Meet Okinawa! Coming from a hoarding situation, he's already showing just how sweet and devoted he can be as he settles into home life. He's only a year old and still shows some puppy tendencies. Calm, affectionate, and overall an easygoing companion Quickly bonds with his person and loves to stay close Total cuddlebug who enjoys lounging in your lap Good with other dogs; he will need some time to get used to other dogs before he wants to play. Cat-friendly in the proper setting. Will chase his foster's cat but takes correction well. Keeps a clean crate Walks well on a leash if given time to adapt to his surroundings Can be vocal when he is playing neighborhood watch Doing great with potty training Flight risk; will need a secure home and careful handling when outside Can be stubborn and needs consistent boundaries, correction and positive reinforcement Can be social and friendly in public, but may become fearful in the home with new or unfamiliar people Startles easily and may react by barking or attempting to nip when scared (no injury observed) Will need very slow, structured introductions to new people entering the home Benefits from patient handling, confidence-building, and continued socialization Best suited for an experienced, adult home that understands fearful dog behavior and management Okinawa is looking for a patient, loving family who can provide consistent structure, positive feedback, safety and security. If you're searching for a loyal, steadfast companion who just wants to be by your side, Okinawa could be your perfect match. ********************************************************************* 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 10 AM-4 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