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Animal Aid Society A happy place for dogs in transition between homes. Volunteer run since 1971. Animal Aid Society is an all-volunteer organization!

On average, the AAS volunteer force contributes 900 hours of every month, which translates to just under $275,000 annually in donated labor. Everyone from the daily dog walkers, the marketing team to the board members donates their time to create a safe haven for homeless dogs. That means that AAS is able to invest 100% of all donations and fundraising monies to provide for the dogs in their care. To encourage this passion in future generations, AAS partners with community groups (scouts and athletic teams) to create volunteer and educational opportunities for local teens and young adults. Families with children are encouraged to come and walk dogs in their park-like facility as a bonding experience and volunteering opportunity all rolled into one. The rescue strongly believes that the connection and interaction of volunteers with the animals results in a higher level of healing for both the volunteers and the animals. From walking and socialization to fundraisers and adoption events, volunteers are integral to the day-to-day operation of the rescue. To learn more about Animal Aid Society or to assist us in our mission, visit our website at www.animalaidsociety.org.

We knew you for less than a day but loved you right away. In fact, we loved you enough to let you go in peace and befor...
10/18/2026

We knew you for less than a day but loved you right away. In fact, we loved you enough to let you go in peace and before your suffering substantially increased.

Romeo was an owner surrender to us. We got him on a Thursday and said goodbye to him on Friday.

This beautiful boy was 14-years-old. He could no longer see, but our vet team put together a whole plan for him. It was all going well until they heard the heart murmur. But, still, all was not lost until they did an xray and saw his heart. Severe heart failure. His heart was so big that it was pushing his trachea into his spine.

We found out in an afternoon things that his previous owners surely knew.

But that's okay. We will step up every single time. We will make sure no dog will have days, or possibly weeks, of suffering.

Romeo was loving and seemingly carefree. Every dog in Panda's (our small dog section) came down to meet him when it was their turn out and tails were wagging.

We had such high hopes for Romeo - but then life happened. In the end, he was surrounded by people who cared for him unconditionally and loved him even more.

I feel like he knew. He knew we wanted him to leave while he could still enjoy the special treats.

And Romeo knew he mattered.

The club where no one is begging for a membership. Free to join but such a high, hidden price.Maple and Cooper have eac...
10/17/2026

The club where no one is begging for a membership. Free to join but such a high, hidden price.

Maple and Cooper have each been with us for over 300 days. Maple, the beautiful tan girl, has been with us for 321 days. And Cooper, the dynamic hound, has been with us for 349 days.

We need your help. The longer they stay, the more time for stress to build and spirits to plummet. Please share their stories - they are each so remarkable and will each make fabulous family members.

Maple is 7-years-old and came to us as an owner surrender - her person was losing their housing. She was adored by her person, but too big to bring along. She is now in great shape and very healthy. She is so endearing. When you sit with her on her bed, she turns on her back and hangs her head over the side as she closes her eyes, knowing someone is right there with her.

Cooper is life in real time. His beautiful energy makes you want to live each day to the fullest with him. He is from a seizure case - he is just 4-years-old and so bright and happy. We had another dog a bit ago from the same seizure person and that dog is doing so well in his family now and is so grateful for a roof over his head.

Maple and Cooper have adapted to shelter life but, ultimately, we want them to adapt to living their lives with amazing families. They have been so patient as they wait, but they see so many of their friends come and go.

Please help them be the next ones to go - come meet them and see why we think the world of each one of them! They are available to meet every single day from 9am-12pm, 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton!

10/16/2026

When 6-year-old Roxy arrived at Animal Aid Society, the resident dogs took one look at her and sounded the alarm. Apparently, nobody had told them that a large Rottweiler could also be a complete marshmallow. Roxy hung her head and leaned against a volunteer for reassurance while our pups worked themselves into a frenzy. It didn't take long for everyone to figure out that this enormous girl was about as threatening as a throw pillow.
Roxy is a wonderful family dog who came to us when her family's circumstances changed. She's gentle, affectionate, well-mannered, housetrained, and has lived happily with other dogs and young children.
There is, however, one rather substantial issue. Roxy is Rubenesque. Voluptuous. Zaftig. She's about 30–40 pounds overweight, which is considerably more Roxy than her joints were designed to support.
And that's a shame, because Roxy clearly wants to run and play. Unfortunately, her body isn't cooperating. She needs to lose weight, but this is not a situation where we slap a fitness tracker on her and sign her up for a 5K.
For now, the plan is simple: weight-management food, carrots and green beans instead of calorie-packed treats, and portion control. As the pounds come off, she can gradually build up to short walks and more activity. Her joints need relief, not boot camp.
Roxy needs someone who can stick to the plan, resist those pleading brown eyes at snack time, and help her become the active, playful Rottweiler she's trying so hard to be.
In return, you'll get an exceptionally loving, loyal companion who will lean against you whenever she needs reassurance -- and whenever you need reassurance, too.
Please come meet Roxy at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are 9am to noon, daily, including weekends & holidays.

