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We'll also keep you updated on Allie's adoption status with email updates.
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Allie

English (Redtick) Coonhound Treeing Walker Coonhound

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Bedford, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Allie appears to be around 3 years of age and is in good health. She was surrendered to the county pound due to her owner passing away. She was raising 4 puppies when Bedford Humane took her into foster care. All the puppies have found forever homes and now it is Allie's time. She has learned it is okay to be crated and is house trained. Allie lived with other hound breeds and is now in foster care with another dog. Allie gets excited when let out of her crate, therefore you must be quick to get her outside to potty. She does the zoomies in a fenced yard and plays by herself very well. Allie has met a young child and is a little leery about the high pitched voice. She shows no bad behavior, just stays away. She is very interested in cats, therefore it might be best to have a no cat home. Allie would be a great hiker and a running partner. At the end of the day she has lots of love to give someone. Allie has been dewormed, microchipped, vaccinated, tested for heartworms, is on heartworm preventative, and is spayed. For more information. please visit our website at www.bhsva.org to fill out an application to meet and adopt Allie.
We'll also keep you updated on Soda's adoption status with email updates.
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Soda

Hound (Unknown Type) Beagle

Male, Adult
Bedford, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Let’s Help Soda Find His Forever Home This Christmas!!  Soda has been in foster care for so many months! He is approximately  2-3 years old, less than 40 pounds, neutered, housebroken, vaccinated, and absolutely adorable. We can not figure out why he has not received even one application! Soda is a total gentleman in his foster home. He currently lives with children, dogs, and cats. He is the bear of both worlds. Soda loves to relax with the family. He also enjoys romping around outside with his canine companions. He really is a a catch for some lucky person/ family!  For more information please email fobcasfriends@gmail.com. preapproved to adopt, please fill out an application in the link provided https://friendsofbedfordcountyanimalshelter.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=4144 To view all available shelter pets please click on this link https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/va/bedford/bedford-county-animal-shelter-va482/Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 4, 2026, 12:19 am
We'll also keep you updated on Jolene's adoption status with email updates.
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Jolene

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Bedford, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Jolene is really the very best girl and has been one of my favorite fosters ever. She's been friendly and playful with my dogs and likes to chill with a bone or snuggle when play time is over. Every little thing for her is THE BEST THING EVER!! Time to wake up? YAYYYY! Time to go outside? YAYYY!!! Time to sit on the couch?  HOORAY!!! She's housebroken and crate trained and will go right in the crate on her own when I ask. If you're looking for an amazing girl who will remind you to appreciate the little things in life daily, Jolene is your girl. Jolene has probably experienced a little trauma in the past because she gets nervous and uncomfortable with certain sudden movements and loud (human loud not rowdy dog play loud) environments and may occasionally experience submissive urination at first. This does not mean she's not housebroken, it means you shouldn't be yelling and/or need to change your body language. As Jolene grew to trust me, this has not been an issue for us at all for a number of weeks.  She needs the patient adopters she deserves who will understand this small issue and adapt as needed. She's around 2 years old and about 40lbs. She's just the most precious pup and will make a wonderful companion. She's spayed, fully vaccinated and on heartworm prevention. Jolene is a available for adoption through Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter, Inc. To apply for Jolene, please fill out an application here: https://friendsofbedfordcountyanimalshelter.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=4144&fbclid=IwdGRjcAOC6TpjbGNrA4LpNWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHqb7WNu4lzCGfvyHVjGXkP90JVEkaLM_nQBNXs9qbTZ-r87dG89FF2r6f2_g_aem_8QOhEaxBVmjyeC0LrL4DVQ If you are not in a position to add Jolene to your family at this time, please share her 'round so she can find her family. &#226&#157&#164&#239&#184&#143Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 4, 2026, 12:19 am
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Jolene

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium) Boxer

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Bedford, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Jolene has been patiently waiting for someone to open their heart to give her a home. Jolene is know as the hugger when she goes to adoption events. She is so excited to see new people she just wants to hug you and would crawl up in your lap if you would let her. She loves running with her ball or just sitting on the hill watching me. She sometimes gets nervous when meeting other dogs, usually bigger ones, she loves to play and she loves puppies she has been so good with new puppies I foster. As all her siblings she loves the water, small pool and went wading in the creek on a walk with a new doggy friend the other day. Jolene is a little unsure of a car.. but she rides well .. getting to know good thing do happen when you go for a ride. Jolene is a good girl … she just needs someone to give her a chance. Jolene’s vaccinations are current for her age, she has been spayed, wormed, microchipped and is on flea and tick prevention. For more information, please visit our website at www.bhsva.org to fill out an adoption application.
We'll also keep you updated on Mason's adoption status with email updates.
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Mason

