Festus

Meet Festus!<br/><br/>Festus is a fun-loving, high-energy little guy with a huge personality and an even bigger heart. He may need a little time to warm up to new people, but once you're in his circle of trust, you'll have a devoted snuggle buddy for life.<br/><br/>- Loves toys and happily entertains himself, but also enjoys a good game of fetch<br/>- Brings toys back and drops them nicely<br/>- Showing good potty manners<br/>Gets along well with most other dogs<br/>- Loves to walk, run, play, and stay active<br/>- High-energy dog who needs daily exercise and enrichment<br/>- Settles down nicely for couch time after his play sessions<br/>- Expert cuddler who loves burrowing under warm blankets<br/>- Strong on leash for his size<br/>- Can be wary of strangers and needs a little time to feel comfortable<br/>- Once he trusts you, he is incredibly affectionate, happy, and snuggly<br/>- Best suited for an adult-only home<br/>- Settles well in a crate but may bark at sudden noises<br/>- Not ideal for apartment living due to his alert barking<br/>- Has some barrier reactivity and may appear more reactive in a kennel environment than he does outside of it<br/>- Doing great with muzzle training and wears his muzzle comfortably when meeting new people<br/>- Can be mildly protective of valued items but trades readily for treats<br/><br/>Festus is a wonderful dog who just needs a patient adopter willing to give him a little time to settle in. A snack, a walk, and a bit of understanding are usually all it takes to see the sweet, goofy, loyal companion hiding underneath.<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 Festus!

Festus is a fun-loving, high-energy little guy with a huge personality and an even bigger heart. He may need a little time to warm up to new people, but once you're in his circle of trust, you'll have a devoted snuggle buddy for life.

- Loves toys and happily entertains himself, but also enjoys a good game of fetch
- Brings toys back and drops them nicely
- Showing good potty manners
Gets along well with most other dogs
- Loves to walk, run, play, and stay active
- High-energy dog who needs daily exercise and enrichment
- Settles down nicely for couch time after his play sessions
- Expert cuddler who loves burrowing under warm blankets
- Strong on leash for his size
- Can be wary of strangers and needs a little time to feel comfortable
- Once he trusts you, he is incredibly affectionate, happy, and snuggly
- Best suited for an adult-only home
- Settles well in a crate but may bark at sudden noises
- Not ideal for apartment living due to his al

Meet Festus!

Festus is a fun-loving, high-energy little guy with a huge personality and an even bigger heart. He may need a little time to warm up to new people, but once you're in his circle of trust, you'll have a devoted snuggle buddy for life.

- Loves toys and happily entertains himself, but also enjoys a good game of fetch
- Brings toys back and drops them nicely
- Showing good potty manners
Gets along well with most other dogs
- Loves to walk, run, play, and stay active
- High-energy dog who needs daily exercise and enrichment
- Settles down nicely for couch time after his play sessions
- Expert cuddler who loves burrowing under warm blankets
- Strong on leash for his size
- Can be wary of strangers and needs a little time to feel comfortable
- Once he trusts you, he is incredibly affectionate, happy, and snuggly
- Best suited for an adult-only home
- Settles well in a crate but may bark at sudden noises
- Not ideal for apartment living due to his alert barking
- Has some barrier reactivity and may appear more reactive in a kennel environment than he does outside of it
- Doing great with muzzle training and wears his muzzle comfortably when meeting new people
- Can be mildly protective of valued items but trades readily for treats

Festus is a wonderful dog who just needs a patient adopter willing to give him a little time