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Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Black
Age
4 years old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
61 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
59877607
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Meet Chatty Cathy! Chatty Cathy earned her name for a reason—she’s a vocal girl with lots to say and plenty of personality to share. She’s expressive, curious, and always tuned in to what’s happening around her. Kennel life has been a bit stressful for Cathy, and she can be vocal and restless in that environment. Once she’s out and about, though, she’s eager to go for walks and is easy to leash and guide through the building. She would benefit from basic obedience training to help her learn polite leash walking and cues like “sit,” which will help her feel more confident and settled. Cathy may take a little time to warm up to new people, but once she’s comfortable, she enjoys attention and seeks out affection from familiar staff and volunteers. She’s an active girl who likes to stay busy—sniffing, exploring, and checking out her surroundings—so an adopter who can provide structure, enrichment, and regular exercise will help her thrive. She enjoys toys, happily chases and investigates them, and shows appropriate play behavior. Cathy willingly trades toys and allows them to be taken without any issues. At mealtime, she prefers her space, so feeding her in a calm, low-distraction area is recommended—something that benefits most dogs. Cathy has shown polite, appropriate dog-to-dog behavior during her assessment. She greeted another dog with relaxed body language and parallel tail wags, disengaged appropriately, and did well on a parallel walk. As with any dog, a proper dog-to-dog introduction is recommended to ensure compatibility. Chatty Cathy is looking for a patient, understanding home that will help her decompress, build confidence, and channel her energy into positive outlets. With guidance and love, this chatty sweetheart is sure to blossom into a wonderful companion.
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 ado
Meet Chatty Cathy! Chatty Cathy earned her name for a reason—she’s a vocal girl with lots to say and plenty of personality to share. She’s expressive, curious, and always tuned in to what’s happening around her. Kennel life has been a bit stressful for Cathy, and she can be vocal and restless in that environment. Once she’s out and about, though, she’s eager to go for walks and is easy to leash and guide through the building. She would benefit from basic obedience training to help her learn polite leash walking and cues like “sit,” which will help her feel more confident and settled. Cathy may take a little time to warm up to new people, but once she’s comfortable, she enjoys attention and seeks out affection from familiar staff and volunteers. She’s an active girl who likes to stay busy—sniffing, exploring, and checking out her surroundings—so an adopter who can provide structure, enrichment, and regular exercise will help her thrive. She enjoys toys, happily chases and investigates them, and shows appropriate play behavior. Cathy willingly trades toys and allows them to be taken without any issues. At mealtime, she prefers her space, so feeding her in a calm, low-distraction area is recommended—something that benefits most dogs. Cathy has shown polite, appropriate dog-to-dog behavior during her assessment. She greeted another dog with relaxed body language and parallel tail wags, disengaged appropriately, and did well on a parallel walk. As with any dog, a proper dog-to-dog introduction is recommended to ensure compatibility. Chatty Cathy is looking for a patient, understanding home that will help her decompress, build confidence, and channel her energy into positive outlets. With guidance and love, this chatty sweetheart is sure to blossom into a wonderful companion.
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 ado
1 - Look at adoptable pets online, and when you see one you want to meet and possibly adopt, come into the shelter to visit with your prospective pet.
2 - Once at the shelter, walk through to see available pets and then visit with the one(s) you are considering adopting. A volunteer or staff member will facilitate the visit and tell you more about the pet you’re visiting.
3 - Once you decide that you would like to adopt, head to the main lobby to complete our brief adoption questionnaire and wait to speak with one of our adoption counselors to go over any questions you might have. We'll go over all of the available behavioral and medical history of the pet you want to adopt.
4 - Complete your adoption! Most pets can go home the day they are adopted, but some must be picked up one or two days later after their spay/neuter appointment.
Notes: 1) Some pets are in foster homes, and that is noted in their bio. If you are interested in a pet who is in a foster home, please email the shelter to arrange a visit. 2) Some special needs animals will be adopted on a best-fit basis, rather than the usual first-come-first-served.
1 - Look at adoptable pets online, and when you see one you want to meet and possibly adopt, come into the shelter to visit with your prospective pet.
2 - Once at the shelter, walk through to see available pets and then visit with the one(s) you are considering adopting. A volunteer or staff member will facilitate the visit and tell you more about the pet you’re visiting.
3 - Once you decide that you would like to adopt, head to the main lobby to complete our brief adoption questionnaire and wait to speak with one of our adoption counselors to go over any questions you might have. We'll go over all of the available behavioral and medical history of the pet you want to adopt.
4 - Complete your adoption! Most pets can go home the day they are adopted, but some must be picked up one or two days later after their spay/neuter appointment.
Notes: 1) Some pets are in foster homes, and that is noted in their bio. If you are interested in a pet who is in a foster home, please email the shelter to arrange a visit. 2) Some special needs animals will be adopted on a best-fit basis, rather than the usual first-come-first-served.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 12-5pm
Thursdays and Fridays: 12-7pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 11am-5pm
Mondays: closed
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 12-5pm
Thursdays and Fridays: 12-7pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 11am-5pm
Mondays: closed
More about this shelter
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is Fairfax County’s only open-access municipal shelter. We take in stray animals in need, owner surrendered companion animals when the owner is no longer willing or able to care for them, and animals who have been seized or taken into custody by Animal Protection Police. We accept all companion animals from Fairfax County who are in need of care, regardless of health, age, temperament, or history. We do not euthanize for space or length of time, and all adoptable animals are given every opportunity for a new home and family. We have an incredibly compassionate staff, and we also have vibrant and active volunteer and foster programs. We know that every animal who enters our shelter will be given the best care and shown boundless love while they are in our care, and while they wait for their forever family to adopt them. We are very proud that, since 2013, our positive release rate has been over 90% each year!
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is Fairfax County’s only open-access municipal shelter. We take in stray animals in need, owner surrendered companion animals when the owner is no longer willing or able to care for them, and animals who have been seized or taken into custody by Animal Protection Police. We accept all companion animals from Fairfax County who are in need of care, regardless of health, age, temperament, or history. We do not euthanize for space or length of time, and all adoptable animals are given every opportunity for a new home and family. We have an incredibly compassionate staff, and we also have vibrant and active volunteer and foster programs. We know that every animal who enters our shelter will be given the best care and shown boundless love while they are in our care, and while they wait for their forever family to adopt them. We are very proud that, since 2013, our positive release rate has been over 90% each year!
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