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8 years and up|Foxhound|Male|Medium|Norfolk, VA

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8 years and up|Foxhound|Male|Medium|Norfolk, VA

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Ready to meet your new best friend? Apply now! This sweet Foxhound is currently enjoying some time at the Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center as he waits to see if his family comes for him. While on stray hold, adoption applications are being accepted and, if not reclaimed, he will soon be available for adoption. He is looking forward to the chance at a new beginning and hopes to win your heart. Make their next chapter their best one yet.

About Foxhound Dogs

Foxhounds are athletic, friendly scent hounds bred for pack hunting. They are social, easygoing, and gentle, with incredible stamina and a keen sense of smell. Their lean, muscular build and musical voice reflect generations of selective breeding for the hunt.

Adopting a Foxhound brings a sweet-natured, social companion into your family. They thrive with other dogs and are gentle with children. Their pack mentality means they prefer company and do best in homes where they are not left alone for long periods.

Temperament

FriendlySocialGentleIndependent

Size

Large (60-70 lbs)

Exercise

Very High

Good With

Kids, Dogs

Lifespan

10-13 years

Health notes: Generally a very healthy breed. May develop hip dysplasia and ear infections. Their long ears need regular cleaning.

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Adopting in Norfolk, VA

Norfolk's waterfront setting and proud military community make it a welcoming city for pet adoption. Local shelters in the Hampton Roads area have many animals ready for loving, stable homes in this historic port city.

With the Elizabeth River Trail, beautiful botanical gardens, and a culture of service that extends to caring for animals in need, Norfolk offers adopted pets a fulfilling coastal life full of character.

Local Climate & Pet Care

Winter

32°F to 50°F

Dec – Feb

Mild coastal winters with occasional nor’easters that bring rain, sleet, or wet snow. The Elizabeth River Trail is comfortable for walks on most winter days. The mild, humid conditions mean flea and tick prevention should continue through winter months.

Spring

42°F to 72°F

Mar – May

The botanical gardens and waterfront trails are beautiful as spring blooms emerge. Pollen is heavy in the Hampton Roads area, so rinse your pet after outdoor time if they show allergy symptoms. Warming temperatures are ideal for longer walks along the Elizabeth River.

Summer

68°F to 88°F

Jun – Aug

Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms common. Schedule walks for early morning and seek waterfront routes where sea breezes provide relief. Flea, tick, and mosquito prevention is essential, as the coastal humidity supports heavy pest populations all summer.

Fall

45°F to 75°F

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