Old Dominion Humane Society

Old Dominion Humane Society Our goal is to decrease the number of animals needlessly euthanized by pulling dogs from high-kill shelters and educating our community on animal rescue!
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🎉🐾 26 DOGS ADOPTED! 🐾🎉Twenty-six.That's 26 wagging tails, 26 happy endings, and 26 dogs who went from waiting to belongi...
05/31/2026

🎉🐾 26 DOGS ADOPTED! 🐾🎉

Twenty-six.

That's 26 wagging tails, 26 happy endings, and 26 dogs who went from waiting to belonging. ❤️

This week, families opened their hearts and homes to dogs of all ages, sizes, and personalities. From playful puppies to sweet seniors, each one found exactly what they deserved—a place to call home.

Every adoption is a team effort. It takes fosters who say "yes," volunteers who show up, adopters who choose rescue, and supporters who believe every dog deserves a second chance.

Because of this incredible community, 26 dogs won't be spending another night wondering where they belong. They'll be learning the couch rules, collecting toys, stealing snacks, and most importantly, being loved.

🏡 26 dogs adopted.
❤️ Countless lives changed.
🐶 Endless tail wags ahead.

Congratulations to Ricotta, Newt, Rocko, Baby Bop, Josh, Ace, Nora, Chloe, Meatball, Echo, Gulf, Motaba, Periwinkle Pop, Sully, Callisto, McCafe, Christina Yang, Erica Hahn, Phoenix, Vanilla Bean, Cookie Dough, Magnolia, Melanie, Shaggy, Scooby, and Ferrero!

Thank you to everyone who helped make these happy endings possible. Now let's see how many more lives we can change next week! 🎉🐾

🐾 Do you have room in your home and heart to help a shelter dog in need? Consider fostering with Old Dominion Humane Soc...
05/31/2026

🐾 Do you have room in your home and heart to help a shelter dog in need? Consider fostering with Old Dominion Humane Society!

Fostering is one of the most rewarding ways to get involved in animal rescue and can be an amazing learning experience for the whole family. At ODHS, we provide all supplies — food, crates, vet care, and more. All you need to bring is love, patience, and affection. ❤️

By opening your home temporarily, you’re giving a dog the chance to decompress, learn what home life is like, and get one step closer to finding their forever family.

Consider applying with us today and help change a life. ⤵️
https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/foster

🎭 Lookalike Edition: Iris vs. Caramel DrizzleAt first glance, you may think these two are the same dog. But after approx...
05/30/2026

🎭 Lookalike Edition: Iris vs. Caramel Drizzle

At first glance, you may think these two are the same dog. But after approximately 30 seconds with them, you’ll realize they could not be more different. 😂

🐾 Iris:
Iris operates on Iris Time and Iris Time only. If she has decided the walk is over, congratulations — the walk is over. She’s stubborn, dramatic, and fully committed to every decision she makes. Thankfully, her favorite activity is curling up with her person and acting like the world’s biggest cuddle bug.

She walks perfectly on leash, loves other dogs, and handled a crowded soccer game like a celebrity on a press tour. She also has a resting face that says “don’t even look at me,” but then she smiles and suddenly you’re ready to pay her taxes for her.

🐾 Caramel Drizzle:
Caramel Drizzle has already earned a reputation for being incredibly sweet. Her current biggest enemy? Cars. Specifically getting near them, getting in them, thinking about them… all very suspicious activities in her opinion.

Unlike Iris, who walks around like she owns the place, Caramel Drizzle is still figuring things out. But underneath the uncertainty is a really gentle, loving mama dog who just wants someone patient to help her build confidence.

Same face. Different coping mechanisms. Both adorable. Come meet them during open hours!