When 6-year-old Roxie arrived at Animal Aid Society, the resident dogs took one look at her and sounded the alarm. Appar...
10/16/2026

When 6-year-old Roxie arrived at Animal Aid Society, the resident dogs took one look at her and sounded the alarm. Apparently, nobody had told them that a large Rottweiler could also be a complete marshmallow. Roxie hung her head and leaned against a volunteer for reassurance while our pups worked themselves into a frenzy. It didn't take long for everyone to figure out that this enormous girl was about as threatening as a throw pillow.
Roxie is a wonderful family dog who came to us when her family's circumstances changed. She's gentle, affectionate, well-mannered, housetrained, and has lived happily with other dogs and young children.
There is, however, one rather substantial issue. Roxie is Rubenesque. Voluptuous. Zaftig. She's about 30–40 pounds overweight, which is considerably more Roxy than her joints were designed to support.
And that's a shame, because Roxie clearly wants to run and play. Unfortunately, her body isn't cooperating. She needs to lose weight, but this is not a situation where we slap a fitness tracker on her and sign her up for a 5K.
For now, the plan is simple: weight-management food, carrots and green beans instead of calorie-packed treats, and portion control. As the pounds come off, she can gradually build up to short walks and more activity. Her joints need relief, not boot camp.
Roxie needs someone who can stick to the plan, resist those pleading brown eyes at snack time, and help her become the active, playful Rottweiler she's trying so hard to be.
In return, you'll get an exceptionally loving, loyal companion who will lean against you whenever she needs reassurance -- and whenever you need reassurance, too.
Please come meet Roxie at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are 9am to noon, daily, including weekends & holidays.

10/16/2026

Bramble is a three-year-old, 45-pound Coonhound who approaches life with boundless enthusiasm, especially when there are people to hug, dogs to play with, and absolutely anything new to investigate.
Walk past her kennel and she'll stretch a paw through the gate as far as it will reach, hoping you'll stop and say hello. Open that gate and you're getting hound hugs and kisses. She's gentle, gloriously silly, and so ridiculously happy that it's almost impossible not to smile.
Bramble adores other dogs, people of all ages, sunbeams, blowing leaves, rain puddles, and pretty much anything else that crosses her path.
And then there's her origin story - the beginning she somehow survived.
Bramble came to us through the amazing folks at SWAG, a small but mighty volunteer team that works tirelessly to transport abandoned dogs to safety.
The scar around Bramble's neck is from an embedded chain. The bald spots on her backside are from sitting, day after day, in a cage too small for her. She's heartworm-positive because the people who bred her, and likely profited from her puppies, couldn't be bothered to protect her from a preventable disease. She has terrible ear infections and a skin condition caused by poor nutrition and filthy living conditions. Someone found her useful enough to breed, but not worth the trouble of keeping healthy or comfortable.
AAS is treating her heartworms, ears, and skin, and we'll cover those costs even after she's adopted. We can repair much of the damage done to her body.
But, despite everything she's endured, Bramble's spirit soars.
Bramble seems to have decided that the people who hurt her were the exceptions, and the rest of humanity deserves the benefit of the doubt. It's an astonishing amount of faith to place in a species with such a questionable track record.
We desperately want her to be right. We want Bramble to have a family who finds as much joy in her as she finds in absolutely everything, and who makes sure she never has another reason to doubt us.
Come meet Bramble at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are 9am to noon, daily, including weekends & holidays.

Bramble is a three-year-old, 45-pound Coonhound who approaches life with boundless enthusiasm, especially when there are...
10/15/2026

Bramble is a three-year-old, 45-pound Coonhound who approaches life with boundless enthusiasm, especially when there are people to hug, dogs to play with, and absolutely anything new to investigate.
Walk past her kennel and she'll stretch a paw through the gate as far as it will reach, hoping you'll stop and say hello. Open that gate and you're getting hound hugs and kisses. She's gentle, gloriously silly, and so ridiculously happy that it's almost impossible not to smile.
Bramble is also busy catching up on some important life experiences. She's figuring out how to make squeaky toys squeak, how to chase balls that stubbornly refuse to stay put, and how wonderful it feels to curl up on a soft, clean blanket. She's a big fan of regular meals and an even bigger fan of treats. Bramble adores other dogs, people of all ages, sunbeams, blowing leaves, rain puddles, and pretty much anything else that crosses her path.
And then there's her origin story - the beginning she somehow survived.
Bramble came to us through the amazing folks at SWAG, a small but mighty volunteer team that works tirelessly to transport abandoned dogs to safety.
The scar around Bramble's neck is from an embedded chain. The bald spots on her backside are from sitting, day after day, in a cage too small for her. She's heartworm-positive because the people who bred her, and likely profited from her puppies, couldn't be bothered to protect her from a preventable disease. She has terrible ear infections and a skin condition caused by poor nutrition and filthy living conditions. Someone found her useful enough to breed, but not worth the trouble of keeping healthy or comfortable.
AAS is treating her heartworms, ears, and skin, and we'll cover those costs even after she's adopted. We can repair much of the damage done to her body.
But, despite everything she's endured, Bramble's spirit soars.
Bramble seems to have decided that the people who hurt her were the exceptions, and the rest of humanity deserves the benefit of the doubt. It's an astonishing amount of faith to place in a species with such a questionable track record.
We desperately want her to be right. We want Bramble to have a family who finds as much joy in her as she finds in absolutely everything, and who makes sure she never has another reason to doubt us.
Come meet Bramble at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are 9am to noon, daily, including weekends & holidays.

Someone forgot to tell Dewberry that he is really not a puppy anymore. His legs have grown longer, but his spirit remai...
10/14/2026

Someone forgot to tell Dewberry that he is really not a puppy anymore. His legs have grown longer, but his spirit remains young, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

To watch Dewberry run is the opposite of poetry in motion. His legs go every which way, but he has the best time. You think he won't be able to stop as he comes at you full speed, but he has definitely learned his braking system. He pulls up just before he gets to you and let's you know he is thrilled you came to see him.

I think we could all use a bit of his carefree spirit.

Dewberry is a 3-year-old redbone coonhound. And he is gorgeous. He is heartworm positive but has already started treatment, and it is fully covered by AAS.

The other amazing feature of Dewberry is this inner calmness he seems to have. If you're sitting with him, he will look over at you, as if to say, yep, I understand what you are thinking and agree. Who doesn't need that in their life?

Please come meet this gentle, playful boy. Dewberry deserves his own family so he never has to play alone again.

Dewberry and all of his friends are available to meet every single day from 9am-12pm, 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton.

Can you believe it?! EIGHT adoptions this week! INCREDIBLE! We are so thankful and happy that our guests are heading hom...
10/13/2026

Can you believe it?! EIGHT adoptions this week! INCREDIBLE! We are so thankful and happy that our guests are heading home to new families, new adventures and lives full of love and care. Congratulations to all!!

Come find your new best friend at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, open every day between 9AM and noon!

10/12/2026

Courage is a healthy, housetrained, 6-year-old, 30-pound Whippet/Beagle mix. A Wheagle? A Bippet? Adopt her and you decide!
She arrived with a different name, but it didn't fit. She seemed to shrink when she heard it, as though someone had used it unkindly.
So we named her Courage. And she wears that name like she earned it.
When you approach, Courage crouches low, as though expecting a blow. But she WANTS you to come closer. She WANTS it to go well. Her tail gives her away, wagging so enthusiastically it's practically a blur.
She's gentle, affectionate, and beautifully mannered. But once she's comfortable, another side of her personality emerges: the WHIPPET! All that sweetness... now traveling at approximately 90 miles per hour.
Suddenly, she's a zippy, zoomy, four-legged projectile with a mission: CHASE. CATCH. VANQUISH. She'd love a good game of fetch or a flirt pole, and a lure course might be her idea of paradise. Expect her to present you proudly with the deflated remains of a tennis ball or a squeaky toy that had it coming.
Courage needs to be your one and only. Her enthusiasm for chasing things is not met enthusiastically by other pets.
Here's how Courage came to us: Her people could no longer care for her and brought her to a veterinarian to be euthanized. Thankfully, the veterinarian called Animal Aid Society instead.
We don't know what taught Courage to flinch, but she hasn't given up on people. Her tail still wags, her trust is growing, and her preferred speed is full-throttle. Courage has already had one narrow escape. Now she needs a home where she can stop bracing for the worst and get on with the important business of being a dog. Come show Courage that her courage is worth it at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are 9am to noon, daily, including weekends & holidays.

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80 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA
23666

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Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

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+17578650511

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