Friday marked the end of a successful weeklong relief effort in and around Galax, Virginia, which—thanks to the combined efforts of PETA and the Twin County Humane Society—saw more than 250 dogs and cats spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. But the overpopulation crisis wasn’t all that PETA sought to fix—thanks to fieldworkers who canvassed the area as well as tips and pleas from the local humane society and animal control officers, dozens of “backyard dogs” also received upgraded doghouses, flea and tick medication, their first-ever toy, new collars, lightweight tie-outs to replace heavy chains, nail trims, matted fur removals, lots of affection, and more. But a lucky 10 dogs visited by fieldworkers last week—whose owners agreed to PETA’s pleas to find them homes inside, where they’ll be safe and loved—are now cozy indoors (many of them for the first time ever) in our hometown of Norfolk, Virginia.
PETA is urgently seeking adopters for the following 10 wonderful dogs!
From a 3-year-old Great Pyrenees named Ursa who really only wants to follow up a mellow walk outdoors with an even mellower snuggle on the couch …
… to her 12-week-old pup, Sunny, who fieldworkers didn’t realize was so starkly white prior to giving him his first-ever bath …
… to a 2-year-old Chihuahua (or baby deer? jury’s still out) who was tethered outside with no shelter, terrified and horribly neglected, and now—thanks to a little assist from a caring animal control officer—has made her propensity for cuddles and her new favorite lamb toy well known …
… to two friendly and active mixed-breed dogs—10-month-old Baylor (a Catahoula/Great Dane mix) and 18-month-old Lexi (a shepherd mix)—who each spent the beginning of their lives tied up outside with little to no shelter and are thrilled to have discovered that harnessed walks, fetch, and snuggling were always meant to be part of the package …
Baylor and a PETA Mobile Clinics Division staff member
… to a 3-month-old speckled mystery mutt who was relinquished to PETA after being “gifted” to an ailing man who had no money to feed or care for him and kept him outside despite his young age …
Levi requires an experienced and dog-savvy adopter and a child-free home.
… to a pair of small-to-medium gals (Rachelle and Bee) who were serendipitously found abandoned at a gas station by fieldworkers and—bafflingly, given their absolute perfection—never claimed or looked for …
Bee at the Twin County Humane Society
Rachelle and Bee, who are certainly pals but do not need to be adopted together.
… to a 3-year-old Australian shepherd/collie mix whose former owner allowed PETA to spay her and now—after we assisted with dog-housing and veterinary care needs—wishes for Missy to find an indoor home, finally turning over care of this sweet, formerly chained dog to us …
Missy will require a cat-free home!
… to the most ridiculously companionable (and, once, ridiculously tethered outside and pretending to be scary) puggle you ever did see …
… there is someone for everyone among this crew of deserving dogs.
If you are on or near the East Coast and keen to open your home and heart to one or more of these adoptable individuals, PETA wants to hear from you!
Please e-mail Adopt@peta.org to inquire about adding a permanent member to your family—or even fostering or fostering to adopt. PETA fieldworkers will transport these dogs to their new homes, and every dog adopted will arrive spayed or neutered, microchipped, dewormed, and fully vaccinated. PETA requires a home visit for prospective adopters as well as a $150 adoption fee.
Get in touch with PETA’s adoption coordinator to learn more:
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