
AARF NEWSLETTERPaws in the Park
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Hi, my name is Frootloop. I'm a very sweet and gentle, 2 1/2 year old, female, German Shepard mix.
I'm great around children. I am very smart, a good listener, and I'm very obedient. I love to cuddle! Sometimes, I get nervous around people that I don't know, but I warm up quickly. Some of my favorite things to do are chewing raw hides, taking walks, and snuggling with my people.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Frootloop
- 6 foot Fenced Yard needed
- Dog Friendly
- Child Friendly
- DOB: ~2011
- Female
- Breed: ~Shepherd Mix
Hi, my name is Nemo. I am a 3 year old black lab mix.
I've never met a person I didn't like, and I don't mind showing it. I'm great around kids. Even though I'm 50 pounds, I'm convinced that I'm a lap dog. Some of my favorite things are swimming, playing tug-of-war, and chasing a ball. I also love to cuddle and give kisses.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Nemo
- 6 foot Fenced Yard needed
- Dog Friendly
- Child Friendly
- DOB: ~2010
- Male
- Breed: ~Labrador Retriever Mix
- P.S. Frootloop is my adopted sister
Well, hello! My name is Sadie. I'm a beautiful girl with a lovely singing voice. My foster mommy says I have to have husky in me because I like to talk. I'm very sweet I'm told. I love people and children. I'm not sure about cats. I'm currently being crate trained and doing well going potty outside!
If you need someone to talk to, adopt me!
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Sadie
- Fenced Yard needed
- Only Dog or with Laid-back dog
- Child Friendly
- Female
- Breed: ~Husky/Shepherd
Hi, I am Marley and I was rescued after I was abandoned and living in a hollowed out tree. I gave birth and was trying to take care of myself and my babies!! I came into the shelter and we were nothing but skin and bones!!
AARF stepped in and rescued us! My foster mom has put a "before" and "after" picture of me. Can you believe how different I look? I didn't know how bad off I was. All I knew is that I had to take care of my babies!! Now my babies are ready to leave me and find a home of their own. I know they are going to make a wonderful family member and I want them to find a home to love and care for them. I will be going in to get spayed in a couple of weeks and I will be looking for a home to call my own too.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Marley
- Fenced Yard needed
- Female
- Breed: ~Lab/Hound
- Size: Large
Please help AARF with Becca and her babies!! Becca came in from a rural Virginia shelter. She was surrendered by her owners and was very pregnant!! AARF's foster mom waited and waited for "Becca" to go into labor, but she didn't. AARF took her to the vet on Monday, Feb. 11 and found out that she was so impacted with babies that she wouldn't be able to have them on her own!!
So, she went in for an emergency c section!! Two vets, 5 vets techs and her foster mom were all in the delivery room!! One by one, they started the delivery of the babies. Each one had to be revived and massaged to life!! We were all working so hard that at one point we lost count of how many she had!! The count began, one, two, five, seven, nine, OMG, "Thirteen" were born. We worked long and hard; some came around and started squealing and breathing on their own but some did not make it. We lost two right away and then a third. We were all exhausted but kept trying to bring them all around. But then we lost another.
Our hearts were filled with happiness for the ones that were breathing on their own, but saddened by the loss of now five!! Mom and babies came home that night! Mom was so exhausted and was so weak that her foster mom had to start bottle feeding the babies at first. The babies are now doing well and feeding on their own. Mom and pups have really brought the true meaning of puppy "love" into the foster home.
If you would like to make a donation for "Becca" and her babies(5 girls, 3 boys), AARF would truly appreciate, it.
Please click on the donation button and put Becca and her babies in the donation memo line. If you can't make a donation, then please put them in your, prayers!!
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : BeccaandBabies
Hey, hey, hey my name is Axel and I am your typical goofy lab boy. I am a big boy (~90) and look great since AARF rescued me (a few pounds slimmer) . I love being around my people and going for walks.
I'm a changed dog from the scared dog when I got out of the pound. I'm not protective of food any more. I've even shared treats with other dogs. I'm used to the cats now. They walk in front of me and don't run away. The only place where I'm still nervous and bark a lot is at the dog stand. There is just so much excitement that I can't contain myself. I just want to play and sniff all the dogs so I do bark.
If you're interested in me or want to meet me, please email aarfva@comcast.net Subject : Axel. I will be happy to meet you!!
- Fenced Yard needed
- Cat Friendly
- People Friendly
- Male
- DOB: Adult
- Breed: Chocolate Lab
- Size: Large
Hi, I am Brandy. was just rescued from a area shetler! I am very sweet and loving!
