Apollo

Crate trained...check!<br/>House trained...check!<br/>Never destructive...check!<br/>Affectionate and snuggly...ALL THE CHECKS!!!<br/>Belly up, wedged in your lap, leaning full-body against you, carried & cradled like a baby, or simply resting his paws on your hips as if asking, "You free for a minute?" The method doesn't matter; the mission does. Apollo lives for closeness and he returns it with interest. Stroke his soft fur or scratch behind his ears and the world just...loosens. Time slows. Your brain gets quiet. He has a talent for cuddling the static out of your head. He's not clingy -- he loves his crate or spot on the couch, and settles in for a nap if you have to work or run errands (no doubt dreaming up new ways to solicit belly rubs!). <br/>So, how do we know so much about this healthy, neutered, 3-year-old, 40-ish pound hound? Because he was adopted and returned twice, and each time we learned more that helps set him up for success.<br/>The first family was terrific, but we learned that very young children, with their unpredictable movements and sometimes shrill sound effects, make Apollo nervous. Not snappy or aggressive -- just very uncomfortable. So, Apollo needs a home with no kids under 5.<br/>His second family was equally lovely and had a calm, friendly dog of their own. They taught us something else: Apollo needs to be an only pet. He socializes beautifully in neutral spaces, but once in a home, he wants the people, the sofa, and the toys to himself.<br/>If you love being loved and want a sweet, silly, heart-on-his-sleeve pup who is refreshingly un-shy about his affection, come meet Apollo. He's the kind of dog who doesn't just check all the boxes at the start... he keeps checking new ones you didn't even know you needed.<br/>Animal Aid Society is located at 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton. You can visit any day, including weekends and holidays, from 9am to noon.<br/>Interested? Come for a visit any day of the week - 365 days a year between 9am - 12pm. Hope to see you soon!<br/><br/>PLEASE NOTE: Animal Aid Society observes a 40 mile adoption radius to facilitate post adoption support and follow ups.

Crate trained...check!
House trained...check!
Never destructive...check!
Affectionate and snuggly...ALL THE CHECKS!!!
Belly up, wedged in your lap, leaning full-body against you, carried & cradled like a baby, or simply resting his paws on your hips as if asking, "You free for a minute?" The method doesn't matter; the mission does. Apollo lives for closeness and he returns it with interest. Stroke his soft fur or scratch behind his ears and the world just...loosens. Time slows. Your brain gets quiet. He has a talent for cuddling the static out of your head. He's not clingy -- he loves his crate or spot on the couch, and settles in for a nap if you have to work or run errands (no doubt dreaming up new ways to solicit belly rubs!).
So, how do we know so much about this healthy, neutered, 3-year-old, 40-ish pound hound? Because he was adopted and returned twice, and each time we learned more that helps set him up for success.
The first family was terrific, but we learned that very young children, with

Crate trained...check!
House trained...check!
Never destructive...check!
Affectionate and snuggly...ALL THE CHECKS!!!
Belly up, wedged in your lap, leaning full-body against you, carried & cradled like a baby, or simply resting his paws on your hips as if asking, "You free for a minute?" The method doesn't matter; the mission does. Apollo lives for closeness and he returns it with interest. Stroke his soft fur or scratch behind his ears and the world just...loosens. Time slows. Your brain gets quiet. He has a talent for cuddling the static out of your head. He's not clingy -- he loves his crate or spot on the couch, and settles in for a nap if you have to work or run errands (no doubt dreaming up new ways to solicit belly rubs!).
So, how do we know so much about this healthy, neutered, 3-year-old, 40-ish pound hound? Because he was adopted and returned twice, and each time we learned more that helps set him up for success.
The first family was terrific, but we learned that very young children, with their unpredictable movements and sometimes shrill sound effects, make Apollo nervous. Not snappy or aggressive -- just very uncomfortable. So, Apollo needs a home with no kids under 5.
His second family was equally lovely and had a calm, friendly dog of their own. They taught us something else: Apollo needs to be an only pet. He socializes beautifully in neutral spaces, but once in a home, he