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My basic info
Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
5 years old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
14 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
59939783
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
What time is it? PACO TIME!!!
What Paco doesn’t like: - Toddlers, and kids in general, who might get too close to his stuff! - Strangers, especially men. They WILL be barked at!! - Being confined in a crate. - Visits to the veterinarian when they want to take his blood! What is this, Dracula?! - Hustle and bustle and general busyness! - Other dogs who are too energetic or up in his face. - Long walks in cold or inclement weather – just no thank you.
What Paco likes: - A human who wants to be friend and will bribe him with treats and babytalk, and let him warm up at his pace. - Quiet, calm environments where he can have a routine. - Sitting on a pile of stuffed toys like a dragon on a pile of gold, and not sharing with anyone!! - Someone who wants to be absolutely obsessed with him. - Someone who he can be absolutely obsessed with. - Lots of lap time! (This is non-negotiable.) - Short walks outside to do his business and then back inside to continue lap time. - Sitting and laying down like a cute weirdo with his feet splayed out behind him. - Staring at his person. Like really, unblinkingly, staring. - Paying very close attention to what people are saying, to slowly but surely learn the language humans speak. - Playing fetch and tug and being very vocal about it!
Five-year-old Paco is a quirky, opinionated, hilarious, vocal, short-legged, scruffy little guy, and he’s going to make some lucky adopter an incredibly amazing best friend. But he’s very particular about what he’s looking for in his next person, and despite the silliness of the lists above, they are accurate! Paco was surrendered by his last loving family when the toddler in the home became mobile, and frankly Paco just did not agree to this. He was becoming increasingly upset, and the family decided that it would be best for Paco to go to a different family who could continue giving him an awesome life and loving him for the loveable tyrant that he is – just no kids this time.
In his last home, Paco was displaying some resource guarding around his toys and bed. We have not seen this behavior in the shelter, but it may develop as he settles into his next home. For this reason, as well as notes from his last home, Paco needs to go to a home with no kids under 18 years old. Paco also REALLY hates being in a crate, at least from what we’ve seen, and his new person will need to ensure he has a safe place to retreat to or
What time is it? PACO TIME!!!
What Paco doesn’t like: - Toddlers, and kids in general, who might get too close to his stuff! - Strangers, especially men. They WILL be barked at!! - Being confined in a crate. - Visits to the veterinarian when they want to take his blood! What is this, Dracula?! - Hustle and bustle and general busyness! - Other dogs who are too energetic or up in his face. - Long walks in cold or inclement weather – just no thank you.
What Paco likes: - A human who wants to be friend and will bribe him with treats and babytalk, and let him warm up at his pace. - Quiet, calm environments where he can have a routine. - Sitting on a pile of stuffed toys like a dragon on a pile of gold, and not sharing with anyone!! - Someone who wants to be absolutely obsessed with him. - Someone who he can be absolutely obsessed with. - Lots of lap time! (This is non-negotiable.) - Short walks outside to do his business and then back inside to continue lap time. - Sitting and laying down like a cute weirdo with his feet splayed out behind him. - Staring at his person. Like really, unblinkingly, staring. - Paying very close attention to what people are saying, to slowly but surely learn the language humans speak. - Playing fetch and tug and being very vocal about it!
Five-year-old Paco is a quirky, opinionated, hilarious, vocal, short-legged, scruffy little guy, and he’s going to make some lucky adopter an incredibly amazing best friend. But he’s very particular about what he’s looking for in his next person, and despite the silliness of the lists above, they are accurate! Paco was surrendered by his last loving family when the toddler in the home became mobile, and frankly Paco just did not agree to this. He was becoming increasingly upset, and the family decided that it would be best for Paco to go to a different family who could continue giving him an awesome life and loving him for the loveable tyrant that he is – just no kids this time.
In his last home, Paco was displaying some resource guarding around his toys and bed. We have not seen this behavior in the shelter, but it may develop as he settles into his next home. For this reason, as well as notes from his last home, Paco needs to go to a home with no kids under 18 years old. Paco also REALLY hates being in a crate, at least from what we’ve seen, and his new person will need to ensure he has a safe place to retreat to or
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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