Xena didn’t arrive with a wagging tail or a ready-made grin. She came to Animal Aid Society from an overcrowded shelter, unsure of people, unsure of noise, unsure of the world. Those first days, she moved like a shadow trying not to be seen. But shadows don’t stay shadows forever. Now? Now Xena is in the middle of her becoming. When it’s time to leave her run, she doesn’t just step out, she bursts forth. She's 29 pounds of gleeful chaos, limbs flying in sixteen directions at once (yes, she only has four legs, no, physics cannot explain her). She dashes past you and flashes a drive-by smile. Stay still long enough and you’ll get a drive-by nose boop, too. She wants to love people so badly she can barely contain her joy. She’s still learning that the world is safe, and she checks in with her humans like a kid learning to swim, but every day the hesitation fades and the sparkle gets brighter. Give her patience and a gentle routine, and she will give you loyalty, laughter, and a future full of tail-thumping triumphs. Right now, the big outside world is still scary, so Xena needs a home with a fenced yard where she can practice her confidence without the pressure of busy sidewalks or unpredictable noises. She’ll get there. She just needs someone willing to celebrate the small victories. Xena is heartworm-positive, but don’t let that stop you. Animal Aid Society covers the full cost of treatment, even after you take her home. Come meet her. Fall in love with her unpolished magic. Help her finish her transformation from scared shelter dog to beloved family member. Xena needs a person or family to be her sunshine, because shadows don’t stay shadows once the light finally finds them. Animal Aid Society is located at 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton, VA. You can visit Xena any day from 9am to noon, including weekends and holidays. *Needs a home with a securely fenced yard. 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.
Xena didn’t arrive with a wagging tail or a ready-made grin. She came to Animal Aid Society from an overcrowded shelter, unsure of people, unsure of noise, unsure of the world. Those first days, she moved like a shadow trying not to be seen. But shadows don’t stay shadows forever. Now? Now Xena is in the middle of her becoming. When it’s time to leave her run, she doesn’t just step out, she bursts forth. She's 29 pounds of gleeful chaos, limbs flying in sixteen directions at once (yes, she only has four legs, no, physics cannot explain her). She dashes past you and flashes a drive-by smile. Stay still long enough and you’ll get a drive-by nose boop, too. She wants to love people so badly she can barely contain her joy. She’s still learning that the world is safe, and she checks in with her humans like a kid learning to swim, but every day the hesitation fades and the sparkle gets brighter. Give her patience and a gentle routine, and she will give you loyalty, laughter, and a future full of tail-thumping triumphs. Right now, the big outside world is still scary, so Xena needs a home with a fenced yard where she can practice her confidence without the pressure of busy sidewalks or unpredictable noises. She’ll get there. She just needs someone willing to celebrate the small victories. Xena is heartworm-positive, but don’t let that stop you. Animal Aid Society covers the full cost of treatment, even after you take her home. Come meet her. Fall in love with her unpolished magic. Help her finish her transformation from scared shelter dog to beloved family member. Xena needs a person or family to be her sunshine, because shadows don’t stay shadows once the light finally finds them. Animal Aid Society is located at 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton, VA. You can visit Xena any day from 9am to noon, including weekends and holidays. *Needs a home with a securely fenced yard. 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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