Susie arrived at Animal Aid folded in on herself, like a young plant that hasn’t realized the sun's for her, too. She was gentle and quiet, still building the courage to grow. Then came the tending. A kind volunteer began sitting with her each afternoon, reading stories in a soft voice, offering steadiness instead of pressure. It was the emotional equivalent of good sunlight and the right kind of watering. Slowly, Susie lifted her head. Then her ears. Then her whole spirit. A dog who once shrank into corners now trots over to say hello, curious about every new sound and smell. She leans in for affection. She rolls in the grass. She has discovered that joy is not a scarce resource, and she seems a little surprised she had it in her this whole time. Susie is three years old, healthy, and very much in her growing season. She’s still a touch tender in new situations, the way any recently restored plant might be, but the shy girl who arrived here is steadily giving way to her true nature: silly, affectionate, and quietly confident. She’s even begun showing off her playful side, like she’s rediscovering parts of herself she’d set aside for safekeeping. But here’s the truth every gardener knows - even the best greenhouse can only take you so far. For Susie to become everything she’s meant to be, she needs the final step in her journey. She needs to be transplanted into her permanent home, where her roots can settle and her joy can unfurl for good. If you’re ready to help a gentle soul finish blooming, come meet Susie. She’s ready for her next chapter, and she’s more than ready to love whoever walks through the door. No gardening experience required. Animal Aid Society is located at 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton, with visiting hours from 9am to noon, 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.
Susie arrived at Animal Aid folded in on herself, like a young plant that hasn’t realized the sun's for her, too. She was gentle and quiet, still building the courage to grow. Then came the tending. A kind volunteer began sitting with her each afternoon, reading stories in a soft voice, offering steadiness instead of pressure. It was the emotional equivalent of good sunlight and the right kind of watering. Slowly, Susie lifted her head. Then her ears. Then her whole spirit. A dog who once shrank into corners now trots over to say hello, curious about every new sound and smell. She leans in for affection. She rolls in the grass. She has discovered that joy is not a scarce resource, and she seems a little surprised she had it in her this whole time. Susie is three years old, healthy, and very much in her growing season. She’s still a touch tender in new situations, the way any recently restored plant might be, but the shy girl who arrived here is steadily giving way to her true nature: silly, affectionate, and quietly confident. She’s even begun showing off her playful side, like she’s rediscovering parts of herself she’d set aside for safekeeping. But here’s the truth every gardener knows - even the best greenhouse can only take you so far. For Susie to become everything she’s meant to be, she needs the final step in her journey. She needs to be transplanted into her permanent home, where her roots can settle and her joy can unfurl for good. If you’re ready to help a gentle soul finish blooming, come meet Susie. She’s ready for her next chapter, and she’s more than ready to love whoever walks through the door. No gardening experience required. Animal Aid Society is located at 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton, with visiting hours from 9am to noon, 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.
More about this shelter
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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