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Dianna

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Windsor, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Angel

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 13 yrs
Windsor, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Angel 🐾 Angel is a 13-year-old female German Shepherd with a gentle soul and a heart full of love. She found herself in need of a new home when her owner became homeless, a change that was no fault of her own. Despite this upheaval, Angel remains sweet, resilient, and eager to share her quiet companionship with someone special. Angel has lived with other dogs her entire life and continues to thrive in her foster home alongside dogs of various sizes. She is respectful, calm, and well-mannered with her canine companions, making her a wonderful fit for a home with other friendly dogs or as a peaceful only dog. In her golden years, Angel is looking for a soft place to land—a home where she can enjoy leisurely walks, cozy naps, and the comfort of a loving family. She may be a senior, but her loyalty and affection are timeless. If you’re searching for a devoted companion who will quietly stand by your side, Angel may be the perfect match. Give Angel the chance to spend her golden years surrounded by love—she has so much of it left to give.
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Fefe

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Zuni, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi there! My name is FeFe, and I’m a 6-year-old German Shepherd looking for my forever home! I’m 82 pounds of black and tan floof. I know I’m a big girl, but my foster mom says there’s just more of me to love! I’m spayed, heartworm negative, and fully vaccinated, so I’m healthy and ready to go home with you! I’m a goofy and loving dog who is always up for a good time. I love to play fetch and chew on bones, and I’m always eager to learn new tricks. My foster parents recently took me dock diving. I did so well that the instructor told them to enter competitions with me! I’m very smart and energetic, so I’m looking for someone who can keep up with me! It would be best if you have experience with shepherds or other herding breeds like me. I’m house and crate trained, and my foster mom has been working with me on my leash manners. I get nervous around people and animals that I don’t know, so I’m looking for a home where I can be the only pet. I’m nice to kids but because I’m so big (and sometimes a little clumsy), I’d do best in a home with teenagers instead of small children. If you’re looking for a loyal and loving companion, I’m your girl! I’m being fostered in Portsmouth, VA and adopters will need to meet me in person prior to adoption. Complete an application to learn more about me! *Must be 21 or older to apply.
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Toffee

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 8 mos
lackey, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Toffee !! This beautiful girl and her sister Coffee (posted separately) found themselves in danger at a shelter. They are looking for separate homes. Toffee is a 8 month old, female, Shepherd mix. She weighs 35 pounds and is not yet fully grown. She will be vaccinated, microchipped and spayed as part of her adoption. She is thankfully Heartworm negative. This sweet girl was absolutely terrified and shut down when she arrived. She has made huge progress in just a short time. She will definitely need a patient and understanding family. She can be very fearful of new things but despite being petrified she has never tried to bite or been aggressive. Toffee is a very sweet and loving girl that attaches herself to you once she feels safe. She looks to you for guidance and confidence. She loves other dogs to play with and they really help her with her fear. She’s a playful puppy trapped behind initial fears of new things. She has been fantastic with all other dogs she’s met both big and small. She hasn’t been around cats here so we aren’t sure how she would do. She likes to play hard and can irritate dogs that don’t like a playful dog. She is starting to take cues when other dogs are annoyed with her. She is sweet and loving but needs space at first so slightly older kids may be best so they can understand that. Once she feels safe she can be an excited jumper. Toffee came to us scared and had never been on a leash. It was also apparent she had been stuck crated for long periods and was made to pee and poop in there. She is learning but it will take time due to her history. She’s doing better about potty training when let out regularly. She has made good improvements with the leash but is far from leash trained. When using a hardness and secure lead she is starting to get it. She will still have moments of fear where she will stop walking or flail a bit. She is crate trained and doesn’t try to escape. She does well on car rides but is scared about getting in. She has allowed us to pick her up and move her wherever we need her to go even in her moments of panic. She’s steadily gaining trust so we know her training will fall in line with time. Toffee has a medium every level. This may increase as her confidence does. She loves to be outside. She loves toys, balls and running zoomies around the yard. She enjoys playing but is also big on her nap time and relaxing. A good mix of fun and chill. She’s higher energy outside and more calm inside. We think she’s going to end up being a very fun loving dog. We have not seen any issues with her sharing toys, treats or food with humans or other animals. She takes treats very gently. Toffee is under socialized and will take a caring dedicated owner to work through it with her. She will take some time to trust you fully and may regress on training during the transition into your home. Please do not adopt her if you’re not willing to work with her. It will set her back to have someone that’s not serious bounce her in and out of their home. She needs trust and stability. Toffee needs you to earn her trust but after she does you get a fun happy playful puppy that is glued to you and so loyal. Vet and home checks required. Fenced yard required 5ft or higher Located in Hampton VA. (She will need to be adopted within a 1 hour drive radius) ‼️Please message VillageDogResource@gmail.com or for faster response and more pics visit our Facebook Page directly with questions or to get an application.‼️
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Coffee

