Apollo

Apollo is not a dog.<br/>Apollo is a full-body hug that learned to walk.<br/>Yes, he's crate trained.<br/>Yes, he's house trained.<br/>Yes, he's polite, non-destructive, and generally behaves like he wrote the manual on how to be a very good boy.<br/>But let's be honest. None of that is why you'll fall for him.<br/>Apollo's real skill is closeness. He leans. He presses. He wedges himself into laps, drapes across hips, flips belly-up with total trust, or gently plants his paws on you like he's asking permission to steal your heart. However he gets there, the goal is the same - contact. And once it happens, something shifts. Your shoulders drop. Your thoughts slow. The background noise in your head fades. Apollo has a gift for cuddling the static right out of a day.<br/>He isn't clingy, though. He's secure. When you work, run errands, or need space, he happily settles into his crate or his favorite couch spot, likely dreaming up new, innovative ways to request belly rubs later.<br/>Apollo is a healthy, neutered, 3-year-old hound mix, about 40 pounds of soft ears and sincerity. We know him well because he's been adopted and returned twice. Not because he failed - but because each home taught us something important about what he needs to succeed.<br/>We learned that very young children make him uneasy. Not aggressive. Not snappy. Just uncomfortable with the unpredictable movements and sudden volume. For Apollo, a home with no children under 5 is the right fit.<br/>We also learned that while he's dog-friendly in neutral spaces, Apollo wants his home life to be just that - his. He does best as an only pet, where the people, the couch, and the toys don't have to be shared.<br/>What you get in return is a dog who loves without limit. Sweet. Silly. Unapologetically affectionate. <br/>If you love being loved, come meet Apollo.<br/>Animal Aid Society is located at 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are daily from 9am to noon, including weekends and holidays.<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.

Apollo is not a dog.
Apollo is a full-body hug that learned to walk.
Yes, he's crate trained.
Yes, he's house trained.
Yes, he's polite, non-destructive, and generally behaves like he wrote the manual on how to be a very good boy.
But let's be honest. None of that is why you'll fall for him.
Apollo's real skill is closeness. He leans. He presses. He wedges himself into laps, drapes across hips, flips belly-up with total trust, or gently plants his paws on you like he's asking permission to steal your heart. However he gets there, the goal is the same - contact. And once it happens, something shifts. Your shoulders drop. Your thoughts slow. The background noise in your head fades. Apollo has a gift for cuddling the static right out of a day.
He isn't clingy, though. He's secure. When you work, run errands, or need space, he happily settles into his crate or his favorite couch spot, likely dreaming up new, innovative ways to request belly rubs later.
Apollo is a healthy, neutered, 3-year-old hou

Apollo is not a dog.
Apollo is a full-body hug that learned to walk.
Yes, he's crate trained.
Yes, he's house trained.
Yes, he's polite, non-destructive, and generally behaves like he wrote the manual on how to be a very good boy.
But let's be honest. None of that is why you'll fall for him.
Apollo's real skill is closeness. He leans. He presses. He wedges himself into laps, drapes across hips, flips belly-up with total trust, or gently plants his paws on you like he's asking permission to steal your heart. However he gets there, the goal is the same - contact. And once it happens, something shifts. Your shoulders drop. Your thoughts slow. The background noise in your head fades. Apollo has a gift for cuddling the static right out of a day.
He isn't clingy, though. He's secure. When you work, run errands, or need space, he happily settles into his crate or his favorite couch spot, likely dreaming up new, innovative ways to request belly rubs later.
Apollo is a healthy, neutered, 3-year-old hound mix, about 40 pounds of soft ears and sincerity. We know him well because he's been adopted and returned twice. Not because he failed - but because each home taught us something important about what he needs to succeed.
We learned that very young children make him uneasy. Not aggressive. Not snappy. Just uncomfortable with the unpredictable movements and sudden volume. For Apollo, a home wi