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Dakota

Adult
Female
Large

Mixed Breed

About Dakota

Fairfax, VA

Breed

Mixed Breed

Physical Traits

Adult

(3-8 years)

Female

Large

(61-100 lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

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Dakota's Story

Meet Dakota! This beautiful girl weighs in at 60lbs. She can be a bit shy but has spent a lot of time socializing with our staff and volunteers. She LOVES playing fetch with tennis balls. Have a resident pup at home? Bring them in for a doggy meet-and-greet to make sure they'll be compatible canine companions! Ready for a big companion with an even bigger heart? Come meet Dakota today!<br/><br/>This pet is eligible for an Adoption Audition! What is an Adoption Audition? It’s a 5-day, no-strings-attached, trial adoption period. You can take this pet home to try it out! Interested? Come to the shelter any time during open hours and talk to one of our Customer Care staff!<br/><br/>Be sure to check the "shelter information" box on the listing to see if the pet is located at our Fairfax Campus (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax) or our Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Road, Lorton). Then, come in during our open hours! Both of our locations are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 12-7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information on our adoption process, including requirements and fees, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt

Meet Dakota! This beautiful girl weighs in at 60lbs. She can be a bit shy but has spent a lot of time socializing with our staff and volunteers. She LOVES playing fetch with tennis balls. Have a resident pup at home? Bring them in for a doggy meet-and-greet to make sure they'll be compatible canine companions! Ready for a big companion with an even bigger heart? Come meet Dakota today!

This pet is eligible for an Adoption Audition! What is an Adoption Audition? It’s a 5-day, no-strings-attached, trial adoption period. You can take this pet home to try it out! Interested? Come to the shelter any time during open hours and talk to one of our Customer Care staff!

Be sure to check the "shelter information" box on the listing to see if the pet is located at our Fairfax Campus (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax) or our Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Road, Lorton). Then, come in during our open hours! Both of our locations are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 12-7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays

Meet Dakota! This beautiful girl weighs in at 60lbs. She can be a bit shy but has spent a lot of time socializing with our staff and volunteers. She LOVES playing fetch with tennis balls. Have a resident pup at home? Bring them in for a doggy meet-and-greet to make sure they'll be compatible canine companions! Ready for a big companion with an even bigger heart? Come meet Dakota today!

This pet is eligible for an Adoption Audition! What is an Adoption Audition? It’s a 5-day, no-strings-attached, trial adoption period. You can take this pet home to try it out! Interested? Come to the shelter any time during open hours and talk to one of our Customer Care staff!

Be sure to check the "shelter information" box on the listing to see if the pet is located at our Fairfax Campus (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax) or our Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Road, Lorton). Then, come in during our open hours! Both of our locations are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 12-7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information on our adoption process, including requirements and fees, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt

How To Adopt

Dakota was listed as Adoptable by Fairfax County Animal Shelter

How can I adopt Dakota?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Fairfax 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 Dakota 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 Fairfax County Animal Shelter for details on the pet.

When can I meet Dakota?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Fairfax County Animal Shelter will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Dakota, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Fairfax County Animal Shelter, and they'll be happy to help!

Fairfax County Animal Shelter's Adoption Policy

HERE'S HOW THE ADOPTION PROCESS WORKS: View our available pets in person at the Shelter during open hours, and meet them with the help of a shelter staff person or volunteer. You may also view available pets online in advance, on our 24PetConnect page. If you meet a shelter pet you'd like to adopt, complete an adoption questionnaire (available at the Shelter), and one of our Adoption Counselors will go over that pet's medical and behavior history and information. Make it official! We do same-day adoptions which means pets go home the same day they're adopted!

Our Mission

The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is Fairfax County’s only open-access, municipal shelter. With 4,000 to 5,000 animals coming through our doors each year, the shelter provides a safe place for dogs, cats, and small animals to stay while they wait for their forever families. At any given time, visitors to the shelter can mee...