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A happy place for dogs in transition between homes. Volunteer run since 1971. Animal Aid Society is an all-volunteer organization!

On average, the AAS volunteer force contributes 900 hours of every month, which translates to just under $275,000 annually in donated labor. Everyone from the daily dog walkers, the marketing team to the board members donates their time to create a safe haven for homeless dogs. That means that AAS is able to invest 100% of all donations and fundraising monies to provide for the dogs in their care. To encourage this passion in future generations, AAS partners with community groups (scouts and athletic teams) to create volunteer and educational opportunities for local teens and young adults. Families with children are encouraged to come and walk dogs in their park-like facility as a bonding experience and volunteering opportunity all rolled into one. The rescue strongly believes that the connection and interaction of volunteers with the animals results in a higher level of healing for both the volunteers and the animals. From walking and socialization to fundraisers and adoption events, volunteers are integral to the day-to-day operation of the rescue. To learn more about Animal Aid Society or to assist us in our mission, visit our website at www.animalaidsociety.org.

11/04/2026

If you can handle cuteness, you can handle Benny. But, for two months, no one has come forward to handle cuteness. Not one person has stepped up to the challenge.

Benny is a 6-year-old, amazing, tiny hound - at just 26lbs, he is compact but mighty. Benny is heartworm positive, but has started his treatment and it is all covered by AAS, even after adoption.

Benny passes his days at the shelter by having a blast with his favorite toys. He loves to carry his favorite one around in his mouth, just exploring things, but always with his trusty toy.

Benny also passes his days by cozying up to volunteers who are taken in by his charm on a daily basis. We dare you to say no to a Benny snuggle.

The more time Benny stays in the shelter, the more his spirits sag. He is such a fun-loving soul and we want him to have something to look forward to - like a new family that will love him forever.

So, dig deep and practice - we know you can handle cuteness. Please, come give it your best shot with the most amazing boy - our Benny!

Benny and all of his friends are available to meet every single day from 9am-12pm, 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton!

11/03/2026

TWO more adoptions this week, from small to extra large!
Charming little Rocket is in the lap of luxury enjoying all the love he deserves! And lovely Roxie joins two canine siblings in her new home where her adopters will provide everything she could ever want! Congratulations to all!!

11/02/2026

Odessa is a dainty little hound with the grace of a ballerina, the soul of a comedian, and some rather ambitious ideas about cuddling. I sat down to snuggle her, and somehow she ended up perched on top of my head, happily surveying the scenery. Apparently, the view was better up there.
This sweet, silly two-year-old spent three weeks on the lam before she was finally trapped. Nobody claimed her, which is baffling, because she's an absolute delight. She even seems to be housetrained!
Odessa approaches life with a wagging tail and a marvelous sense of possibility. She seems to love all humans, other dogs, toys, leisure sniffing expeditions, mischief, and snuggles. She's healthy, affectionate, lighthearted, and just the right amount of ridiculous.
Odessa also has the soul of an explorer, and three weeks of independent travel suggest she's quite capable of planning her own adventures. We're looking for someone who will supervise all her outdoor activities and never leave her outside alone. Her wandering days need to be behind her, even if her curiosity never is.
After three weeks of running, this lovely girl deserves somewhere to land -- a home where she can be adored, indulge her curiosity, and make somebody laugh every single day.
Come meet Odessa. She's ready to turn your world upside down, and she may very well start by climbing on your head.
Odessa would love to perch on you at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are 9am to noon, daily, including weekends & holidays.

11/01/2026

When only a tiny toy will do for a tiny little boy! Our puppy Pluto finds fun everywhere to pass his time at the Shelter.

Come meet Pluto and help his days waiting for his forever family fly by! Pluto and his friends can be seen every day from 9am-12pm, 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton!

10/31/2026

Count Pesto is ready for lots of treats! He won't do tricks, unless you count being super cuddly as a trick! This senior Chihuahua is available for adoption and you can come meet him in the daylight (he will be fine!) between 9AM and 12PM any day!

Stay safe out there!

10/31/2026

Esther has a secret she'd like to share with us all.

But first, her backstory. She came to us from our friends at Sussex with her sister, Edith. They were surrendered there with their three other siblings.

Esther and Edith are beautiful lab mixes, who appear to be about 3-years-old. They want to be with people. They adore people and will roll over at your feet before you can blink.

They are calm, yet playful and wonderfully silly. They have easily adapted to shelter life, almost as if they know that this is just a quick stop before their forever family finds them.

Esther has been in playgroup and our shy dog class and she has soared. She is somewhat cautious but it takes just a minute before her calmness takes over and she enjoys it all.

So here's her secret - she has a way to predict her future because her sister has been in a home for the past two weeks. We can tell you how well Edith is doing in a home and, given how alike they were in the shelter together, we feel quite certain Esther in a home will be quite similar to Edith in a home.

And whoever gets Esther is very lucky. Because Edith is a superstar in the home. She welcomed other dogs, both low and high energy. She loves a good sofa and loves snuggling even more. She is housetrained and respects her surroundings. And she adores kids.

Edith has checked all the boxes and we are pretty certain Esther will as well. These girls are two of the sweetest we've ever had.

Please come meet Esther - she is the total package, wrapped up in a delightful shade of chocolate! Esther and all of her friends are available to meet every single day from 9am-12pm, 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton!

10/30/2026

Tw***ie was a flop at the recent Paws at the River event.
She met adults and flopped. She met young children and flopped. She met other dogs and, apparently committed to consistency, flopped again.
Every introduction ended with Tw***ie flat on her back, all four paws in the air, soliciting belly rubs with a huge smile on her face, tail wagging in whatever direction gravity permitted.
This gorgeous, healthy, 3-year-old, caramel-colored Pit Bull was found as a stray, and we suspect she may have been discarded by a breeder when she was no longer useful. Someone may have looked at Tw***ie and seen only puppies to sell. Tw***ie, meanwhile, looks at every human she meets as a potential new best friend. Yet another entry in the chronicle of why dogs are better than us.
And then there's her vocabulary. We've never actually heard Tw***ie bark, but she warbles, chirps, murmurs, and mumbles like a small jazz ensemble trapped inside a Pit Bull. She has opinions, and feels no obligation to express them in conventional canine language.
Tw***ie is affectionate, playful, and gloriously goofy. After whatever life handed her before she came to us, we'd love to see someone love her for simply being Tw***ie.
Come meet our big flop at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are 9 a.m. to noon every day, including weekends and holidays.

10/29/2026

An unwanted puppy. Hard to believe, isn’t it?

Pluto arrived to us as an owner surrender - this last owner never wanted him in the first place.

But we are happy and grateful to have him. He was an absolute hot mess when we saw him. He was smothered in fur and mats.

One amazing groom later and Pluto has a brand new look to go along with his vibrant personality. You could see the relief in his sweet face.

And now? Pluto now feels safe and loved. And celebrated for being a puppy. He’s able to do puppy things and know that he is safe and loved.

Pluto doesn’t have all the answers yet. But he is doing his best to learn everything a puppy needs to know about being a puppy.

And we are here for every second of it. Pluto brings us smiles and joy.

He reminds us all about perseverance. If at first you can’t be a puppy, try try again.

Pluto would do best with no small children. Please come meet this treasure of a boy - 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton - every single day from 9am-12pm!

Address

80 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA
23666

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 12pm
Tuesday	9am - 12pm
Wednesday	9am - 12pm
Thursday	9am - 12pm
Friday	9am - 12pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm
Sunday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+17578650511

Website

http://www.animalaidsociety.org/

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