Approximate Age: 5 years
Approximate Weight: 26 lbs
Dad Bod was treated for Heartworms on 11/19 and 11/20. He may test positive for up to a year post treatment.
Dadbod (or Dobby as his foster family calls him) has made tremendous progress but will need an adopter who is calm, patient and willing to give him time.
He would be ok with dog savvy older kids.
Even with a fenced in yard he should be leashed walked until he is very very comfortable with you. He is very much a flight risk.
He has found his voice, and now demands food and to go outside. His foster momma thinks his bark is cute, but probably not the best fit for an apartment (unless you have very forgiving neighbors...)
He doesn't care about the cats in his foster home, and has started playing with the dogs. He has shown to be a little possessive of his stuff, so feed him separately.
He has started playing with toys! He prefers the crinkly ones.
He does not love the car, he will not be the kind of dog you can put in the car and take out to social events.
His crate is his safe space, and he is content to lay in it most of the day. However he has started napping on the couch with the people and dogs in his foster home.
You can still come adopt me or even join our foster program to help the humans learn all the awesome things about new dogs like me! Learn more on our website!
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: 5 years
Approximate Weight: 26 lbs
Dad Bod was treated for Heartworms on 11/19 and 11/20. He may test positive for up to a year post treatment.
Dadbod (or Dobby as his foster family calls him) has made tremendous progress but will need an adopter who is calm, patient and willing to give him time.
He would be ok with dog savvy older kids.
Even with a fenced in yard he should be leashed walked until he is very very comfortable with you. He is very much a flight risk.
He has found his voice, and now demands food and to go outside. His foster momma thinks his bark is cute, but probably not the best fit for an apartment (unless you have very forgiving neighbors...)
He doesn't care about the cats in his foster home, and has started playing with the dogs. He has shown to be a little possessive of his stuff, so feed him separately.
He has started playing with toys! He prefers the crinkly ones.
He does not love the car, he will not be the kind of dog you can put in the car and take out to social events.
His crate is his safe space, and he is content to lay in it most of the day. However he has started napping on the couch with the people and dogs in his foster home.
You can still come adopt me or even join our foster program to help the humans learn all the awesome things about new dogs like me! Learn more on our website!
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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