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Brandy
Hi, I am Jasper.I was rescued from a local pound. I am very skittish. I have not had a good life.
I am great with other dogs though. What I need now is a stable, patient home that has another dog or two. I need someone to give me time to come out of my shell. I am a small, quiet beagle who would be appreciative of any kindness shown to me.For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Jasper
- Fenced Yard needed
- Dog Friendly (Doggie Playmate preferred)
- Male
- Breed: Beagle Mix
- Size: Medium
Hi, my name is Savannah and my foster mom just had a baby and I need another foster home soon before I have to live in the kennel. I'm fine with the baby, but I'd really like to live in a calm home with no noisy children.
I'd make a great pet for a single lady with cats or maybe a nice boy dog to play with. I like walks, car rides, toys, and I even like to swim in the river! I am protective of my family and I need someone who can continue to work with me on my new training skills. My foster mom would be happy to teach you what we've learned and tell you all about me.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@gmail.com Subject : Savannah
- Foster Home Needed
- Fenced in Yard Needed
- Cat Friendly
- No Small Children
- Female
- Breed: ~Beagle/Hound Mix
- Size: Large
Hi, I’m Miracle, and my name REALLY fits me! I was rescued by AARF from a shelter after just having 7 puppies. I had a serious infection and my babies were dehydrated. AARF took us all to emergency vet care, where we recovered. All of my babies have since been adopted!
When I first went to my foster home, I was nervous and scared about EVERYTHING. I am totally different now - another miracle! I ADORE my foster mom and sleep with her every night, waking her up with kisses. I am giddy playing with my foster family’s other two dogs, scampering in the backyard and tossing stuffed toys. I’m great with my foster family’s kids and all their friends. I am housebroken, loving, a bit shy with new people and men, but worth it with some patience and love.
I would make the PERFECT pet for any loving family or even a single woman looking for a loving companion and excellent and loyal guard dog (I don’t bark much, but when I do, it’s protecting my family at home, and despite my size, I pack a great bark!). I am the perfect size, low-maintenance, have beautiful brown eyes, the softest spotted ears and the PERFECT black nose. (My foster mom says it’s so perfect, it’s like someone filled it in with a Sharpie!)
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Miracle
- Fenced Yard needed
- Dog Friendly
- Child Friendly
- ~ Beagle/Hound
- Female
- Size: Medium
Hi there my name is Buddy Lee. and my mom and I were saved from a junk yard. I am still a little shy and am still looking form my forever home.
To help me (and my mom, Sandy), contact aarfva@hotmail.com Subject: Buddy Lee
- Sandy and Buddy need to be adopted together
Hi there my name is
Sandy and I was rescued from a Junk Yard in Lee County.
AARF is taking good care of me and now I am very healthy!!
I am scared right now, but in time I will trust you, so please give me a chance!!
I just need someone to show me lots of love. I love other dogs!!
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Sandy
- Sandy and Buddy need to be adopted together
8/6/2012: I've been making lots of doggy friends. I've even been riding in the car with male dogs and female dogs! I love going to the adoption stand. I get to see my volunteer friends and I get to ake new friends with the other dogs there. I'm so happy there.
3/10/2012: I made a friend today! A real live doggy friend! He was a young submissive boy who was just neutered. And I loved him. Aarf has hope for me that maybe, just maybe, I can be introduced to some more dogs!
Hi, my name is Nikki and I was born to please. I will kiss you and hug you like a long lost friend. I have blond hair, alert ears, a curly tail, and personality to spare. I am a 3 year old (born around Oct 2007) mixed breed ball of energy. I am smart and listen to you very well.
I am already housebroken and I learned "sit" and "down" in record time. I love to go for long walks or just sit with you in the sun. I would love to have all the attention in a dog-savvy foster/permanent home. I'd do best in a home with no other pets. Please come meet me and you'll see why everyone loves me.
If you can foster or adopt me, email fortheloveofpups@aol.com Subject: Nikki.
- Fenced in Yard Needed
- Female
- DOB: ~2007
- Size: Large
- Breed: ~Shephard
Yep, my name is Sweet Pea because the people that know me,
know just how sweet I am. I love people a lot and I'm good with kids. I
have the perfect energy level, not too much and not too little. Outside, I like to play and run around.
Inside, I like to cuddle with you and sleep in your lap. I have excellent manners in a house.
I like all dogs big and small. My human friends say I need the tiniest bit of leash manners, but other than that,
I am a pretty good girl.
