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Breed: Beagle/German Shepherd Dog mix?
Sex: Female
Spayed: Yes
Age: 3 years approx
Size: Medium (45 lbs)
Color: Tan and white
Coat: Smooth
Vaccinated DHPP: Yes
Children: OK with children
Other Dogs: OK with dogs
Walking: Walks well on the leash
Notes: Some dogs are beautiful, and then there are dogs like Ava who stop you in your tracks the moment you meet them. This stunning 3 year old Beagle/Shepherd mix sho gets along with other dogs and kids. She is absolutely gorgeous in person, but her looks are not even the best thing about her. Ava has the sweetest soul. She greets people with a wiggly body, a wagging tail, and a heart completely open to love. The second you start petting her, she melts right into you, soaking up every bit of affection she can get. At around 45 pounds, Ava is the perfect medium size, and she has such a gentle, easygoing nature. She is sweet, affectionate, and the kind of dog who makes you feel special just by being near her. There is something truly magical about Ava. The kind of magic that is hard to put into words but impossible to miss when you are standing beside her. All she needs now is someone to see how special she is and give her the forever home she deserves.
This dog has been available for 148 days
If you are interested in Ava phone 804-443-0726 for an appointment to meet her at Essex County Animal Shelter. We are open Wednesday - Sunday: 11am - 4pm.
Still available for adoption on this date: June 4th, 2026
Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.
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The adoption fee is $45 which includes a rabies vaccination.
Tappahannock Essex County Animal Shelter (TECAS) does not do same day adoptions. You must fill in an Adoption Application Form. Your application will be reviewed and we will telephone the applicant, usually within 72 hours, to let you know that your application has been approved or denied.
Click here for the Adoption Application Form- 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 Essex County Animal Shelter shall have the pet sterilized 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) to is required within seven days of sterilization.
- State law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies.