Humane Society/SPCA of Nelson County

The Almost Home Pet Adoption Center is a no-kill facility owned and operated by the Humane Society/SPCA of Nelson County. It is located at the intersection of Rt. 29 North and Stagebridge Road (Rt. 624) , just two miles north of Lovingston. Presently the facility is open daily from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. The Adoption Center houses dogs and cats. The dogs are contained in individual rooms, one or two to a room, with wall murals painted by area artists and hemi-sync music from a sound system donated by the Monroe Institute. Visitors are encouraged to spend time in the rooms getting acquainted with the dogs and cats prior to adoption. Cats and kittens are housed in colorful cat condos with handcrafted furniture for climbing and perching.Adoption fees cover the cost of vaccinations, worming, heartworm test or feline leukemia/aids test and spaying/neutering. All adult animals are provided these veterinary services prior to adoption. Kittens and puppies are adopted out with neutering certificates covering the cost of these veterinary services at the appropriate age. Many of the animals come from unclaimed or surrendered animals at the Nelson County Animal Control Facility. These animals have been judged to be adoptable based on temperament and looks. The Center does accept animals being surrendered by Nelson residents on a space available and adoptability basis. I am a volunteer. Among other things, I take photos of animals and post them on the internet for exposure to the public. Website: http://www.nelsonspca.org/index.htm

Lovingston, VA,22949
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Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: (434) 263-7722

Website: http://www.nelsonspca.org/

Samuel aka Sammie aka Finnie

Labrador Retriever | Bedford, VA

AdultMaleMedium

About

Vaccination

Current

House Trained

Yes

Declawed

Yes

Good in Home With

Others Dogs

Meet Samuel aka Sammie aka Finnie

2-year-old Samuel (AKA Finnie) was adopted out but the fit wasn't quite right. Diagnosed with separation anxiety and dog aggression Finnie was put on medications by his veterinarian. Finnie came back to the shelter and immediately went into foster care at Camp Merricks. While at Camp Finnie has been weaned off of all medications and the dog underneath is shining through. With appropriate introductions we have found that Finnie actually LOVES other dogs and is good with all sizes and types of dogs. He is smart, friendly, and loves to play. His behavior previously resulted from a lack of appropriate exercise, structure, and mental stimulation. Finnie is highly trainable, walks well on a leash and is clean in his crate. His former owner said he was good in the house as well. Finnie still gets very excited when he sees things that are new to him or interesting but he is learning to control his excitement when he sees other dogs and people. Finnie's new home needs to have a fenced back yard and a friend for Finnie to play with. Camp Merricks will assist with transition issues so Finnie's old habits don't arise once more. Finnie is not at the shelter. To schedule a meet and greet with him email [email protected].

Adoption Process
Dogs: $100 - Includes Heartworm/Lyme/Ehrlichia Test, DHLPP and Rabies Vaccination, Dewormings, flea and tick treatment (if needed), and Spaying/Neutering. Puppies (0-6 months): $150 - Includes 3 DHLPP Vaccinations, 3 Dewormings, a Certificate for a Rabies Vaccination, flea and tick treatment (if needed), and Spaying/Neutering by a participating veterinarian. Cats: $40 (or 2 for $50) Includes Feline Leukemia/Aids test, 2 RCP Vaccinations, Rabies Vaccination, 2 Dewormings, flea and tick treatment (if needed), and Spaying/Neutering. Kittens (0-6 Months): $80 (or 2 for $120) includes a Feline Leukemia/Aids test, 3 RCP Vaccinations, 3 Dewormings, Certificate for a Rabies Vaccination, flea and tick treatment (if needed), and Spaying/Neutering by a participating veterinarian.

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