For more information, contact Janet at 804 746-1709 or email wkdwitch@msn.com Subject:SweetPea.
- Dog Friendly
- DOB: ~10/2006
- Tall (6' or higher) Fence Needed
- Foster Home Needed
See my dogster page.
Hi, my name is Joceylyn and I am a female 8 year old (2011) American Staffordshire terrier mix who loves all people. I am a tiny bundle of energy! I love giving kisses and getting belly rubs. I was found roaming the streets probably because I can jump a 4 foot fence.
Please email wkdwitch@msn.com Subject:Joceyln for more information.
- Loves all people


Hi, I am Haven. I was found wondering the streets VERY pregnant. It took 2 weeks to catch me but I had my babies almost right away. Now I am glad they caught me in time! All my babies have since been adopted. My foster mommy told me I did a very good job taking care of them. But now I’d like a permanent home of my own. I am very good with other dogs. I am very friendly with people, although I can be a bit shy with men.
For more information, email wkdwitch@msn.com Subject:Haven.
This is our very special friend Stevie Wonder. We found this male, approximately one year old, 45 pound, Border Collie \ bully mix in a central VA pound looking very worried and scared. The shelter staff guessed he may have a few behavioral issues, but once we spent a few moments with him we realized he was blind. Stevie was one of those faces we just could not get out of our minds. We found a wonderful temporary foster home, went back to get him and hoped for the best. Man oh man where we silly for worrying about this sweet boy!
He has learned his way around the house by the different textures of flooring, wood, carpet and tile. He has not had a single accident inside! Amazing since we guess this is his first chance to live inside a home. He knows his way around the big backyard and is a happy boy exploring with his nose. Other than the occasional ‘bump’ when something is not where it is supposed to be, you would never guess he was blind.
Did we mention that he lives very peacefully with 4 chickens? He is in a home with children and has not had a single issue there either, though very young children may be difficult for him as you do have to be somewhat slow and gentle with this boy due to his tiny disability.
Stevie is going through professional training and is proving to be a star. He does great in his crate, is learning to be confident on a leash and loves to go for walks. He lives in a home with another large male dog with which he was a little nervous with in the beginning but is learning that he means him no harm and can actually be fun. Due to his initial reservations, he may do best either in a home with a submissive pup or in a home that he can hog up all the loving to himself.
Cats (and chickens) seem to be a non issue though! Stevie loves to be around people, he loves the ones he knows and is completely fine with strangers, though a little shy at first. He is still a young dog and loves to play. He loves the game of ‘tag and run’ with his people friends and snuggle sessions are wonderful inside during relaxing times. Tennis balls are another favorite to push around and find again, just like most dogs!
If you would like to meet this exceptional, heartwarming guy contact us at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : StevieWonder. He is healthy, neutered and up to date on all medical.
- Cat and Chicken Friendly
- ~Border Collie/Pit Bull Mix
- Male
- DOB: ~3/2012
Meet Skip. She is a year old Walker Hound pup weighing about 45 lbs. This gentle lady is a little shy at first, but warms up within minutes and loves kids immediately.
Skip enjoys all of her doggie friends and is a great playmate with large & small dogs alike! Also, she is crate trained, housebroken and walks well on leash.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Skip
- Walker Hound
- Female
- DOB: ~3/2012
- Dog Friendly
Hi, I’m Sheldon and I am a very sweet little girl. I love to run around and play all the time. I like any and all toys, even your socks, and can entertain myself for hours.
I love to play in the backyard and enjoy long walks even though I am still working on my leash manners. I like to follow my foster brother around and play with him. I love to just hang out as well and enjoy snuggle time with my mom and dad. I get along with other dogs but can be territorial about my food.
I live with a cat who I desperately want to play with, but she doesn't want to play with me. I am crate-trained and housebroken. I would do well in a household with other dogs and children as I have lots of energy and want to play with everyone.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Sheldon
- Fenced Yard Needed
- Dog and Child Friendly
- Cat Friendly (want to play with them)
- ~ Beagle Mix
- Female
- Size: Medium
Hi my name is Bud. I love people but I'm super curious and just a TAD ornery with dogs. :) I can certainly learn to be less curious after training.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Bud
- Fenced Yard needed
- Foster Home needed
- Dog Friendly
- Male
- Dogs: Get along with some
- DOB: ~8/2012
- Breed: Pit Bull Mix
- Size: Medium
Hi my name is Livia and I am a petite 7 month old pitty weighing only 40 lbs.
