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Sylvester has proven to be one of our super sweet pups, with eyes that draw you in. And those EARS! Oh my gosh! He is a perfect size - bit smaller in stature. And he is a good looking boy – black fur with perfectly placed white spots.
Sylvester is:
Affectionate and cuddly; loves to be around his favorite people.
Potty trained!
A daily participant in our shelter playgroup and plays well with most of other dogs.
Currently housed with another cute pup, DOJA.
Treat motivated! He LOVES to work and train for those treats. Sylvester is a hard worker and training is what he loves to do. He focuses on his handler and is a quick learner. (See his video!)
Sylvester can be shy at first with new humans, which is understandable as he came to the shelter as a stray. Since then, he has come out of his shell and learning that strangers are safe. He could fit well in most homes; slow introductions are helpful, as is typically with all meet & greets. Sylvester is a really good boy! Come meet him!
FOSTER REPORTS:
When I heard that this sweet boy was having a hard time in the shelter, I couldn’t get him out of my head, so we have been fostering him. He was already on of my buddies, but, man, I’ve fallen head over heels these last few days! A few things we know and/or have learned about Sylvester: - dog social - houses with a female dog when at the shelter, and he and Hershey get along very well -potty trained -super super sweet, lovable boy; very affectionate -very smart and intuitive - he’s picked up on most of the rules in the few days he’s been here…he even heels on our walks without me asking him to! Unless a squirrel or duck is around anyway, but he’s getting pretty good with “leave it” - likes squeaky toys, stuffies, and the kong wubba -he is able to entertain himself. Hershey is a lot older, and not always up for playtime, and he seems to understand that, and will choose to play with toys or just lounge around like he owns the place, lol. He will look to me for snuggles if we’re just hanging out, but he’s perfectly content to lay at my feet or in the couch when I’m working. -and the list goes on. I’d love to get him adopted before I head out of town in a couple weeks, so please share!
This special boy has to go back to the shelter tomorrow We’ve had a great time, and Sylvester has continued to do very well. He’s learning that it’s not polite to jump on people, even if it is out of sheer excitement after not seeing you for a while. He’ll come out and sit for a little treat instead about 90% of the time. We’re still working on counter surfing, but he’s very easily redirected. He’s learning that “it’s ok “ and to “leave it”when new people or animals go by outside the fence; and once he’s told this, he comes running back to me. We’ve gone to Mt Trashmore a few times to work on being around new people, and he’s done great! He’s learning to sit and stay while waiting for his meals. He now knows “stay out of the kitchen” when I’m in there cooking. I really can’t say enough about this sweet, special, lovable boy!
Sylvester has proven to be one of our super sweet pups, with eyes that draw you in. And those EARS! Oh my gosh! He is a perfect size - bit smaller in stature. And he is a good looking boy – black fur with perfectly placed white spots.
Sylvester is:
Affectionate and cuddly; loves to be around his favorite people.
Potty trained!
A daily participant in our shelter playgroup and plays well with most of other dogs.
Currently housed with another cute pup, DOJA.
Treat motivated! He LOVES to work and train for those treats. Sylvester is a hard worker and training is what he loves to do. He focuses on his handler and is a quick learner. (See his video!)
Sylvester can be shy at first with new humans, which is understandable as he came to the shelter as a stray. Since then, he has come out of his shell and learning that strangers are safe. He could fit well in most homes; slow introductions are helpful, as is typically with all meet & greets. Sylvester is a really good boy! Come meet him!
FOSTER REPORTS:
When I heard that this sweet boy was having a hard time in the shelter, I couldn’t get him out of my head, so we have been fostering him. He was already on of my buddies, but, man, I’ve fallen head over heels these last few days! A few things we know and/or have learned about Sylvester: - dog social - houses with a female dog when at the shelter, and he and Hershey get along very well -potty trained -super super sweet, lovable boy; very affectionate -very smart and intuitive - he’s picked up on most of the rules in the few days he’s been here…he even heels on our walks without me asking him to! Unless a squirrel or duck is around anyway, but he’s getting pretty good with “leave it” - likes squeaky toys, stuffies, and the kong wubba -he is able to entertain himself. Hershey is a lot older, and not always up for playtime, and he seems to understand that, and will choose to play with toys or just lounge around like he owns the place, lol. He will look to me for snuggles if we’re just hanging out, but he’s perfectly content to lay at my feet or in the couch when I’m working. -and the list goes on. I’d love to get him adopted before I head out of town in a couple weeks, so please share!
