Reuben

Meet Reuben! <br/><br/>- Dog-friendly and would enjoy a home with another playful dog<br/>- Has lived successfully with cats<br/>-Settles in his crate quickly- but he does need a strong non-wire crate as the first 5 minutes he try's his best to get out, but quickly gives up and settles. <br/>- Excellent car rider who enjoys being close to his person<br/>- Loves chews, bones, and treats; very food motivated and responsive to training<br/>- Playful and active; would enjoy a fenced yard or regular opportunities to run and explore<br/>- Observant, thoughtful personality<br/>- Quiet dog who rarely barks<br/>- Walks well on leash and is learning to navigate new environments with confidence<br/>- Enjoys following his people from room to room<br/>- Once comfortable, seeks out affection and loves relaxing beside his humans<br/><br/>Things to know:<br/><br/>- Can be shy and cautious with new people, especially when approached directly<br/>- Appears significantly more comfortable with women and may take much longer to build trust with men and young boys<br/>- Counter surfing is a favorite hobby, so keeping tempting items out of reach is recommended<br/>- Flighty when unsure and will benefit from patient, confidence-building guidance<br/><br/>Reuben is a sensitive soul who is looking for a patient family willing to let him build trust at his own pace. Once he feels safe, he becomes a devoted companion who wants nothing more than to be near his people. For the right home, Reuben will be a loyal and loving best friend.<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; and Saturday 10AM-4PM.<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 Reuben!

- Dog-friendly and would enjoy a home with another playful dog
- Has lived successfully with cats
-Settles in his crate quickly- but he does need a strong non-wire crate as the first 5 minutes he try's his best to get out, but quickly gives up and settles.
- Excellent car rider who enjoys being close to his person
- Loves chews, bones, and treats; very food motivated and responsive to training
- Playful and active; would enjoy a fenced yard or regular opportunities to run and explore
- Observant, thoughtful personality
- Quiet dog who rarely barks
- Walks well on leash and is learning to navigate new environments with confidence
- Enjoys following his people from room to room
- Once comfortable, seeks out affection and loves relaxing beside his humans

Things to know:

- Can be shy and cautious with new people, especially when approached directly
- Appears significantly more comfortable with women and may take much longer to build trust with

Meet Reuben!

- Dog-friendly and would enjoy a home with another playful dog
- Has lived successfully with cats
-Settles in his crate quickly- but he does need a strong non-wire crate as the first 5 minutes he try's his best to get out, but quickly gives up and settles.
- Excellent car rider who enjoys being close to his person
- Loves chews, bones, and treats; very food motivated and responsive to training
- Playful and active; would enjoy a fenced yard or regular opportunities to run and explore
- Observant, thoughtful personality
- Quiet dog who rarely barks
- Walks well on leash and is learning to navigate new environments with confidence
- Enjoys following his people from room to room
- Once comfortable, seeks out affection and loves relaxing beside his humans

Things to know:

- Can be shy and cautious with new people, especially when approached directly
- Appears significantly more comfortable with women and may take much longer to build trust with men and young boys
- Counter surfing is a favorite hobby, so keeping tempting items out of reach is recommended
- Flighty when unsure and will benefit from patient, confidence-building guidance

Reuben is a sensitive soul who is looking for a patient family willing to let him build trust at his own pace. Once he feels safe, he becomes a devoted companion who wants nothing more than