My name is Rissa!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated 17 hours ago

Cared for by Humane Society/SPCA of Nelson County

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Color

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Age

Young

Sex

Female

Pet ID

20681988-22763

Hair Length

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My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Meet Rissa, a sweet and gentle girl with the kindest eyes and an adorable little tail. This lovely lady has a special way of connecting with people. She’ll greet you with a nose sniff and a few affectionate head-butts, instantly winning your heart.

Rissa loves being petted and takes her time getting to know the humans she meets. Her careful assessment of her surroundings highlights her intelligence and thoughtful nature. She’s a calm and caring companion, always ready to share a quiet moment with you.

If Rissa sounds like the perfect addition to your home, please fill out an application to meet her. She’s eager to find a loving family to call her own!

Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.

Shelter

Humane Society/SPCA of Nelson County

Contact info

Pet ID

20681988-22763

Contact

Bette Grahame

Phone

(434) 263-7722

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Website

http://www.nelsonspca.org/

Address

29 Stagebridge Road, Lovingston, VA 22949

Donation

Donate to This Shelter

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

AS OF JANUARY 2018:
Dogs: $100 - Includes Heartworm/Lyme/Ehrlichia Test, DHLPP and Rabies Vaccination, Dewormings, flea and tick treatment (if needed), and Spaying/Neutering.

Puppies (0-6 months): $150 - Includes 3 DHLPP Vaccinations, 3 Dewormings, a Certificate for a Rabies Vaccination, flea and tick treatment (if needed), and Spaying/Neutering by a participating veterinarian.

Cats: $40 (or 2 for $50) Includes Feline Leukemia/Aids test, 2 RCP Vaccinations, Rabies Vaccination, 2 Dewormings, flea and tick treatment (if needed), and Spaying/Neutering.

Kittens (0-6 Months): $80 (or 2 for $120) includes a Feline Leukemia/Aids test, 3 RCP Vaccinations, 3 Dewormings, Certificate for a Rabies Vaccination, flea and tick treatment (if needed), and Spaying/Neutering by a participating veterinarian.

Adoption application

https://www.nelsonspca.org/info/adoption

Go meet their pets

Almost Home Pet Adoption Center
434-263-7722

Open 7 Days a Week, 1-4:00 pm
Located at the corner of Rt. 29 and Stagebridge Road in Lovingston, Virginia

More about this shelter

Located on Stagebridge Road (Rt. 624) and Rt. 29 just two miles north of Lovingston on 2 acres of Land.
Houses animals in "real-life rooms".
A Spacious lobby/waiting room and reception area.
13 rooms for dogs which will hold 2 to 3 dogs depending on size.
4 cat rooms for multiple numbers of cats.
Two isolation rooms, one for dogs and one for cats.
A room for bathing and grooming.
A food preparation area.
A conference/meeting room.
Inside and outside exercise areas for dogs.
Open seven days a week.
Animals being surrendered by their owners are accepted on a space available basis if they are judged to be adoptable. Animals are also selected from unclaimed or unwanted animals at the Nelson County Animal Control Facility after they are evaluated by the HS/SPCA and judged to be adoptable. Strays will continue to go through Animal Control.

No animal will be put down unless it is judged to be dangerously aggressive or untreatably ill. Almost Home Pet Adoption Center now has several part-time employees
but still relys heavily on volunteer help.