Dobby

Meet Dobby!<br/><br/>- Friendly, playful boy who loves other dogs.<br/>- Adjusts his play style to match his canine friends and became best buddies with his foster brother.<br/>- Travels great in the car.<br/>- Very food motivated and eager to learn.<br/>- Smart and responds well to training with clear direction and consistency.<br/>- Made great progress with his recall and leash manners in foster care.<br/>- Good crate manners.<br/>- Good potty manners in his foster home. Routine is key.<br/>- Did well during bath time and grooming.<br/>- Thinks he's a lap dog despite his size and loves being close to his people.<br/>- Because he's an enthusiastic food seeker, he'll do best in a home that keeps food put away and countertops clear.<br/><br/>Dobby is a happy, affectionate pup who will thrive with an active family ready to continue his training and include him in all of life's adventures.<br/>*********************************************************************<br/><br/>Schedule a meet-and-greet by completing our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey.<br/><br/>Join our Foster program and become a hero! Get started by completing our Foster Application on the Foster page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/foster.<br/>____________________________________________________________<br/>ADOPT A DOG, SAVE A LIFE!<br/><br/>Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) Adoption Process<br/>- Complete our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey to expedite the process and arrange a meet-and-greet. Expect a response within about a week; please check your spam folder. As we're 100% volunteer-run, your patience is appreciated!<br/><br/>Requirements And Donations<br/>- Required Adoption Day Items: A martingale collar and a non-retractable leash (available for purchase at ODHS).<br/>- Adoption Donations: Puppies (under 1 year): $375; Adults: $275; Seniors (age-dependent): $175; Select dogs: $500. We accept cash, debit, and credit cards.<br/>- Adoption Radius: Within 350 miles of Fredericksburg, VA. A $50 out-of-state fee applies.<br/>- Breed Identification: Dogs are listed as "Mixed Breed" unless formal documentation is available.<br/><br/>Location And Hours<br/>- Visit our adoption center at 3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 during adoption hours: Wednesday 5-7 PM; Friday 6-8 PM; Saturday 10 AM-4 PM.<br/>- We also host adoption events throughout our community. See our Upcoming Events page at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/events for dates and locations.<br/><br/>Bringing Your New Dog Home<br/>- The 3-3-3 Rule: Understand what to expect during your new dog's first three days, three weeks, and three months at https://www.rescuedogs101.com/bringing-new-dog-home-3-3-3-rule/.<br/>- Why We Don't Adopt Littermates: We don't adopt dog siblings together because of the risk of littermate syndrome which often causes serious behavioral issues: https://stories.tamu.edu/news/2023/09/28/understanding-littermate-syndrome-in-puppy-pairs/.<br/><br/>Support ODHS<br/>Help us promote forever homes for our rescue dogs! Like "Old Dominion Humane Society" on Facebook and follow us on Instagram.<br/>#Adopt #Donate #Volunteer #Foster

Meet Dobby!

- Friendly, playful boy who loves other dogs.
- Adjusts his play style to match his canine friends and became best buddies with his foster brother.
- Travels great in the car.
- Very food motivated and eager to learn.
- Smart and responds well to training with clear direction and consistency.
- Made great progress with his recall and leash manners in foster care.
- Good crate manners.
- Good potty manners in his foster home. Routine is key.
- Did well during bath time and grooming.
- Thinks he's a lap dog despite his size and loves being close to his people.
- Because he's an enthusiastic food seeker, he'll do best in a home that keeps food put away and countertops clear.

Dobby is a happy, affectionate pup who will thrive with an active family ready to continue his training and include him in all of life's adventures.
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Schedule a meet-and-greet by completing our Adoption Surv

Meet Dobby!

- Friendly, playful boy who loves other dogs.
- Adjusts his play style to match his canine friends and became best buddies with his foster brother.
- Travels great in the car.
- Very food motivated and eager to learn.
- Smart and responds well to training with clear direction and consistency.
- Made great progress with his recall and leash manners in foster care.
- Good crate manners.
- Good potty manners in his foster home. Routine is key.
- Did well during bath time and grooming.
- Thinks he's a lap dog despite his size and loves being close to his people.
- Because he's an enthusiastic food seeker, he'll do best in a home that keeps food put away and countertops clear.

Dobby is a happy, affectionate pup who will thrive with an active family ready to continue his training and include him in all of life's adventures.
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Schedule a meet-and-greet by completing our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey.

Join our Foster program and become a hero! Get started by completing our Foster Application on the Foster page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/foster.
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