Xena

Xena didn't arrive with a wagging tail or a ready-made grin. She came to Animal Aid Society from an overcrowded shelter, unsure of people, unsure of noise, unsure of the world. Those first days, she moved like a shadow trying not to be seen. But shadows don't stay shadows forever.<br/>Now? Now Xena is in the middle of her becoming.<br/>When it's time to leave her run, she doesn't just step out, she bursts forth. She's 29 pounds of gleeful chaos, limbs flying in sixteen directions at once (yes, she only has four legs, no, physics cannot explain her). She dashes past you and flashes a drive-by smile. Stay still long enough and you'll get a drive-by nose boop, too.<br/>She wants to love people so badly she can barely contain her joy. She's still learning that the world is safe, and she checks in with her humans like a kid learning to swim, but every day the hesitation fades and the sparkle gets brighter. Give her patience and a gentle routine, and she will give you loyalty, laughter, and a future full of tail-thumping triumphs.<br/>Right now, the big outside world is still scary, so Xena needs a home with a fenced yard where she can practice her confidence without the pressure of busy sidewalks or unpredictable noises. She'll get there. She just needs someone willing to celebrate the small victories.<br/>Xena is heartworm-positive, but don't let that stop you. Animal Aid Society covers the full cost of treatment, even after you take her home. Come meet her. Fall in love with her unpolished magic. Help her finish her transformation from scared shelter dog to beloved family member.<br/>Xena needs a person or family to be her sunshine, because shadows don't stay shadows once the light finally finds them.<br/>Animal Aid Society is located at 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton, VA. You can visit Xena any day from 9am to noon, including weekends and holidays.<br/>*Needs a home with a securely fenced yard.<br/>Interested? Come for a visit any day of the week - 365 days a year between 9am - 12pm. Hope to see you soon!<br/><br/>PLEASE NOTE: Animal Aid Society observes a 40 mile adoption radius to facilitate post adoption support and follow ups.

Xena didn't arrive with a wagging tail or a ready-made grin. She came to Animal Aid Society from an overcrowded shelter, unsure of people, unsure of noise, unsure of the world. Those first days, she moved like a shadow trying not to be seen. But shadows don't stay shadows forever.
Now? Now Xena is in the middle of her becoming.
When it's time to leave her run, she doesn't just step out, she bursts forth. She's 29 pounds of gleeful chaos, limbs flying in sixteen directions at once (yes, she only has four legs, no, physics cannot explain her). She dashes past you and flashes a drive-by smile. Stay still long enough and you'll get a drive-by nose boop, too.
She wants to love people so badly she can barely contain her joy. She's still learning that the world is safe, and she checks in with her humans like a kid learning to swim, but every day the hesitation fades and the sparkle gets brighter. Give her patience and a gentle routine, and she will give you loyalty, laughter, and a future full of tail-thumping triumphs.

Xena didn't arrive with a wagging tail or a ready-made grin. She came to Animal Aid Society from an overcrowded shelter, unsure of people, unsure of noise, unsure of the world. Those first days, she moved like a shadow trying not to be seen. But shadows don't stay shadows forever.
Now? Now Xena is in the middle of her becoming.
When it's time to leave her run, she doesn't just step out, she bursts forth. She's 29 pounds of gleeful chaos, limbs flying in sixteen directions at once (yes, she only has four legs, no, physics cannot explain her). She dashes past you and flashes a drive-by smile. Stay still long enough and you'll get a drive-by nose boop, too.
She wants to love people so badly she can barely contain her joy. She's still learning that the world is safe, and she checks in with her humans like a kid learning to swim, but every day the hesitation fades and the sparkle gets brighter. Give her patience and a gentle routine, and she will give you loyalty, laughter, and a future full of tail-thumping triumphs.
Right now, the big outside world is still scary, so Xena needs a home with a fenced yard where she can practice her confidence without the pressure of busy sidewalks or unpredictable noises. She'll get there. She just needs someone willing to celebrate the small victories.
Xena is heartworm-positive, but don't let that stop you. Animal Aid Society covers the full cost of treatment, even a