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House of Joy

Dog rescue in Tappahannock, VA

House of Joy is a 501c3 sanctuary and rescue for seniors and special needs dogs, with a mission finding loving furever homes for those who are able to be adopted. And for dogs that are less likely to be adopted, due to advanced illness or other circumstance, have a home here; where they receive regular vetting and appropriate management for their individual conditions, in a peaceful and loving environment. Unless not medically recommended, all of our dogs are up to date on appropriate vaccinations, receive monthly heartworm/flea/tick preventatives, spayed/neutered, and microchipped.

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Tappahannock, VA 22560
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Essex County and surrounding

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Home Check
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

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We are a private, home-based foster rescue and do not have a public facility to visit. Meet and greets are done at a mutually convenient time and location. We only adopt within a two hour radius of Tappahannock, VA and our standard adoption fee is $300.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near House of Joy

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Senior Sighthound Sanctuary- Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg, VA 22407

Northern Neck Humane Society, Inc.

P. O. Box 283,
Montross, VA 22520

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Bobbi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Sola's adoption status with email updates.
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Sola

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Waldorf, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Skelly's adoption status with email updates.
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Skelly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
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We'll also keep you updated on Danny - In Foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Danny - In Foster

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Fredericksburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Mia Sofia's adoption status with email updates.
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Mia Sofia

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Brooke's adoption status with email updates.
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Brooke

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 5 mos
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