Lily is beautiful, smart, affectionate, playful, healthy… and very confused. She never really learned how to be a dog. At almost two years old, her world has been small, so her emotions show up in supersized portions. She’s trying to understand the universe, and the universe, in all its noisy glory, is a lot. Some dogs shut down when overwhelmed, but Lily does the opposite. She gears up -- zany, zoomy, zippy, and occasionally (playfully) nippy. She wants to be part of everything, everywhere, all at once. What she needs is a patient, kind home that can help her channel all that energy into joy and structure. And here’s the good news: she’s already working with a trainer at Animal Aid Society, and when you adopt her, that support comes home with you. AAS will cover at least three in-home sessions to help her grow into the very good girl she’s meant to be. Lily came to us like a kindergartener starting school midyear -- bright-eyed but unsure of the rules. Nothing about her is wrong; she’s simply unfinished. That’s what makes her wonderful. She’s a dog at the beginning of her becoming. She’s a mix of Beagle, Russell-type terrier, Collie, and Golden Retriever, with her Collie traits shining brightest. People delight her, and she’s beginning to appreciate dog friends too. In her first playgroup with shy Jamie, Lily started as the cautious one, then decided that having a dog buddy was actually awesome. She runs like she’s racing the wind, plays like she’s inventing the game as she goes, and tackles life with joyful intensity. She’ll thrive with enrichment, routine, and a home that encourages curiosity. Lily has so much love to give. She’s joy in motion, potential wrapped in fur. And you will smile every single day with her at your side. Come meet Lily any day from 9am to noon at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton, VA. 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.
Lily is beautiful, smart, affectionate, playful, healthy… and very confused. She never really learned how to be a dog. At almost two years old, her world has been small, so her emotions show up in supersized portions. She’s trying to understand the universe, and the universe, in all its noisy glory, is a lot. Some dogs shut down when overwhelmed, but Lily does the opposite. She gears up -- zany, zoomy, zippy, and occasionally (playfully) nippy. She wants to be part of everything, everywhere, all at once. What she needs is a patient, kind home that can help her channel all that energy into joy and structure. And here’s the good news: she’s already working with a trainer at Animal Aid Society, and when you adopt her, that support comes home with you. AAS will cover at least three in-home sessions to help her grow into the very good girl she’s meant to be. Lily came to us like a kindergartener starting school midyear -- bright-eyed but unsure of the rules. Nothing about her is wrong; she’s simply unfinished. That’s what makes her wonderful. She’s a dog at the beginning of her becoming. She’s a mix of Beagle, Russell-type terrier, Collie, and Golden Retriever, with her Collie traits shining brightest. People delight her, and she’s beginning to appreciate dog friends too. In her first playgroup with shy Jamie, Lily started as the cautious one, then decided that having a dog buddy was actually awesome. She runs like she’s racing the wind, plays like she’s inventing the game as she goes, and tackles life with joyful intensity. She’ll thrive with enrichment, routine, and a home that encourages curiosity. Lily has so much love to give. She’s joy in motion, potential wrapped in fur. And you will smile every single day with her at your side. Come meet Lily any day from 9am to noon at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton, VA. 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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