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Stay & Play for our cat people. This program is similar to Borrow a Buddy, but for cats and kittens. Help socoalize cats and kittens. Reduce stress for shelter animals. Stay as long as you like
12-4pm, Monday-Friday. To attend you must be 18+ years or if you are under 18 you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Click here for more information.
K9 Freedom Rides is sponsoring a spay/neuter transport for dogs and cats for Tazewell County residents on October 27th. Dogs and cats must be over 6 months old. Dogs:
$120, Cats $100. Payment is due at registration. All applicants must go to Tazewell County Animal Shelter to register and pay. Spaces are limited so sign up today. Click here for more information.
Take a dog for a walk, or a hike, or a pup cup run or a slow afternoon in the garden. It is a great way to give a dog a break from the stress of being in a kennel and we learn more about their character. You must be 18+ years to borrow a buddy, and agree to take photo's or video of the dog on your outing. Click here for information on how to apply.
Breed: Mixed breed
Sex: Female
Age: 8 years approx
Size: Large (95 lbs)
Color: Tan
Coat: Smooth
Notes: Betsy is around 8 years old and 95 Ibs. Do not let her age fool you she still loves to get out and play. She loves chewing on her bones and chasing a ball around the yard. She just does not run as fast or as far as she used to. Like many senior dogs and especially large breed senior dogs Betsy has been looked over a lot. Will you be the one to give this sweet senior girl a chance?
This dog has been available for 3 days
If you are interested in Betsy, phone 276-988-5795 to check that she is still available or stop by to meet her at Tazewell County Animal Shelter. We are open Monday-Friday: 12pm-5pm, Closed Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.
Available for adoption on this date: Oct 21st, 2026
Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.
Click here to check this dog is still available (Facebook)
Adoption fee: Dog adoption fee is $65. Fee includes a voucher for spay/neuter and rabies vaccination. We accept all forms of payment.
ONE BY ONEOne by one, they pass by my cageToo old, too worn, too broken, they say Way past his time, he can’t run and play They shake their heads and go on their way A little old man, arthritic and sore It seems that I am wanted no more I once had a home, I once had a bed A place that was warm, and where I was fed Now my muzzle is grey, and my eyes slowly fail Who wants a dog so old and so frail? My family decided I didn’t belong I got in their way, my attitude wrong Now I sit in this kennel, where day after day The younger ones are chosen and taken away When I had come to the end of my rope You saw my face and again I knew hope You saw past the grey, the legs wobbly with age And felt I deserved life beyond this cage You took me home, gave me food and a bed You gently stroked my poor tired head We snuggle and play, you talk to me low You love me so dearly, and make sure I know Although I have lived most of my life with another You outshine them with a love so much stronger I promise to return all the love I can give To you my dear friend, as long as I live I may be with you for a week, or for years We will share many smiles, and a few tears When the time comes, that God deems I must leave I know you will cry and your heart it will grieve When I arrive at the Bridge all brand new My thoughts and my heart will still be with you And I will brag to all who will hear Of the person who made my last days so dear. |
For animals that have not been spayed or neutered: adoptions are open to residents of Tazewell, Buchanan, Russell, Bland and Smyth County. If an animal is already spayed or neutered then it is available to be adopted by anyone (even out of state residents). Phone to check that the dog is available and what paperwork is required from you.
Make sure that you are able to take your dog home on the day you adopt it.
- Adoptions are on a first come, first served basis.
- If you have other dogs, please bring them to meet the pet that you are interested in.
- If you have children, please bring them to meet the pet that you are interested in.
- Always discuss with all household members before adding a new pet into the home.
- Residents of Tazewell County and adjacent counties (Buchanan, Russell, Bland and Smyth County) may adopt pets from Tazewell County Animal Shelter with proper identification required.
- To adopt a dog you must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must provide a picture ID/driving licence with a current address at the time of the adoption.
- If you rent, we do require permission from the landlord that you are able to have that particular pet.
- Each pet is required to be vaccinated for rabies within seven days of adoption, if it is four months of age or older. Rabies vaccination is required for each pet, upon turning four months of age.
- Every new owner of a pet adopted from Tazewell County Animal Shelter shall have the pet spayed/neutered within thirty days of the pet turning six months of age, or within thirty days if the pet is over six months of age.
- Out of state adoptions must be spayed or neutered before leaving Virginia.
- Return of the proper paperwork (sterilization and rabies certificates) is required within seven days of sterilization.
- State law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies.
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