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Athena

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Large
  • Hound

About Athena

Orange, VA

Breed

Hound

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Female
Large
(61-100 lbs)
Coat: Short
Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)

Behavior

House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
No
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Athena’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Athena's Story

***ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS-FOSTER-RESCUE-ADOPTION-HEARTWORM POSITIVE-HAS STARTED TREATMENT-AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION ONCE VETTING AND HEARTWORM TREATMENT IS COMPLETE <br/><br/><br/>Athena is an 8-year-old hound weighing close to 70 pounds, and she carries herself like the matriarch of the group — calm, friendly, and quietly confident.<br/><br/>Athena does well with other dogs and enjoys being around people who are happy to give her a little attention. She has that wonderful hound personality: social, affectionate, and just playful enough to keep life interesting.<br/><br/>Athena previously lived her life outdoors on a chain, and she is now discovering how nice it is to have comfort, routine, and people who care about her well-being. So far she seems to think the indoor life suits her just fine.<br/><br/>Athena has successfully completed her heartworm treatment and is now in the recovery phase, which means things need to stay slow and easy for a little while longer… even though Athena herself may not fully agree with that plan.<br/><br/>Athena is currently available for foster, foster-to-adopt, or transfer to an approved rescue as she continues her recovery and prepares for the next step in her journey. She will also need to be spayed before adoption is finalized.<br/><br/>Athena will be available for adoption once fully vetted. Applications are currently being accepted.Apply to adopt here:<br/>https://orangecountyva.gov/159/Pet-Adoption-Foster-Care-Information

***ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS-FOSTER-RESCUE-ADOPTION-HEARTWORM POSITIVE-HAS STARTED TREATMENT-AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION ONCE VETTING AND HEARTWORM TREATMENT IS COMPLETE


Athena is an 8-year-old hound weighing close to 70 pounds, and she carries herself like the matriarch of the group — calm, friendly, and quietly confident.

Athena does well with other dogs and enjoys being around people who are happy to give her a little attention. She has that wonderful hound personality: social, affectionate, and just playful enough to keep life interesting.

Athena previously lived her life outdoors on a chain, and she is now discovering how nice it is to have comfort, routine, and people who care about her well-being. So far she seems to think the indoor life suits her just fine.

Athena has successfully completed her heartworm treatment and is now in the recovery phase, which means things need to stay slow and easy for a little while longer… even though Athena herself may not fully agree with that plan.

***ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS-FOSTER-RESCUE-ADOPTION-HEARTWORM POSITIVE-HAS STARTED TREATMENT-AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION ONCE VETTING AND HEARTWORM TREATMENT IS COMPLETE


Athena is an 8-year-old hound weighing close to 70 pounds, and she carries herself like the matriarch of the group — calm, friendly, and quietly confident.

Athena does well with other dogs and enjoys being around people who are happy to give her a little attention. She has that wonderful hound personality: social, affectionate, and just playful enough to keep life interesting.

Athena previously lived her life outdoors on a chain, and she is now discovering how nice it is to have comfort, routine, and people who care about her well-being. So far she seems to think the indoor life suits her just fine.

Athena has successfully completed her heartworm treatment and is now in the recovery phase, which means things need to stay slow and easy for a little while longer… even though Athena herself may not fully agree with that plan.

Athena is currently available for foster, foster-to-adopt, or transfer to an approved rescue as she continues her recovery and prepares for the next step in her journey. She will also need to be spayed before adoption is finalized.

Athena will be available for adoption once fully vetted. Applications are currently being accepted.Apply to adopt here:
https://orangecountyva.gov/

How To Adopt

Athena was listed as adoptable by Orange County Animal Shelter
How can I adopt Athena?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Orange County Animal Shelter. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Athena is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Orange County Animal Shelter for details on the pet.
When can I meet Athena?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Orange County Animal Shelter will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Athena, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Orange County Animal Shelter, and they'll be happy to help!

Athena is from Orange County Animal Shelter

[Orange, VA]

Today's hours: 8 am - 4 pm
Location
11362 Porter Rd Orange, VA, 22960

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