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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: Hound mix?
Sex: Male
Age: 2 years approx
Size: Medium (45 lbs)
Color: Tricolor
Coat: Smooth
Vaccinated: Yes
Children: OK with children
Other Dogs: OK with dogs
Walking: Walks well on the leash
Notes: Lt Gavin is a playful boy, still somewhat puppy-like, who loves his walks where he can explore and smell all the smells. He is about two years old and weighs about 45 pounds, which should be his adult weight. Gavin is not yet house trained and dances around a bit when walking on leash but is not a big puller. He should do fine with children because he is an affectionate easy-going boy and he does do well with other dogs. Lt Gavin is looking forward to a forever home with an active family who will take him for lots of walks and give him a big yard to run and play in, preferably with another dog and some kids. He hopes for lots of TLC and belly rubs when he is inside with the family.
This dog has been available for 107 days
If you are interested in Lt. Gavin phone 804-443-0726 for an appointment to meet him at Essex County Animal Shelter. We are open Wednesday - Sunday: 11am - 4pm.
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.