Cooper doesn’t just enter a room - he arrives, like someone fired him out of a confetti cannon labeled “GOOD BOY ENERGY.” He’s three years old, healthy, and built like a hound who spent his puppyhood secretly training for the powerlifting team. He doesn’t walk so much as launch, and if he could talk, every sentence would end in at least three exclamation points. With people, his love language is full-body enthusiasm. He jumps, he spins, he tries to hug you mid-stride, and he somehow manages to make it both endearing and mildly hazardous. With other dogs, he goes to the end of the leash like he’s auditioning for a megaphone commercial: “I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE AMAZING, WE’RE BEST FRIENDS NOW, LET’S PLAY FOREVER.” He’s not aggressive, just wildly social and powered by an internal generator that has never once shut off. Cooper needs a fenced yard and either (a) one single Olympic-caliber athlete, or (b) an energetic family who hikes, plays, and embraces “everyone's finally worn out” as a household mantra. Once the zoomies are properly exorcised, he becomes a 75-pound snuggle blanket who believes downtime is a team sport. Cooper didn’t get this way by accident. He came from a cruelty case, underfed and ignored. Now that he’s safe, well-fed, and finally allowed to live like a real dog, he is fully committed to joy. Not obnoxious, not “hyper for hyper’s sake” - just a dog making up for lost time with the enthusiasm of someone who got a second chance and refuses to waste it. If you’ve got the stamina for adventure and the desire to end the day with a giant, grateful cuddle buddy, Cooper is your guy. Animal Aid Society 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA Open to visitors 9am–noon, every day 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.
Cooper doesn’t just enter a room - he arrives, like someone fired him out of a confetti cannon labeled “GOOD BOY ENERGY.” He’s three years old, healthy, and built like a hound who spent his puppyhood secretly training for the powerlifting team. He doesn’t walk so much as launch, and if he could talk, every sentence would end in at least three exclamation points. With people, his love language is full-body enthusiasm. He jumps, he spins, he tries to hug you mid-stride, and he somehow manages to make it both endearing and mildly hazardous. With other dogs, he goes to the end of the leash like he’s auditioning for a megaphone commercial: “I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE AMAZING, WE’RE BEST FRIENDS NOW, LET’S PLAY FOREVER.” He’s not aggressive, just wildly social and powered by an internal generator that has never once shut off. Cooper needs a fenced yard and either (a) one single Olympic-caliber athlete, or (b) an energetic family who hikes, plays, and embraces “everyone's finally worn out” as a household mantra. Once the zoomies are properly exorcised, he becomes a 75-pound snuggle blanket who believes downtime is a team sport. Cooper didn’t get this way by accident. He came from a cruelty case, underfed and ignored. Now that he’s safe, well-fed, and finally allowed to live like a real dog, he is fully committed to joy. Not obnoxious, not “hyper for hyper’s sake” - just a dog making up for lost time with the enthusiasm of someone who got a second chance and refuses to waste it. If you’ve got the stamina for adventure and the desire to end the day with a giant, grateful cuddle buddy, Cooper is your guy. Animal Aid Society 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA Open to visitors 9am–noon, every day 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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