Just a short time ago, Alex was chasing a garbage truck down the street because that seemed like a perfectly solid strategy for survival. The truck probably smelled like something vaguely edible, and Alex probably hadn't eaten in a while. A kind woman stepped in before that plan ended badly and brought him to safety in Sussex. Now he is here with us, looking slightly bewildered that life has shifted from “outrun large vehicles” to “soft blanket and breakfast.” Alex is a four-year-old tricolor blue tick beagle with the kind of eyes that make you want to wrap him in soft things. He is heartworm positive and already in treatment, fully covered by Animal Aid Society, even after he goes home. Here is what courage looks like in a 30-pound dog: He crouches. He closes his eyes. He leans forward, just a little. And he tries. He tries because he wants to believe you are good. When he realizes you are, he quietly folds himself into your lap like he's finally home. It is not dramatic. It is a small exhale. A body deciding, maybe for the first time in a long time, that it's safe. Alex is just a smidge shy. But once he understands your hands are kind and not harmful, he melts. He looks up at you as if the idea is still surprising: you want to be nice to me? Yes. We do. Come meet Alex at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are daily from 9 AM to noon, weekends and holidays included. 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.
Just a short time ago, Alex was chasing a garbage truck down the street because that seemed like a perfectly solid strategy for survival. The truck probably smelled like something vaguely edible, and Alex probably hadn't eaten in a while. A kind woman stepped in before that plan ended badly and brought him to safety in Sussex. Now he is here with us, looking slightly bewildered that life has shifted from “outrun large vehicles” to “soft blanket and breakfast.” Alex is a four-year-old tricolor blue tick beagle with the kind of eyes that make you want to wrap him in soft things. He is heartworm positive and already in treatment, fully covered by Animal Aid Society, even after he goes home. Here is what courage looks like in a 30-pound dog: He crouches. He closes his eyes. He leans forward, just a little. And he tries. He tries because he wants to believe you are good. When he realizes you are, he quietly folds himself into your lap like he's finally home. It is not dramatic. It is a small exhale. A body deciding, maybe for the first time in a long time, that it's safe. Alex is just a smidge shy. But once he understands your hands are kind and not harmful, he melts. He looks up at you as if the idea is still surprising: you want to be nice to me? Yes. We do. Come meet Alex at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are daily from 9 AM to noon, weekends and holidays included. 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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