Our amazing Tinsel shines bright every single day! She is just under a year old and, while she is soft and snuggly, she is not a tiny puppy! But that just means there is more to love!
We had Tinsel in a playgroup with another larger puppy - but one with even more energy. - and that girl came on a bit too strong and Tinsel is still getting over it. It was like she felt bulldozed - too much, too soon - and she is still recovering from it!
We now have her play with much calmer dogs and she is slowly coming around. She definitely looks to the people with her for reassurance and safety. But it is all very endearing and only makes you love her more!
Tinsel and her now-adopted sister were found in the western part of the state - they could only be kept outside so we were thrilled to be able to take them and find them a fabulous new family. Please help us by sharing her story and coming to visit her!
Tinsel is so soft and even though she is bigger, all she wants to do is snuggle up to you and lean into you! She adores people and has yet to meet a stranger! Please help her begin the rest of her life - she is so deserving of it!
Tinsel and her friends are available to meet every single day - rain, snow or shine - from 9am-12pm! Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton VA.
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These three puppies have experienced so much loss and suffering in their young lives, yet each one is so full of love, soft, snuggly affection, and joy... they're breaking our hearts and WE NEED YOUR HELP giving them the happily ever afters they all deserve. We've introduced all three to very young children, senior citizens, and other dogs -- each puppy was as gentle and cuddly as could be. Each would make a loyal companion and a fun but never-too-rough playmate!
At just a few weeks old, Mimosa, Mayflower, Walnut, and Sweet Potato were dumped in the streets by their human, left to fend for themselves. They survived that ordeal and found their way to us through a fabulous rural rescue.
But, when they arrived at Animal Aid, we discovered they all had Parvo. Despite immediate medical intervention, Sweet Potato didn't survive.
Mimosa, Mayflower, and Walnut spent five days in the hospital and bravely fought their way back to us. Now they're healthy and so ready for the next chapter of their lives.
We thought we had found that for Walnut -- he was adopted... and returned. Twice. Once for not getting along with cats, and the second time because of a person's allergies. In the home, Walnut was affectionate, snuggly, never destructive, and nearly housetrained! He loved playing with other dogs, too.
So, in their 5 months of life, Mimosa, Mayflower, and Walnut lost their original home, had to survive on the streets, lost their sister, Sweet Potato, endured a horrible disease, and, on top of that, Walnut lost two more homes. THIS HAS TO STOP -- these three puppies need a new start! Give one a home, and he or she will fill it with love and gratitude. All three are smart, eager to learn and please, very affectionate, playful but not rough or destructive, and good with young kids. They love playing with other dogs their size (about 40 pounds) or larger, but need a home with no cats. Come visit Walnut, Mimosa, and Mayflower any day, including weekends and holidays, between 9am and
Straight from Bluey to you, please help us welcome our two fabulous heelers, Daniel and Trooper!
These two adorable boys were found as strays and brought to us by another shelter. They are estimated to be a year old, weigh about 50lbs. and are not a bonded pair!
Daniel and Trooper have brought their carefree and joyful attitudes with them and we are in love! They have never met a stranger and love to snuggle!
They were staying outside all night in these cold temps and not going in their rooms, so we built man caves for each of them (and they still have complete access to their apartments). Trooper loved his and appreciated the coziness, while Daniel also loved his but thought it was more fun to stand ON TOP of his!
Please SHARE their stories and come meet these amazing boys - Daniel and Trooper remind us daily to just live life to the fullest!
Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton VA. Open every day from 9am to 12 noon!
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Our last two parvo puppies get to enjoy their first snow!
Mimosa and Mayflower fought hard to beat parvo and are thriving. They have each gained about 25 pounds and they have a zest for life!
But snow, they needed a minute to figure that out - but they loved it!
Come meet these adorable 5-month-old girls - you won't regret it!
Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton VA. 23666. Open 9am-12 noon every day!
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Sarah, our 10 year old sweetheart, has gone to her forever home! She hopped right into the car and didn't look back. We are so thankful for the adopter who stepped up to make Sarah's senior years comfortable and full of love.
Adopting senior dogs is such a rewarding experience because they give SO much love back! Senior dogs typically come fully house trained and have learned how to get along in most situations. Don't overlook them when you are searching for the perfect fit, you may miss out on the best dog you've ever loved.
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Three times, Daisy got a taste of the good life.
And, despite being a very good, loyal, and loving girl, three times, it was snatched away.
Four-year-old Daisy joined us 2.5 YEARS ago -- she was chasing the family cat, so the family gave her up.
She was adopted and absolutely flourished in the home -- housetrained, affectionate, calm... but sadly, the adopters discovered that Daisy needs to be an only pet. Daisy was getting into fights with the other dog. We also learned that Daisy is absolutely TERRIFIED of small children -- something about the unsteady way they walk and the sounds they make just registers as "danger" to Daisy!
So, Daisy was returned yet again, but this time we knew -- no other pets, no small children.
We found her a home with a retired couple, and for a year, Daisy was living the dream... a very good girl with a very good life. Every day, Daisy showed her people how grateful she was to be theirs!
But then Daisy's family moved and put her in a situation where she was surrounded by small children and off-leash with other dogs. The dogs fought, the children were scared, and Daisy was returned.
Daisy is a medium-sized, healthy, SOFT, wiggly, lean-into-you-and-fall-into-belly-rub-position, wiggly, affectionate bundle of resilience and patient hope. There's just a calm tranquility about her -- she KNOWS her person or persons are out there, and she's ready to fill their home with joy. Daisy is housetrained and loves leisurely leash-walks. Her favorite activity is snuggling.
