Stride

Meet Stride!

Great in the crate and happy to relax in her own space Loves being outside and exploring the world around her Enjoys chasing a ball... bringing it back is still optional Curious about other dogs but would benefit from slow, patient introductions Sensitive to new sounds and loud noises (even the TV can be a little suspicious!) Once she settles in, she's affectionate, cuddly, and loves being with her people Stride is still learning her manners and will thrive with a family committed to training. She's a young, enthusiastic girl who can get jumpy when excited, likes to use her mouth during play, and has discovered that kitchen counters sometimes hold interesting treasures. Consistent training, patience, and structure will help her become the best version of herself.

If you're looking for a fun, active dog and enjoy helping a young pup learn and grow, Stride may be your perfect match!

You can still come adopt me or even join our foster program to help the humans learn all the awesome things about new dogs like me! Learn more on our website!

Hope to see you soon!

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Schedule a meet-and-greet by completing our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey.

Join our Foster program and become a hero! Get started by completing our Foster Application on the Foster page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/foster.

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ADOPT A DOG, SAVE A LIFE!

Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) Adoption Process

• Complete our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey to expedite the process and arrange a meet-and-greet. Expect a response within about a week; please check your spam folder. As we're 100% volunteer-run, your patience is appreciated!

Requirements And Donations

• Required Adoption Day Items: A martingale collar and a non-retractable leash (available for purchase at ODHS).
• Adoption Donations: Puppies (under 1 year): $375; Adults: $275; Seniors (age-dependent): $175; Select dogs: $500. We accept cash, debit, and credit cards.
• Adoption Radius: Within 350 miles of Fredericksburg, VA. A $50 out-of-state fee applies.
• Breed Identification: Dogs are listed as "Mixed Breed" unless formal documentation is available.

Location And Hours

• Visit our adoption center at 3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 during adoption hours: Wednesday 5-7 PM; Friday 6-8 PM; and Saturday 10AM-4PM.
• We also host adoption events throughout our community. See our Upcoming Events page at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/events for dates and locations.

Bringing Your New Dog Home

• The 3-3-3 Rule: Understand what to expect during your new dog's first three days, three weeks, and three months at https://www.rescuedogs101.com/bringing-new-dog-home-3-3-3-rule/.
• Why We Don't Adopt Littermates: We don't adopt dog siblings together because of the risk of littermate syndrome which often causes serious behavioral issues: https://stories.tamu.edu/news/2023/09/28/understanding-littermate-syndrome-in-puppy-pairs/.

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