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My name is Avita!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 2 days ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Gray/Silver/Salt & Pepper - with White
Age
7 years 3 months old, Senior
Size
X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
56843532

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Purebred

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Avita is a spirited, loving girl with a heart full of potential, looking for a patient and loving home to help her shine. She comes with a unique backstory. Rescued as a stray, Avita is eager to find her forever family, but she needs a bit of extra guidance along the way. Avita is a bundle of energy! Her playful personality is evident in her enthusiasm for life, and to be honest, she could use some work on her leash manners. Our staff has been working hard to teach her how to channel her excitement appropriately. With continued training and structure, Avita is sure to blossom into a well-mannered companion. She would thrive with a family that is up for helping train her to be the best canine citizen she can be! If you have the time, patience, and love to dedicate to Avita, she promises to return that affection tenfold. Are you ready to take on the adventure of helping Avita become the best version of herself? If so, she can’t wait to meet you! Together, you can create a beautiful bond and enjoy all the fun and joy she has to offer. Let’s make Avita’s dreams come true!

Interested in meeting Avita? Great! To help set Avita and their adopter up for success, potential adopters who are a good fit will meet with a member of our Behavior or Animal Care leadership team to discuss the dog’s needs and make a great match! To learn more and to inquire about arranging a visit, check in with our Customer Care Staff at the front desk, email us at animalshelter@fairfaxcounty.gov, or call 703-830-1100 (Michael R. Frey Campus) or 703-324-0299 (Lorton Campus ) and let us know you would like to meet Avita.
This pet is eligible for an Adoption Audition! What is an Adoption Audition? It’s a 5-day, no-strings-attached, trial adoption period. You can take this pet home to try it out! Interested? Come to the shelter any time during open hours and talk to one of our Customer Care staff!

Be sure to check the `shelter information` box on the listing to see if the pet is located at our Fairfax Campus (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax) or our Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Road, Lorton). Then, come in during our open hours! Both of our locations are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 12-7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information on our adoption process, including requirements and fees, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
56843532
Contact
visit shelter
Address
8875 Lorton Road, Lorton, VA 22079

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

Both our Michael R Frey Campus, located at 4500 West Ox Rd. in Fairfax, and our Lorton Campus, located at 8875 Lorton Rd. in Lorton, are open for same-day, walk-in adoptions Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 12-7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and closed Mondays. Please note: We take our last adoption application 30 minutes before closing.

Go meet their pets

Monday: Closed
Tuesday and Wednesday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note: We take our last adoption application 30 minutes before closing.

More about this shelter

We are excited to welcome our community to the state-of-the-art Fairfax County Animal Shelter Lorton Campus! The Lorton Campus is open for dog, cat and small animal adoptions. Our adoption process and hours will be the same as those of our Michael R Frey Campus in Fairfax.

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