Adopt

My name is
Finian!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Submit Application

3

Interview

4

Home Check

5

Approve Application

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Pay Fee

Adoption fee: $300

This helps Animal Aid Society with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Age
4 years 8 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
59 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
T2022010

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Finn is available to meet qualified applicants BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Please email contact@animalaidsociety.org for more information.

Finian was found wandering the streets of Hampton on March 16th, his back leg injured and his head, face, eyes, and mouth burned with acid. This poor boy was left to fend for himself.

Luckily, the amazing people who found him were able to get him to The COVE (Center Of Veterinary Expertise) for care and comfort that first night, then he went to stay with our friends at Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter for a few days, and now he's with us.

We may never know who did this to Finn, but we do know that even though he's been through a lot... the only time he cries is when he's left alone.

Over the past few months, Finn's face has healed, his vision has improved (but will never be great), and he underwent very intricate orthopedic surgery to repair his back leg.

Finn desperately wants to be with people, but, he's never really had a chance to be a "normal" dog with loving humans. He's still learning.
Sometimes he's fearful, sometimes he's over-excited and mouthy, and sometimes he's a calm snuggly dude.

Finn will only be considered for adoption to a home with no children (nobody under the age of 18), and no other pets.
He needs an experienced person to help him take his next steps towards recovery.
Interested? Come for a visit any day of the week - 365 days a year between 9am - 12pm. Hope to see you soon!

PLEASE NOTE: Animal Aid Society observes a 40 mile adoption radius to facilitate post adoption support and follow ups.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
T2022010
Contact
Address
80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Please note: We prefer that adopters be located within 40 miles of the shelter to facilitate post adoption follow up.

2.

Submit Application

3.

Interview

4.

Home Check

5.

Approve Application

6.

Sign Adoption Contract

7.

Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

If all goes well and you decide to pursue adoption, you will be asked to complete a pre-adopt. Once your family, including any dogs, have also met with the dog you wish to adopt, your application will be submitted to the Adoption Committee for review. We estimate the pre-adoption process can take up to 14 days or longer.

Please note: AAS is committed to finding the best fit for each of our dogs. For this reason, we will accept multiple applications for a dog. In the case of multiple applications, we will select the applicant that is the best fit based on the needs of the dog.

Adoption fee for puppy/adult dogs is $300.00.
Adoption fee for senior dogs is $150.00.

Dogs qualify as a senior based on their stature/weight and age. The scale below shows the age at which a dog attains “senior” designation:

0-20 lbs: 11 years
21-50: 10 years
51-90: 8 years
91+: 7 years

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

PLEASE NOTE: We prefer that adopters be located within 40 miles of the shelter to facilitate post adoption follow up.

We are open 365 days a year from 9 AM - 12 PM! You can visit with any of our pups my coming to our shelter at 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666.

More about this shelter

The purpose of the Society shall be to provide to/and or for animals, other than man, shelter, medical aid, care and protection, to act as a placement agency for animals in good health, and to provide education for the humane care and treatment of animals, and to attempt to prevent cruelty to animals. We are a nonprofit organization that receives no funding from state or federal agencies. All of the funds required to maintain the shelter and care for the dogs come from donations and special fund-raising events. Donations to the shelter are tax deductible.

Our dogs are not euthanized for space. This means that new dogs can only be accepted by the shelter when we have an available kennel.

All of our dogs are:

Examined by a veterinarian
Receive medical care as needed
Current on vaccinations
Spayed or neutered
Regularly walked and exercised
Socialized and loved
Temperament tested
Microchipped

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