My name is Santa's Little Helper!

At 9-months-old and a comfortable 45 lbs., Santa`s Little Helper is excited to show you how much fun an energetic little pup can be! He`s the kind of dog to wake up at the crack of dawn with you to go for a crispy early jog followed by a little fireplace nap while you watch the morning news. Santa`s Little Helper would thrive in a home full of energy that`ll match his own. While he may not be as bouncy as his counterpart, Dreidel, he still gets up and gets active when it`s time to run that energy meter down. He is also quite the ham for attention and would love an affectionate family just as much as he would love an active one, so why not both!? We highly recommend that any potential adopters get him setup with a solid training routine to ensure he`s getting most use out of the super smart brain of his! If you`ve got a dog at home, we highly recommend a dog-to-dog be done here to be certain the resident dog is comfortable with his bouncy energy.

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!

Be sure to 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