Meet Sweetpea! 🌸Sweetpea truly lives up to her name — she’s a loving, social girl with the perfect mix of good manners, ...
05/30/2026

Meet Sweetpea! 🌸

Sweetpea truly lives up to her name — she’s a loving, social girl with the perfect mix of good manners, playful personality, and cuddle buddy energy. Whether she’s showing off her tricks, joining you for an adventure, or curled up beside you on the couch, she’s simply a joy to have around. 💕

🐾 Doing very well with house manners
🐶 Social and friendly with dogs and kids
🌿 Loves the outdoors and enjoys going for walks
🦮 Walking nicely on a leash
🚗 Enjoys car rides
🍪 Polite and patient — she’ll sit and wait her turn for treats
🛏️ Crate trained and sleeps quietly through the night
🧠 Smart and eager to please — loves showing off tricks like sit, beg, and shake
🛋️ Happy relaxing in her crate, cuddling in your lap, or lounging on the couch

Sweetpea is the total package — sweet, well-mannered, smart, and full of personality. She’s ready to bring love, fun, and companionship to a forever family of her very own. 🩷

Check out her full bio here: https://new.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/213395767

Meet Cookie Dough!-he is a quick learner, training should be a breeze!-does well in his crate for bedtime.-does great on...
05/29/2026

Meet Cookie Dough!
-he is a quick learner, training should be a breeze!
-does well in his crate for bedtime.
-does great on car rides
-friendly and loves to play with other dogs and people
-perfect mix of snuggly and playful
-knows “sit” when you have a treat for him!

Fill out an adoption survey to come meet the happiest boy!

Exciting news! We have new adoption hours. Check it out!
05/29/2026

Exciting news! We have new adoption hours. Check it out!

Brody is the total package! This handsome guy is looking for his forever home and already has some serious skills. Not o...
05/29/2026

Brody is the total package! This handsome guy is looking for his forever home and already has some serious skills. Not only does he have amazing house/ potty manners in his foster home, but he also arrives "pre-programmed" with an impressive vocabulary of words and commands—with many other words and skills just waiting to be unlocked!
Brody has the ultimate energy balance: he is always up for an active day of long walks and playing with toys, but he also knows exactly how to switch into chill mode for a movie marathon. Best of all, he is incredibly eager to please and lives for the moment you call him a "good boy."

He’s a fast learner who is currently working on ignoring other dogs and animals while out on walks. Since he prefers to keep all his focus on his humans, Brody needs to be the only animal in the house—meaning he gets to soak up 100% of your love and affection! ❤️

Madrid is a 18lb gentle soul looking for a patient home where he can truly blossom. Quiet by nature, he takes a little t...
05/28/2026

Madrid is a 18lb gentle soul looking for a patient home where he can truly blossom. Quiet by nature, he takes a little time to feel comfortable enough to show his personality, but once he does, you’ll see what a resilient survivor he is, and you’ll be delighted to watch his playful spirit shine as he happily romps around and makes friends with other pups. He sleeps well in his crate, has wonderful house manners, and has never had an accident in his foster home. Madrid enjoys soft, cozy places to rest and would love a family willing to let him settle in at his own pace.

Meet Graysie! She is available for adoption and can go home this week!!* Very intelligent, food motivated, and eager to ...
05/28/2026

Meet Graysie! She is available for adoption and can go home this week!!

* Very intelligent, food motivated, and eager to learn
* Loves toys, playtime, and training sessions
* Knows sit, down, and paw; currently working on stay and heel
* Has good house manners when her physical and mental exercise needs are met
* Crate trained and does well eating meals and snacks in her kenbnel
* Needs an experienced working-breed owner who understands structure, training, and confidence building
* Currently working on stranger-danger reactivity while on walks
* Very loving with people and does well with dogs after proper introductions
* Loyal, affectionate companion who will form a strong bond with her pers

Meet Apollo: Goofy, Lovebug, Easygoing!I’m a 6 year old, 72-pound boy who is the ultimate crowd-pleaser—I absolutely ado...
05/27/2026

Meet Apollo: Goofy, Lovebug, Easygoing!
I’m a 6 year old, 72-pound boy who is the ultimate crowd-pleaser—I absolutely adore kids, cats, and other dogs! I’m a silent, super-chill crate superstar who loves to play but is equally content being a peaceful, laid-back lovebug. After being left behind by my previous family, I'm SO ready to bring my resilient spirit and boundless affection to my true forever home.

Let’s get this adventure started! Schedule a meet-and-greet with Apollo by submitting an Adoption Survey today (see the ‘Adopt’ page on our website)!
Read more about Apollo: https://new.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/208146051.

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3602 Lafayette Boulevard
Fredericksburg, VA
22408

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Wednesday 5pm - 7pm
Friday 6pm - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

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+15403698967

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