UPDATE - 21 SEPTEMBER 2022: Lolita is super easy - sleeps in a bed next to mine, likes to have access to the outdoors during the day (we leave our sliding door open and she goes in and out at her leisure). When I get home from work, all her toys are in the yard (apparently she carries them out there one by one) and she is often lounging. She likes to go for walks and does well on a leash. She has had a few accidents in the house- a few on the carpet upstairs so we just now keep the door closed after she wakes up in the morning until bedtime, and also a few by the front door. She makes ZERO noise so we have missed her needing to go out a few times. Only other negative report is that she has chewed a few insignificant things that were left on the floor- some kids toys, a marker, etc. She is also not into food or treats. She often doesn't eat her breakfast until late afternoon but I guess she got used to eating once a day. Lolita had very itchy skin when she arrived but I bought some skin supplements and have been giving her a zyrtec each day, and that has helped tremendously! Overall, she is a sweet lazy girl who loves other dogs and kids!
UPDATE - 26 AUGUST 2022 (from foster mom): Lolita has been a wonderful addition to our home. She's a sweet old girl who rests most of the day, is mostly quiet, and is extremely low maintenance. She's house trained and is crate trained but often wakes up in the middle of the night whining and appreciates some reassurance that there are people nearby. I have been letting her sleep in a bed next to our bed which seems to make her much more content. She gets along well with other dogs and loves the children. Although she's a bit reluctant to walk in the hotter weather, she can be spunky at times and enjoys playing outside!
UPDATE - 22 AUGUST 2022: Miss Lolita is now in a foster home and enjoying the company of many attentive humans! More soon.
UPDATE - 13 AUGUST 2022: Lolita had a chance to take a break from the kennels and join us at the Adoption Day today. She is a very sweet older gal who, as you can see from the picture, is gentle with children. She is quiet and low key and is still looking for her forever home.
NEW - 12 JUNE 2022: Lolita is a fairly low key beagle girl who just finished up her heartworm treatment and is now ready to be welcomed into a foster or permanent home. She is friendly and good with other dogs. She was a stray from the Amelia County Animal Shelter in Virginia, so her history is unknown.
Questions?
Q: Can you tell me more about a specific dog? Is s/he good with kids / housetrained / good with cats/ etc?
A: What we know is in the write up. Our knowledge about any dog that is not in a foster homes is limited. Once approved, our adoption coordinators will work with you to match you with the right dog.
Q: Can I meet a specific dog?
A: We’re sorry, but you must be an approved adopter to meet our dogs. Pre-pandemic, dogs could be met at adoption days, but you still had to be approved to adopt from an adoption day.
Q: How can I adopt a specific dog?
A: You must submit an adoption application and be approved to adopt. You can do that under Adopt – you can also learn about the adoption process there.. It will take about two weeks for an adoption coordinator to get in touch with you. Please keep in mind that dogs that are available now may be adopted in the meantime. But we are always getting new dogs. You can see them on our website.
Q: Can I add another dog to the list on my application?
A: We don’t hold you to the dogs you listed on your application. It gives us an idea of what you are looking for. Plus it will let us know if someone is interested in one of our special needs / hard to place dogs.
Q: I indicated that I was interested in a specific dog on my application, but I see that s/he has been adopted. What happened?
A: We do not hold dogs. Applicants in the queue before you are being approved and may adopt the dog you are interested in before you are approved. But we are always getting new dogs in and your adoption coordinator will help you find the perfect match.
