Approximate Age: 4 years
Approximate Weight: 38 lbs
** Hanks is Deaf***
Meet Hanks!
This handsome boy may be deaf, but he doesn’t let that slow him down one bit! Hanks is full of life and loves playing with his dog friends at the rescue.
● Gentle Soul: Sweet, loving, and affectionate — Hanks wins hearts everywhere he goes.
● Smart & Eager to Learn: He already knows ASL signs for yes, no, sit, paw, and down! Highly food-motivated and loves positive training.
● Zoomie Pro: Hanks loves to race around a fenced yard showing off his joyful zoomies.
● Adventure Buddy: Great on leash and always up for a walk or hike.
● Thrives on Connection: Since he’s deaf, Hanks reads body language beautifully and forms deep bonds through trust and consistency.
● Best Home: A patient, loving family who can continue his visual training and help him with gentle boundaries — he’s so ready to keep learning and loving!
Schedule a meet-and-greet by completing our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey.
Join our Foster program and become a hero! Get started by completing our Foster Application on the Foster page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/foster.
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ADOPT A DOG, SAVE A LIFE!
Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) Adoption Process
* Complete our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey to expedite the process and arrange a meet-and-greet. Expect a response within about a week; please check your spam folder. As we're 100% volunteer-run, your patience is appreciated!
Requirements And Donations
* Required Adoption Day Items: A martingale collar and a non-retractable leash (available for purchase at ODHS).
* Adoption Donations: Puppies (under 1 year): $375; Adults: $275; Seniors (age-dependent): $175; Select dogs: $500. We accept cash, debit, and credit cards.
* Adoption Radius: Within 350 miles of Fredericksburg, VA. A $50 out-of-state fee applies.
* Breed Identification: Dogs are listed as "Mixed Breed" unless formal documentation is available.
Location And Hours
* Visit our adoption center at 3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 during adoption hours: Wednesday 5-7 PM; Friday 6-8 PM; Saturday 11 AM-3 PM; Sunday 11 AM-1 PM.
* We also host adoption events throughout our community. See our Upcoming Events page at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/events for dates and locations.
Bringing Your New Dog Home
* The 3-3-3 Rule: Understand what to expect during your new dog's first three days, three weeks, and three months at https://www.rescuedogs101.com/bringing-new-dog-home-3-3-3-rule/.
* Why We Don't Adopt Littermates: We don't adopt dog siblings together because of the risk of littermate syndrome which often causes serious behavioral issues: https://stories.tamu.edu/news/2023/09/28/understanding-littermate-syndrome-in-puppy-pairs/.
Support ODHS
Help us promote forever homes for our rescue dogs! Like "Old Dominion Humane Society" on Facebook and follow us on Instagram.
#Adopt #Donate #Volunteer #Foster
Approximate Age: 4 years
Approximate Weight: 38 lbs
** Hanks is Deaf***
Meet Hanks!
This handsome boy may be deaf, but he doesn’t let that slow him down one bit! Hanks is full of life and loves playing with his dog friends at the rescue.
● Gentle Soul: Sweet, loving, and affectionate — Hanks wins hearts everywhere he goes.
● Smart & Eager to Learn: He already knows ASL signs for yes, no, sit, paw, and down! Highly food-motivated and loves positive training.
● Zoomie Pro: Hanks loves to race around a fenced yard showing off his joyful zoomies.
● Adventure Buddy: Great on leash and always up for a walk or hike.
● Thrives on Connection: Since he’s deaf, Hanks reads body language beautifully and forms deep bonds through trust and consistency.
● Best Home: A patient, loving family who can continue his visual training and help him with gentle boundaries — he’s so ready to keep learning and loving!
Schedule a meet-and-greet by completing our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey.
Join our Foster program and become a hero! Get started by completing our Foster Application on the Foster page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/foster.
____________________________________________________________
ADOPT A DOG, SAVE A LIFE!
Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) Adoption Process
* Complete our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey to expedite the process and arrange a meet-and-greet. Expect a response within about a week; please check your spam folder. As we're 100% volunteer-run, your patience is appreciated!
Requirements And Donations
* Required Adoption Day Items: A martingale collar and a non-retractable leash (available for purchase at ODHS).
* Adoption Donations: Puppies (under 1 year): $375; Adults: $275; Seniors (age-dependent): $175; Select dogs: $500. We accept cash, debit, and credit cards.
* Adoption Radius: Within 350 miles of Fredericksburg, VA. A $50 out-of-state fee applies.
* Breed Identification: Dogs are listed as "Mixed Breed" unless formal documentation is available.
Location And Hours
* Visit our adoption center at 3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 during adoption hours: Wednesday 5-7 PM; Friday 6-8 PM; Saturday 11 AM-3 PM; Sunday 11 AM-1 PM.
* We also host adoption events throughout our community. See our Upcoming Events page at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/events for dates and locations.
Bringing Your New Dog Home
* The 3-3-3 Rule: Understand what to expect during your new dog's first three days, three weeks, and three months at https://www.rescuedogs101.com/bringing-new-dog-home-3-3-3-rule/.
* Why We Don't Adopt Littermates: We don't adopt dog siblings together because of the risk of littermate syndrome which often causes serious behavioral issues: https://stories.tamu.edu/news/2023/09/28/understanding-littermate-syndrome-in-puppy-pairs/.
Support ODHS
Help us promote forever homes for our rescue dogs! Like "Old Dominion Humane Society" on Facebook and follow us on Instagram.
#Adopt #Donate #Volunteer #Foster
We have adoption events on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at our adoption center. We also have several offsite events every month. Please follow us on Facebook to see up date information on events.
We have adoption events on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at our adoption center. We also have several offsite events every month. Please follow us on Facebook to see up date information on events.
More about this shelter
Old Dominion Humane Society is here to provide well-matched permanent homes for animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation, and education.
Old Dominion Humane Society is here to provide well-matched permanent homes for animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation, and education.
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