Adoptable Dogs
Call the shelter at (804) 580-6156 for 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
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.
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.
Marshmallow
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HI. MY NAME IS MARSHMALLOW
Marshmallow is the perfect name to describe me. I’m a large, squishy, lovable, respectful, and very calm dog. I am fine with other dogs as I respect their space and I live in harmony with cats. I am house-trained and sleep on my dog bed all night long with no issues. I walk wonderfully on a lead and I like to stay close to my humans at all times. I like squeaky toys and I do not destroy them and would love a good chew bone. I prefer meeting strangers outside first as I can be cautious of strangers entering the house. I’m really an almost perfect specimen; I just need a little direction. Please make an appointment soon as I’m hopeful that my good looks and personality will quickly result in my forever home.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: American Boxer/Mix
Sex: Male (Neutered)
Age: 1.7 Years
Weight: 74 Pounds
Color: White/Black
Dogs: Yes
Kids: Yes
Cats: Yes
Marshmallow is the perfect name to describe me. I’m a large, squishy, lovable, respectful, and very calm dog. I am fine with other dogs as I respect their space and I live in harmony with cats. I am house-trained and sleep on my dog bed all night long with no issues. I walk wonderfully on a lead and I like to stay close to my humans at all times. I like squeaky toys and I do not destroy them and would love a good chew bone. I prefer meeting strangers outside first as I can be cautious of strangers entering the house. I’m really an almost perfect specimen; I just need a little direction. Please make an appointment soon as I’m hopeful that my good looks and personality will quickly result in my forever home.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: American Boxer/Mix
Sex: Male (Neutered)
Age: 1.7 Years
Weight: 74 Pounds
Color: White/Black
Dogs: Yes
Kids: Yes
Cats: Yes
Gretel
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HI. MY NAME IS GRETEL
I am as sweet on the inside as my photos show on the outside. I love to get lots of attention from my humans and I have a calm, couch-potato personality. I’m currently on a diet because the staff says I’m too fat. I am cautious of strangers and prefer submissive dogs. I am house-trained and very comfortable living in a home environment. I was originally adopted along with 2 other dogs in 2021 but recently decided to start being a bit too bossy with the smaller female so I had to be returned. It was a very sad day for everyone. A fenced yard would be the perfect dream for me.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Pit Bull/Retriever Mix
Sex: Female (Spayed)
Age: 3.8 Years
Weight: 72 Pounds
Color: White
Dogs: Selective
Kids: Yes
Cats: No
I am as sweet on the inside as my photos show on the outside. I love to get lots of attention from my humans and I have a calm, couch-potato personality. I’m currently on a diet because the staff says I’m too fat. I am cautious of strangers and prefer submissive dogs. I am house-trained and very comfortable living in a home environment. I was originally adopted along with 2 other dogs in 2021 but recently decided to start being a bit too bossy with the smaller female so I had to be returned. It was a very sad day for everyone. A fenced yard would be the perfect dream for me.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Pit Bull/Retriever Mix
Sex: Female (Spayed)
Age: 3.8 Years
Weight: 72 Pounds
Color: White
Dogs: Selective
Kids: Yes
Cats: No
Diamond
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HI. MY NAME IS DIAMOND
I am a very sweet, very pretty, and very active 2-year-old girl who will need a very active family. I am one happy goofball that loves engagement. I love the water and I’m an expert at getting dirty. Grooming is a must. I like to keep my kennel clean so house training should be a breeze. I definitely need training in all areas because I have zero knowledge when it comes to manners. Since I’m really smart, training should be easy. I am probably good with children if they are able to stand their ground with my size and high activity level. Someone with knowledge of the shepherd breed is a plus.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: German Shephard
Sex: Female (Spayed)
Age: 2.1 Years
Weight: 56 Pounds
Color: White
Dogs: Unknown
Kids: Unknown
Cats: Unknown
I am a very sweet, very pretty, and very active 2-year-old girl who will need a very active family. I am one happy goofball that loves engagement. I love the water and I’m an expert at getting dirty. Grooming is a must. I like to keep my kennel clean so house training should be a breeze. I definitely need training in all areas because I have zero knowledge when it comes to manners. Since I’m really smart, training should be easy. I am probably good with children if they are able to stand their ground with my size and high activity level. Someone with knowledge of the shepherd breed is a plus.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: German Shephard
Sex: Female (Spayed)
Age: 2.1 Years
Weight: 56 Pounds
Color: White
Dogs: Unknown
Kids: Unknown
Cats: Unknown
Andre
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HI. MY NAME IS ANDRE
I’m a really happy guy. I even have what is known as Happy Tail. It’s a real thing where my tail just wags all the time. I can be rambunctious and wide open because I am still a puppy with lots of energy to expend, but when I’m done with playtime I can be a calm couch potato who wants your attention. I like people and affection. I need a human who will spend time training me in good doggie manners but I’m young enough to learn and will enjoy spending training time with my family. I will probably be over 65 pounds once I’m grown, so you can consider me a big boy. If you are looking for the cutest puppy to adopt, I may be just the guy.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed
Sex: Male (Neutered)
Age: 11 Months
Weight: 50 Pounds
Color: Brown/White
Dogs: Yes
Kids: Unknown
Cats: Unknown
I’m a really happy guy. I even have what is known as Happy Tail. It’s a real thing where my tail just wags all the time. I can be rambunctious and wide open because I am still a puppy with lots of energy to expend, but when I’m done with playtime I can be a calm couch potato who wants your attention. I like people and affection. I need a human who will spend time training me in good doggie manners but I’m young enough to learn and will enjoy spending training time with my family. I will probably be over 65 pounds once I’m grown, so you can consider me a big boy. If you are looking for the cutest puppy to adopt, I may be just the guy.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed
Sex: Male (Neutered)
Age: 11 Months
Weight: 50 Pounds
Color: Brown/White
Dogs: Yes
Kids: Unknown
Cats: Unknown
Pita
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HI. MY NAME IS PITA, formerly known as Charlie
I’m a sweet, curious, and happy young boy just over 2 years old and already house-trained and crate trained. I enjoy being around humans, including kids, and I’m submissive with other dogs. I have the usual Labrador Retriever behavior of always being happy, gentle, and relatively relaxed. While I still need to master all my basic commands, I’m eager to learn. If I’m the type of dog you are seeking, please contact the shelter to make an appointment so we can meet and fall in love.
