Breed: Hound mix?

Sex: Female

Spayed: Yes

Age: 9-10 years approx

Size: Medium (45-50 lbs)

Color: Tan with white chest

Coat: Smooth

Vaccinated DHPP: Yes

Children: OK with children

Other Dogs: OK with dogs

Obedience: Knows commands such as "wait" and "this way.

Walking: Walks well on the leash

Notes: Despite her name,Puppy is an older girl, probably nine to ten years old. Puppy is an energetic curious girl who likes people and gets along well with other dogs. She should do well with children because she is gentle and not a jumper and weighs 40-45 pounds. She has been house trained in the past but cannot hold out in the shelter and will need to re-learn. Puppy loves long walks where she can explore her surroundings and find out what other dogs have passed that way. She looks forward to a forever home with an active family who want to take her for lots of walks and hopefully a fenced yard where she can run and play with another dog or some kids.

This dog has been available for 646 days

If you are interested in Puppy phone 804-443-0726 for an appointment to meet her at Essex County Animal Shelter. We are open Wednesday - Sunday: 11am - 4pm.

Still available for adoption on this date: Jul 1st, 2024

Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.

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The adoption fee is $45 which includes a rabies vaccination.

Tappahannock Essex County Animal Shelter (TECAS) does not do same day adoptions. You must fill in an Adoption Application Form. Your application will be reviewed and we will telephone the applicant, usually within 72 hours, to let you know that your application has been approved or denied.

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• Each pet is required to be vaccinated for rabies within seven days of adoption, if it is four months of age or older. Rabies vaccination is required for each pet, upon turning four months of age.
• Every new owner of a pet adopted from Essex County Animal Shelter shall have the pet sterilized within thirty days of the pet turning six months of age, or within thirty days if the pet is over six months of age.
• Out of state adoptions must be spayed or neutered before leaving Virginia.
• Return of the proper paperwork (sterilization and rabies certificates) to is required within seven days of sterilization.
• State law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies.

Your are required to sign the Adoption Contract (click here)

ONE BY ONE One by one, they pass by my cage Too old, too worn, too broken, they say Way past his time, he can’t run and play They shake their heads and go on their way A little old man, arthritic and sore It seems that I am wanted no more I once had a home, I once had a bed A place that was warm, and where I was fed Now my muzzle is grey, and my eyes slowly fail Who wants a dog so old and so frail? My family decided I didn’t belong I got in their way, my attitude wrong Now I sit in this kennel, where day after day The younger ones are chosen and taken away When I had come to the end of my rope You saw my face and again I knew hope You saw past the grey, the legs wobbly with age And felt I deserved life beyond this cage You took me home, gave me food and a bed You gently stroked my poor tired head We snuggle and play, you talk to me low You love me so dearly, and make sure I know Although I have lived most of my life with another You outshine them with a love so much stronger I promise to return all the love I can give To you my dear friend, as long as I live I may be with you for a week, or for years We will share many smiles, and a few tears When the time comes, that God deems I must leave I know you will cry and your heart it will grieve When I arrive at the Bridge all brand new My thoughts and my heart will still be with you And I will brag to all who will hear Of the person who made my last days so dear.