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Do not forget to bring your pets inside when it is too cold outside. IF IT IS TOO COLD FOR YOU, IT IS TOO COLD FOR THEM! The law says: During cold weather, a dog shelter must have a windbreak at its entrance and have bedding material that is sufficient to protect the animal from cold and promote the retention of body heat.
Breed: Shepherd mix?
Sex: Female
Spayed: Yes
Age: 6-8 years approx
Size: Medium (50 lbs)
Color: Black and tan
Coat: Medium length
Vaccinated: Yes
Children: Not suitable for a home with children
Other Dogs: Not suitable for a home with dogs
House Trained: Yes
Notes: Gypsy is a special lady. She is 6 to 8 years old. Gypsy is around 50 pounds. She walks very well on a leash and has a very specific potty routine. She does not like people with glasses (perhaps in the past someone with glasses was unkind to her). She was found as a stray and has been with us for a long time.
Volunteer Review: Gypsy is my favorite little goblin and I love taking her for walks. She gives great kisses.This dog has been available for 939 days
If you are interested in Gypsy phone 804-443-0726 for an appointment to meet her at Essex County Animal Shelter. We are open Wednesday - Sunday: 11am - 4pm.
Still available for adoption on this date: Jan 14th, 2025
Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.
Click here to check this dog is still available (Petfinder)
The adoption fee is $45 which includes a rabies vaccination.
Tappahannock Essex County Animal Shelter (TECAS) does not do same day adoptions. You must fill in an Adoption Application Form. Your application will be reviewed and we will telephone the applicant, usually within 72 hours, to let you know that your application has been approved or denied.
Click here for the Adoption Application Form- Each pet is required to be vaccinated for rabies within seven days of adoption, if it is four months of age or older. Rabies vaccination is required for each pet, upon turning four months of age.
- Every new owner of a pet adopted from Essex County Animal Shelter shall have the pet sterilized within thirty days of the pet turning six months of age, or within thirty days if the pet is over six months of age.
- Out of state adoptions must be spayed or neutered before leaving Virginia.
- Return of the proper paperwork (sterilization and rabies certificates) to is required within seven days of sterilization.
- State law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies.