London turned 11 and got… surrendered to a shelter. Not the sort of birthday surprise anyone hopes for, least of all a gentle, steady soul like him. No wrongdoing. No misbehavior. Just the kind of “usual reasons” that break your heart precisely because they never make sense to the dog who loses everything. He tried to be brave about it, but some dogs feel loss deeply, and London is the tender sort. So a kind volunteer stepped in, offering him a soft place to land while he steadied himself and remembered what safety feels like. London’s a Poodle/Chihuahua/Dachshund mix, and seems to have inherited the best traits from each - intelligent, perceptive, affectionate, loyal, snuggly. He’s healthy, neutered, and housetrained, too. He’s lived with humans of every age and other dogs, and has never started so much as a grumble of trouble. His former owner called him “the sweetest, calmest, most gentle dog I have ever had or met,” and that’s not marketing speak. That’s the truth of him. London is the kind of elder statesman who finds joy in simple things, like choosing the perfect sunbeam or relocating from one soft bed to another just to keep life interesting. Age has granted him the enviable superpower of peacefulness. He is content to be next to you, near you, or quietly keeping watch from whatever comfortable spot he’s claimed for the afternoon. If you’re ready for a companion who won’t overwhelm your life but will quietly enrich it, London is waiting. ***IN FOSTER: To meet him, please call (757) 865-0511 or email contact@animalaidsociety.org to schedule an appointment. Animal Aid Society is located at 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, with visiting hours from 9am to noon, 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.
London turned 11 and got… surrendered to a shelter. Not the sort of birthday surprise anyone hopes for, least of all a gentle, steady soul like him. No wrongdoing. No misbehavior. Just the kind of “usual reasons” that break your heart precisely because they never make sense to the dog who loses everything. He tried to be brave about it, but some dogs feel loss deeply, and London is the tender sort. So a kind volunteer stepped in, offering him a soft place to land while he steadied himself and remembered what safety feels like. London’s a Poodle/Chihuahua/Dachshund mix, and seems to have inherited the best traits from each - intelligent, perceptive, affectionate, loyal, snuggly. He’s healthy, neutered, and housetrained, too. He’s lived with humans of every age and other dogs, and has never started so much as a grumble of trouble. His former owner called him “the sweetest, calmest, most gentle dog I have ever had or met,” and that’s not marketing speak. That’s the truth of him. London is the kind of elder statesman who finds joy in simple things, like choosing the perfect sunbeam or relocating from one soft bed to another just to keep life interesting. Age has granted him the enviable superpower of peacefulness. He is content to be next to you, near you, or quietly keeping watch from whatever comfortable spot he’s claimed for the afternoon. If you’re ready for a companion who won’t overwhelm your life but will quietly enrich it, London is waiting. ***IN FOSTER: To meet him, please call (757) 865-0511 or email contact@animalaidsociety.org to schedule an appointment. Animal Aid Society is located at 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, with visiting hours from 9am to noon, 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.
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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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