Breed: Mixed breed

Sex: Male

Age: 4 years approx

Size: Large (75 lbs)

Color: Black and tan

Coat: Smooth

Obedience: Will sit and shake and give you paw

Notes: Looking for a dog with big loyalty, big bark, and even bigger personality? Dino is a 4 year old, 75 lb walking security system with a heart of gold and the energy of a caffeinated velociraptor.

This guy is protective, playful, and proud of his tricks, and he will absolutely tell you all about it. Dino does not bark, he monologues. He has thoughts. He has opinions. He has a lot to say, especially when the doorbell rings, a leaf moves, or you are two minutes late with dinner.

Dino’s Resume:
• Fetch expert – returns balls with dramatic flair
• Knows several tricks – will sit, stay, shake, and probably run for mayor if asked
• Talkative – fluent in woof, grumble, and side-eye
• Protective – your home, heart, and mailbox are safe under Dino’s watch
• Loyal – once you are in his circle, you are in for life (hope you like having a shadow)

He is the full package: brains, brawn, and barking. Dino’s ideal day includes playing fetch, showing off his tricks, and yelling at squirrels from a safe distance. Adopt Dino today because every family needs a loyal protector, a playful clown, and a dog who thinks he Is part T-Rex.

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This dog has been available for 261 days

If you are interested in Dino phone 276-988-5795 for an appointment or stop by to meet him at Tazewell County Animal Shelter. We are open Monday-Friday: 12pm-5pm, Closed Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.

This dog was still available for adoption on this date: Jul 31st, 2025

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

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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. We will not keep a dog for you after its "available" day.

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.