Reuben

Approximate Age: 1 Year<br/>Approximate Weight: 42 lbs<br/><br/>Meet Reuben: Friendly, Playful, Loyal!<br/><br/> Social Butterfly: He gets along great with kids, dogs, and cats, and would do great in a house with another dog who wants to play with him. <br/> Crate Pro: He crates perfectly with no accidents or whining.<br/> Active Explorer: He loves to run, play, and would thrive in a home with a fenced-in yard.<br/> Great Travel Buddy: He is excellent in the car and enjoys sitting right next to his human.<br/> Food Motivated: He loves chews, bones, is very food motivated, and is very responsive to redirection during training.<br/> Cuddle Bug: Reuben is slow to warm up (but will still follow you around). Once he's comfortable, he seeks out pets and loves to plop on the couch right beside you.<br/> Leash Manners: Pulls a bit on the leash, but will stop when you stop and matches your walking speed.<br/> Counter Surfer: He is a curious boy who likes to check the counters, so he will need a little help keeping his paws on the floor.<br/> Shy But Loyal: He can be scared when people approach him directly, yet he shows his devotion by constantly following his human around.<br/><br/>Reuben is a sweet soul who loves to follow his favorite people everywhere and enjoys the simple things like a good bone or a car ride. While he can be a little shy at first, his loyal nature shines through. This playful pup is ready to bring so much joy to a home where he can run, snack, and snuggle!<br/><br/>Basic Training For Puppies: As a puppy, Reuben is required to attend training with a certified trainer within 90 days of his adoption.<br/><br/><br/>Schedule a meet-and-greet with Reuben 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 to dogs like Reuben! 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

Approximate Age: 1 Year
Approximate Weight: 42 lbs

Meet Reuben: Friendly, Playful, Loyal!

Social Butterfly: He gets along great with kids, dogs, and cats, and would do great in a house with another dog who wants to play with him.
Crate Pro: He crates perfectly with no accidents or whining.
Active Explorer: He loves to run, play, and would thrive in a home with a fenced-in yard.
Great Travel Buddy: He is excellent in the car and enjoys sitting right next to his human.
Food Motivated: He loves chews, bones, is very food motivated, and is very responsive to redirection during training.
Cuddle Bug: Reuben is slow to warm up (but will still follow you around). Once he's comfortable, he seeks out pets and loves to plop on the couch right beside you.
Leash Manners: Pulls a bit on the leash, but will stop when you stop and matches your walking speed.
Counter Surfer: He is a curious boy who likes to check the counters, so he will need a little help keeping his paws on the flo

Approximate Age: 1 Year
Approximate Weight: 42 lbs

Meet Reuben: Friendly, Playful, Loyal!

Social Butterfly: He gets along great with kids, dogs, and cats, and would do great in a house with another dog who wants to play with him.
Crate Pro: He crates perfectly with no accidents or whining.
Active Explorer: He loves to run, play, and would thrive in a home with a fenced-in yard.
Great Travel Buddy: He is excellent in the car and enjoys sitting right next to his human.
Food Motivated: He loves chews, bones, is very food motivated, and is very responsive to redirection during training.
Cuddle Bug: Reuben is slow to warm up (but will still follow you around). Once he's comfortable, he seeks out pets and loves to plop on the couch right beside you.
Leash Manners: Pulls a bit on the leash, but will stop when you stop and matches your walking speed.
Counter Surfer: He is a curious boy who likes to check the counters, so he will need a little help keeping his paws on the floor.
Shy But Loyal: He can be scared when people approach him directly, yet he shows his devotion by constantly following his human around.

Reuben is a sweet soul who loves to follow his favorite people everywhere and enjoys the simple things like a good bone or a car ride. While he can be a little shy at first, his loyal nature shines through. This playful pup is ready to bring so mu