I’m a sweet, curious, and happy young boy just over 2 years old and already house-trained and crate trained. I enjoy being around humans, including kids, and I’m submissive with other dogs. I have the usual Labrador Retriever behavior of always being happy, gentle, and relatively relaxed. While I still need to master all my basic commands, I’m eager to learn. If I’m the type of dog you are seeking, please contact the shelter to make an appointment so we can meet and fall in love.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Labrador Retriever/Mixed
Sex: Male (Neutered)
Age: 2.1 Years
Weight: 79 Pounds
Color: Yellow
Dogs: Yes
Kids: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Kenzie
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HI. MY NAME IS KENZIE
Are you searching for a furry companion who's large, sweet, and loving? Look no further! I weigh 90 pounds and am only 10 months old, so I still have some growing to do. Though I may lack basic training, I'm eager to learn and become a well-behaved canine. Given my size, someone must train me, but I'm young and willing. My photo shows me melting into the shelter staff’s arms because I was so happy to meet her. Yes, I am a goof! Let's meet and see if we're meant to be together forever!
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Pres Canario/Mixed
Sex: Female(Spayed)
Age: 10 Months
Weight: 90 pounds
Color: Buff
Dogs: Yes
Kids: Unknown
Cats: Unknown
Are you searching for a furry companion who's large, sweet, and loving? Look no further! I weigh 90 pounds and am only 10 months old, so I still have some growing to do. Though I may lack basic training, I'm eager to learn and become a well-behaved canine. Given my size, someone must train me, but I'm young and willing. My photo shows me melting into the shelter staff’s arms because I was so happy to meet her. Yes, I am a goof! Let's meet and see if we're meant to be together forever!
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Pres Canario/Mixed
Sex: Female(Spayed)
Age: 10 Months
Weight: 90 pounds
Color: Buff
Dogs: Yes
Kids: Unknown
Cats: Unknown
Bellatrix |
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HI. MY NAME IS BELLATRIX
I am a beautiful sweet girl that loves people and I bond well with my humans. I was surrendered to the shelter because I was a handful for my more senior family. I am house broken and know some simple commands like “sit” and “paw”. I like to learn new things and I am easily trainable. I also make great eye contact. I would love to be shown the beautiful world around me as my experience is very limited. I have medium energy so I will need a family that is willing to provide me with good exercise each day. A fenced yard would help. I am the dominant type of female so I can be very choosy about my dog friends.
I am a beautiful sweet girl that loves people and I bond well with my humans. I was surrendered to the shelter because I was a handful for my more senior family. I am house broken and know some simple commands like “sit” and “paw”. I like to learn new things and I am easily trainable. I also make great eye contact. I would love to be shown the beautiful world around me as my experience is very limited. I have medium energy so I will need a family that is willing to provide me with good exercise each day. A fenced yard would help. I am the dominant type of female so I can be very choosy about my dog friends.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed
Sex: Female (Spayed)
Age: 4.3 Years
Weight: 46 pounds
Color: Ruddy
Dogs: Selective
Kids: Over 12
Cats: Unknown
Predominant Breed: Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed
Sex: Female (Spayed)
Age: 4.3 Years
Weight: 46 pounds
Color: Ruddy
Dogs: Selective
Kids: Over 12
Cats: Unknown
Melvin
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HI. MY NAME IS MELVIN
If you like the Tree Walker Hound breed then take a gander at me ‘cause I definitely got some of that in my blood. I’m stunningly handsome and very good-hearted. I’m a pretty large hound at 68 pounds and love to make my presence known. I am non-reactive to other dogs at the shelter. I love to jump and hug my people so beware. I will need some training to bring me in line. I am also active and will need my humans to be active right along with me. I love to putz around and I will do best with a fenced yard, and having a doggie door is my all-time best dream.
