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Puppies and dogs in Lynchburg, Virginia

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Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female,
Rustburg, VA
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 26, 2024, 8:34 am
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Hale (Old Man): Not at the shelter

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Adult
Rustburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Hale has been with foster caregiver for over a year now. He has always lived outdoors, and is satisfied with having a fenced area all to himself, although he does tolerate visits from other canines. He is lovingly called “Old Man” and even though he can be crotchety, he has had a rough time and we forgive him. (Hale recently lost his human, and was one of eight working dogs left behind. The others have found homes with adopters or rescues, but Hale has a tough time adapting.)   The teens in this family have spent time working to befriend him, and have seem him happy and wiggly as well as the “don’t touch my backside” side of him. We would love for him to find a home with a farm, where he can work if he wants to, and hang out if he wants to. He does not need to be in a home as he has always been outside. He did visit another home for about two weeks, and we hoped it might work as a Forever situation, but unfortunately, old man focused on the rabbits who lived in the house, and all he could think about was pursuit. He was doing well with his house training in the time he was there, so we feel like if an outdoor home is not necessarily ideal, he could live in a house if he wanted to as long as he had access to the outdoors.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 26, 2024, 8:34 am
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Alexander: Not At the Shelter

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Senior
Rustburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Senior hound Alexander settled into his foster home quite easily, enjoying extra meals and extra rations daily so that he is now pumped and plumped up and has managed to make his mark in the world by becoming even more laid-back and happy. Alexander is probably about 10 years old, and we think he’s had a pretty fulfilling life, although it most likely was not been an easy one. Hunting dogs enjoy their freedom, but unfortunately not all get the care that they need to live long lives without health issues. Alexander is being treated with the "slow-kill method" of heartworm treatment after he was diagnosed last year with that, plus two tick-borne diseases. He has gained about 8 pounds since arriving at his foster home. Alexander enjoys being with a pack of other dogs, including females and males, hounds and a beagle included. His foster mom says he is happy and appreciative of everything she gives him. We are looking forward to helping him continue his journey to good health!   PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the "Animals" tab on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 26, 2024, 8:34 am
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Iver: Not At the Shelter

Foxhound

Male, Adult
Rustburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Iver is another of our special sweet hound boys! (We have not met any foxhounds that are NOT sweet!) In addition to all the groceries he wants, he enjoys attention, and is familiar with a collar and leash. He is extremely happy to be in a foster home where he is part of a fun “pack” of hounds who have a fenced yard, plenty of exercise time, and sunshine for a relaxing break during his busy day. Ready for some fun? Consider Iver!      PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the "Animals" tab on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 26, 2024, 8:34 am
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Vixen: Not At the shelter

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Rustburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.UPDATE: Vixen is a gentle soul with a heart of gold. Her sweetness is as vast as an ocean, enveloping everyone she meets with warmth and affection. She's a friend to all, dogs, cats, and kids alike, making her the perfect family companion. Vixen's manners are impeccable, with her housetraining and cratetraining making her an easy fit into any home. Having been fostered, she's well-adjusted and ready to bring her tender spirit into your life. Though she's gentle, she loves being active and jumping the jumps in her backyard then coming in and sleeping on the back of the sofa like a cat. She's ready to share her love and companionship with a forever family who will cherish her as much as she will them. Vixen spent her formative years at the shelter, but is now in a foster home, and is proving herself to be a lovely houseguest. She defers to the other ladies of the household who really show their bossiness over her, and she rolls with the slight corrections they give occasionally.  She is extremely happy to have a large yard, and access to a doggy door where she can come and go as she pleases, and not at the whim of a volunteer dog walker. She is housetrained, and also crates easily (could that be her hound "dog box" background?) She does not chase the cats in the household, which is truly amazing! We don't have any small children to expose her to, but feel she would adore them, but may be a little enthusiastic initially. Check her out! She is not at the shelter, so we will need an application to send to her foster family to establish a visit time.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 26, 2024, 8:34 am
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Sango: Not at shelter

German Shepherd Dog Rottweiler

Female, Adult
Rustburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.If Sango were at Middle School, she’d be the prettiest girl in the year book AND her report card would contain a lot of A’s. She is calm and sits patiently in her run while being leashed. On walks, she is inquisitive with her nose determining the route . . . but is never too focused on her surroundings to pass up the chance for a belly rub. During a recent Adventure Dog Outing, she let us know she is startled by loud noises and needs time to warm up to men. She has a high prey drive, so a fenced yard and no cats are essentials for this girl. Sango, who travels well in the car, weighs in at around 40-45lb and would make a great house dog for either a single person or a family. To take Sango home with you, start with an application from our website https://www.friendsofcampbellcounty.org/animals/detail?AnimalID=19900558       PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the "Animals" tab on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 26, 2024, 8:34 am

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Lynchburg Humane Society - Rehome

1211 Old Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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

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Lynchburg Humane Society

1211 Old Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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

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Fund the Fur/Virginia Chapter

Lynchburg, VA 24501

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Harmony Rescue, Inc

5292 Browns Mill Rd, Rustburg, VA 24588

Pet Types: cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, small animals

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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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Humane Society for Campbell County

Post Office Box 659, Rustburg, VA 24588

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Central Virginia Regional Rescue

P.O. Box 2172, Forest, VA 24551

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, small animals

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Humane Society of Amherst County

318 Shelter Lane, Amherst, VA 24521

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Appomattox Animal Shelter

3074 Morning Star Rd, Appomattox, VA 24522

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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