🖤🐾 Meet Rousey — Beauty, Brains, and a Heart That’s Still Unfolding 🐾🖤
Rousey is a 1–2 year old, 50-lb black and tan mixed breed girl (we’re guessing a little shepherd, maybe some rottie?) with striking looks and the sweetest, gentlest soul. She’s relatively new to Hopewell Animal Services, and while we’re still learning all about her, one thing is already clear: this girl is a good one.
Shelter life can be loud and overwhelming, especially for a young, sensitive dog like Rousey. She’s a bit timid right now, but every day she takes small, brave steps out of her shell. When she feels safe, she’ll come in for pets and quiet affection — and it’s incredibly rewarding to see her trust grow.
🐶 What We’re Seeing So Far:
✨ Sweet, gentle, and thoughtful
✨ Walks nicely on leash
✨ Enjoys the company of other dogs
✨ A friendly male dog really brought out her playful side
✨ Young, playful pup underneath that shy exterior
Rousey would thrive with a patient, kind adopter who will let her settle in at her own pace and show her that the world isn’t such a scary place. Meet-and-greets are always required to make sure she’s a good fit with any potential canine siblings.
If you’re looking for a dog who will blossom with love, reassurance, and time — Rousey might just be your perfect match. Come meet her at Hopewell Animal Services and help her write the next, happier chapter of her story. 💕🐕
🖤🐾 Meet Rousey — Beauty, Brains, and a Heart That’s Still Unfolding 🐾🖤
Rousey is a 1–2 year old, 50-lb black and tan mixed breed girl (we’re guessing a little shepherd, maybe some rottie?) with striking looks and the sweetest, gentlest soul. She’s relatively new to Hopewell Animal Services, and while we’re still learning all about her, one thing is already clear: this girl is a good one.
Shelter life can be loud and overwhelming, especially for a young, sensitive dog like Rousey. She’s a bit timid right now, but every day she takes small, brave steps out of her shell. When she feels safe, she’ll come in for pets and quiet affection — and it’s incredibly rewarding to see her trust grow.
🐶 What We’re Seeing So Far:
✨ Sweet, gentle, and thoughtful
✨ Walks nicely on leash
✨ Enjoys the company of other dogs
✨ A friendly male dog really brought out her playful side
✨ Young, playful pup underneath that shy exterior
Rousey would thrive with a patient, kind adopter who will let her settle in at her own pace and show her that the world isn’t such a scary place. Meet-and-greets are always required to make sure she’s a good fit with any potential canine siblings.
If you’re looking for a dog who will blossom with love, reassurance, and time — Rousey might just be your perfect match. Come meet her at Hopewell Animal Services and help her write the next, happier chapter of her story. 💕🐕
Donations are always welcome at the shelter! Items that we are ALWAYS in need of are the following:
Dog/Puppy Food
Cat/Kitten Food (wet food also)
Cat Litter**
Bleach
Liquid lysol
Towels (hand towels/bath towels)
Dog toys
Cat toys
Dawn dish soap
Monetary Donations can be made to Hopewell Animal Hospital at 804-458-9521. Please tell them you would like to assist with Hopewell Animal Control Donations only.
Their adoption process
1.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
Please visit our facility at 507 Station Street in the City of Hopewell and we can first help you find a potential match!
2.
Meet the Pet
Once you decide on a pet you would potentially like to adopt, we will have you meet with that aninal one on one to get more aquainted!
3.
Submit Application
If you have fallen in love with one of our animals, the next step is to complete a 2 page application which is done *at our facility only.*
4.
Meet the Pet
*For those applicants that have another dog(s) we require a meet and greet between the animals to ensure it is a match!
5.
Approve Application
The next step is to inform you if you have been approved! We will call each applicant either way!
6.
Sign Adoption Contract
The next step is to sign an Adoption Contract that ensures you will provide Adequate care to the animal(s).
7.
Take the Pet Home
Our shelter has a $10 adoption fee plus cost of spay or neuter (prices vary for sex, weight and dog or cat). The animal can be taken home ♡
Additional adoption info
Fill out an application to adopt. A small back ground is done to confirm that the adopters have not been convicted of animal neglect and/or domestic violence (there is a strong link between the two).
If approved, it's a $10.00 adoption fee for the city, plus the cost of the spay/neuter. The spay/neuter fee varies of the species, sex and weight.
Fill out an application to adopt. A small back ground is done to confirm that the adopters have not been convicted of animal neglect and/or domestic violence (there is a strong link between the two).
If approved, it's a $10.00 adoption fee for the city, plus the cost of the spay/neuter. The spay/neuter fee varies of the species, sex and weight.
Go meet their pets
Our shelter is at 507 Station Street, Hopewell VA 23860. We are located behind the downtown fire department.
If you are using a GPS device to locate our facility we strongly suggest that you use the address of 200 S. Hopewell Street. That address will put you in front of the Fire Department that we are located about 200 yards behind.
**YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A CITY RESIDENT TO ADOPT FROM OUR FACILITY**
HOURS OF OPERATION:
10AM-2PM
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday
By APPOINTMENT ONLY ON:
Thursdays and Sundays
Our shelter is at 507 Station Street, Hopewell VA 23860. We are located behind the downtown fire department.
If you are using a GPS device to locate our facility we strongly suggest that you use the address of 200 S. Hopewell Street. That address will put you in front of the Fire Department that we are located about 200 yards behind.
**YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A CITY RESIDENT TO ADOPT FROM OUR FACILITY**
HOURS OF OPERATION:
10AM-2PM
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday
By APPOINTMENT ONLY ON:
Thursdays and Sundays
More about this shelter
The City of Hopewell Animal Shelter is run by the Animal Control Officers. We fall under the Hopewell Police Department and train accordingly to serve the animals and the public of Hopewell. Our shelter is currently a small scale shelter with 28 dog kennels and 14 cat cages.
Our shelter is often full. We work hard to find our animals that are not claimed by an owner a new home or an approved rescue.
Most of our animals at our facility are animals that were found running loose that no one came to look for. We do often get animals in from owner surrenders where the previous owners can no longer care for them. At times we also seize animals and they will eventually need forever homes or rescue.
Come on down to the City of Hopewell and meet the wonderful Animal Control Officers and the Shelter staff that care for the animals on a daily basis.
The City of Hopewell Animal Shelter is run by the Animal Control Officers. We fall under the Hopewell Police Department and train accordingly to serve the animals and the public of Hopewell. Our shelter is currently a small scale shelter with 28 dog kennels and 14 cat cages.
Our shelter is often full. We work hard to find our animals that are not claimed by an owner a new home or an approved rescue.
Most of our animals at our facility are animals that were found running loose that no one came to look for. We do often get animals in from owner surrenders where the previous owners can no longer care for them. At times we also seize animals and they will eventually need forever homes or rescue.
Come on down to the City of Hopewell and meet the wonderful Animal Control Officers and the Shelter staff that care for the animals on a daily basis.
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shelter
We'll also keep you updated on Kevin's adoption status with email updates.