Plott Hound

Male, Adult
Bedford, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Update on Mason! Mason is currently in FOBCAS foster care. Mason’s foster Mom says he is doing great! “Mason was really skiddish at first, didn’t want to walk in the house, wouldn’t move off the couch, etc. but in the last couple days he’s really warmed up. He now walks all around the house and plays with one of my dogs. He walks around the fenced area by himself and comes up to the door when he’s ready to come back inside. He loves the kids and is always wagging his tail when they’re around/petting him.  He also loves to cuddle and be close when we’re laying down.” Mason is learning what it’s like to be a house dog now. We imagine he was discarded because he does not want to hunt. Mason is going to be an amazing addition to some lucky family.  For more information please email us at fobcasfriends@gmail.com. To be preapproved to adopt, please fill out an application in the link provided https://friendsofbedfordcountyanimalshelter.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=4144Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 4, 2026, 12:19 am
We'll also keep you updated on Pepper's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepper

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Forest, VA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Pepper wants to be with her person. She’s so sweet and affectionate. She sits well, is gentle with treats, and loves to cuddle. Her current foster home has two cats, and she’s paid them no mind, though she gave the cats in her last foster home a good run for their money. We have learned that she can do well with cats--so a meet and greet with any resident cats is preferable. She gets along well with the cats in her current foster home.  Pepper is a hound mix (redbone, without the bellowing howl) and is looking for a calm place to crash. She loves to walk on a leash, enjoys a bit of freedom in the backyard, although she has the ability to clear a 4-foot fence if she wants. She gets along well with the other three dogs in her foster home since she’s very docile. If you are looking for a loyal companion, Pepper is your girl! Pepper is still a youngster and needs exercise and stimulation. We are looking for a foster or an adopter for this special girl. Her adoption fee is $200.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.Interested in this animal? The first step is an application, which can be completed at www.cvrrescue.org/adoption-applications/. The adoption fee helps cover a portion of the care provided for our animals, including spay/neuter, microchip, heartworm testing for dogs, FeLV/FIV combo testing for cats, deworming, age-appropriate vaccines (including rabies vaccine), and any medical care received while in our care. All cats and dogs are on flea/tick and parasite prevention for the duration of foster care. Notes about puppies: Adopters can expect a new puppy to have accidents, chew things they shouldn't, and have other normal, energetic puppy issues until they are trained, including jumping, mouthing, and general youthful naughtiness. If you experience puppy issues, please feel free to contact us; we’re happy to offer guidance. Also, if a puppy is a mixed breed, we cannot guarantee an adult weight. If your residence has weight restrictions or if you’re looking for a specific adult weight, we don't recommend applying for a mixed-breed puppy. We also offer rehoming services for pets currently owned by individuals. In these cases, we list the animal as a courtesy to the owner, and the animal is not currently in the care of CVRR, such that we can make no representation or guarantee of the animal’s behavior, demeanor, or health assessment. All information listed for a courtesy-posted animal is provided by the current owner and should be verified by any potential adopter. CVRR is a nonprofit organization. We have no paid staff, and all applications are reviewed and processed by our volunteers. Please be patient and understand that it may take 7-14 days to process your application, check your references, and gather follow-up info. You can expedite the process by providing accurate phone numbers and email addresses for your vet and landlord references, and by answering each question fully. Once your application is approved, we will schedule a meet-and-greet to see if the animal picks you, too. If it seems the adoption will be a good match for all, we will collect the adoption fee and complete the adoption contract. CVRR is a NO KILL rescue organization, and we have a LIFETIME COMMITMENT to all of our animals. If for any reason the adoption does not work out, the animal must be returned to CVRR. We will reevaluate the animal and choose a new home based on the best fit for it. October 12, 2025, 10:31 am

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Bedford Humane Society

829 Ole Turnpike Dr, Bedford, VA 24523

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Friends Of Bedford County Animal Shelter

1307 Falling Creek Road, Bedford, VA 24523

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Central Virginia Regional Rescue

P.O. Box 2172, Forest, VA 24551

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Goodview Pet Rescue

1063 Pep Hill Rd, Goodview, VA 24095

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Mid-Atlantic Brittany Rescue

Roanoke, VA 24066

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All-American Mutt Rescue, Inc

Huddleston, VA 24104

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Fund the Fur/Virginia Chapter

Lynchburg, VA 24501

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Humane Society for Campbell County

Post Office Box 659, Rustburg, VA 24588

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Harmony Rescue, Inc

5292 Browns Mill Rd, Rustburg, VA 24588

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Friends of Campbell County Animal Control

185 Greendale Drive, Rustburg, VA 24588

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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