My name is Cleo!

Meet Cleo! Cleo is a lovely 6-year-old, 80-pound black and white dog with a big heart and an even bigger personality. Friendly, tolerant, and affectionate, she loves attention and enjoys being part of the action.

Cleo knows several commands, including sit, shake, and down and is even learning spin! She’s easy to handle, enjoys being petted, and allows gentle care like eye cleaning and topical treatments. Cleo has some ongoing skin allergies that will need regular maintenance throughout her life, but she’s cooperative with care and loves the extra attention that comes with it.

Here`s a snippet of what her recent Foster had to say during her stay with them: `Cleo was an absolute delight during her two-week stay as a foster, proving to be an incredibly sweet houseguest who was clearly loved and well-cared for by a previous owner. Her manners are impeccable: she is housebroken with no accidents and is reliably crate-trained (and happily slept in a crate at night). She showed no aggression around food or toys and only possessive of her side of a rope! On walks, she`s a sweet companion on the leash, though she likes to investigate every smell. She prefers shorter, meandering strolls—gradually working up to only a couple of blocks—making her not ideal for a super active family but perfectly suited for a calm, loving home. Cleo loves playtime, especially a good game of tug-of-war (which she will happily win), and is wonderful with children, totally melting for attention and belly rubs. She is happiest curled up for a snuggle or enjoying a cozy nap by a heater, ready to be a low-key and sweet family member.`

This pet is eligible for an Adoption Audition! What is an Adoption Audition? It’s a 5-day, no-strings-attached, trial adoption period. You can take this pet home to try it out! Interested? Come to the shelter any time during open hours and talk to one of our Customer Care staff!

If you`d like to meet our available pets, please check the `shelter information` box on the listing to see if the pet is located at our Fairfax Campus (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax) or our Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Road, Lorton). Then, come in during our open hours! Both of our locations are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 12-7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information on our adoption process, including requirements and fees, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt