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DOGs OF THE MONTH M & M (Millie and Margaret)

Hi, we are Millie and Margaret and we love each other. We are extremely LOVING and easy to please girls. We weigh about 85 pounds each. We both have arthritis and get glucosamine and fish oil and aspirin daily. Our current foster mom is in love with us both but she already has 12 dogs and we have to stay outside!!! We are affectionately called M and M and are wonderful companions. We follow our foster mom around, come when we are called, and love to get hugs and give kisses. Our foster mom can't say enough good things about us. We just thank AARF for saving us after we were dumped out of a truck off Jeff Davis. Our foster mom feels lucky to help us. We are now looking for a retirement home where we can spend time indoors during the cold and wet winters. Please e-mail or call and find out about our senior dog program. If you can help AARF pay our medical costs or provide us with a retirement home, please contact aarfva@hotmail.com Subject: Millie & Margaret

Retirement Home Program

Special Needs Dogs - Dogs from abusive situations or have medical problems

Update July 14th: I love living in a home. They have 2 nice doggies that my mom, Sandy, and I love to play with. And boy do we play and run. I'm still undergoing treatment for my demodex and my skin is finally looking better.

I was found in a junk yard eating donuts. Now thanks to AARF , I am becoming a new dog.

To help me (and my mom, Sandy), contact aarfva@hotmail.com Subject: Buddy Lee

Foster Home Needed

I am alive!! Hi there my name is Sandy and I was rescued from a Junk Yard in Lee County. AARF is taking good care of me and now I'm very healthy!! I am scared right now, but in time I will trust you, so please give me a chance!! I just need someone to show me lots of love. I love other dogs!! For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Sandy

Foster Home Needed
Fine with Cats

I NEED A FOSTER HOME TO FEEL SECURE IN!! Hi, my name is Sweetie and I was rescued from a local pound before I was put to sleep. I am very sweet and loving and I love dogs. I am crate trained and working on my house training. I am extremely shy, and new places and people scare me. I WILL open up to you (food is the key!) with some time and patience. If you are somebody who is extra special and willing to give me a chance, you will be rewarded tenfold watching be blossom over time. Please contact Sharon at wkdwitch@msn.com Subject:Sweetie for more information.

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Seniors / Others

Hi, we are Millie and Margaret and we love each other. We are extremely LOVING and easy to please girls. We weigh about 85 pounds each. We both have arthritis and get glucosamine and fish oil and aspirin daily. Our current foster mom is in love with us both but she already has 12 dogs and we have to stay outside!!! We are affectionately called M and M and are wonderful companions. We follow our foster mom around, come when we are called, and love to get hugs and give kisses. Our foster mom can't say enough good things about us. We just thank AARF for saving us after we were dumped out of a truck off Jeff Davis. Our foster mom feels lucky to help us. We are now looking for a retirement home where we can spend time indoors during the cold and wet winters. Please e-mail or call and find out about our senior dog program. Please e-mail or call and find out about our senior dog program. If you can help AARF pay our medical costs or provide us with a retirement home, please contact aarfva@hotmail.com Subject: Millie & Margaret

Retirement Home Program

Zake - I am very sad right now. My family had to return me to AARF because I kept jumping their fence and the last time I did I was hit by a car. They decided that I needed to find a new home. I was born in 2002 and am a Golden Retriever,Yellow Labrador Retriever Mix who is very sweet and shy. I like laying on my dog bed. I love kids and other dogs. For more information, contact aarfva@hotmail.com.

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Adult Dogs

Hi my name is Bruce! I was rescued from a rural pound on my last day. I’m so glad AARF came for me! I was so scared there! I am settling in nicely in my foster home. I am the perfect gentleman- I get along great with cats and other dogs. It seems I am housetrained- but I haven’t been here too long, so it’s hard to say for sure- no accidents yet though! I am still learning things that other dogs seem to know- like Sit. I’m not real big on the barking- it's that Akita in me. I also have adorable Akita ears and a curly fluffy tail- but the rest of me is English Pointer- that’s where I get all those spots! My foster home is still getting to know me, s o they will post more about me as I show them how wonderful I am. For more information, contact Ashley at ashley_nollen@yahoo.com Subject: Bruce. bruce

Cat Friendly
Dog Friendly

Hi, my name is Mystic and I am a very sweet momma who gave everything I had to making my pups as healthy as they could be out in the wild. Because of this, I am very skinny and need to have many hearty meals to get some weight on me. But being so hungry, I have no food aggression. I am very shy but I warm up to you very quickly, especially if you have food. For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Mystic

Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly

Hi! I'm Spud. I'm one of those dogs that have been living in a rabbit hutch for the last year. Some nice people are teaching me how to walk on a leash. I've never done that before. But oh gosh, it is so nice to be in the big backyard without chains, without cages. I like to smell every little corner of the yard. Wow! And then they let me meet new dogs. I like all of them. I'm still real scared of new situations so I need a foster home where I can practice stuff like leash walking so I can get ready to be adopted. For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Spud

Foster Home Needed

Hi, I am Apache, and I am a four year old Staffordshire terrier mix. I weigh about 55 lbs and I am a sweetheart. I am a very low maintenance dog who just appreciates the occasional walk with my owner. I am very cuddly and love to sit at your feet and watch tv. But I really need to be in a home where I am the only dog. I have never been around children before, so it is also best if I am not in a home with children. I am a very healthy dog who is up to date with my shots. I do not require a lot, just a loving home! For more information, contact aarfva@hotmail.com Subject=Apache

Only Dog

Hi, my name is Tila (aka Polar Bear) and I am adult husky with one brown and one blue eye. I was just rescued from a pound before they put me to sleep. I am an alpha female but am staying with several dogs, As long as I meet other dogs slowly and they are not alpha, I am fine - in fact, I want to be with other dogs when my humans are gone. When I am in the house with a leash, I am really good. I hate the crate so my foster home doesn't put me in one. I am trying to get used to cats but probably will never really love them (we'll see). My foster home is very careful and never leaves me alone or off leash with a cat. For more information, contact aarfva@comcast.net Subject=Tila

No small children - I'm sometimes 'jumpy' so small children wouldn't be appropriate.

Hi, I am Tsunami (or "Soozers") and I am a seven year old lab/chow mix. I weigh 45 lbs and am a very sweet, little angel. I love everyone but I can sometimes be intimidated by big men at first. I love to play with children and other dogs but I am not a "cat fan". I love walks, running free and being chased. I also enjoy quiet time laying on the floor when you are with me. I am a healthy dog and is up to date with my shots. I really, really need someone who has time to spend with me. For more information, contact aarfva@hotmail.com Subject=Tsunami.

Dog Friendly
Child Friendly

Hi there, my name is Joey (aka Toby) and I was rescued from an area pound when I was a puppy (3 1/2 years ago). I was adopted as a puppy, but now my adopted family is getting divorced and they don't want me anymore. I need a permanent home to call my own. I love to run and play with my friends. I love to get one on one attention and am very loyal to whoever is holding me. I am a very quick learner! I love to run and play but I also will lay around and chew on a bone. For more information about me, contact aarfva at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject=Joey

No cats please

Hi! I'm Hokie and I'm a Bernese Mountain Dog, Saint Bernard St Mix and a very "special" boy. I would prefer to be the only dog in the house, because I demand your undivided attention. I am well behaved during the day when you are at work; however, once my fosters are home, I follow them from room to room. I do get along great with other dogs, but I prefer to be the one to get all the attention. I am a very protective dog and with that comes a great responsibility. I do not take kindly to strangers (in particular children and men). I walk well on a leash, as long as strangers do not get too close or squirrels or cats cross my way. I love to chase squirrels and cats and would not do well in house with cats. I love toys ... unfortunately, my jaws are so powerful that I chew through most of them in a matter of a couple of hours. I enjoy chasing balls or just about anything you want to throw for me to catch. My foster home think I am a great dog. I love to be brushed and love to snuggle. After a long walk through the park, I love to settle in for "movie night" by nestling into the corner of the couch right next to my people. I am a fantastic dog for the right owner. My foster home absolutely love me and if they did not already have 2 big dogs (one of them is my brother), there is no doubt that they would keep me.

My foster home is a very responsible place for me and this is what they want you to know: Anyone interested in adopting Hokie should think carefully about the responsibility in taking him into their home. As his owner, you will have to commit to always keep him safe, which in Hokie's case means that you will have to take extra precautions to keep him out of range of strangers. He will bite strangers that get too close and will attack anyone that invades his space (his home).

For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject: Hokie.

No children please

Lilac - Hi , my name is Lilac (aka Jodi). I am a sweet young lady (3-4 years), with a very pretty face. Sometimes I will smile at you and sometimes I will talk to you. But generally I am a calm, quiet little girl.

I was lost, pregnant, hungry and very skinny when AARF rescued me. Since then I had my puppies and they have all found their forever homes. As you can see from my pictures, I have gotten my figure back! (a nice 35 lbs) Now it is time for me to find my forever home. I am hoping for a nice family with a nice fenced yard to call my own. I love everyone, but I do not get along with other dogs, so I will need to be your only pet.

Right now I live with my foster mom and follow her everywhere. I am crate trained and house trained. I am also very smart! I have learned how to sit, stand up for treats, speak, and sit by the door while I get my leash on to go for a car ride. I love car rides!

I will nuzzle my nose up under your arm so you will pet me, and cuddle when you let me. I am looking for that special home with a whole lot of love to give because I have a whole bunch of love to give back. I will make someone the best companion ever!

Please call my foster mom, Brandy at 804-746-7335. to come by to meet me. You will not be sorry.

Only Pet Please

Hi, my name is Jinx and I am a loveable guy, who is good with people and dog friendly. These kind people pulled me from the pound on my last day, so they are just getting to know me. I was booted from my last home because I ate one of their chickens. (someone called fowl). So if you have a pet chicken, I'm probably not the right dog for you. For more information about me, contact aarfva@hotmail.com Subject: Jinx.

No Cats Please
No Small Children
6 ft fence

Hi everyone. I'm Dylan . I had a home for years and years but my owner got sick and could no longer take care of me. It made me sad and a little scared of everything. I'm doing better know. I'm meeting more and more people and I'm coming out of my shell. And I simply love giving affection to my favorite people. I would do well in a home with no dogs or cats, simply because I'm used to being the one and only pet. I had all the attention, all the food, all the toys. I would love to find a home just like my old one, where I can be the only spoiled baby again! I'm 5 years young (8/2007) and have the energy of a 2 or 3 year old. So, I've got a lot of years ahead of me For more information, contact Janet at 804 746-1709 .

Only Pet
Foster Home Needed

Hi, I'm Greta Garbo. I'm a two year old lovebug who adores kids. I'm looking for is a nice home with a tall fenced in yard to run and play in. I'm okay with some dogs, but probably not with cats. My brother Gunther is also available. For more information about me, contact aarfva@hotmail.com Subject: Greta

Loves children
Fenced in yard needed
Foster Home Needed

Hey there! I'm Gunther. I'm two years old. I'm a little shy with people at first, but it doesn't take me long to warm up to you. I love kids and dogs. I would love to have a home with a tall fenced in yard. My sister Greta is also available For more information about me, contact aarfva@hotmail.com Subject: Gunther

Loves children
Fenced in yard needed
Likes other dogs
No Cats Please

Hi, I'm Sweet Pea. My pups and I were rescued from a local pound on our last day. I'm very friendly and weigh around 50 pounds. For more information, contact Janet at 804 746-1709.

Foster Home Needed

(DOB 9/14/2004) - Hi, I'm Wendy and I am happy to be alive. I was rescued from a dysfunctional home when I was little. Since then, I have been looking for the right family.For more information, contact Cindy at 804-262-4065 or email her at fortheloveofpups@aol.com Subject: Wendy.

Foster Home Needed

Hi, my name is Candy. I'm about 4 years old and I look just like the dog on the Little Rascals. I'm very well behaved. I don't chew and I'm not hyper. I'm medium height and weight, and have short hair. I listen well and know how to sit, lay down, and give big kisses. I'm don't bark much. I also love to go for walks and rides in the car. I love all people, big and little. I'm a love bug. I'm just about perfect except i don't like other dogs or cats. I'm living in a kennel right now and Im looking for a foster or permanent home. Won't you give me a chance. If you would like to know more about me, contact Charlene at 749-4055 or email her at lovethek96@aol.com for more information about me.

Hi, my name is Smiley. I am male Pit Bull Terrier who was rescued after Hurricane Katrina. I weigh approximately 50 pounds and probably would be better in a home without small children. I prefer female playmates (smart boy!) . I am very affectionate and I learn quickly. Please contact Sharon at wkdwitch@msn.com Subject: Smiley to learn more about me.

Watson - Hi my name is Watson and I am very sweet boy. I came from a rural pound and I was so skinny and so shy with people. AARF thinks that I was never treated very well by people. I had heartworms too. My foster mom nursed me back to health. Boy do I feel great now! I even gained some weight. I just love running in the backyard and guess what else I've learned...people are so very nice. I can still be a bit independent but hey that's the bloodhound in me! If I get on a scent, I can follow it forever (but I'll come back for a yummy treat!). For more information, contact Janet at 804 746-1709 or contact Sharon at wkdwitch@msn.com. Subject: Watson

Foster Home Needed

Joceylyn - I'm a female 2 year old American Staffordshire terrier mix who loves all people. I'm a tiny bundle of energy! I love giving kisses and getting belly rubs. I get along with almost all dogs but don't want to live with cats. I was found roaming the streets probably because I can jump a 4 foot fence. I am now in a safehouse where I can give and get love and play with the other dogs, but I need a permanent home or foster home. For more information about me, call Janet at 804 746-1709.

Foster Home Needed
No cats please
Loves all people

Barnaby - I'm a male Rottie/Shepherd Mix who couldn't be cuter. I'm really a 70 pound puppy who loves to play. I was born on March 1, 2001. I love doggie toys, playing fetch and being with other dogs. I'm a fun dog, fun to be with and fun loving. But I also love to sit at your feet and have my head rubbed. I'm good in the house and want to please. I need someone to help me learn to walk on a leash. Other than that, I know most of what I should know. Some nice ladies found me and took me in but couldn't keep me because they already had 3 dogs, plus I could jump over their 4 foot fence (so I need a fence 5 foot or higher). For more information about me, call Janet at 804 746-1709.

Fence : 5' or higher
Foster Home Needed
Retirement program available for Barnaby

Haven -Hi, I'm Haven. I was found wondering the streets VERY pregnant. It took 2 weeks to catch me but I had my babies almost right away. Now I'm glad they caught me in time! All my babies have since been adopted. My foster mommy told me I did a very good job taking care of them. But now I'd like a permanent home of my own. I'm very good with other dogs. I'm very friendly with people, although I can be a bit shy with men. For more information, contact Karen at (804) 741-3761.

Muffin - Hey there I am a Katrina doggie that was left behind. I love people and I love to play and run and have lots of fun. I can be a little shy at first but I am a big lovebug once I get to know you. I'm great in a house and I'm learning to walk well on a leash. I would love to have a fenced yard to run in and someone to play with (either four leggers or two leggers). I also love cats and I will play gently with them. If you would like to know more about me, contact Charlene at 749-4055 or email her at lovethek96@aol.com for more information about me.

Cat Friendly

Phoenix - I'm about a year old, male and weigh around 60 pounds. I am a Great Dane/Pointer mix - or at least that is what the vet said. I adore people - all people big and small. I really want to be with people. At the present time I am living mainly in a kennel but desperately want to be inside and someone's lap dog. I will learn house manners easily because I want to please. Oh, and I LOVE to swim. I'm devoted, affectionate, adoring, and attentive. Please call my foster mom, Janet, at 804-746-1709.

Foster Home Needed.
Only Pet Please

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Small Dogs (~30 pounds or less)

Hi, my name is Monea and I delivered a litter of puppies on February 7, 2008. I am a little thing, only weighing around 15 pounds. I had 2 daughters and 2 sons. But I also opened my heart and milk to a abandoned pup that was pushed away from his mommy. So, I cared for 5 total pups and did a good job, too. I was rescued before I was put to sleep, very pregnant. I am now waiting for a special home to call my own. I am very sweet but very scared, too. I need a quiet home to call my own. I have been spayed and all medical done. I love other dogs!! And I like to run around and play with them. I just started feeling OK with my foster parents and I now jump up and lay with them in bed. For more information, contact Cindy at 804 262-4065 or email her at fortheloveofpups@aol.com Subject: Monea

Hi there, my name is Scottie and I was rescued from a area pound before I was put to sleep. I only weigh around 8 pounds and I am full grown. They think I am around 4 to 6 years old. I am crate trained and working on my house training. For more information, contact Cindy at 804 262-4065 or email her at fortheloveofpups@aol.com Subject: Scottie

Hi, I'm Benson. I'm about 4 years old and around 30 pounds. I'm probably a "Heinz 57". I haven't had a happy life until I was rescued. I had my tail cut off when I was young and it hurt so much. Then, my parents didn't want me anymore and I was dropped off at a stranger's place. For more information about me, please give Charlene a call at 804 241-1719 or email her at lovethek96@aol.com Subject=Benson

Dog Friendly

Child Friendly

Hi! I'm Winnie. I was just rescued out of a nearby pound. I was part of a cruelty investigation. A bunch of my four legged friends and I had been living in rabbit hutches 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for an entire year. Some of my good friends have been affected by the situation. They do nothing but walk in circles even though they now have a big place to stay in. I'm one of the lucky ones. I love people. I love dogs. I do have one more big hurdle to climb before I can be free of my past. I have heartworms. I have to go through treatment where I need to be kept quiet for several weeks. If you would like to help foster me and keep me quiet, please contact aarfva@hotmail.com Subject:Winnie

Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly

Hi, I am LucyBeagle and I was found inside the FoodLion on Forest Hill Ave (frozen foods) by some really nice people that are now fostering me. I'm very cute and affectionate and weigh only 30 pounds. I'm pretty low energy dog, but also I love my playtime (I'm actually a pretty fast runner). My favorite perch is half on the back of the couch, and half on the piano, and I love to run and play with other dogs. I'm working on my housetraining - I have the right idea.

Dog Friendly

For more information, contact aarfva@hotmail.com Subject=LucyBeagle

Hi there, my name is Maude I was rescued from a gassing pound before I was put to sleep, very pregnant. Within a week, after my foster mom rescued me, I delivered four beautiful puppies. They are now in their forever homes and I am ready for mine. I am a very sweet girl! I love children, other dogs and just getting lots of attention. I am very loyal and lay by your feet when you are sitting down. I know how to use the doggie door and have taught my children to use it too. For more information, contact Cindy at 804 262-4065 or email her at fortheloveofpups@aol.com Subject: Maude

Child Friendly
Dog Friendly

Hi! my name is Darla and I'm about 4 years old (Sept. 2007). I'm very well behaved. I don't chew up everything. I'm not hyper. I'm a small dog with short hair. I will stay by your side and follow you around. I need some training on my leash walking and I love to go for rides in the car. I like some dogs. Everyone looks me over because I have a disease called Addisons. I'm just like other dogs but I have medicine I have to take. AARF can get it for about $10.00 a month. I still have a long,fun, loving life ahead of me and I'm looking for someone to love me. I can only be adopted in the Richmond area. Give me a chance; you won't be sorry. For more information, contact aarfva@hotmail.com Subject=Darla

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Young Dogs

I'm Libbie. I was rescued from the pound just in the nick of time. I was so scared there, but AARF saw through my fear and knew I was a great dog underneath. And yes, they were right. I love people and kids. And big dogs and small dogs and even bratty dogs. I'm a complete love bug who would do anything for a good belly rub. I'm looking for a foster home who can take care of me while I under go something called heartworm treatment. That means I'm supposed to stay quiet for about 6-8 weeks. That shouldn't be too hard, I'm a big couch potato too, very laid back. For more information, email wkdwitch@msn.com Subject:Libbie

Hi I'm Sierra, Phoebe's sister. I'm about 8 months old (April, 2008) and 35 pounds. We just got saved from the pound. I tried to escape from there anyway as you can see by the scars on my nose. Lucky for me, they're already healing. I love playing outside with the dogs. Cats are okay too. I'm doing much better on a leash. The two leggers have been teaching us. I really like to cuddle with you. I'm a happy girl with a very sweet personailty. For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Sierra

Hi! I'm Phoebe. I was just rescued from a rural pound. And boy could I not be happier. I love playing outside with my sister and the other dogs. And that cat isn't too bad, I think I like her. I'm about 8 months old and around 35 pounds. I'm friendly and fun, and my two legged friends are teaching me how to walk on a leash. I'm doing great on walks now. I love to cuddle with them. For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com Subject : Phoebe

Hi, my name is Zorro and I am about 2 years old (3/2008). I weight about 60 lbs and am probably a lab shephard. I like other dogs but I have note been around cats, so I probably shouldn't go to a home with cates. I love to play chase, and bark at birds and squirrels when outside. I enjoy both being inside and outside. I enjoy walks, but can be timid of passing cars but I love to go for rides. I do well with children and allow them to sit and lay on me and take my food away..

Dog Friendly
Child Friendly

For more information, contact Cindy at 804 262-4065 or email her at fortheloveofpups@aol.com Subject: Zorro

Hi, I'm Spirit! I am a 7 month old male Border Collie/ Lab (02/17/2008); I weigh around 20 lbs now, and might get to 40 lbs when I am done growing.

Yep, I'm a three legger. A few month ago, I got into an argument with a car and lost. There is a long story about that, but I don't think about it myself. I am a dog, and we dogs live for TODAY, not in the past!

After less that a week in my foster home, I have learned "Sit". I am learning other stuff too that will help me become a great house dog. I am reliably crate trained and I am working on my house training. (I think I've got it, but Dad doesn't trust me yet.)

While I am polite indoors, don't think of me as a couch potato. I love to romp with my foster siblings! I love toys and I can retrieve balls too. I'll need a fenced in yard so I can stay in shape.

Things like slick floor surfaces can give me trouble. I can handle some types, but please keep that in mind before we fall in love. I might need a carpet runner to walk on. I can do stairs on my own, but that third floor walk-up condo is NOT my cup of tea!

For more information contact David at bdavb@yahoo.com subject: Spirit.

Dog Friendly
Fenced in Yard Needed
Children over 12 years old (Spirit has great temperment! He just needs people that can be careful around him, and are aware of his special needs.)

See my dogster page (thanks Dad)

If you would like to contribute to my surgery, make an on-line donation here.

My name is Indiana and I was saved from a rural gassing pound in November. I am very very sweet. I just love people and love to cuddle with you. I am about 10 months old (as of 4/1/2008) and weigh 35 pounds. I am pretty laid back and I would make a terrific dog for families with kids. For more information, contact Cindy at 804 262-4065 or email her at fortheloveofpups@aol.com Subject: Indiana

Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly

Hi, my name is Spanky and I am a one year old female pointer mix. My foster brother dug a hole under our fence and I ran out in front of a car and got hit. I have broken ribs and a broken hip. AARF paid over $1000 for hip surgery and needs help with the payment. To help, please make an online donation or send to AARF, P.O. Box 15262, Richmond, Va 23227.

Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly

To find out more about me, contact Charlene at 804 749-4055.

Hi there, I'm Wish and I was saved from a gassing pound. I love people and I'm very gentle. I walk well on a leash. I love dogs and playing with them is so much fun. I met Tracy and Sweet Pea (other AARF dogs) today and we had so much fun running around and playing. I am a very affectionate dog and I like to follow you everywhere. For more information, contact Cindy at 804 262-4065 or email her at fortheloveofpups@aol.com Subject: Wish

Dog Friendly
Foster Home Needed

Hi everyone! My name is Lilly and I am a labrador/pit mix puppy. I was rescued from a neglectful home by a kind lady. I will be about a year old as of 2/08. I weigh about only 40 pounds right now but my foster mom is trying to get a few pounds on me. I am an all-around lovable girl. I like to play with other doggies and children. I've learned a few basic commands and I am housebroken. I love to run around alot,so a fence in yard only for me please. All I want is a warm, loving home where I can live my life happily and safely. I don't mind sharing my toys and I love to play fetch. For more information, contact email dallan789@yahoo.com

Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Child Friendly
Fenced in Yard Needed
House Broken

Hi my name is Simon and I am a sweet and loving two year old hound mix. I am medium-sized (52 pounds) and I have had all of my shots. I am very smart and if you have the time to teach me I bet I could learn a lot of tricks really quickly. My favorite game is "chase the light" - if you shine a flashlight on the ground I will run after it and try to catch it! I have had a fenced in yard to play in but I also love to take long walks. I hope you will adopt me!!!!

I am good with kids and I love other dogs. I am very obedient, I come when called and I stay close by when off the leash. I am sweet and affectionate with people. I also love my toys and car rides.

Please contact chandra.johnston@gmail.com Subject Simon

Child Friendly
Cat Friendly
Dog Friendly

Hi! My name is Haylee and I'm about a year old (2/08). My owners moved and couldn't take me with them so here I am looking for a new home. I have short hair and hardly shed at all. I'm small and love to cuddle on the sofa or bed with you . I don't chew up things and I'm low maintence. I didn't meet alot of people from my other home so I'm scared of new people at first. I like some dogs, but not cats. I'm cute as a button and I'm looking for someone who understands me and will love me forever. For more information, contact Debbie at dallan789@yahoo.com subject:Haylee

Persons with Bully Breed Experience Only

I'm Polly. I'm back home. I have a warm bed, people who care for me. and I'm not so cold all the time anymore. I don't know what went wrong. At first everything was fun in my new home. I got lots of attention and they played with me. But a man came and he was mean to the kids. Some people came and took away the kids that I play with. They said it was unsafe for kids to be there. Soon after, I was kicked out too. But I had a heavy chain and a small dog house. Suddenly everything has gone all wrong. Was I bad? Did I do something wrong? I'm a good dog. I know I am. I used to sleep in their beds at night. Its so cold outside. I'm lonely. My ear hurts. But tonite is different. Tonite my neighbor took me away. She let me sleep on the couch. Oh, I liked that. And before I knew it my aarf people were there! I was so happy to see them! They told me I was never going to be cold and scared again. I gave them lots of kisses of thanks. They made sure that I was well fed and all warm and cozy tonite. They also said my ear looks like a touch of frostbite got it. But I feel good! I'm happy. I guess I'm looking for a new home again. I'm a little nervous. I don't want to live like that anymore. If you have a tall fenced yard, then I would feel better because you wouldn't have any reason to chain me up. I can be a little selective with my four legged friends. I like the male ones - female ones not so much. And those small four leggers (the ones that bark and the ones that meow), I'm not so good with. But I'm real good with people, kids too. I also know my commands. See I'm very smart. I just want to go to a home where the people are nice to me. If you would like to know more about me, contact Charlene at 749-4055 or email her at lovethek96@aol.com for more information about me.

Child Friendly
Foster Home Needed

Hi, my name is Tiki and I came from a rural pound. I was very scared at first. I'm becoming comfortable and happy in my foster home, but I'm still uncomfortable in public (I'm working on that). I am very sweet and I'm already housebroken. I'm ready for someone special to give me the chance to blossom into a wonderful family member. For more information about me, call Janet at 804 746-1709.

Foster Home Needed

Hi, my name is Kita and I was abandoned by my previous owners. I certainly look like a purebred Akita. When I am excited to see you, I bounce on all fours like a rabbit. I am not entirely use to my adult height so I do a lot of silly things like trying to get into spaces I am too big for. I am also rather clumsy, but I’ll grow out of that- I’m only one year old (July 2007). I weigh 85 pounds. Because of my large size and klutzy nature, I would do best in a home without young children (they are so darn easy to trip on). I am house-trained and spayed. I like to ‘talk’ (mumble/whine) to my foster mom and dad, which they say is sooo cute! I am not good other dogs, as is typical for my breed, I’m a total love bug to people! I really love belly rubs and giving kisses. Looooves Rawhides. I love every person I've ever met and I'm really submissive. I walk really well on a gentle leader. Here are some more pictures of me : http://www.dogster.com/dogs/620871 For more information, contact Ashley at ashley_nollen@yahoo.com Subject: Kita.

Cat Friendly
Only Dog

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Puppies - Less than 9 months old

Hi my name is Sully and I am thankful to be alive!! I was being pulled down the hall of the pound to be put to sleep. I didn't know what was going on. I was wagging my tail and stopping to greet and kiss everyone in the hall. They were giving me a sad look and I didn't understand but I heard a nice lady call AARF and talk to someone and beg her to please take me! She was telling her how sweet I was. The big hearted AARF lady couldn't say NO and she saved my life! I was so happy and so was everyone else. The lady at the pound took me quickly out of that dreaded pound and transported me to Richmond, where my new foster daddy picked me up. I am around 6 months old (April, 2008) and I love everyone. For more information, contact Cindy at 804 262-4065 or email her at fortheloveofpups@aol.com Subject: Sully

Hi, we are the cutest puppies that love people and kids. We are probably mainly boxer and shephard mixes. One of our brothers,Pikachu, is having a rough time growing. The rest of us are rapidly growing. Pikacuhu has been to the vet twice and they're stumped! He had a very bad worm infestation (gross, right!) and they took all his body's resources and he is severely anemic(low on blood). He might need several more vet visits, iron injections, and even surgery to become a normal puppy! AARF constantly needs donations to pay for vet bills for dogs and puppies just like Pikachu. Please consider donating!!! Every penny counts!!! For more information, contact AARF at aarfva@hotmail.com

Pikachu

Sonic

PacMan

Kirby

Yoshi

Princess Peach

Hi my name is Uno and boy have I had a rough start! I was born on February 1 and I was only hours old and my mommy pushed me aside! She wouldn't care for me or let me have any milk. I was rushed to a AARF volunteer at Pet Smart to try to save my life. I was ice cold and was barely breathing. The AARF volunteer and Pet Smart Managers started grabbing things off the shelfs to save me. They got my temperature back up and started feeding me with a medicine dropper. AARF took me home and a pregnant mommy started to take care of me. I made it! But because I was born outside in the cold, I had frostbite and lost half of my ear when I was very little. So, I am a very special little boy, and I am now looking for a loving home to call my own. For more information, contact Cindy at 804 262-4065 or email her at fortheloveofpups@aol.com Subject: Uno

Hi, I'm Daisy! My siblings and I had to be caught in a trap. We then went to a pound where we must have looked irresistable to the lady from Aarf. We had never even been around humans before. I'm the shyest of the group. We're staying at a really nice house. They've been teaching us how to be normal dogs. I sure do like those chicken strips they use during training sessions. I go right into my crate when told, I sit when I'm told and I'm now learning how to walk on a leash. We're pretty smart for being around 11 weeks (4/22). Please contact wkdwitch@msn.com Subject:Daisy for more information.

Hi, I'm Dixie! My siblings and I had to be caught in a trap. We then went to a pound where we must have looked irresistable to the lady from Aarf. We had never even been around humans before. I'm the shyest of the group. We're staying at a really nice house. They've been teaching us how to be normal dogs. I sure do like those chicken strips they use during training sessions. I go right into my crate when told, I sit when I'm told and I'm now learning how to walk on a leash. We're pretty smart for being around 11 weeks (4/22). Please contact wkdwitch@msn.com Subject:Daisy for more information.

Hi, I'm Duke! My siblings and I had to be caught in a trap. We then went to a pound where we must have looked irresistable to the lady from Aarf. We had never even been around humans before. I'm the shyest of the group. We're staying at a really nice house. They've been teaching us how to be normal dogs. I sure do like those chicken strips they use during training sessions. I go right into my crate when told, I sit when I'm told and I'm now learning how to walk on a leash. We're pretty smart for being around 11 weeks (4/22). Please contact wkdwitch@msn.com Subject:Duke for more information.

Hi, my name is Freckles and I was rescued from an area pound with my sister, who has been adopted. I have been with AARF since I was 8 weeks old and I am around 6 months (April, 2008) old now. I don't know why no one looks me! I have been on TV, I am a movie star!! I am crate and house trained! I love other dogs, children and everyone. I will sit and wait patiently for my foster mom to rotate everyone. I do not bark or make any noise, while everyone around me is barking and carrying on. I am the perfect gentlemen! I will go outside and go to one spot do my business! I am a very smart and loving boy. I will only be around 35 pounds full grown and I have had all my medical done! Please give me a chance, you won't be sorry!! For more information, contact Cindy at 804 262-4065 or email her at fortheloveofpups@aol.com Subject: Freckles

My name is Cordella and I am glad to be alive!! I was brought into an area vet by animal control because someone decided to cut me open with a knife!! I have an 8 inch deep and long cut across my back! I then was taken to the pound and sat there for 10 days, no one came for me and they were going to put me to sleep!! But the pound people and the vet would not let that happen, so they contacted AARF to see if they would save me!! And they did!!! But I have an infection in my wound and they are trying to get me all better. The wound is now draining and its an open wound to drain!! YEK!! It looks terrible!! But it will get better in time!! I am crate trained and working on my house training. For more information, contact Cindy at 804 262-4065 or email her at fortheloveofpups@aol.com Subject: Cordella

Hi my name is Poulina and I was rescued with my sister before we were put to sleep. I am a happy and loving little girl. I am crate trained and working on going outside to potty. I love other dogs and children. I love everyone and everything. For more information, contact Cindy at 804 262-4065 or email her at fortheloveofpups@aol.com Subject: Poulina

Dog Friendly
Child Friendly

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Courtesy Listing

Chance was unfortunately dumped in a kennel. He is too wonderful to live out his life there. He can be a bit shy at first. He loves to play catch. He loves female dogs. He would do best in a home with older kids. For more information, contact Sharon at wkdwitch@msn.com Subject: Chance.

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