Approximate Age: 4.5 years old Approximate Weight: 31 lbs Meet Ferris! - Loyal, Intense, and Devoted to His Person Deeply bonds with his human - once he chooses you, he wants to be right by your side Extremely affectionate and loving in a one-on-one relationship Sweet, gentle, and attentive with his person Prefers being the only pet in the home Does not do well sharing space or resources with other animals Resource guards and can be unpredictable around other dogs Thrives best in a calm, structured environment with clear boundaries Would be happiest as a solo companion where he doesn't have to compete for attention Ferris is not a dog for a busy or multi-pet household - but for the right person looking for a deeply loyal, devoted companion, he has the potential to be an incredibly loving best friend. 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