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I used to think Mocha was toy-motivated, but really, she's motivated to please you. I mean, she LOVES toys -- soft ones, tug ones, balls of all sorts -- she'll make a joyful, bouncy game of ANYTHING! So, I always made it a point to bring a new toy whenever I saw her. But one day, the shelter was super-busy. All the humans were running in 100 different directions at once (there were a few collisions!), and I didn't have time to grab one. I felt so guilty walking up to Mocha's run -- I hated the thought of letting her down, toyless. I opened her gate, preparing for her disappointment... and she bounced over to me, all wiggles and kisses, just thrilled to have a friend nearby! Mocha didn't care about the toy -- she never did! She was just THRILLED to do whatever a friend wanted to do! Play with toys? Sure! Awesome! Sit and snuggle? Heck yeah!!! So, that's what we did that morning -- Mocha happily leaned her soft self against me, and we just cuddled. I've seen her many times since (too many times -- why is this gentle, young, healthy, housetrained Lab/Pyrenees Mix still here??!!??), sometimes with toys, sometimes without. Mocha doesn't care -- she finds joy in every encounter. For her, it's the togetherness that matters. If you're looking for a companion who can find joy in any situation -- even a hectic, toyless morning -- then you're looking for Mocha. And she's at Animal Aid, waiting to meet you. Please come play with, cuddle, or enjoy a peaceful stroll with Mocha any day between 9am and noon, including weekends and holidays. Mocha would prefer to be an only dog. 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.
I used to think Mocha was toy-motivated, but really, she's motivated to please you. I mean, she LOVES toys -- soft ones, tug ones, balls of all sorts -- she'll make a joyful, bouncy game of ANYTHING! So, I always made it a point to bring a new toy whenever I saw her. But one day, the shelter was super-busy. All the humans were running in 100 different directions at once (there were a few collisions!), and I didn't have time to grab one. I felt so guilty walking up to Mocha's run -- I hated the thought of letting her down, toyless. I opened her gate, preparing for her disappointment... and she bounced over to me, all wiggles and kisses, just thrilled to have a friend nearby! Mocha didn't care about the toy -- she never did! She was just THRILLED to do whatever a friend wanted to do! Play with toys? Sure! Awesome! Sit and snuggle? Heck yeah!!! So, that's what we did that morning -- Mocha happily leaned her soft self against me, and we just cuddled. I've seen her many times since (too many times -- why is this gentle, young, healthy, housetrained Lab/Pyrenees Mix still here??!!??), sometimes with toys, sometimes without. Mocha doesn't care -- she finds joy in every encounter. For her, it's the togetherness that matters. If you're looking for a companion who can find joy in any situation -- even a hectic, toyless morning -- then you're looking for Mocha. And she's at Animal Aid, waiting to meet you. Please come play with, cuddle, or enjoy a peaceful stroll with Mocha any day between 9am and noon, including weekends and holidays. Mocha would prefer to be an only dog. 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 $280.00.
Adoption fee for senior dogs is $140.00.
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 $280.00.
Adoption fee for senior dogs is $140.00.
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 Lexi's adoption status with email updates.