She is a very respectful puppy whose favorite activities include quiet petting sessions, sitting, tail wagging and learning her next command. She has begun private training and is a very studious pup. When she's not practicing her excellent manners, she is tumbling with her foster brother. Although she has a gentle disposition with all people, she is a very lively player with other dogs. She is great with kids and adults alike. Livia is anxiously awaiting her forever home! She is also crate trained & housebroken.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Lavia
- Fenced Yard needed
- Foster Home needed
- Dog Friendly
- Female
- DOB: ~7/2012
- Breed: Pit Bull Mix
- Size: Medium
Woof! I'm Jasmine. I'm an 11 month old pit bull mix, and my foster mom says I'm a big baby!
I love to play and run with my foster sister. I make a funny noise when I play. I LOVE to play with other dogs and meet new people. I'm very social! I love to chase cats. Nobody's perfect! They are just so fun to chase!
I love walks and do well on a leash. I'm learning manners and new commands. Won't you take me home to be part of your family?
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Jasmine
- Fenced Yard needed
- Dog Friendly
- Pit Bull Mix
- DOB: ~4/2013
- Female
Hi, I am Starsky and I am a social, outgoing dog who loves to meet new poeple and give kisses. I am an energetice pup who would love a large space to run in. I do best with submissive dogs but I do love to play.
I am learning basic manners but I would definitely benefit from training classes. I am a smart guy who would love to show off in a class.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Starsky
- Foster Home needed
- Fenced Yard needed
- Child Friendly (Older Children Recommended)
- Male
- Breed: Cattle Dog/Border Collie mix
- Size: Medium
Hi, I am Leonardo, but you can call me Leo. I’m a Pointer/Pit Bull mix, and I have a smile that will brighten your day! And I have a reason to smile: my foster mom saved me from the pound right before they were going to tell me my time was up, and I just can’t stop showing how grateful I am!
Now I’m hoping to find a new foster or forever home. I’m young and full of energy, and I’ve had some obedience training though I could use some more. When it comes to training, I’m very motivated by toys--I’m always looking for a new toy to chew on. But what I’m really looking for is a job to do.
I need to live with people who can give me a lot of exercise, both for my body and my mind, and who want to bond with me while being active. I’d do well as a working dog, so if you’re interested in agility training, search and rescue, or other activities to keep me busy (and you have a big supply of frisbees, balls, and chew toys), I might be just the dog for you. For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Leo
- Fenced Yard needed
- Foster Home needed
- Male
- Breed: ~Pointer/Pit Bull Mix
- Size: Large
- DOB: Young
Hi, I'm Homer . I am reddish/brown with black saddle. I'm a year old and very energetic. I love most every dog. I love squeaky toys and will try to get your attention to play tug-a-war with me. I also love to play fetch and to go on hikes and to swim. Watch out for mud puddles 'cause I like them too! I am crate trained and sleep there at nights and when I'm left alone. I am house trained!
I'm being trained not jump on people as they walk in the door (I can't help it, I'm just so excited to see you!) I've been also working on leash training and I've gotten much better than I was. I would not suggest young kids until I'm more trained because of all my energy and my tendency to jump on them, though I love them very very much.
I am just a happy, young dog who is looking for my forever home.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@gmail.com Subject : Homer
- Foster Home Needed
- Tall Fenced Yard needed
- Male
- Breed: ~Coonhound Mix
- DOB: ~5/2012
- Size: Large
Hi, I'm Max I was rescued by AARF just a day before the pound was going to... you know! I am very affectionate and love to give hugs and kisses. I am also super smart. In fact, I learned my name in less than a day! My foster family says I am easy to train. I am still working on becoming housebroken, but with my brains I'll have it down in no time! I love to play with both people and dogs, I don't chew on furniture or anything, and I never bark at all.
Because of the border collie in me I may be too smart to be with little children, but otherwise I am super gentle and sweet. As long as I'm with you, I'm a happy boy!
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Max
- Fenced Yard needed
- Male
- Breed: ~Border Collie/Shepherd Mix
- DOB: ~1/2011
- Size: Large
Hi, my name is Sally .AARF rescued me from a local pound. My friends call me Silly Sally because I am so much fun to be around. I am house and crate trained.
