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  • Adoption is open to residents of Scott, Wise, Dickenson, Buchanan, Tazewell, Smyth, Washington and Russell County areas of VA.
  • To adopt a dog you must be 18 years of age or older.
  • You must provide a picture ID with a current address at the time of the adoption.
  • Click here to see more information about adoption.
  • Rabies vaccination and licensing must be completed within 7 days of adoption.
  • State law requires that adopted dogs be sterilized within 30 days of adoption.
  • Out of state adoptions must be spayed or neutered before leaving Virginia.
  • State law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies.

Make sure that you are able to take your dog home on the day you adopt it. We will not keep a dog for you after its "available" day.

Please click on a dogs name or picture to see more information

Rex

Breed: Mixed breed

Age: Puppy

Sex: Male

Size: Medium

Available on: 09-23-2025

Kenai

Breed: Labrador mix?

Age: 1-2 years approx

Sex: Male

Size: Medium

Available on: 09-23-2025

Koda

Breed: Mixed breed

Age: 2-3 months approx

Sex: Male

Size: Medium

Available on: 09-23-2025

Tank

Breed: Mixed breed

Age: 2-3 years approx

Sex: Male

Size: Large

Available on: 09-23-2025

Rio

Breed: Mixed breed

Age: 5-6 months approx

Sex: Male

Size: Medium

Available on: 09-23-2025

Snoopy

Breed: Mixed breed

Age: 8 months approx

Sex: Male

Size: Medium

Available on: 09-23-2025








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