Shelter magic is real - and Lily is living proof. When Lily arrived, she was overwhelmed, insecure, and (no judgment here) very chonky. She wasn’t quite sure how to be a dog yet. Fast forward, and the glow-up is undeniable. Lily is now slender, athletic, and stepping into the world with confidence and - yes - joy. Watching her discover herself has been like seeing someone realize, mid-stride, that they actually know how to run. She’s been spending more and more time in our food prep and office area, where she excels at being what we call "helpful." "Helpful" means no counter surfing, no shelf demolition - just calm company, joyful greetings, and occasional dramatic flops on the floor to demand belly rubs. With Lily, there’s no chaos. Just vibes. Lily is a healthy, nearly two-year-old Collie/Golden mix. True to her collie roots, she has opinions and a strong interest in managing the household. She can be a little neurotic in the most earnest way, and she’ll thrive with people who appreciate her inner project manager and know how to gently redirect her toward play and enrichment. The good news - Animal Aid Society has an excellent trainer ready to provide in-home support, fully covered by us, if you want a few pointers to help Lily shine. Lily has done the work. Now she’s ready for a home that lets her become her best self. Animal Aid Society is located at 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are 9am to noon, including weekends and holidays. Come meet Lily - she’s ready to greet you, flop dramatically, and maybe manage your household just a little. 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.
Shelter magic is real - and Lily is living proof. When Lily arrived, she was overwhelmed, insecure, and (no judgment here) very chonky. She wasn’t quite sure how to be a dog yet. Fast forward, and the glow-up is undeniable. Lily is now slender, athletic, and stepping into the world with confidence and - yes - joy. Watching her discover herself has been like seeing someone realize, mid-stride, that they actually know how to run. She’s been spending more and more time in our food prep and office area, where she excels at being what we call "helpful." "Helpful" means no counter surfing, no shelf demolition - just calm company, joyful greetings, and occasional dramatic flops on the floor to demand belly rubs. With Lily, there’s no chaos. Just vibes. Lily is a healthy, nearly two-year-old Collie/Golden mix. True to her collie roots, she has opinions and a strong interest in managing the household. She can be a little neurotic in the most earnest way, and she’ll thrive with people who appreciate her inner project manager and know how to gently redirect her toward play and enrichment. The good news - Animal Aid Society has an excellent trainer ready to provide in-home support, fully covered by us, if you want a few pointers to help Lily shine. Lily has done the work. Now she’s ready for a home that lets her become her best self. Animal Aid Society is located at 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are 9am to noon, including weekends and holidays. Come meet Lily - she’s ready to greet you, flop dramatically, and maybe manage your household just a little. 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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