Walter

Walter has blossomed into the sweetest, easiest house guest. This gentle boy has settled beautifully into foster care and is ready to find a patient family to call his own.<br/><br/>- Sweet, gentle, and easygoing<br/>- Excellent house manners<br/>- Dog friendly<br/>- Cat friendly<br/>- Loves going for walks<br/>- Sleeps quietly through the night<br/>- Enjoys bath time and is easy to groom<br/>- Loves soaking up the sunshine on the deck<br/>- Happy to cuddle, give kisses, and spend time with his people<br/>- Enjoys watching the world go by, especially keeping an eye on the chickens from the window<br/><br/>Things to know:<br/><br/>- Walter came from a hoarding situation and can still be cautious in new environments<br/>- Flight risk: He should remain leashed at all times, even in a fenced yard, until he is fully settled into his new home and routine<br/><br/>Walter is a calm, loving companion with so much to offer. With a little patience during his transition, he'll reward his forever family with endless love, quiet companionship, and plenty of snuggles.<br/><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

Walter has blossomed into the sweetest, easiest house guest. This gentle boy has settled beautifully into foster care and is ready to find a patient family to call his own.

- Sweet, gentle, and easygoing
- Excellent house manners
- Dog friendly
- Cat friendly
- Loves going for walks
- Sleeps quietly through the night
- Enjoys bath time and is easy to groom
- Loves soaking up the sunshine on the deck
- Happy to cuddle, give kisses, and spend time with his people
- Enjoys watching the world go by, especially keeping an eye on the chickens from the window

Things to know:

- Walter came from a hoarding situation and can still be cautious in new environments
- Flight risk: He should remain leashed at all times, even in a fenced yard, until he is fully settled into his new home and routine

Walter is a calm, loving companion with so much to offer. With a little patience during his transition, he'll reward his forever family with endless love, quiet companion

Walter has blossomed into the sweetest, easiest house guest. This gentle boy has settled beautifully into foster care and is ready to find a patient family to call his own.

- Sweet, gentle, and easygoing
- Excellent house manners
- Dog friendly
- Cat friendly
- Loves going for walks
- Sleeps quietly through the night
- Enjoys bath time and is easy to groom
- Loves soaking up the sunshine on the deck
- Happy to cuddle, give kisses, and spend time with his people
- Enjoys watching the world go by, especially keeping an eye on the chickens from the window

Things to know:

- Walter came from a hoarding situation and can still be cautious in new environments
- Flight risk: He should remain leashed at all times, even in a fenced yard, until he is fully settled into his new home and routine

Walter is a calm, loving companion with so much to offer. With a little patience during his transition, he'll reward his forever family with endless love, quiet companionship, and plenty of snuggles.

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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 w