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Tater is truly one of a kind. Currently in a foster with a shelter staff member, we confidently report that he is SO goofy, playful, sweet and eager to please. He makes up for his slightly stubborn streak by being SO CUTE! He is a huge snuggler & very demanding about his lovins'! He'll burrow under the covers at night and will lay right on top of you if you're Netflix & Chillin' on the couch. Tater is the epitome of joy and goofiness once he's comfortable and is the most loving, loyal companion you could ask for! Also....he snores....loudly.
His current K9 roommate is basically an older brother to Tater and is SO TOLERANT with his rough-housing ways. We think kids 15+ would be best for that reason - Tater knows not his size and strength. At the dog park, Tater LOVES to play with the other pups! He also currently co-exists with two cats! Only one will tolerate him even though he does the prance dance (he thinks everyone wants to play) but "leave it" corrects him, and Tater has never inflicted harm. Cat says, "nah, bro," but then will curl up in the same bed.
With people, Tater has come a long way. Initially, he would growl, bark and jump on just about any guy who didn't already possess a confident, assertive presence. In recent months, they've worked hard to develop trust around humans and happily report that Tater might bark initially, but has absolutely calmed and is so much less fearful (unless his "weirdo" radar goes off - then, pay attention).
Tater is crate-trained with the phrase, "go to your place," and is overall a submissive boy. He knows lots of other commands and phrases, too, including - BONUS - "dry your paws off!" for when it rains.
Tater comes with his quirks, so emailing his SVASC foster mum for more details about this sweet doofus is the way to go!
Tater is truly one of a kind. Currently in a foster with a shelter staff member, we confidently report that he is SO goofy, playful, sweet and eager to please. He makes up for his slightly stubborn streak by being SO CUTE! He is a huge snuggler & very demanding about his lovins'! He'll burrow under the covers at night and will lay right on top of you if you're Netflix & Chillin' on the couch. Tater is the epitome of joy and goofiness once he's comfortable and is the most loving, loyal companion you could ask for! Also....he snores....loudly.
His current K9 roommate is basically an older brother to Tater and is SO TOLERANT with his rough-housing ways. We think kids 15+ would be best for that reason - Tater knows not his size and strength. At the dog park, Tater LOVES to play with the other pups! He also currently co-exists with two cats! Only one will tolerate him even though he does the prance dance (he thinks everyone wants to play) but "leave it" corrects him, and Tater has never inflicted harm. Cat says, "nah, bro," but then will curl up in the same bed.
With people, Tater has come a long way. Initially, he would growl, bark and jump on just about any guy who didn't already possess a confident, assertive presence. In recent months, they've worked hard to develop trust around humans and happily report that Tater might bark initially, but has absolutely calmed and is so much less fearful (unless his "weirdo" radar goes off - then, pay attention).
Tater is crate-trained with the phrase, "go to your place," and is overall a submissive boy. He knows lots of other commands and phrases, too, including - BONUS - "dry your paws off!" for when it rains.
Tater comes with his quirks, so emailing his SVASC foster mum for more details about this sweet doofus is the way to go!
To adopt an animal from Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center, you will need to fill out an adoption application at www.svasc.net. Upon approval, there is a non-refundable adoption fee.
Dogs at SVASC is $125 unless stated otherwise. The fee includes rabies and distemper vaccinations, 4DX testing, spay/neuter, flea & tick preventatives, deworming, and microchipping.
Please remember that in the City of Staunton and Augusta County, there is a limit of four dogs per household. You must have a special use permit if you are over the limit.
Cats are $35, kittens are $55. We also offer a two-for-one discount! The adoption fee includes distemper vaccinations, rabies vaccination (if age allows), spay/neuter, flea/tick preventatives, deworming, and microchipping. Combo testing (FIV/FELV) for cats can be done for an additional fee if it has not already been done.
To adopt an animal from Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center, you will need to fill out an adoption application at www.svasc.net. Upon approval, there is a non-refundable adoption fee.
Dogs at SVASC is $125 unless stated otherwise. The fee includes rabies and distemper vaccinations, 4DX testing, spay/neuter, flea & tick preventatives, deworming, and microchipping.
Please remember that in the City of Staunton and Augusta County, there is a limit of four dogs per household. You must have a special use permit if you are over the limit.
Cats are $35, kittens are $55. We also offer a two-for-one discount! The adoption fee includes distemper vaccinations, rabies vaccination (if age allows), spay/neuter, flea/tick preventatives, deworming, and microchipping. Combo testing (FIV/FELV) for cats can be done for an additional fee if it has not already been done.
You can meet your new best friend during shelter hours.
Monday: 11am - 4pm
Tuesday: 11am - 4pm
Wednesday: 11am - 6:30pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 11am - 4pm
Saturday: 11am - 4pm
Sunday: Closed
**During inclement weather please call ahead to be sure the shelter is open.**
You can meet your new best friend during shelter hours.
Monday: 11am - 4pm
Tuesday: 11am - 4pm
Wednesday: 11am - 6:30pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 11am - 4pm
Saturday: 11am - 4pm
Sunday: Closed
**During inclement weather please call ahead to be sure the shelter is open.**
More about this shelter
Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center is an open admissions animal shelter and is home to dozens of animals looking for their forever homes. We are a Municipal pound for Augusta County, Staunton, and Waynesboro so we take in all strays, abandoned animals, and owner surrenders. We have 40 dog runs and about 85 cat cages.
The Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center began operation in September of 2011. Since opening, we have successfully lowered the euthanasia rates for our community! Our shelter's current save rate is 95 percent, which is the direct result of our dedicated staff and volunteers working hard to finding these animals their forever homes. Please call the shelter with any questions regarding animals found on the website for more information.
We offer help to our community through education and assistance. With the help of other organizations we are able to spay/neuter animals in our community that the owners could otherwise not afford. With the help of our community we are on a mission to save every adoptable animal in our area.
Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center is an open admissions animal shelter and is home to dozens of animals looking for their forever homes. We are a Municipal pound for Augusta County, Staunton, and Waynesboro so we take in all strays, abandoned animals, and owner surrenders. We have 40 dog runs and about 85 cat cages.
The Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center began operation in September of 2011. Since opening, we have successfully lowered the euthanasia rates for our community! Our shelter's current save rate is 95 percent, which is the direct result of our dedicated staff and volunteers working hard to finding these animals their forever homes. Please call the shelter with any questions regarding animals found on the website for more information.
We offer help to our community through education and assistance. With the help of other organizations we are able to spay/neuter animals in our community that the owners could otherwise not afford. With the help of our community we are on a mission to save every adoptable animal in our area.
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We'll also keep you updated on Finley #45's adoption status with email updates.
