Anastasha: Sweet Sixteen All-Star

Anastasha

2013 Statistics

Born: 2004

Weight: I'm a big girl

Breed: Domestic

Adoption Fee: $20 during March Adoption Madness

Career Stats: Anastasha came to us when her people could no longer keep her. This funny girl is front declawed and very chatty. She makes a funny "growly" sound when she is happy. She recently moved from her foster home to our HQ for our March Adoption Madness event so people could stop by and meet her. She is adjusting to the new environment, but would prefer a loving forever home.

Career Prospects: Anastasha ("Stasha" for short) does fine with cat-friendly dogs, but prefers not to live with other cats. 

 Download or submit an adoption application at http://bhsva.org/adoptions-home.htm

Queenie: Elite Eight All-Star

FOSTER NEEDED!

Queenie

2013 Statistics

Born: 2011

Weight: ~80 pounds

Breed: Boxer/Mastiff mix

Adoption Fee: $50 during March Adoption Madness

Career Stats: Hi, my name is Queenie because I like being the Queen. A few months ago my dad got ill and could no longer take care of me so I had to go to the Bedford County Animal Shelter until the nice people from Bedford Humane Society took me into foster care. I am very athletic and love to play, but I'm a big girl so I need a little more training to learn not to jump. I haven’t had any potty accidents here and they are trying to teach me some manners. I still like to jump up a lot because I’m so excited! A big girl like me could knock someone over very easily. I walk well on a leash unless I see a squirrel or a cat, so I'm learning how to control that, too. I like to play fetch inside or out. I want to be a lap dog, but I haven’t found a lap big enough yet. 

Queenie is currently in boarding because our foster space for her didn't work out. We'd love to find her a foster home while she waits for adoption. Or if you're interested in trying a foster-to-adopt option, let us know!

Career Prospects: I am usually ok with other animals, but I do love to play and I'm a big girl. I am looking for someone to play ball with or go hiking and who has a soft spot for me to sleep at night. I am currently getting some training and everyone says I'm super smart. So, I'd really love someone that will be clear with what they want from me because all I really want is a person of my own to make happy. 

Watch this great video of me playing soccer! I've got some great skills!

Submit or download an adoption application at http://bhsva.org/adoptions-home.htm

Jasper: Elite Eight All-Star

Jasper

2013 Statistics

Born: 2002

Weight: ~17 pounds

Breed: Pekingese/Shih Tzu mix

Adoption Fee: $50 during March Adoption Madness

Career Stats: Jasper was rescued from the Bedford County Animal Shelter where he was facing spending his last days in the pound. He is such a sweet, loving little man that wants to be with his people. He is very devoted. He is housebroken, but will also use potty pads, if necessary. 

Career Prospects: Jasper wants a home where he can spend his retirement years with people he can love and trust. He loves children, gets along with other dogs, and ignores cats. He is a special needs senior who will need an observant owner able to potentially contend with repeated urine testing, special foods, and maybe even surgery. He will need a diet to help prevent calcium oxalate stone recurrence and the advice on what to do is varied. Whatever his needs, he is certainly worthy of all the love he can get.

You can see some highlights of Jasper in this video from our Adoption Wonderland Event last December (at time markers 2:12 & 2:55):

 Submit an adoption application at http://bhsva.org/adoptions-home.htm

AppleJack: Sweet Sixteen All-Star

AppleJack

2013 Statistics

Born: 2010

Weight: "medium:

Breed: Norwegian Forest Cat

Adoption Fee: $20 during March Adoption Madness

Career Stats: Sweet AppleJack is looking for a family of his own. It has taken nearly six months of love and patience, but Jack finally seems comfortable in his new foster home and will seek his foster mom out when it's time to cuddle or play. His favorite game is playing fetch with his mousey toy and he expects this playtime every night. He will trill loudly when it's time to go downstairs and play before bedtime. As with most cats, Jack is cautious with new animals and people. He gets along well with the younger male cats in the household and largely ignores the large dog. He continues to try to get the two older female cats to play, though that usually ends up in an argument. They want nothing to do with him. 

Career Prospects: Jack would make an excellent companion for someone willing to give him the time and space he needs to adjust to new settings. He would probably do fine in a home with other pets, though he may adjust more quickly in a home where he is the only pet or with only one other pet. Whatever the environment, Jack simply needs love and patience (and a little mousey toy play time). 

Watch this short video of Jack created a few months ago. Note, the longer he is with his foster family,  the less he wants to be on his own. He just wants love and safety like everyone else.

 Submit an adoption application at http://bhsva.org/adoptions-home.htm

Dandelion: Sweet Sixteen All-Star

Dandelion

2013 Statistics

Born: 2009

Weight: "Medium"

Breed: Domestic

Adoption Fee: $20 during March Adoption Madness

Career Stats: Dandelion is a friendly little girl with a gentle spirit and beautiful amber eyes. This pretty little flower was discarded like a weed from her crowded home. Despite that, she is an easy kitty, content to lay in the sun or on your lap, but also playful with her toys. Her perfect gift? Boxes! She loves to play in boxes.

Dandelion with her friend, Salty

Career Prospects: Dandelion was raised with multiple cats, dogs, and small children, so she would likely do fine in any home environment. She'd love to find a home along with her friend, Salty!

 Submit an adoption application at http://bhsva.org/adoptions-home.htm

Susie: Elite Eight All-Star Profile

Susie

2013 Statistics

Born: 2009

Weight: ~40 pounds

Breed: German Shepherd/Lab mix

Adoption Fee: $50 during March Adoption Madness

Career Stats: Susie came to us after her person was hospitalized and there was no one left to care for her. We found Susie cold and starved for attention, living in an outdoor kennel. She was so excited about having visitors that we were barely able to get out of the kennel without her escaping. Now this very sweet girl is in foster care and is blossoming into a wonderful companion. She is still outdoors most of the time, but her foster family has been trying her out inside more often and she is doing exceptionally well. 

See what her foster family has to say about this special girl: "She is currently spending most of the time in her kennel, but she is lonely so we have been bringing her inside to play with Tila (also an Elite Eight All-Star) and our adopted puppy Aremis. She has a blast with the other dogs and does magnificently with my 3-year old daughter. She is VERY well-behaved inside and listens to commands much better than if she is out. She is ok around cats when she is leashed. Typically she will only chase if they run. My husband LOVES this dog and we will hate to lose her, but she needs a place where she can get more attention. We will continue transitioning her inside, as she seems happier when she can play and socialize." 

Take a look at some of the photos her foster momma shared with us recently:

Susie enjoying her inside time

Susie enjoying some couch time with her foster family

Susie with her Elite Eight Co-Star, Tila

 

Career Prospects: Susie would love to find a forever family where she could live inside and get the love she is so desperate for. 

 Submit an adoption application at http://bhsva.org/adoptions-home.htm

Salty: Sweet Sixteen All-Star Profile

Salty

2013 Statistics

Born: 2006

Weight: "Big"

Breed: Domestic

Adoption Fee: $20 during March Adoption Madness

Career Stats: Salty is a super-personable, big, declawed boy. His glossy black coat has a few scattered white hairs that we guess gave him his name, as his personality is only sweet. Not much upsets this big guy - not other cats, dogs, children, nor changes in his life. He came from the shelter, so we don't know anything about his history except that he is a very healthy boy. 

Salty with his girl, Dandelion

Career Prospects: Salty is a lover and would likely do well in any environment. He'd love to find a home along with his girl, Dandelion.

 Submit an adoption application at http://bhsva.org/adoptions-home.htm