My name is Russell!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 5 days ago

Cared for by Humane Society/SPCA of Nelson County

My basic info

Breed

Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type)

Color

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Age

Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

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Sex

Male

Pet ID

20804941-22239

My details

Good with dogs

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.

Russell is looking for a family to give him some structure and hopefully a dog friend. He was adopted out last year and returned recently. When he came in, he was very scared. Our amazing staff, working with a local dog trainer has helped Russell turn things around. He has calmed down and is responding well to his training and play group.

He has the look that folks seem to hope for—compact (43.6 pounds), black Lab mix with white socks. He is old enough (5 years) to have learned plenty of life's lessons but is still young enough to be curious and willing to learn.

Russell was originally found traveling a dangerous highway by a good Samaritan. He came to us confused and frightened. At first, he would shiver and slouch into a corner but is quickly learning to love visits.

He keeps his room tidy and appreciates his comfy bed. He is quiet and rarely barks. In the evening, he looks forward to a Kong chew toy with a treat smeared inside.

Fill out our online application to find out more about him. Whoever adopts Russell wil have a free training session with our training partners at Camp Merricks to help with the transition and his continued confidence building.

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

20804941-22239

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.