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Take a shelter dog on a field trip. A walk in the park, a hike, a pup cup run, or a lazy afternoon on the couch, it is a great way to give a dog a break from the stress of being in the kennels. You must be 18 years or older, must agree to take photos/video of the trip that we can use, must stick to the scheduled time, must inform us of your destination beforehand. Click here for more info.
Stay & Play for our cat people. This program is similar to Borrow a Buddy, but for cats and kittens. Help socoalize cats and kittens. Reduce stress for shelter animals. Stay as long as you like
12-4pm, Monday-Friday. To attend you must be 18+ years or if you are under 18 you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Click here for more information.
Breed: Mixed breed
Sex: Male
Age: 6 years approx
Size: Medium (28 lbs)
Color: Brown and white
Coat: Smooth
Notes: Pete is a 6 year old, 28 pound sweetheart looking for his forever home. This shy boy may need a few minutes to warm up to new people, but once he does, you will see just how loving and gentle he truly is. Pete is the kind of dog that just wants to be someone’s baby and enjoy a calm, loving life by your side.
He has the sweetest personality and would make the perfect companion for someone willing to give him a little patience and lots of love. Watching Pete come out of his shell is one of the most rewarding things, and he deserves a family that will show him how special he is. If you are looking for a loyal best friend with a heart of gold, Pete may be your perfect match.This dog has been available for 9 days
If you are interested in Pete 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.
Available for adoption on this date: April 30th, 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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