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Do not forget to bring your pets inside when it is too cold outside. IF IT IS TOO COLD FOR YOU, IT IS TOO COLD FOR THEM! The law says: During cold weather, a dog shelter must have a windbreak at its entrance and have bedding material that is sufficient to protect the animal from cold and promote the retention of body heat.
Breed: Mixed breed
Sex: Female
Age: 12 months approx
Size: Large (66 lbs)
Color: Tricolor
Coat: Smooth
Other Dogs: OK with dogs
Cats: OK with cats
Notes: Tinsel is a one year old, 66 pound sweetheart who truly lives up to her name. This big baby has the softest soul and the calmest vibe you will instantly feel at ease around her. She is wonderfully laid-back, gentle, and loves just being near her people. & Tinsel does great with other dogs and even cats, making her an easy fit into just about any home. She is the kind of girl who is happy to lounge by your side, soak up love, and be your loyal companion through it all.
If you are looking for a calm, loving, easygoing best friend, Tinsel is ready to sparkle her way into your heart.This dog has been available for 29 days
If you are interested in Tinsel phone 276-988-5795 for an appointment or stop by to meet her at Tazewell County Animal Shelter. We are open Monday-Friday: 12pm-5pm, Closed Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.
Available for adoption on this date: Jan 6th, 2026
Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.
Click here to check this dog is still available (Facebook)
Adoption fee: Dog adoption fee is $65. Fee includes a voucher for spay/neuter and rabies. We accept all forms of payment.
For animals that have not been spayed or neutered: adoptions are open to residents of Tazewell, Buchanan, Russell, Bland and Smyth County. If an animal is already spayed or neutered then it is available to be adopted by anyone (even out of state residents). Phone to check that the dog is available and what paperwork is required from you.
Make sure that you are able to take your dog home on the day you adopt it.
- Adoptions are on a first come, first served basis.
- If you have other dogs, please bring them to meet the pet that you are interested in.
- If you have children, please bring them to meet the pet that you are interested in.
- Always discuss with all household members before adding a new pet into the home.
- Residents of Tazewell County and adjacent counties (Buchanan, Russell, Bland and Smyth County) may adopt pets from Tazewell County Animal Shelter with proper identification required.
- To adopt a dog you must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must provide a picture ID/driving licence with a current address at the time of the adoption.
- If you rent, we do require permission from the landlord that you are able to have that particular pet.
- 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 Tazewell County Animal Shelter shall have the pet spayed/neutered 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) is required within seven days of sterilization.
- State law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies.
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