This special boy has to go back to the shelter tomorrow We’ve had a great time, and Sylvester has continued to do very well. He’s learning that it’s not polite to jump on people, even if it is out of sheer excitement after not seeing you for a while. He’ll come out and sit for a little treat instead about 90% of the time. We’re still working on counter surfing, but he’s very easily redirected. He’s learning that “it’s ok “ and to “leave it”when new people or animals go by outside the fence; and once he’s told this, he comes running back to me. We’ve gone to Mt Trashmore a few times to work on being around new people, and he’s done great! He’s learning to sit and stay while waiting for his meals. He now knows “stay out of the kitchen” when I’m in there cooking. I really can’t say enough about this sweet, special, lovable boy!
All dogs and cats are spayed/neutered before leaving the shelter
Additional adoption info
Adoption Procedures:
Citizens interested in adopting an animal are encouraged to visit the shelter. Some animals can go home right away, where others must be held for a few days first. All animals available for adoption are accessible to the public for viewing. In many cases the animal can go home with you the same day. A representative selection of animals in the kennel can be viewed at Petfinder .
All dogs and cats adopted from the Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center will be sterilized prior to the adopter taking the animal home.
Upon adoption and within 10 days the animal must be taken to a licensed veterinarian for a thorough examination.
If an animal is found to be ill and the new owner wishes to return it they may, with written proof of illness from the veterinarian.
Please keep in mind that as a municipal animal shelter, we have very few indications as to which kinds of pets will arrive at any given time and the best selections go home the fastest. Please visit our shelter early and often to find the pet you are looking for.
PLEASE, never adopt a companion animal on an impulse-having a pet is a full-time responsibility as well as a financial commitment. Make sure that you as well as every member of your family is ready, willing and able to take on the obligations associated with pet ownership, give careful thought to the kind of pet that would be best-suited for your home and then come and visit our shelter.
Adoption Fees:
Dogs that have not been spayed or neutered Total: $135.00
Cats spayed or neutered not at City expense Total: $25.00
$20.00 Adoption Fee
$5.00 License Fee
Before You Adopt, You Should Know...
The Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center handles approximately 7000 animals annually. Many of the animals that arrive are strays with no health or behavior history. For this reason, the Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center, the Virginia Beach Police Department or the City of Virginia Beach cannot offer any form of guarantee as to the health or temperament of the animal being adopted. We will make every reasonable effort to ascertain the overall health and behavior of the animals we have available for adoption to the public, however the ultimate responsibility for choosing the right pet lies with the pet adopter.
If you adopt an animal from our shelter and if for any reason the pet is not suitable, simply return it to our shelter. Due to the high volume of animals that arrive at the Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center shelter from strays found by Officers, animals that have been surrendered to our care by their owners and those that are turned is as strays by citizens, we do our best to keep our listings updated with pets currently available in our shelter. In some cases a pet listed might have been adopted or reclaimed by it's owner. That being said we ALWAYS have more animals available for adoption that what is listed. Animals can be adopted quickly and we don't always get to them before that happens so the best way to see our available animals is to come visit the shelter.
For more information please go to our website at www.vbacac.com.
Adoption Procedures:
Citizens interested in adopting an animal are encouraged to visit the shelter. Some animals can go home right away, where others must be held for a few days first. All animals available for adoption are accessible to the public for viewing. In many cases the animal can go home with you the same day. A representative selection of animals in the kennel can be viewed at Petfinder .
All dogs and cats adopted from the Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center will be sterilized prior to the adopter taking the animal home.
Upon adoption and within 10 days the animal must be taken to a licensed veterinarian for a thorough examination.
If an animal is found to be ill and the new owner wishes to return it they may, with written proof of illness from the veterinarian.
Please keep in mind that as a municipal animal shelter, we have very few indications as to which kinds of pets will arrive at any given time and the best selections go home the fastest. Please visit our shelter early and often to find the pet you are looking for.
