Some dogs are companions. Some are sidekicks. And then there are the rare few who operate like a one-dog cheer squad, support staff, social director, exercise machine, and snuggle blanket. That’s Boomer. He’s the sort of dog who shows up like sunshine. Coffee spilled? He’s there. Good news? He’s there. Tuesday afternoon? Still there. Whatever rhythm your day settles into, Boomer just syncs himself to it. And he didn’t earn that reputation lightly. In his first home, he was the gold standard of good behavior: housetrained, polite, loyal, with exactly the right ratio of steady to silly. When his dad got deployment orders, the man drove across the entire country to bring Boomer back to us, determined that this good boy would not fall through the cracks. We thought we’d found Boomer’s next forever, but life had other plans. None of it was Boomer’s doing, and through it all he never lost the grin or the tail-thump. Now he’s back with us, wagging like he’s auditioning for Best Attitude in a Leading Role. And somehow… he’s still here. We don’t get it either. He’s the dog our trainer brags about, the one volunteers take scenic routes to say hello to, the one we introduce first when a visitor says, “I’m not sure what kind of dog I want.” At six years old, this healthy Foxhound is a joyful shape-shifter: ready for a tug-of-war that will work your arms and core, ready for a slow stroll, ready for belly rubs under a patch of sun. His bark is loud enough to explain his name, but his heart is the real megaphone. He adores adults, kids, and other dogs, though cats and small dogs baffle him in ways we can’t technically explain. He needs a home without either. He loves mornings. He loves snacks. He loves squeaky balls and fuzzy toys. Mostly, Boomer loves life, and he’s looking for someone who wants their life loved right back. Come meet Boomer at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are 9 a.m. to noon, daily (including weekends and holidays). Interested? Come for a visit any day of the week - 365 days a year between 9am - 12pm. Hope to see you soon!
PLEASE NOTE: Animal Aid Society observes a 40 mile adoption radius to facilitate post adoption support and follow ups.
Some dogs are companions. Some are sidekicks. And then there are the rare few who operate like a one-dog cheer squad, support staff, social director, exercise machine, and snuggle blanket. That’s Boomer. He’s the sort of dog who shows up like sunshine. Coffee spilled? He’s there. Good news? He’s there. Tuesday afternoon? Still there. Whatever rhythm your day settles into, Boomer just syncs himself to it. And he didn’t earn that reputation lightly. In his first home, he was the gold standard of good behavior: housetrained, polite, loyal, with exactly the right ratio of steady to silly. When his dad got deployment orders, the man drove across the entire country to bring Boomer back to us, determined that this good boy would not fall through the cracks. We thought we’d found Boomer’s next forever, but life had other plans. None of it was Boomer’s doing, and through it all he never lost the grin or the tail-thump. Now he’s back with us, wagging like he’s auditioning for Best Attitude in a Leading Role. And somehow… he’s still here. We don’t get it either. He’s the dog our trainer brags about, the one volunteers take scenic routes to say hello to, the one we introduce first when a visitor says, “I’m not sure what kind of dog I want.” At six years old, this healthy Foxhound is a joyful shape-shifter: ready for a tug-of-war that will work your arms and core, ready for a slow stroll, ready for belly rubs under a patch of sun. His bark is loud enough to explain his name, but his heart is the real megaphone. He adores adults, kids, and other dogs, though cats and small dogs baffle him in ways we can’t technically explain. He needs a home without either. He loves mornings. He loves snacks. He loves squeaky balls and fuzzy toys. Mostly, Boomer loves life, and he’s looking for someone who wants their life loved right back. Come meet Boomer at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are 9 a.m. to noon, daily (including weekends and holidays). Interested? Come for a visit any day of the week - 365 days a year between 9am - 12pm. Hope to see you soon!
PLEASE NOTE: Animal Aid Society observes a 40 mile adoption radius to facilitate post adoption support and follow ups.
Please note: We prefer that adopters be located within 40 miles of the shelter to facilitate post adoption follow up.
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Submit Application
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Interview
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Home Check
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Approve Application
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Sign Adoption Contract
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Pay Fee
Additional adoption info
If all goes well and you decide to pursue adoption, you will be asked to complete a pre-adopt. Once your family, including any dogs, have also met with the dog you wish to adopt, your application will be submitted to the Adoption Committee for review. We estimate the pre-adoption process can take up to 14 days or longer.
Please note: AAS is committed to finding the best fit for each of our dogs. For this reason, we will accept multiple applications for a dog. In the case of multiple applications, we will select the applicant that is the best fit based on the needs of the dog.
Adoption fee for puppy/adult dogs is $300.00.
Adoption fee for senior dogs is $150.00.
Dogs qualify as a senior based on their stature/weight and age. The scale below shows the age at which a dog attains “senior” designation:
0-20 lbs: 11 years
21-50: 10 years
51-90: 8 years
91+: 7 years
If all goes well and you decide to pursue adoption, you will be asked to complete a pre-adopt. Once your family, including any dogs, have also met with the dog you wish to adopt, your application will be submitted to the Adoption Committee for review. We estimate the pre-adoption process can take up to 14 days or longer.
Please note: AAS is committed to finding the best fit for each of our dogs. For this reason, we will accept multiple applications for a dog. In the case of multiple applications, we will select the applicant that is the best fit based on the needs of the dog.
Adoption fee for puppy/adult dogs is $300.00.
Adoption fee for senior dogs is $150.00.
Dogs qualify as a senior based on their stature/weight and age. The scale below shows the age at which a dog attains “senior” designation:
0-20 lbs: 11 years
21-50: 10 years
51-90: 8 years
91+: 7 years
PLEASE NOTE: We prefer that adopters be located within 40 miles of the shelter to facilitate post adoption follow up.
We are open 365 days a year from 9 AM - 12 PM! You can visit with any of our pups my coming to our shelter at 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666.
PLEASE NOTE: We prefer that adopters be located within 40 miles of the shelter to facilitate post adoption follow up.
We are open 365 days a year from 9 AM - 12 PM! You can visit with any of our pups my coming to our shelter at 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666.
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The purpose of the Society shall be to provide to/and or for animals, other than man, shelter, medical aid, care and protection, to act as a placement agency for animals in good health, and to provide education for the humane care and treatment of animals, and to attempt to prevent cruelty to animals. We are a nonprofit organization that receives no funding from state or federal agencies. All of the funds required to maintain the shelter and care for the dogs come from donations and special fund-raising events. Donations to the shelter are tax deductible.
Our dogs are not euthanized for space. This means that new dogs can only be accepted by the shelter when we have an available kennel.
All of our dogs are:
Examined by a veterinarian
Receive medical care as needed
Current on vaccinations
Spayed or neutered
Regularly walked and exercised
Socialized and loved
Temperament tested
Microchipped
The purpose of the Society shall be to provide to/and or for animals, other than man, shelter, medical aid, care and protection, to act as a placement agency for animals in good health, and to provide education for the humane care and treatment of animals, and to attempt to prevent cruelty to animals. We are a nonprofit organization that receives no funding from state or federal agencies. All of the funds required to maintain the shelter and care for the dogs come from donations and special fund-raising events. Donations to the shelter are tax deductible.
Our dogs are not euthanized for space. This means that new dogs can only be accepted by the shelter when we have an available kennel.
All of our dogs are:
Examined by a veterinarian
Receive medical care as needed
Current on vaccinations
Spayed or neutered
Regularly walked and exercised
Socialized and loved
Temperament tested
Microchipped
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