Animal Aid Society

I mean - what kind of dog self-surrenders himself to a shelter? Maybe a dog who has heard of AAS and knows he will find the best possible life if he lets us do the searching? And that's Bob in a nutshell. He is too good for us - which is why we need your help in finding him a home. Bob burst through our bushes and begged for help. We later realized how serious his effort was when we heard he had spent a few days eluding Animal Control. But with us, he just walked in and then breathed a sigh of relief knowing we would help him. But after 196 days, we feel like we are failing him. Bob is adored by everyone at the Shelter, but most especially by our trainer. You know when a trainer loves a dog, it's because they are eager, good listeners, quick learners and just cool dogs! And that's our sweet Bob in a nutshell! While he may not run and jump into your lap when you first see him, don't worry - he is just being cautious and observant. It just takes Bob a minute and then he will politely request your attention! Please help us complete our promise to Bob of finding him his new, forever family! SHARE Bob's story and then come meet this excellent gentleman! Bob and his friends are available to meet every day from 9am-12pm! Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton VA. #loveyourdog #adoptarescue #nokillshelter #shelterdog #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #seniordog #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

A puppy in a shelter has special needs and there's no better helper than another dog! Alfie, our 6-month-old schnauzer mix, has so much energy! And we can pet him and play with him all day but the best thing for Alfie is a playmate! And who better than our sweet Jasper! There is no greater joy than watching two dogs become fast friends! You can just see the shelter stress melt away! Come meet them both at Animal Aid every day from 9am-12pm! 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton VA. #loveyourdog #adoptarescue #puppy #positivereinforcement #dogenrichment #shelterdog #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

Imagine this: You’re a fancy, pure-bred Mastiff puppy, doing silly, wiggly puppy things with your puppy friends in France… …and someone pays thousands of dollars to buy and ship your squishy baby self all the way to the U.S.! You’re snatched away from the life you know, you endure a long, scary flight, and some stranger brings you into his home… …only to realize that puppies, even expensive, pedigreed ones, require time and vet care! Moby doesn’t have to imagine – that’s his reality. Shipped to the U.S., then left at a shelter when his human decided that he was just too much responsibility. I know I don’t need to tell you this, but dogs are family, best friends, life-long companions – not status symbols! Moby is two-years-old, housetrained, silly but never destructive, and about 140-pounds of PURE LOVE! He’s healthy, other than previously untreated allergies that we’re addressing now with our awesome vet. Moby is stunningly gorgeous, magnificent, impressive, goofy, playful, snuggly… and heartbreakingly lonely. This sweet, gentle guy was MADE to be around humans – he lights up when we’re near and hangs his head low when we leave. Sadness on that large of a scale is just too much to bear. If you’re a fan of gentle giants, please come meet this most gentle, most giant guy! Moby is waiting for you at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA. Visiting Hours are 9am to noon, daily, including weekends & holidays. #loveyourdog #adoptarescue #shelterdog #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #mastiff

Every once in awhile, a dog comes to us and they tug at our heartstrings more than usual. Whether it's their background, their condition or their fortitude. Such is the case with Dude - it's his fortitude that we all admire. Dude does not have normal front feet, which also makes his front legs a bit distorted and shorter than his back legs. Likely having this since birth, he has had to adjust his gait and movement. He will have xrays to see if they can make sense of what is going on. He is now on pain meds and joint supplements and we already see him feeling more relaxed. He also now has rugs in his run so that it's easier for him to walk around. When he sees you coming to sit next to him, he rolls on his back and puts his legs in the air! What appears awkward and perhaps painful to us, is just normal for Dude! He gets what he needs and seems to take pleasure in the small things. He adores when people take an extra minute to hang out with him. Dude loves belly rubs and sitting in the sun. Dude is just three-years-old and otherwise very healthy! He will never be one for long walks but he will always be one for snuggles and love! Dude and his friends are available to meet every day from 9am-12pm - come say Hey Dude! Animal Aid Society, 80 nButler Farm Road, Hampton, VA. #loveyourdog #adoptarescue #hound #positivereinforcement #shelterdog #adoptdontshop #rescuedog

