Walter

Approximate Age: 7<br/>Approximate Weight: 26 lbs <br/> <br/>This sweet, gentle soul is blossoming a little more each day <br/><br/> He's a quiet observer - very stoic and thoughtful. He has not yet done a single bark, though he makes the cutest little squeaky noise when he yawns. Lately, he's been finding his confidence: trotting around the house, exploring, and even hopping up on the couch when invited!<br/><br/> Sometimes when his foster is not in the room, he'll sneak onto the couch to look out the window and watch the beagles play. He's so curious and even makes little squeaky sounds while watching them - we just know barks and playtime are coming soon! <br/><br/> At night, he likes to explore quietly or occasionally lets out a long, low howl - it sounds sad, but when his foster come down with a pillow and blanket to rest near him, he settles right down <br/><br/> He's a great eater with excellent potty manners - only one accident his very first night and perfect ever since!<br/><br/> He's still cautious on leash and can get nervous with new sights or sounds, but every day he's a little braver. He's starting to sniff back at the dogs and cats, and it's so sweet to watch his curiosity grow.<br/><br/> Bath time? No problem at all - he's a total gentleman!<br/><br/> He may still tremble sometimes, but he's gentle, sweet, and trying so hard to trust. Each day brings a new step forward, and we couldn't be more proud of him! <br/><br/>***FLIGHT RISK***<br/>Will need to be leashed 100% of the time for several weeks, until he really settles into his new home and routine. This includes in a fenced in yard and in your home.<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

Approximate Age: 7
Approximate Weight: 26 lbs

This sweet, gentle soul is blossoming a little more each day

He's a quiet observer - very stoic and thoughtful. He has not yet done a single bark, though he makes the cutest little squeaky noise when he yawns. Lately, he's been finding his confidence: trotting around the house, exploring, and even hopping up on the couch when invited!

Sometimes when his foster is not in the room, he'll sneak onto the couch to look out the window and watch the beagles play. He's so curious and even makes little squeaky sounds while watching them - we just know barks and playtime are coming soon!

At night, he likes to explore quietly or occasionally lets out a long, low howl - it sounds sad, but when his foster come down with a pillow and blanket to rest near him, he settles right down

He's a great eater with excellent potty manners - only one accident his very first night and perfect ever since!

He's still cautious on leash and ca

Approximate Age: 7
Approximate Weight: 26 lbs

This sweet, gentle soul is blossoming a little more each day

He's a quiet observer - very stoic and thoughtful. He has not yet done a single bark, though he makes the cutest little squeaky noise when he yawns. Lately, he's been finding his confidence: trotting around the house, exploring, and even hopping up on the couch when invited!

Sometimes when his foster is not in the room, he'll sneak onto the couch to look out the window and watch the beagles play. He's so curious and even makes little squeaky sounds while watching them - we just know barks and playtime are coming soon!

At night, he likes to explore quietly or occasionally lets out a long, low howl - it sounds sad, but when his foster come down with a pillow and blanket to rest near him, he settles right down

He's a great eater with excellent potty manners - only one accident his very first night and perfect ever since!

He's still cautious on leash and can get nervous with new sights or sounds, but every day he's a little braver. He's starting to sniff back at the dogs and cats, and it's so sweet to watch his curiosity grow.

Bath time? No problem at all - he's a total gentleman!

He may still tremble sometimes, but he's gentle, sweet, and trying so hard to trust. Each day brings a new step forward, and we couldn't be more proud