Adoptable Dogs
To provide better service to potential adopters, adoption hours and shelter visits are available by appointment, Monday through Saturday. Call the shelter at (804) 580-6156 to make an appointment or ask questions about adoption and available pets. Please leave your name, phone number and a message if there is no answer. You may also contact the shelter by e-mail at shelter@northumberlandsheriff.net
The Shelter is also open to the public as follows:
Monday and Thursday: 11-3
Saturday: 11-2
This page is dedicated to all of the dogs waiting for their forever homes. Their vaccinations are current. If they have not been spayed or neutered at the time of adoption, you'll receive a certificate for spaying/neutering (generously provided by the Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck). If you have questions about adoptable pets, call the Shelter at (804) 580-6156.
The Shelter is also open to the public as follows:
Monday and Thursday: 11-3
Saturday: 11-2
This page is dedicated to all of the dogs waiting for their forever homes. Their vaccinations are current. If they have not been spayed or neutered at the time of adoption, you'll receive a certificate for spaying/neutering (generously provided by the Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck). If you have questions about adoptable pets, call the Shelter at (804) 580-6156.
Freida
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HI. MY NAME IS FREIDA
My breed is listed as Mastiff but actually I'm a Pres Canario which is the Spanish equivalent of a Mastiff. I’m such a sweet and happy girl. Before I came to the shelter I was left outside and I was used for breeding purposes. Now I want to live with a loving family and reside in a warm home. I like people. I like them because they give me attention and affection which is one of my favorite things in life. I like to take walks and I’m good on a lead and I am a gentle walker. I want to please my humans so training should be fun for both of us. I am a large dog so I may inadvertently knock small children down. I should probably be the only dog in your home as other dogs bother me. If you are unfamiliar with my breed, check out Presa Canario on Google to see if I am a good match for you and your family.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Mastiff (Pres Canario)
Sex: Female (Spayed)
Age: 5.5 Years
Weight: 84 pounds
Color: Brindle
Dogs: No
Kids: Unknown
Cats: Unknown
My breed is listed as Mastiff but actually I'm a Pres Canario which is the Spanish equivalent of a Mastiff. I’m such a sweet and happy girl. Before I came to the shelter I was left outside and I was used for breeding purposes. Now I want to live with a loving family and reside in a warm home. I like people. I like them because they give me attention and affection which is one of my favorite things in life. I like to take walks and I’m good on a lead and I am a gentle walker. I want to please my humans so training should be fun for both of us. I am a large dog so I may inadvertently knock small children down. I should probably be the only dog in your home as other dogs bother me. If you are unfamiliar with my breed, check out Presa Canario on Google to see if I am a good match for you and your family.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Mastiff (Pres Canario)
Sex: Female (Spayed)
Age: 5.5 Years
Weight: 84 pounds
Color: Brindle
Dogs: No
Kids: Unknown
Cats: Unknown
Albie
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HI. MY NAME IS ALBIE
I am a sweet, elegant, gentlemanly fellow but still a very shy boy with a beautiful soft white coat that manages to stay clean and a tongue that relaxes outside of my mouth frequently. I was brought in as a stray along with another dog that has since been adopted. I have never been exposed to the outside world but I am having new experiences every day and coming along well. It takes me time to warm up to people but once I know you, I get excited about being with you. I give noses nudges to those I have a connection with. I am learning recall but I don’t know much else and will benefit from training. I just had my first car ride and realized how nice those can be. I do have a bit of a prey drive so cats are not compatible with me. If you can be patient with shy dogs like me, we will make the perfect match.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: English Pointer/Hound
Sex: Male
Age: 2.7 years
Weight: 51 pounds
Color: White
Kids: Unknown
Dogs: Unknown
Cats: No
I am a sweet, elegant, gentlemanly fellow but still a very shy boy with a beautiful soft white coat that manages to stay clean and a tongue that relaxes outside of my mouth frequently. I was brought in as a stray along with another dog that has since been adopted. I have never been exposed to the outside world but I am having new experiences every day and coming along well. It takes me time to warm up to people but once I know you, I get excited about being with you. I give noses nudges to those I have a connection with. I am learning recall but I don’t know much else and will benefit from training. I just had my first car ride and realized how nice those can be. I do have a bit of a prey drive so cats are not compatible with me. If you can be patient with shy dogs like me, we will make the perfect match.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: English Pointer/Hound
Sex: Male
Age: 2.7 years
Weight: 51 pounds
Color: White
Kids: Unknown
Dogs: Unknown
Cats: No
June Bug
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HI. MY NAME IS JUNE BUG.
My start in life was a very bad one. But I am still a sweet and quirky pup inside and out, no matter my beginnings. My bone structure is such that it looks like the powers that be threw many different types and sizes together to create me. Short legs, long body, lots of muscle, square jaw, sway back, large hips,…you name it! I’m not a fan of strangers because they scare me but once I know someone I get excited about seeing them and becoming better friends. Playing ball always creates that bond and I’m pretty good at ball. I like the tug game too. I need exposure to the outside world which will help with my self confidence. I may need pain management in my senior years as the veterinarian says I may suffer from arthritis or other such ailments down the road. I know I’m asking for just the right caring and compassionate human and I hope that you are that special one for me.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Am. Bull dog/mixed
Sex: Female
Age: 2.3 years
Weight: 63 pounds
Color: Tan
Kids: Unknown
Dogs: Unknown
Cats: Unknown
My start in life was a very bad one. But I am still a sweet and quirky pup inside and out, no matter my beginnings. My bone structure is such that it looks like the powers that be threw many different types and sizes together to create me. Short legs, long body, lots of muscle, square jaw, sway back, large hips,…you name it! I’m not a fan of strangers because they scare me but once I know someone I get excited about seeing them and becoming better friends. Playing ball always creates that bond and I’m pretty good at ball. I like the tug game too. I need exposure to the outside world which will help with my self confidence. I may need pain management in my senior years as the veterinarian says I may suffer from arthritis or other such ailments down the road. I know I’m asking for just the right caring and compassionate human and I hope that you are that special one for me.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Am. Bull dog/mixed
Sex: Female
Age: 2.3 years
Weight: 63 pounds
Color: Tan
Kids: Unknown
Dogs: Unknown
Cats: Unknown
Willie
HI. MY NAME IS WILLIE.
Although I am of the hound breed, I’m NOT your typical hound with any of those hound qualities like incessant sniffing or prey drive. I am a very sweet boy and quite interested in people and not whatever smells are around. I love tummy rubs and making friends with new humans. I like other dogs and would benefit from a home that has an older more confident and laid back type of dog already. I would just love a dog companion to show me the ropes. I take a minute to warm to strangers as I am reserved at first and I need to check them out but a quick treat from a new person makes me a friend forever as I am extremely food motivated. I’m working on taking food from the hand in a more gentlemanly way because I get over excited sometimes. A home with younger children may frighten me a bit because loud noises, crying and sudden movement might scare me. I am the quiet yet active type. Come and visit me to see if I would be a good addition to you and your family. I look forward to meeting you.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Fox Hound/Mixed
Sex: Male (Neutered 9/1/22)
Age: 1.9 years
Weight: 45 pounds
Color: Red/White
Kids: Yes (older)
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Although I am of the hound breed, I’m NOT your typical hound with any of those hound qualities like incessant sniffing or prey drive. I am a very sweet boy and quite interested in people and not whatever smells are around. I love tummy rubs and making friends with new humans. I like other dogs and would benefit from a home that has an older more confident and laid back type of dog already. I would just love a dog companion to show me the ropes. I take a minute to warm to strangers as I am reserved at first and I need to check them out but a quick treat from a new person makes me a friend forever as I am extremely food motivated. I’m working on taking food from the hand in a more gentlemanly way because I get over excited sometimes. A home with younger children may frighten me a bit because loud noises, crying and sudden movement might scare me. I am the quiet yet active type. Come and visit me to see if I would be a good addition to you and your family. I look forward to meeting you.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Fox Hound/Mixed
Sex: Male (Neutered 9/1/22)
Age: 1.9 years
Weight: 45 pounds
Color: Red/White
Kids: Yes (older)
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Bronson
Hi! My Name is Bronson!
The first year of my life was a horror. I didn’t know human love and was chained to a tree. I was just a puppy when My owner had to go away and a family member took over what little care I had. By the time my owner returned he didn’t like me anymore so here I am at the Shelter, making friends with the Shelter staff and receiving lots of love. They see me as a sweetheart and know I will be a great family pet. I should be with with children 12 years and up. I need a family that is ready to love me and willing to show me the ways of the world as everything is so new to me. I hope that my new family will spend time training me so I can be the best that I can be. Please call and setup an appointment to see me and let me convince you that I will be your new best friend.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Pit Bull
Sex: Male (Fixed)
Age: 1 Year 9 Months
Weight: 47 pounds
Color: Tan
Kids: Yes
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
The first year of my life was a horror. I didn’t know human love and was chained to a tree. I was just a puppy when My owner had to go away and a family member took over what little care I had. By the time my owner returned he didn’t like me anymore so here I am at the Shelter, making friends with the Shelter staff and receiving lots of love. They see me as a sweetheart and know I will be a great family pet. I should be with with children 12 years and up. I need a family that is ready to love me and willing to show me the ways of the world as everything is so new to me. I hope that my new family will spend time training me so I can be the best that I can be. Please call and setup an appointment to see me and let me convince you that I will be your new best friend.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Pit Bull
Sex: Male (Fixed)
Age: 1 Year 9 Months
Weight: 47 pounds
Color: Tan
Kids: Yes
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Blake
HI. MY NAME IS BLAKE.
I am an owner surrender so living in a home atmosphere is not new to me. I was surrendered along with my other dog house mate, Damien, and we get along well. I love people and getting attention and lots of affection is one of my favorite things. I’m sweet and pretty low key. My expressive eyes will draw you in and capture your heart.
Note: I love kids but need to be careful with younger children as I can play rough and could unintentionally hurt a small child.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Pit Bull Terrier/mixed
Sex: Male (altered)
Age: 6.5 years
Weight: 65 pounds
Color: Brindle/White
Kids: Ok with older kids
Dogs: Unknown
Cats: Unknown
I am an owner surrender so living in a home atmosphere is not new to me. I was surrendered along with my other dog house mate, Damien, and we get along well. I love people and getting attention and lots of affection is one of my favorite things. I’m sweet and pretty low key. My expressive eyes will draw you in and capture your heart.
Note: I love kids but need to be careful with younger children as I can play rough and could unintentionally hurt a small child.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Pit Bull Terrier/mixed
Sex: Male (altered)
Age: 6.5 years
Weight: 65 pounds
Color: Brindle/White
Kids: Ok with older kids
Dogs: Unknown
Cats: Unknown