Some dogs arrive like open books. Others arrive like locked diaries, daring the world to prove it deserves the key. Leo is the second kind. Leo is a 6-year-old Pomeranian-Poodle mix who came to us after losing the only life he knew. He had lived with children, liked car rides, and understood how a house works and how to be a very good boy inside one. Then one day the map changed, and he found himself in a kennel, listening to strange sounds, surrounded by strangers who kept insisting they were friends. Leo disagreed. He ran from gentle hands. He turned down toys. He looked at our best offerings, including chicken, as if we had misunderstood the assignment entirely. So we did the hardest thing - we took a step back. We gave him room, let the silence stretch, let him watch, listen, and conduct his careful little investigations. You could almost see the gears turning. Are they safe? Are they patient? Will they still be here tomorrow? Yes, Leo. Yes, we will. First came the quick snack, grabbed like a secret. Then the pause that lasted a heartbeat longer than yesterday. Then he leaned into an ear rub. Then, as if surprised by his own courage, he climbed into a lap. And just like that, everything was possible again. Today Leo greets us with a wag and a play bow. He says goodbye with soft kisses. He decided that the world didn't end after all; it merely took a detour. The next couch may be different, but it will still be warm. The people may be new, but they will still be his. This is what bravery looks like in a small dog. Not loud. Not flashy. Just the steady decision to try again. Animal Aid Society is located at 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are 9 am to noon, including weekends and holidays. 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.
Some dogs arrive like open books. Others arrive like locked diaries, daring the world to prove it deserves the key. Leo is the second kind. Leo is a 6-year-old Pomeranian-Poodle mix who came to us after losing the only life he knew. He had lived with children, liked car rides, and understood how a house works and how to be a very good boy inside one. Then one day the map changed, and he found himself in a kennel, listening to strange sounds, surrounded by strangers who kept insisting they were friends. Leo disagreed. He ran from gentle hands. He turned down toys. He looked at our best offerings, including chicken, as if we had misunderstood the assignment entirely. So we did the hardest thing - we took a step back. We gave him room, let the silence stretch, let him watch, listen, and conduct his careful little investigations. You could almost see the gears turning. Are they safe? Are they patient? Will they still be here tomorrow? Yes, Leo. Yes, we will. First came the quick snack, grabbed like a secret. Then the pause that lasted a heartbeat longer than yesterday. Then he leaned into an ear rub. Then, as if surprised by his own courage, he climbed into a lap. And just like that, everything was possible again. Today Leo greets us with a wag and a play bow. He says goodbye with soft kisses. He decided that the world didn't end after all; it merely took a detour. The next couch may be different, but it will still be warm. The people may be new, but they will still be his. This is what bravery looks like in a small dog. Not loud. Not flashy. Just the steady decision to try again. Animal Aid Society is located at 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are 9 am to noon, including weekends and holidays. 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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