
Huckleberry is an adventurous, active dog seeking a loving home. He weighs 48lbs, has adorable floppy ears, and sports a handsome spotted coat! Huckleberry is a little timid when meeting new people but give him time to warm up to you. You will find he is a loyal, sweet, and happy boy. Huckleberry likes to play but often would rather explore. He will thrive in a home where he can get the exercise and mental stimulation he needs. Huckleberry just needs a little boost to his confidence to become the best canine citizen he can be! Proper training and socialization are the key to helping Huckleberry live his best doggy-life. Huckleberry came to the shelter with another dog and enjoyed doggy playgroups while here at the shelter. He may enjoy a home where he can have some canine companionship. If you have another canine, we recommend a dog-to-dog introduction with Huckleberry at the shelter, to make sure he is a good fit for your pack. Huckleberry recently tested heartworm positive. This means he will need a home willing to support him as he works his way back to full health! Huckleberry has a set plan in place from our vet staff to get him in tip-top shape as soon as possible. If you're looking for some extra love and a new best friend, Huckleberry might be your perfect match!
If you'd like to meet our available pets, please check the "shelter information" box on the listing to see if the pet is located at our Fairfax Campus (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax) or our Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Road, Lorton). Then, come in during our open hours! Both of our locations are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 12-7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information on our adoption process, including requirements and fees, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt.
1 - Look at adoptable pets online, and when you see one you want to meet and possibly adopt, come into the shelter to visit with your prospective pet.
2 - Once at the shelter, walk through to see available pets and then visit with the one(s) you are considering adopting. A volunteer or staff member will facilitate the visit and tell you more about the pet you’re visiting.
3 - Once you decide that you would like to adopt, head to the main lobby to complete our brief adoption questionnaire and wait to speak with one of our adoption counselors to go over any questions you might have. We'll go over all of the available behavioral and medical history of the pet you want to adopt.
4 - Complete your adoption! Most pets can go home the day they are adopted, but some must be picked up one or two days later after their spay/neuter appointment.
Notes: 1) Some pets are in foster homes, and that is noted in their bio. If you are interested in a pet who is in a foster home, please email the shelter to arrange a visit. 2) Some special needs animals will be adopted on a best-fit basis, rather than the usual first-come-first-served.
1 - Look at adoptable pets online, and when you see one you want to meet and possibly adopt, come into the shelter to visit with your prospective pet.
2 - Once at the shelter, walk through to see available pets and then visit with the one(s) you are considering adopting. A volunteer or staff member will facilitate the visit and tell you more about the pet you’re visiting.
3 - Once you decide that you would like to adopt, head to the main lobby to complete our brief adoption questionnaire and wait to speak with one of our adoption counselors to go over any questions you might have. We'll go over all of the available behavioral and medical history of the pet you want to adopt.
4 - Complete your adoption! Most pets can go home the day they are adopted, but some must be picked up one or two days later after their spay/neuter appointment.
Notes: 1) Some pets are in foster homes, and that is noted in their bio. If you are interested in a pet who is in a foster home, please email the shelter to arrange a visit. 2) Some special needs animals will be adopted on a best-fit basis, rather than the usual first-come-first-served.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 12-5pm
Thursdays and Fridays: 12-7pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 11am-5pm
Mondays: closed
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 12-5pm
Thursdays and Fridays: 12-7pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 11am-5pm
Mondays: closed
More about this shelter
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is Fairfax County’s only open-access municipal shelter. We take in stray animals in need, owner surrendered companion animals when the owner is no longer willing or able to care for them, and animals who have been seized or taken into custody by Animal Protection Police. We accept all companion animals from Fairfax County who are in need of care, regardless of health, age, temperament, or history. We do not euthanize for space or length of time, and all adoptable animals are given every opportunity for a new home and family. We have an incredibly compassionate staff, and we also have vibrant and active volunteer and foster programs. We know that every animal who enters our shelter will be given the best care and shown boundless love while they are in our care, and while they wait for their forever family to adopt them. We are very proud that, since 2013, our positive release rate has been over 90% each year!
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is Fairfax County’s only open-access municipal shelter. We take in stray animals in need, owner surrendered companion animals when the owner is no longer willing or able to care for them, and animals who have been seized or taken into custody by Animal Protection Police. We accept all companion animals from Fairfax County who are in need of care, regardless of health, age, temperament, or history. We do not euthanize for space or length of time, and all adoptable animals are given every opportunity for a new home and family. We have an incredibly compassionate staff, and we also have vibrant and active volunteer and foster programs. We know that every animal who enters our shelter will be given the best care and shown boundless love while they are in our care, and while they wait for their forever family to adopt them. We are very proud that, since 2013, our positive release rate has been over 90% each year!