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 8 mos
lackey, 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
Meet Coffee !! This beautiful girl and her sister Toffee (posted separately) found themselves in danger at a shelter. They are looking for separate homes. Coffee is a 8 month old, female, Shepherd mix. She weighs 41 pounds and is not yet fully grown. She will be vaccinated, microchipped and spayed as part of her adoption. She is thankfully Heartworm negative. This sweet girl was absolutely terrified and shut down when she arrived. She has made huge progress in just a short time. She will definitely need a patient and understanding family. She can be very fearful of new things but despite being petrified she has never tried to bite or been aggressive. Coffee is a very sweet and loving girl that attaches herself to you once she feels safe. She looks to you for guidance and confidence. She loves other dogs to play with and they really help her with her fear. She’s a playful puppy trapped behind initial fears of new things. She has been fantastic with all other dogs she’s met both big and small. The other dogs are the reason she is learning and trusting so well. She follows their lead and tries to study what they do. She plays with both large and small dogs but does much better with large ones as she is a little rough playing. She will need another dog in the home as it helps her so much. She hasn’t been around cats here so we aren’t sure how she would do. She is sweet and loving but needs space at first. A less chaotic household with older kids may be best so they can understand that. Coffee came to us scared and had never been on a leash. It was also apparent she had been stuck crated for long periods and was made to pee and poop in there. She is learning but it will take time due to her history. She’s doing better about potty training. Once she works through the fear and understands where she has to go she has no accidents. She will nervous tinkle at first until she trusts you. She is to afraid to potty on the leash and likes to do her business privately when you’re not watching. Due to this a fenced yard is required. She has made good improvements with the leash but is far from leash trained. When using a hardness and secure lead she is starting to get it. She will still have moments of fear where she will stop walking or flail a bit. Coffee is crate trained and doesn’t try to escape. She’s quiet in the crate and will use it as a safe space. She’s slept in the crate overnight and also in bed with people. She likes to cuddle and be close to you on her terms as she learns to trust people again. She does okay on car rides but is scared about getting in and can be nervous on the ride. She has allowed us to pick her up and move her wherever we need her to go even in her moments of panic. She’s steadily gaining trust so we know her training will fall in line with time. Coffee has a medium every level. This may increase as her confidence does. She loves to be outside. She loves toys, balls and running zoomies around the yard. She enjoys playing but is also good to relax and cuddle. A good mix of fun and chill. She’s higher energy outside and more calm inside. We think she’s going to end up being a very fun loving dog. We have not seen any issues with her sharing toys, treats or food with humans or other animals. She takes treats very gently. Coffee is under socialized and will take a caring dedicated owner to work through it with her. She will take some time to trust you fully and may regress on training during the transition into your home. She will not let you go to her, she has to come to you. She will run from you but follow other dogs over to you or back into the house. Please do not adopt her if you’re not willing to work with her. It will set her back to have someone that’s not serious bounce her in and out of their home. She needs trust and stability. Coffee needs some work but she will repay you with so much loyalty. She’s eager to have a chance at a real life now. Vet and home checks required. Fenced yard required 5ft or higher Located in Hampton VA. (She will need to be adopted within a 1 hour drive radius) ‼️Please message VillageDogResource@gmail.com or for more pics and faster response visit our Facebook Page directly with questions or to get an application.‼️
We'll also keep you updated on Clifford's adoption status with email updates.
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Clifford

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 yrs
Suffolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
ID # 47942 5 year old Neutered male German Shepherd, weighs 55 lbs. Clifford is a happy energetic boy. He takes a little while to open up, but once he does, he is extremely goofy and playful. He loves balls and stuffed toys, playing in the snow, and sniffing around. He would love a family who will give him time and understanding to open up, and who will take him on nice long walks. Clifford knows his name, and already knows how to sit, lie down, and give paw.

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13.8 miles

Compassion For Canines

Windsor, VA 23487

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13.8 miles

Isle of Wight County Animal Services

13044 Poor House Road, Windsor, VA 23487

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16.4 miles

Operation Save a Shelter Dog

Zuni, VA 23898

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17.5 miles

Suffolk Animal Control

124 Forest Glen Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434

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17.6 miles

Village Dog Resource

PO box 141, lackey, VA 23694

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Rescue

20.2 miles

Homes Fur Hounds

Williamsburg, VA 23185

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20.9 miles

Norfolk SPCA

916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23504

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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26.9 miles

Chesapeake Animal Services

2100 S. Military Hwy., Chesapeake, VA 23320

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31.8 miles

Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society

6620 Jackson Lane, Gloucester, VA 23061

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34 miles

Virginia Beach SPCA

3040 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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