PLEASE, never adopt a companion animal on an impulse-having a pet is a full-time responsibility as well as a financial commitment. Make sure that you as well as every member of your family is ready, willing and able to take on the obligations associated with pet ownership, give careful thought to the kind of pet that would be best-suited for your home and then come and visit our shelter.
Adoption Fees:
Dogs that have not been spayed or neutered Total: $135.00
Cats spayed or neutered not at City expense Total: $25.00
$20.00 Adoption Fee
$5.00 License Fee
Before You Adopt, You Should Know...
The Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center handles approximately 7000 animals annually. Many of the animals that arrive are strays with no health or behavior history. For this reason, the Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center, the Virginia Beach Police Department or the City of Virginia Beach cannot offer any form of guarantee as to the health or temperament of the animal being adopted. We will make every reasonable effort to ascertain the overall health and behavior of the animals we have available for adoption to the public, however the ultimate responsibility for choosing the right pet lies with the pet adopter.
If you adopt an animal from our shelter and if for any reason the pet is not suitable, simply return it to our shelter. Due to the high volume of animals that arrive at the Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center shelter from strays found by Officers, animals that have been surrendered to our care by their owners and those that are turned is as strays by citizens, we do our best to keep our listings updated with pets currently available in our shelter. In some cases a pet listed might have been adopted or reclaimed by it's owner. That being said we ALWAYS have more animals available for adoption that what is listed. Animals can be adopted quickly and we don't always get to them before that happens so the best way to see our available animals is to come visit the shelter.
For more information please go to our website at www.vbacac.com.
Go meet their pets
Please stop by our shelter during normal business hours to visit the animals that are ready to make their new home with you.
341 S. Birdneck Road :: Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Adoptions Hours
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday- 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Please stop by our shelter during normal business hours to visit the animals that are ready to make their new home with you.
341 S. Birdneck Road :: Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Adoptions Hours
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday- 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
More about this shelter
Our mission is accomplished by working with our citizens and other animal welfare organizations; by enforcing the domestic animals laws of our Commonwealth and our City, providing educational programs and humanely providing care, nourishment and a safe environment for the unwanted, stray, abused and abandoned animals in our City.
We will educate the public about responsible companion animal ownership, aggressively investigate animal cruelty cases, find homes for the homeless animals and humanely euthanize the unwanted animals in our community.
Officers answer calls for service from 6:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. daily, including holidays. After 11:00 p.m., an Animal Control Officer is on stand-by to assist injured animals or handle emergency situations after hours. To report an animal related violation, please contact the Animal Control Dispatcher at: (757) 385-4444. As always: Emergency 911
VBAC Operates Satellite Adoption Centers:
Volunteers are available to answer questions and assist with visits during adoption hours which are Monday-Friday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Residents can also purchase Virginia Beach City Animal Licenses during the adoption hours. The adoption center is open for visitation during normal store hours but adoptions are conducted only during the above adoption hours. Participating Petsmart locations are listed below.
Plaza Petsmart Location
3413 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday - 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reclaims Only
Thursday - 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Officers are on duty from 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
An emergency duty officer is available from 11 p.m.-7 a.m.
Our mission is accomplished by working with our citizens and other animal welfare organizations; by enforcing the domestic animals laws of our Commonwealth and our City, providing educational programs and humanely providing care, nourishment and a safe environment for the unwanted, stray, abused and abandoned animals in our City.
We will educate the public about responsible companion animal ownership, aggressively investigate animal cruelty cases, find homes for the homeless animals and humanely euthanize the unwanted animals in our community.
Officers answer calls for service from 6:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. daily, including holidays. After 11:00 p.m., an Animal Control Officer is on stand-by to assist injured animals or handle emergency situations after hours. To report an animal related violation, please contact the Animal Control Dispatcher at: (757) 385-4444. As always: Emergency 911
VBAC Operates Satellite Adoption Centers:
Volunteers are available to answer questions and assist with visits during adoption hours which are Monday-Friday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Residents can also purchase Virginia Beach City Animal Licenses during the adoption hours. The adoption center is open for visitation during normal store hours but adoptions are conducted only during the above adoption hours. Participating Petsmart locations are listed below.
Plaza Petsmart Location
3413 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday - 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reclaims Only
Thursday - 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Officers are on duty from 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
An emergency duty officer is available from 11 p.m.-7 a.m.
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