2503-0924 Ridley

Husky | Portsmouth Heights, VA

AdultFemaleMediumWhite

About

Meet 2503-0924 Ridley

RIDLEY - 1-5 years old, 40 pounds, nervous with new people, dog social Ridley was found as a stray with a young husky buddy (Beau 2503-0925). She is pure white, beautiful, and has straight up ears and deep brown eyes. Although jumpy and bouncy in the cage with her buddy, she is nervous and scared outside with new people. We managed to get her outside and upon meeting other dogs, she seemed right at home. She ran around, sniffed, chased and was chased - seemingly having a fantastic time!  With us humans, however, she was still nervous. She would approach, sniff and then back off. Outside of our playgroup yard, walking back inside the shelter, Ridley was very scared and was jumping and almost backing out of her collar, nervous to get too close to me I thought. When with this girl, you're going to have to go slow to allow her to get used to you. Make sure you have that Martingale collar on her so she cannot get out of it. Treats help but they are not the end all.  Patience will be a virtue with this little girl as she navigates through meeting a new family and gets used to a new routine. She is petite, like a puppy almost, and I imagine once out from behind the wall she has up, she will be bouncy, playful and all over you! She will likely need training and this could help her get used to her new family and home. Bring in any resident dog for a meet and greet.

Adoption Process
1.Persons interested in adopting an animal are encouraged to visit the Care & Adoption Center. Some animals can go home right away, where others must be held for a few days before they can be released. Available adoptable animals are publicly viewable during our normal business hours. 2.All citizens regardless of City of residence are welcome to adopt spayed or neutered dogs and cats from the Animal Care & Adoption Center. All dogs and cats available for adoption through the shelter will be spayed or neutered prior to adopter possession. 3.All dogs and cats adopted from our Care & Adoption Center are given their vaccinations including rabies vaccination. Dogs are heartworm tested and cats are tested for FIV/Feline Leukemia. It is recommended that all adopters have their new pet examined by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of adoption. Routine health care for the life of your pet is very important. It is vitally important for adopters to locate a veterinarian/veterinary establishment for continued care. Adopters can visit​​ the Department of Health Professions website to assist in locating a licensed veterinarian. Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center takes the adoption of a pet very seriously and wants to help adopters and the new pet make a smooth transition into the home. If you are considering pet adoption, we encourage you to ask questions of our staff in order to make the best decision for your family. Pet ownership is a life-long responsibility. 4.Persons who reside in Virginia Beach are required to purchase a Virginia Beach City License at the time of adoption. 5.In order to adopt, interested adopters will complete a species specific adoption questionnaire/application and all dogs and cats already owned by the potential adopter are required to be current on rabies vaccines and City license (if applicable in the City of residence) at the time of adoption from the VBACAC. 6.Persons who reside in a rental property are required to show proof that the animal being adopted is permitted at residence. 7.Persons with a prior conviction of animal cruelty, failure to provide adequate care, or domestic violence related offenses will not be permitted to adopt from the VBACAC.

Contact
Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center
(757) 385-4444
[email protected]
http://www.vbgov.com