My name is Rufus!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 2 days ago

Cared for by Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center

Adoption process

Submit Application

Approve Application

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Meet the Pet

Sign Adoption Contract

Pay Fee

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed

German Shepherd Dog/Hound (Unknown Type)

Color

Black/Tan/Yellow/Fawn

Age

7 years 1 month old, Senior

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

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Sex

Male

Pet ID

36734

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

What a sweet boy! Rufus seems to be an even split between Blood Hound and Shepherd. He's basically a miniature horse. He has the gentlest temperament and LOOK AT THOSE BIG, SAD PUPPY DOG EYES! He is a bit pully, so he will need leash training, but his personality is all Gentle Giant. He doesn't realize how big he is and loves to give hugs. Overall, Rufus is one BIG goofball ready to find his forever home!

We're not sure how he does with cats, but we suspect he's good with other sweet pups and kids (we think he might be a lot for littles, so we recommend 8+).

If you're into goofy, doofy dogs, you've struck gold with Rufus! Visit him at the shelter to find out for yourself!

updated 01/23/25

Shelter

Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center

Contact info

Pet ID

36734

Contact

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Phone

(540) 943-5142

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Website

https://svasc.net

Address

1001 Mt Torrey Rd, Lyndhurst, VA 22952

Donation

Donate to This Shelter

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

2.
Approve Application

3.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

4.
Meet the Pet

5.
Sign Adoption Contract

6.
Pay Fee

7.
Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

To adopt an animal from Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center, you will need to fill out an adoption application at www.svasc.net. Upon approval, there is a non-refundable adoption fee.

Dogs at SVASC is $125 unless stated otherwise. The fee includes rabies and distemper vaccinations, 4DX testing, spay/neuter, flea & tick preventatives, deworming, and microchipping.
Please remember that in the City of Staunton and Augusta County, there is a limit of four dogs per household. You must have a special use permit if you are over the limit.

Cats are $35, kittens are $55. We also offer a two-for-one discount! The adoption fee includes distemper vaccinations, rabies vaccination (if age allows), spay/neuter, flea/tick preventatives, deworming, and microchipping. Combo testing (FIV/FELV) for cats can be done for an additional fee if it has not already been done.

Adoption application

https://svasc.net/

Go meet their pets

You can meet your new best friend during shelter hours.
Monday: 11am - 4pm
Tuesday: 11am - 4pm
Wednesday: 11am - 6:30pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 11am - 4pm
Saturday: 11am - 4pm
Sunday: Closed
**During inclement weather please call ahead to be sure the shelter is open.**

More about this shelter

Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center is an open admissions animal shelter and is home to dozens of animals looking for their forever homes. We are a Municipal pound for Augusta County, Staunton, and Waynesboro so we take in all strays, abandoned animals, and owner surrenders. We have 40 dog runs and about 85 cat cages.

The Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center began operation in September of 2011. Since opening, we have successfully lowered the euthanasia rates for our community! Our shelter's current save rate is 95 percent, which is the direct result of our dedicated staff and volunteers working hard to finding these animals their forever homes. Please call the shelter with any questions regarding animals found on the website for more information.

We offer help to our community through education and assistance. With the help of other organizations we are able to spay/neuter animals in our community that the owners could otherwise not afford. With the help of our community we are on a mission to save every adoptable animal in our area.