Our awesome trainer is spending time with her, and will provide training sessions in your home, at no cost to you, if you adopt Daisy!
PLEASE SHARE THIS POST and come meet Daisy -- 2.5 YEARS is way, way too long to call a shelter home.
Daisy would love to meet you any day between 9am and noon (including weekends & holidays). She's at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA.
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Let Bob check your boxes! Bob checks all of our boxes and we bet he'd check yours as well!
Bob came to us as a stray, literally bursting through the bushes surrounding our Shelter, as if he was late to a party. And he has stayed at our party for 122 days, far too long.
But in those 122 days, a more complete picture of Bob has emerged. Despite not being able to be caught when he was loose in Buckroe, he adores people!
And despite barking at some of the dogs around him, he is actually a friend to many of them. When we need to test another dog, Bob is our first choice to pair them with because he is calm and gracious.
But here's one of the most exciting things we have learned about Bob - he is the favorite of our trainer. He absorbs new things like a sponge and is constantly wanting to learn and please. He realizes now that when we have to put him back in his run, it's only because time has run out at that moment, but he knows we'll be back.
Bob is definitely the life of our party but we are ready for him to join your party! He is a gem and any family would be lucky to have him!
Bob is available to meet every single day from 9am-12pm, rain or shine!
Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton VA 23666.
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How has your life changed in the past year and a half?
Ups and downs? Joys and sorrows? Stress and peace?
All of the experiences that keep things interesting, that make life real!
Well, in the past year and a half, nothing has changed for Max.
He arrived at Animal Aid over 550 days ago, and still he waits, desperately lonely, bored, and losing hope.
Our amazing volunteers do their best to keep Max's spirits up -- they bring him new toys, take him for rides and walks, wrap him up in blankets and take naps with him (Max is one of the snuggliest dogs you'll ever meet), but nothing can overcome the crushing monotony of life in a cage.
Max recently began working with our trainer, and has demonstrated that he's so smart, and so eager to learn and please!! Adopt Max, and Animal Aid Society will cover continued training sessions at your home to address Max's quirks -- he can be anxious around strangers, and he's a big boy who can do big tugs on a leash.
Max is stunningly gorgeous, with the most soulful brown eyes. Look into them, and they'll tell you everything there is to know about Max -- he NEEDS to be loved. More than anything, he just wants to belong. Please bring him home, and help show him how.
Max would love to meet you any day between 9am and noon. He'd do best in an adult-only home with no other pets (Max loves playing with other dogs, but he can get protective of his humans, so living with other dogs may be tough). He's been waiting way too long at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA.
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Mika really is simply the best and he just wants to please you. Your heart melts when he looks up at you with his beautiful eyes.
Our trainer has been working with Mika and we've seen how smart he is. He will hop up on the bench and patiently wait for the next activity. And again, he hits you with those eyes and you just want to scoop him up and go cuddle somewhere!
Mika has been with us for 138 days and we just don't understand why. True, he doesn't love certain dogs but he has a blast with some dogs. He needs to be with older kids, only because he has a tendency to herd, as his breed does, and younger kids may not enjoy that!
But the love, the snuggles and the devotion Mika offers are second to none! So many volunteers love to just hang out with Mika - he's so calm and adorable.
Please SHARE Mika's story so we can have the best chance of finding his new family! And come meet this amazing boy - he waits so patiently every single day, hoping this will be the day his new life will begin!
His 95-year-old owner just passed away and we are doing all we can to make him feel at home, until he can find his forever home.
There is a definite sadness at times with Buddy as he doesn't understand why he is with us, but he also shows us his playful, content side! Buddy adores people and would love it if you could come meet him!
Buddy is 4-years-old, neutered and he is UTD on vaccines. Come make Buddy's day - 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton - everyday from 9am-12pm!
Animal Aid Society 2024 Adoptions
At nearly 4 minutes, this is long for a social media video. But that is what it takes to show all of our guests who were adopted in 2024! What a fantastic year full of unconditional love, tail wags and sloppy kisses. Please take the time to watch and celebrate these pups finding their forever homes.
Animal Aid Society would not be possible without the support of our all-volunteer work force, our donors, adopters, fosters and the community of dog lovers who like, comment and share our social media posts. Let's make 2025 a banner year for adoptions! Thank you for all you do.
Buddy was clearly named after the only thing he wants in the world, and the one thing he's absolutely devastated to be without -- a buddy all his own.
Buddy was the constant, devoted companion of an elderly man who recently passed away.
In the weeks following his person's funeral, Buddy warmly greeted all the friends and family members who came to handle the estate, but mostly, he sat on his person's favorite chair, waiting for his buddy to come home.
Nobody could take Buddy in, so now he's here, lonely and confused.
It's very clear that Buddy is mourning the loss of his person and his home. He just looks so sad, and he cries when he's alone.
Buddy is so grateful when we sit with him. He's calm, gentle, and just so happy to be spoken to or petted. We tell him everything's going to be ok, that his forever person or family is coming.
PLEASE help make everything ok for Buddy! If you're looking for a chill, easy-going, affectionate companion, Buddy is waiting for you! He needs to go home and find a new chair to sit in, or next to, with his forever buddy by his side.
Buddy is a 4-year-old hound mix, about 58 pounds (but he could stand to lose a few of those pounds -- a New Year's Resolution Buddy!).
Buddy would love to meet you any day between 9am and noon (including weekends and holidays). He's at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA.
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