This polite, petite, pointy-snooted princess was surrendered by an owner who's joining the military. Sweet Maddie just wasn't made for Basic Combat Training... but she's not made for shelter life, either. At 10-years-old, Maddie is overwhelmed by the noise and activity in her new, chaotic environment. She tries so hard to be brave! She WANTS to be friends with everyone, and greets us with a wagging tail and gentle noose-boops, but she shuts down and cowers at sudden movements or loud sounds. There are a lot of sudden movements and loud sounds in Maddie's new world! Maddie is a MinPin/Rat Terrier Mix, about 15-pounds, spayed, and housetrained (paper trained)!!! Catch her during a quiet time, and she'll kiss you with her ridiculously tiny tongue before rolling over for belly rubs. Please help us get Maddie out of here, into the calm, cushioned home she deserves! Your love and attention and a soft squishy bed are just what she needs to become her playful, joyful self again. Because Maddie is so tiny (with long, delicate legs), she'd prefer a home with no young or rough-playing children. Maddie would love to meet you at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are daily, including weekends & holidays, from 9am to noon. #loveyourdog #shelterdog #seniordogsrule #seniordog #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

We are so excited to welcome Biscuit to the Shelter - with your help, we know we can find him the most perfect home! Biscuit's previous owners had moved and they were not able to bring Biscuit. He is a beautiful, two-year-old boy who is about 55 pounds. It can be a tough adjustment for an owner-surrendered dog to adjust to Shelter life - they are used to being in a home and now they are among many dogs, some kind of loud, trying to figure out what happened. To help Biscuit adjust, we immediately found him a playmate and they had a blast! We had him with Jasper and they loved every second of their time in the Garden! They were chasing each other all around and when Biscuit couldn't keep up with the much fast Jasper, he thought barking would help him! It didn't but he definitely got an "A" for effort! Please help us in our search for Biscuit's new family - he absolutely loves to give hugs so come get yours any day from 9am-12pm! Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton VA. #loveyourdog #adoptarescue #hounddog #hound #shelterdog #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

Two shelter dogs finding respite and magic in play. One is showing uneasy signs of boredom and one just arrived at the shelter (from a home) and needed to be eased gently into shelter life. Biscuit and Jasper gratefully accepted the playgroup lifeline and were able to embrace the happiness of play. The remaining hours of their days are much tougher so we hope to find the right family for each of them very soon! Come visit them at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton VA any day between 9am and noon. #loveyourdog #hound #dogenrichment #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

Matilda hasn’t had a visitor in months. You read that right – it’s not just that she’s been here for months, it’s that she’s been overlooked. Passed by. Dismissed. We don’t understand. This loving, healthy, smart, great-with-kids and -seniors, 5-year-old Lab Mix is approaching one-year at the shelter, and that’s an anniversary we do NOT want to mark. So, what’s going on? Matilda wiggles with delight when she sees a friend, and EVERYONE is a friend! Matilda LOVES car rides and walks! Matilda loves belly rubs and ear scratches! Matilda takes treats gently and relishes every second of yumminess! Maybe the issue is that Matilda is so stressed and lonely at the shelter, she’s developed a habit of eating random objects (like, she’ll find a left-behind glove, and then we’ll find her trying to swallow the glove). It’s her way of holding on to important things because the world has taken everything else away from her. But here’s the deal – when Matilda’s volunteer friends take her on car rides or outings, she does NOT eat objects! Matilda sits politely in the car like the beautiful queen she is, ignoring all the cool stuff in the back seat, just loving her time with people! She doesn’t need to fill herself up with stuff because she’s full of joy – she just wants someone to love her. Could that be you? Matilda’s favorite time at the shelter is when a 70+-year-old lady sits on her bed and reads her a book about bunnies. Matilda doesn’t need much – she just needs someone to see the real her. PLEASE SHARE THIS POST! Matilda would love to meet you at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are 9am to noon, daily, including weekends & holidays. #loveyourdog #adoptarescuedog #nokillshelter #shelterdog #labsofinstagram #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