I am looking for a home that already had a dog. My K9 friends give me great comfort and make me feel secure.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Sally
- Fenced Yard needed (5' or higher) (no electric fences)
- Dog Friendly (Doggie Playmate Preferred)
- Female
- DOB: ~1/2012
- Breed: ~Beagle/Shepherd Mix
- Size: Medium/Large
Hi, my name is Trixie (Adoption Pending) and I am the sweetest and gentle girl who loves all dogs, big and small. I am great with children too. I am housebroken and I know commands
I am calm in the house but playful and fun loving.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@gmail.com Subject : Trixie
- Fenced Yard needed
- Cat Friendly
- Dog Friendly (Prefer Doggie Playmate)
- Female
- Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
- Size: Medium/Large
Hi, my name is Ralph Boy am I a brat. I am so much smarter than everyone , or at least I think so and it gets me in trouble here and there.
Okay, well, here is the truth, really what I want is a home I can call my own, someone who will teach me right from wrong, and someone who I know will be there forever and love me through thick and thin, a soulmate who will take me on hikes or runs or any other fun adventures. I am your typical teenager, I test my boundaries when I can,
I need a calm firm leader to tell me what to do. I am so smart and pick up on training quickly, everyone who works with me for even a half an hour is so amazed how quickly I learn stuff. Unfortunately my old foster home could not keep me, I sweeear it was not my fault, they had to move back home and now I am in a kennel.
I looooooove other dogs, I could play forever. I am house broken and know basic commands. AARF is willing to put me through school and pay for it, I just need to be with someone who I can live with so we can practice the stuff we learn together. Please help me, I may be a challenge, it is in my Plott Hound nature, but I will be a huge reward given the chance.
Thanks for listening.. xoxo Ralph
For more information, please email aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Ralph.
- Foster Home Needed
- Dog Friendly
- DOB:~April, 2010
- Male
- Breed: ~Plott Hound
- Size: Medium/Large
Do you want to play? I love to play. My name is Sybil, I'm a female pitbull-lab mix. I'm two years old.
I live in a kennel right now. I get to play with lots of dogs of all sizes. But I would rather spend time with you. I need a fenced in yard with no cats.
For more information, please email aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Sybil.
- Fenced in Yard Needed
- No Cats
- Dog Friendly
- DOB: ~12/2008
- Female
- Size: Medium/Large
- Breed: ~Lab/Pit Bull
Hi, my name is Buster Brown. I am a beagle in every sense of the word. I love it outside and I love to bark. I run up and down the fence and bark at anything I see. I am a funny boy. I play with one of the other fosters and the two of us have more fun dragging things out of our foster mom’s house. We have taken rugs, remote controls and towels out of the house and play with them outside. Our foster mom just brings things back in and tells us not to do it again.
I am a shy boy. I am still getting use to the human touch. I was left outside in a pen with other beagles. So I have to really learn to trust humans. I have come a long way and will let my foster mom play with me some, but I still need time, understanding and love. I know with time I could be your forever dog and love you to death.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : BusterBrown
- Dog Friendly
- Male
- Breed: Beagle Mix
- DOB: ~5/2011
- Size: Small/Medium
Hi, my name is Little Bit. My foster mom named me that because I am so small. I weigh about 4 pounds. I am a sweet girl and love to lay on the back of the couch and watch everything that goes on. I love to pull the covers over me when I am ready to sleep.
I am a very happy little girl. I love to run and jump and have fun with the other fosters in the house. I know how to use a doggy door and am I house broken for the most part. I may have an accident sometimes when I can’t hold it, but I usually do real good with going outside.
I would love to come and live with you and snuggle in your lap. I love to sit in people’s laps and just let them love me.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : LittleBit
- Dog Friendly
- Female
- Breed: Min Pin
- DOB: ~5/2010
- Size: Small
Hi, my name is Ellie. I am just the sweetest beagle girl. I love to play and haul things out of my foster mom's house. One of the other fosters and I have a good time pulling things out through the doggy door. She catches us and sometimes and brings the stuff back in.
I am sort of shy. I have the prettiest face and smile on my face. I am learning to trust humans. I love the other dogs that are in the foster home. We have a good time together. I love to steal shoes, towels, and covers and take them outside so we can play with them. My foster mom doesn’t like it too much, but she always forgives me.
I am a small beagle. Not more than 10 pounds. I would love to be your forever dog and learn to love and trust you. I know you would be entertained by me.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Ellie
- Fenced Yard needed
- Dog Friendly
- Female
- Breed: Beagle Mix
- DOB: ~5/2012
- Size: Small
Hi, my name is Tigger. My owner gave me up because she is pregnant with her second child. I am just the sweetest boy. I am so smart too. I was saved by my foster mom as soon as I was bought in the shelter. Thank goodness, otherwise I may not be alive. I love other dogs and know how to use a doggy door. I am neutered and up to date on all my shots. I love to sit on the back of a couch and watch everything.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Tigger
- Dog Friendly
- Male
- Breed: Min Pin
- DOB: 6/2002
- Size: Small
Hiya! My name is Blue and I am a spunky fun adorable sweet boy. The cutest thing about me may be my 3/4 tail. I love other dogs and love to play even more.
