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RABIES CLINIC SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024, 8-10am at Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department, 620 Airport Road, Tappahannock, VA 22560.
Rabies Shot $10,
CASH OR CHECK ONLY PLEASE. Dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier.
Essex County 2025 dog tags will also be available. The County does not require tags for cats, but bring them for their rabies shot.
Breed: Hound mix?
Sex: Female
Spayed: Yes
Age: 8-9 years approx
Size: Large (55-60 lbs)
Color: Tricolor
Coat: Smooth
Vaccinated: Yes
Children: OK with children
Other Dogs: OK with dogs
Walking: Walks well on the leash
Notes: Lady is a gentle sweet older girl, 55-60 pounds and eight to nine years old, who still has plenty of spring in her step. She loves to talk to people, get belly rubs and go on walks so she can explore her surroundings. She gets along well with other dogs and should do fine with children because she is gentle and not a jumper. She is not house trained but walks well on leash. Lady would love a forever home with a family who will give her the love she has been looking for, along with those belly rubs, and take her on lots of walks so she can check out the area. A big fenced yard to run and play in with some kids or another dog would be appreciated as well as a comfortable couch to relax on.
This dog has been available for 100 days
If you are interested in Lady phone 804-443-0726 for an appointment to meet her at Essex County Animal Shelter. We are open Wednesday - Sunday: 11am - 4pm.
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 (Petfinder)
The adoption fee is $45 which includes a rabies vaccination.
Tappahannock Essex County Animal Shelter (TECAS) does not do same day adoptions. You must fill in an Adoption Application Form. Your application will be reviewed and we will telephone the applicant, usually within 72 hours, to let you know that your application has been approved or denied.
Click here for the Adoption Application Form- 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 Essex County Animal Shelter shall have the pet sterilized 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) to is required within seven days of sterilization.
- State law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies.
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