If you like the Tree Walker Hound breed then take a gander at me ‘cause I definitely got some of that in my blood. I’m stunningly handsome and very good-hearted. I’m a pretty large hound at 68 pounds and love to make my presence known. I am non-reactive to other dogs at the shelter. I love to jump and hug my people so beware. I will need some training to bring me in line. I am also active and will need my humans to be active right along with me. I love to putz around and I will do best with a fenced yard, and having a doggie door is my all-time best dream.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Hound Mix
Sex: Male (Neutered)
Age: 2.1 Years
Weight: 68 pounds
Color: Tri-colour
Dogs: Yes
Kids: Over 12 years
Cats: Unknown
Predominant Breed: Hound Mix
Sex: Male (Neutered)
Age: 2.1 Years
Weight: 68 pounds
Color: Tri-colour
Dogs: Yes
Kids: Over 12 years
Cats: Unknown
Pudge
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HI. MY NAME IS PUDGE
In only 2 years of life, I sure have been around the block a few times through no fault of my own. First, I was seized by Animal Control from owners that made me live in awful conditions. Then I was adopted by a wonderful family but after many months the other dogs in the house began to have disagreements with me and the owners surrendered me to the Shelter after a pretty bloody battle which I lost. Not long after that, I was attacked by another dog while heading to the play yards. I have some issues with trust now but bond well with people who have the patience to work with me (but not coddle me) and expose me to new things in the big world out there. I love learning new things. I also love affection.
In only 2 years of life, I sure have been around the block a few times through no fault of my own. First, I was seized by Animal Control from owners that made me live in awful conditions. Then I was adopted by a wonderful family but after many months the other dogs in the house began to have disagreements with me and the owners surrendered me to the Shelter after a pretty bloody battle which I lost. Not long after that, I was attacked by another dog while heading to the play yards. I have some issues with trust now but bond well with people who have the patience to work with me (but not coddle me) and expose me to new things in the big world out there. I love learning new things. I also love affection.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Pit Bull Mix
Sex: Female (Spayed)
Age: 2.3Years
Weight: 57 pounds
Color: Champagne
Dogs: Selective - smaller, submissive
Kids: Older
Cats: Unknown
Predominant Breed: Pit Bull Mix
Sex: Female (Spayed)
Age: 2.3Years
Weight: 57 pounds
Color: Champagne
Dogs: Selective - smaller, submissive
Kids: Older
Cats: Unknown
Viktor
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Hi My name is Viktor
I am a sweet, lovable guy that will make a great new addition to your family. I am housebroken and I walk well on a lead. I love cuddles and I get along with other dogs. I have medium energy and easy on the eyes too because I am so good looking! I will keep you giggling with my silly antics. I’m good with kids but because of my size smaller children may get knocked down. Lets meet and decide if I am the best fit for you and your family.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: American Bulldog/Boxer
Sex: Male (Neuter date 2/17/23)
Age: 8 Months
Weight: 58 pounds
Color: Fawn/White
Dogs: Yes
Kids: Yes
Cats: Unknown
I am a sweet, lovable guy that will make a great new addition to your family. I am housebroken and I walk well on a lead. I love cuddles and I get along with other dogs. I have medium energy and easy on the eyes too because I am so good looking! I will keep you giggling with my silly antics. I’m good with kids but because of my size smaller children may get knocked down. Lets meet and decide if I am the best fit for you and your family.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: American Bulldog/Boxer
Sex: Male (Neuter date 2/17/23)
Age: 8 Months
Weight: 58 pounds
Color: Fawn/White
Dogs: Yes
Kids: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Stardust
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HI. MY NAME IS STARDUST.
I am still a puppy at only 1 year of age. I am a very enthusiastic girl that loves affection and attention. I have lots of energy so I will keep you on your toes. I am rather a petite breed mix at only 42 pounds. I have lived with smaller children in the past so I should be fine in a home with children 5 years and above. I still need some training as I am still living my puppy stage and need guidance with basic manners. I have been to recent community events and I have behaved well. I am fine with car rides too. If you have the time, patience and energy to teach me what I need to know to be your best dog, we can become best friends.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Boston Terrier/Mixed
Sex: Female (Spay date is 12/19)
Age: 1 Years
Weight: 42 pounds
Color: Grey and White
Dogs: Unknown
Kids: Yes
Cats: Unknown
I am still a puppy at only 1 year of age. I am a very enthusiastic girl that loves affection and attention. I have lots of energy so I will keep you on your toes. I am rather a petite breed mix at only 42 pounds. I have lived with smaller children in the past so I should be fine in a home with children 5 years and above. I still need some training as I am still living my puppy stage and need guidance with basic manners. I have been to recent community events and I have behaved well. I am fine with car rides too. If you have the time, patience and energy to teach me what I need to know to be your best dog, we can become best friends.
Quick Facts:
Predominant Breed: Boston Terrier/Mixed
Sex: Female (Spay date is 12/19)
Age: 1 Years
Weight: 42 pounds
Color: Grey and White
Dogs: Unknown
Kids: Yes
Cats: Unknown
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