I am housetrained, am really good in my crate, and love to go for walks. I'll be your boy Blue!
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Blue
- Fenced Yard needed
- Male
- Breed: JRT mix with beagle
- DOB: ~3/2012
- Size: Small/Medium (~28 lbs)
Hi! I'm Gustav, a 4-year-old Dachshund mix. I may be a little guy, but I have a real zest for life!
I love to play and explore, and I’m very good with kids and other dogs. I can be a little skittish around men, but only for a few days while I warm up to them. On walks, I want to check out everything, but I do respond well to my name and basic leash training.
I’m so interested in everything that I get excited and try to run right out the front door; I need someone to watch out for me and keep me safe. After we’ve been out exploring the world, I also can’t wait to come back home and snuggle up on your lap. And I’d love to spend the night sleeping right on top of you, if you’ll let me! I am crate-trained and house trained; I love attention, and I’ll show you how happy I am to see you by jumping up in the air and giving you kisses. And, I look quite dashing in a sweater! So if you have love to give to a very affectionate friend, I hope to meet you soon!
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Gustav
- Fenced Yard needed
- Dog Friendly
- Male
- Breed: ~Dachshund mix
- Size: Small
- DOB: Around 4 years old
My name is Scooter and I am friendly and adorable dachsund. I was found by Animal Control dragging myself along the side fo the road.
AARF stepped up to save me before I was put donw. I am getting a wheelchait and I will be running around having fun.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@gmail.com Subject : Scooter
- Male
- DOB: ~2010
- Breeds: Dashund
- Size: Small
Hi, my name is Lacy . I am a mix breed. I have the face of a German Shepherd and the body of a small dog. I am a pretty girl. I love my foster home and love playing with all the dogs there. I used to be so scared of everything, but I'm learning to be not so scared. I still like to alert you of things going on in the neighborhood though!
I am house trained and know how to use a doggy door. I love riding in a car and will turn around in circles when I am excited. I can be timid around men but when I know I can trust them, I am fine. I sleep with my foster mom and her dogs, but will sleep by myself too. I learn rules very quickly.
Come check me out - I know you will like me and think that I am a great girl.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Lacy
- Dog Friendly
- People Friendly
- Min Pin Mix
- Female
- DOB: ~8/2011
- Size: Small (< 20 pounds)
Hi there - my name Wesley Ann and I was found as a stray at 5 weeks old. I am a Plot Hound mix and have the cutest facial expressions. My foster mom says I love to lay on my bed or in a pile of stuff animals and just play.
I am very dog friendly and I love kids. I am outgoing, crate trained and working on being house broken. I am very smart and am already learning "come" and "sit" very quickly. I would be a great addition to any family.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : WesleyAnn
- Fenced Yard needed
- Dog and Child Friendly
- Female
- Breed: Plott Hound Mixes
- Size: Medium/Large
Bailey
Shane
Hi, we are Bailey and Shane - the 2 remaining beagle pups Aren't we the cutest puppies ever !!!
We are 8 weeks old (4/27/2013) - 4 boys and 1 girl. Our mom was a 10 pound beagle but our dad ran off so we don't know who he was.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : BaileyShaneBeaglePup
- Fenced Yard needed
- 4 Males/1 Female
- Breed: Beagle Mixes
- DOB: 2/2013
- Size: ~Small/Medium
Hello, my name is Mateo (Adoption Pending). I am a simple dog - I am smart, sweet and loving. I don’t need anything fancy; I just want to be wherever you are.
I love long walks, riding in cars, sitting in the sun, bully sticks and chasing cats. I am a little intimidating to small dogs, because I’m really just a puppy, (a big puppy). I know ‘Sit,’ ‘Down,’ ‘Come’ and am working really hard on ‘Stay.’
I want to be your best friend, and I will be. Just please don’t leave me on a chain, tied outside all by myself. I would die. I’m part Labrador, part American Staffordshire Terrier (pit bull), my eyes are brown, and my coat is red, and I weigh about twenty five pounds. I’m quite the handsome little guy, if I don’t say so myself.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Mateo
- Fenced Yard needed
- Male
- DOB: ~1/2013
- Breed: Lab/Stafford Terrier Mix
Marie
Hi, we are Marley's Litter, born on February 4, 2013.. We are crate trained and working on house breaking. We are so smart that when our foster mom opens the crate, we take off running to the door and out we go to go potty!! YAHOO!!
