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If you understand anxiety, you'll understand Max. He desperately wants to connect with people - he's desperately lonely - but Max just can't handle too many people or too much activity at once. He panics and reacts. Max has friends -- and we can tell you, he's the sweetest, snuggliest, goofiest, cleverest and most utterly devoted and adoring friend ever! He loves fetch and tug, and then he loves to fall asleep in your lap as you sing to him. You don't have to sing well -- Max doesn't judge. There's not a mean bone in Max's body, but all of his bones are worried and on high-alert. Max was adopted by a wonderful family, and he had excellent house manners, but his anxiety got the best of him and he spent his time "protecting" the family members from each other, and the entire family from their dog. So, Max is not a family dog. Max is an introvert's dog. A dog for someone who lives alone (or maybe with one other adult), and who doesn't have a lot of visitors. Someone in a peaceful setting with a big yard -- Max LOVES to run, and it's an absolutely breathtaking site! If you're looking for a ride-or-die, you and me against the world partner who will absolutely adore and cherish you with every fuzzy fiber of his being, and you're willing to sing to him, then Max is for you. If you have kids, other pets, a loud/chaotic household, or poor grip strength (Max pulls hard on-leash), then Max is not for you. PLEASE SHARE THIS POST -- we know Max's special person is out there somewhere. Shelter life is really wearing Max down -- it's one trigger after another, so much anxiety, so much panic. He's too sweet and loving to be so lonely and afraid. Visiting hours are 9am to noon, every day including weekends and holidays. 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.
If you understand anxiety, you'll understand Max. He desperately wants to connect with people - he's desperately lonely - but Max just can't handle too many people or too much activity at once. He panics and reacts. Max has friends -- and we can tell you, he's the sweetest, snuggliest, goofiest, cleverest and most utterly devoted and adoring friend ever! He loves fetch and tug, and then he loves to fall asleep in your lap as you sing to him. You don't have to sing well -- Max doesn't judge. There's not a mean bone in Max's body, but all of his bones are worried and on high-alert. Max was adopted by a wonderful family, and he had excellent house manners, but his anxiety got the best of him and he spent his time "protecting" the family members from each other, and the entire family from their dog. So, Max is not a family dog. Max is an introvert's dog. A dog for someone who lives alone (or maybe with one other adult), and who doesn't have a lot of visitors. Someone in a peaceful setting with a big yard -- Max LOVES to run, and it's an absolutely breathtaking site! If you're looking for a ride-or-die, you and me against the world partner who will absolutely adore and cherish you with every fuzzy fiber of his being, and you're willing to sing to him, then Max is for you. If you have kids, other pets, a loud/chaotic household, or poor grip strength (Max pulls hard on-leash), then Max is not for you. PLEASE SHARE THIS POST -- we know Max's special person is out there somewhere. Shelter life is really wearing Max down -- it's one trigger after another, so much anxiety, so much panic. He's too sweet and loving to be so lonely and afraid. Visiting hours are 9am to noon, every day including weekends and holidays. 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.
Please note: We prefer that adopters be located within 40 miles of the shelter to facilitate post adoption follow up.
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Submit Application
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Interview
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Home Check
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Approve Application
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Sign Adoption Contract
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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
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
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.
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
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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We'll also keep you updated on Matilda's adoption status with email updates.
