When Domino arrived, our hearts broke in a very specific way. He was happy. Thrilled, even. New dogs to play with. New people to charm. His tail was a blur and there was a bounce in his step that said, “Oh good -- this place is fun!!!” Then his person left. And if you’ve never watched a dog realize they’ve been left behind, it’s a quiet kind of devastation -- like a balloon slowly losing air. Domino didn’t cry or panic. He just… deflated. Domino is a healthy, affectionate, playful 2-year-old cattle dog mix who adores humans of all ages and dogs of all types. He landed here through no fault of his own -- or anyone’s, really. A sad twist of fate placed him in a home where another dog simply wasn’t comfortable with him. To keep Domino safe, his people made the heartbreaking decision to find him a place where he could relax, be himself, and never have to worry. Here’s the thing about Domino -- he’s a trooper. By the next day, he seemed to have made a decision. He shook it off. Tested out his tail. Realized it still wags. Then he got down to business: toys, playtime, and leaning into every human willing to sit still long enough to cuddle. But this isn’t the ending he deserves. Domino deserves a family of his own -- one where his joy doesn’t have to be brave, and where wagging his tail doesn’t come with an asterisk. Domino is waiting at Animal Aid Society, located at 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are 9am to noon, including weekends and holidays. Come meet him. Fair warning -- once you see that tail in action, it’s hard not to picture it wagging just for you. 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.
When Domino arrived, our hearts broke in a very specific way. He was happy. Thrilled, even. New dogs to play with. New people to charm. His tail was a blur and there was a bounce in his step that said, “Oh good -- this place is fun!!!” Then his person left. And if you’ve never watched a dog realize they’ve been left behind, it’s a quiet kind of devastation -- like a balloon slowly losing air. Domino didn’t cry or panic. He just… deflated. Domino is a healthy, affectionate, playful 2-year-old cattle dog mix who adores humans of all ages and dogs of all types. He landed here through no fault of his own -- or anyone’s, really. A sad twist of fate placed him in a home where another dog simply wasn’t comfortable with him. To keep Domino safe, his people made the heartbreaking decision to find him a place where he could relax, be himself, and never have to worry. Here’s the thing about Domino -- he’s a trooper. By the next day, he seemed to have made a decision. He shook it off. Tested out his tail. Realized it still wags. Then he got down to business: toys, playtime, and leaning into every human willing to sit still long enough to cuddle. But this isn’t the ending he deserves. Domino deserves a family of his own -- one where his joy doesn’t have to be brave, and where wagging his tail doesn’t come with an asterisk. Domino is waiting at Animal Aid Society, located at 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are 9am to noon, including weekends and holidays. Come meet him. Fair warning -- once you see that tail in action, it’s hard not to picture it wagging just for you. 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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