We are going to make a great family member. Will you come and take a look at us and see
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : MarleyLitter
- Fenced Yard needed
- Males/Females
- Breed: ~Lab/Hound Mixes
- DOB: 2/4/2013
- Size: Large
Dazzle
Hi, we are Becca's Litter. We are a mixed up group of maybe lab/mastiff/boxer mixes. We are just a beautiful mixed up breed that are very sweet, loving and caring pups.
We love attention and love playing with other dogs and children. We were born by C-section on February 11, 2013 when our mom wouldn't go into labor. She had 13 babies in her little medium size frame and we were too packed in for her to deliver us.We are all now ready for a home to call our own. We are going to make a perfect family member for that perfect family! We will be big doggie's, so we will need a fenced in yard to run and play in. We go in and out of a doggie door to potty.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : BeccaLitter
- Fenced Yard needed
- Males/Females
- Breed: ~Lab/Mastiff/Boxer Mixes
- DOB: ~2/11/2013
- Size: Large
Hi, I'm Dexter and I'm incredibly affectionate and bond VERY quickly. I love to be with people and I'd be a wonderful companion for older kids or adults. I want to be by your side or in your lap. I love other dogs too. I'm very playful and not afraid to run with the big dogs! I love toys and I'll play fetch, actually putting the toy in your hand so you can throw it again. I am a big ham. I am full of energy and love. I will truly stay by my person's side. I would follow you to the middle of nowhere if you went- and I even lay at your feet no matter where you are.
I was diagnosed with Fanconi Syndrome almost 2 years ago. It basically means that the tubes going into my kidneys have malfunctioned and leak out vital nutrients. So I have to stay on a bunch of supplements to make up for the loss. I also need to drink a lot, so I have to go outside a lot. A doggy door would be the best answer for me. I should live a normal, happy, healthy life though. I promise that for the extra trouble I cause, I will make it up to you by making you laugh with all of my silly antics.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Dexter
- Foster Home Needed
- Dog Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Male
- Size: Small
- Breed: Cocker Spaniel Mix
- DOB: ~1/2010
Hi, I am Molly (Adoption Pending). Here is what my foster mom has to say about me.
Mollie is a very gentle, sweet three year old hound. She would make an excellent companion in a home with adults only or with a large family including children.
She is gets along very well other animals-dogs and cats.
She is great with young children and is very gentle with them.
She is quiet and loving. She is very much a "people" dog and wants to be near you.
She needs a fenced yard or someone willing to take her out for walks.
She is fully vetted and has an amazingly laid back disposition, gets along with all other animals
and young children.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Molly
- Fenced Yard needed
- Dog, Cat, Child Friendly
- Female
- Breed: Walker Hound Mix
- Size: Medium Large
- DOB: ~2010
Hi, we are the Poodles. We all come from a bad situation. There are several of us. We are anywhere from 2 to 10 years old, both male and female. We are very shy but we LOVE to be held and comforted. We would each like a home where someone will spoil us and give us the comforts we never had. We would do best in a home with no small kids (5 and under) given our size and nervousness.
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@gmail.com Subject : Poodles
- Females/Males
- Breed: Poodles
- Size: Small
- NO Small Children
Sweet Stray Puppy . We are desperately trying to find a home for a very sweet little stray puppy. She's very smart, energetic, friendly and playful. She's crate trained and it only took a couple of days to potty train her. She's OK around other dogs but don't know how she is with cats or kids. She loves to go on walks and would be a great companion for someone who has the time and energy and can give here the love she deserves. We will pay for her shots and spay. We just want to help her find a loving forever home. We would love to keep her but we already have 2 big dogs who aren't happy about a newcomer in our small house. Any help would be greatly appreciated. We can be contacted by phone, text or email. totalerock@gmail.com 804-399-3085 or 804 937-4426.
For more information, contact totalerock@gmail.com : StrayPuppy or call or text 804-399-3085 or 804 937-4426
- Female
- Size: Medium Large
- Puppy
Reintroducing Jocko!
He had a really rough past as his previous "owners" kept him chained with a padlock around his collar and starved him. He was confiscated and spent 6 months in a shelter due to cruelty case against the owners. Jocko made it out of the shelter, is now with Va paws for pits, has gained some much needed weight, but he's currently in a boarding kennel. Though he's getting lots of love and he loves playing with all the other dogs there.
