Approximate Age: 2 years Approximate Weight: 50 pounds Meet Starla! Loves everyone she meets - people of all ages and all dogs No cats, please - looking for a feline-free home Amazing temperament - friendly, gentle, and affectionate Incredible survivor - bravely delivered her puppies even while battling collapsed lungs Fully healed and thriving - strong, resilient, and full of love Medical Note: Heartworm positive. She will need to be treated with 28 days of doxycycline (an inexpensive antibiotic) before receiving heartworm injections. You can still adopt her, but the cost of the treatment will become your responsibility, ODHS always recommends you contact a vet to price this treatment if you are interested in adopting me beforehand. https://www.heartwormsociety.org/ Starla is ready to shine as the sweetest new addition to a loving home! ********************************************************************* Schedule a meet-and-greet by completing our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey. Join our Foster program and become a hero! Get started by completing our Foster Application on the Foster page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/foster. ____________________________________________________________ ADOPT A DOG, SAVE A LIFE! Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) Adoption Process - Complete our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey to expedite the process and arrange a meet-and-greet. Expect a response within about a week; please check your spam folder. As we're 100% volunteer-run, your patience is appreciated! Requirements And Donations - Required Adoption Day Items: A martingale collar and a non-retractable leash (available for purchase at ODHS). - Adoption Donations: Puppies (under 1 year): $375; Adults: $275; Seniors (age-dependent): $175; Select dogs: $500. We accept cash, debit, and credit cards. - Adoption Radius: Within 350 miles of Fredericksburg, VA. A $50 out-of-state fee applies. - Breed Identification: Dogs are listed as "Mixed Breed" unless formal documentation is available. Location And Hours - Visit our adoption center at 3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 during adoption hours: Wednesday 5-7 PM; Friday 6-8 PM; Saturday 11 AM-3 PM; Sunday 11 AM-1 PM. - We also host adoption events throughout our community. See our Upcoming Events page at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/events for dates and locations. Bringing Your New Dog Home - The 3-3-3 Rule: Understand what to expect during your new dog's first three days, three weeks, and three months at https://www.rescuedogs101.com/bringing-new-dog-home-3-3-3-rule/. - Why We Don't Adopt Littermates: We don't adopt dog siblings together because of the risk of littermate syndrome which often causes serious behavioral issues: https://stories.tamu.edu/news/2023/09/28/understanding-littermate-syndrome-in-puppy-pairs/. Support ODHS Help us promote forever homes for our rescue dogs! Like "Old Dominion Humane Society" on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. #Adopt #Donate #Volunteer #Foster