Charlotte is five-years-old, sleek and shiny. She was adopted from us in 2022 and returned through no fault of her own. Her person made a brave decision to leave a volatile domestic situation and brought both dogs to safety. Afterward came another loving, impossible choice. Charlotte is still young, active, eager for engagement, and she needed more time and energy than were available. The other dog, older and a devoted champion of extended naps, fit the new life more comfortably. So Charlotte came back. But she came back with the good stuff. She knows how to live in a home. She understands routines. And she has a deep, unwavering belief that if you are somewhere, she should probably be there too. Not in a pushy way - in a we-are-a-team way. Movement in any direction is, to her, a group activity. Yesterday I went out to visit her and she faced a small crisis of priorities. She wanted to play. She wanted to cuddle. Lesser minds would have picked one. Charlotte attempted both simultaneously. She rolled onto her back in the grass, hind end wiggling with absolute glee, while trying earnestly to lever herself upward for kisses: Party on one end, devotion on the other. It was ridiculous and wholehearted and completely wonderful. Here is the truest thing about her: she refuses to let a hard turn in her story turn her hard. She is soft, affectionate, hopeful, and ready to attach herself to the next chapter with enthusiasm. Charlotte is healthy, house-experienced, and would thrive with a person or family who enjoys an involved, playful, deeply loving companion. If you like being followed, consulted, and adored, she is very prepared for the position. Animal Aid Society is located at 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton. Visiting hours are 9am 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.
Charlotte is five-years-old, sleek and shiny. She was adopted from us in 2022 and returned through no fault of her own. Her person made a brave decision to leave a volatile domestic situation and brought both dogs to safety. Afterward came another loving, impossible choice. Charlotte is still young, active, eager for engagement, and she needed more time and energy than were available. The other dog, older and a devoted champion of extended naps, fit the new life more comfortably. So Charlotte came back. But she came back with the good stuff. She knows how to live in a home. She understands routines. And she has a deep, unwavering belief that if you are somewhere, she should probably be there too. Not in a pushy way - in a we-are-a-team way. Movement in any direction is, to her, a group activity. Yesterday I went out to visit her and she faced a small crisis of priorities. She wanted to play. She wanted to cuddle. Lesser minds would have picked one. Charlotte attempted both simultaneously. She rolled onto her back in the grass, hind end wiggling with absolute glee, while trying earnestly to lever herself upward for kisses: Party on one end, devotion on the other. It was ridiculous and wholehearted and completely wonderful. Here is the truest thing about her: she refuses to let a hard turn in her story turn her hard. She is soft, affectionate, hopeful, and ready to attach herself to the next chapter with enthusiasm. Charlotte is healthy, house-experienced, and would thrive with a person or family who enjoys an involved, playful, deeply loving companion. If you like being followed, consulted, and adored, she is very prepared for the position. Animal Aid Society is located at 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton. Visiting hours are 9am 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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