He deserves a home of his own. Awesome with other dogs, He would do best in a home with older children and no cats just because he tends to get a bit over excited over food, no food aggression at all but he will jump up. They're working with him there and he is a quick learner so his "jumping up manners" are improving. Please fill out an app at virginia paws for pits if interested to foster or adopt Jocko.
You can email Leigha (one of the volunteers who's been helping with jocko) if you have any questions or would like to meet him email jadie68@hotmail.com Subject : Jocko
Hi there, I'm Cassie and here is my story.
Cassie Lane, named after Cassell Coliseum and Lane Stadium - she's a hokie at heart! She's smart, focused and determined. Cassie is strong-willed and needs an owner that is also strong-willed. She thrives in a structured, controlled environment. As a working breed dog, she needs a job to do. She was rescued about 4 1/2 years ago as a 6 month old puppy from the Powhatan Animal Shelter. Cassie is a mixed breed pup - part beagle, part pit-bull.
She is loving, devoted and loves to cuddle. Her nickname is snuggle-pup. She needs a home that can provide the daily structure and activity she needs to maintain a high level of confidence. She would be a great fit into a home with no young children and no other dogs - where she is the center of attention.
Any admiration you share with her, she is guaranteed to returned it ten fold. She has been trained on the e-collar and responds very well when used properly, she is also crate trained, house broken, spayed and up to date on all her vaccines/flea-tick medication/heart guard/rabies. She is loving and shows compassion towards her people and other adults she encounters - she's even been considered a flirt to many she meets.
She loves cats more than they love her - as she often tries to plays with them, probably since she's been raised with them. She loves to be on the go and does great in the car. Some of her favorite places to visit include Virginia State Parks, the beach and hiking in the mountains. Most of the time she is relaxed and has a very calm demeanor, but can sometimes get excited. So long as her owner keeps a structured environment, she does great. She loves long walks through the neighborhood, smelling the air with her head out of the window and snuggling on the couch - whenever the opportunity occurs! She needs a loving, structured home where she can be center of attention and be given tasks to keep her smart mind working and focused!
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Cassie
Hi there, I'm Lucy and I want to tell you why you should adopt me. I am about 4-5 years old and I am smaller sized. I love to cuddle up with you and give you lots and lots of kisses. Walks and car rides are a lot of fun, especially if we get to stop at McDonald's for a hamburger. I'm not much for other dogs or cats. So I would need to be the only pet in your home.
I do however have a husband. Yep, an actual hubby! I met him at the kennel I live in. His name is Christopher and he is also an orphan looking for a home. He is a Dachshund mix like me. And he has the same issues that I do. Maybe that's why we like each other so much. We would love to go to a home together but we understand only taking one of us. We are kind of a challenge. We will protect your home from strangers. Maybe that's good? Maybe not?...
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Lucy
- Foster Home Needed
- Only Pet unless you want my husband Christopher
- No Children
- Breed: Dachshund Mix
- Female
- Size: Small
Hi, my name is Duchess. and I am best friends with Zeus. We get along, great with each other, but not with other dogs, because I try to protect Zeus and he tries to protect me!!
We love to play ball, know some commands and are fine with people and children!
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Duchess
- Child Friendly
- Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier/Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Female
- Size: Large
Hi, my name is Zeus. and I am best friends with Duchess. We get along, great with each other, but not with other dogs, because I try to protect Duchess and she tries to protect me!!
We love to play ball, know some commands and are fine with people and children!
For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Zeus
- Child Friendly
- Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier/Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Male
- Size: Large
Hello, my name is Toby . I had a really rough start in life, because my former owners just left me chained in their backyard when they moved, and I was very sad and hungry until a nice lady found me. Now I'm doing very well in my foster home.
I'm energetic and very human-friendly, and I LOVE to play in the water... I actually enjoy taking a bath!! My foster family is working hard on socializing me with other dogs, but right now I would really do best as an only dog.
I'm already housebroken and crate-trained, and I enjoy any kind of attention from people. My tail is always wagging..!! I love having my own blanket and my own toys, and I'm also making progress with learning how to walk on a leash.
If you would like to know more about me, please contact MissKurly@hotmail.com
- LAB/PIT BULL MIX
- AGE: YOUNG (DOB AUGUST 2008)
- HOUSEBROKEN
- CRATE-TRAINED
- FENCED YARD NEEDED
- OLDER CHILDREN ONLY
- NEEDS TO BE AN ONLY DOG
Only Pet