We get by with a little help from our friends - no truer words for these three friends - and they most certainly need someone to love. Can you help? Winston, Ollie and Murphy are all five-years-old, are all from the same hunter and are all looking for love and their new families! While Winston seems to love most dogs, Ollie and Murphy are a bit more dog selective. They all love the heck out of people - people and toys. Murphy is heartworm positive, but has already started treatment, and Animal Aid pays for it all. Ollie was previously adopted out but, ultimately, did not get along with one of the other dogs in the house. Winston was recently on TV (Coast Live) and was a superstar! All three adore to play and value love from people more than anything! They have been with us for about two months and we'd love for them to enjoy the sun and warmth of Spring with their new families! Please take a chance on these three love bugs and come meet them! Their sweet faces are just the beginning! Winston, Ollie and Murphy are available to meet, along with the rest of their friends, every day from 9am to 12pm! Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton VA. #beagle #hound #nokillshelter #shelterdog #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

If fireworks could also somehow be soft and loving... THAT would be Alfie! This zippy, zany, zoomy, 30-ish-pound, 5-month-old Schnauzer Mix burst onto our scene a few days ago, launched out of his home by a human who just couldn't keep up with him. Alfie came to PLAY! Alfie has ENERGY! But... Alfie has so much potential!!! This clever boy learned to sit and wait for treats in the blink of an eye. He's very receptive to training -- he's so proud when he makes you happy! So, Alfie needs a person or family with the time, patience, and energy to exercise his body and mind. A kind person or people who want to start an amazing journey with him -- one that helps him become the awesome dog he was meant to be. Folks, puppies are work -- you've got to put in the effort and be generous with the love. Do that, and the rewards are boundless. A note to parents -- Alfie is in that delightful "I have pointy baby teeth and all things must be chomped" phase. He's teething, exploring the world, and hands and faces are part of that world. If you have young children, please understand that their tiny fingers or noses could get scratched when they meet Alfie. Alfie would love to play with you at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are 9am to noon, daily, including weekends & holidays. #puppylove #adoptarescue #shelterdog #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

I mean, c'mon - a dog who can wink, smile and sit-up? That's our Comet! Comet got very sick after he first came to us - pneumonia. If you've never seen a dog with pneumonia, it's a pretty sad sight. They are congested, coughing, sneezing, no appetite and miserable - and recovery is not a quick fix. Comet had to stay in our Isolation room during his treatment and recovery, where we discovered he is completely house-trained. But part of his treatment was us using a nebulizer with him and he was the perfect patient. It was almost like it really made him feel better, so he just sat there and inhaled it all! And now, Comet is feeling so much better! His energy is back, his appetite is back and his SMILE is back! He is ready to meet his new family! Comet is five-years-old and is just a love bug. He was getting a bit antsy in ISO but he is now back to his regular run and loving the freedom to move around more and make new friends! At times he thinks he is a lap dog, but he will also settle for a hug! Please SHARE Comet's story - he has recovered so well and getting out of the Shelter will be the absolute best medicine for him! Comet and his friends are available to meet every day from 9am-12pm! #adoptarescue #positivereinforcement #shelterdog #rescuedog #adoptdontshop

If a dog has been with us for almost two years at the Shelter and wants to dig holes and bury toys, we are all in. Max was recently moved to a new section for a change of pace and he has so much new ground to cover. Good thing he has a volunteer who provides him with endless toys on a daily basis! Max is almost six-years-old and we know that perfect-for-Max-person will find him very soon. #loveyourdog #adoptarescuedog #nokillshelter #positivereinforcement #shelterdog #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #rescuedog #adoptdontshop