Friends of Animal Control Eastern Shore. FACES

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.We are a non-profit organization raising funds to increase the quality of life for the animals while in the eastern shore regional animal control facility and to increase their chances of finding a forever home.

Join the Brave Buddies Business Edition! 🐶 Who We’re Looking ForBusinesses that can commit to: - One outing a month — o...
06/02/2026

Join the Brave Buddies Business Edition!

🐶 Who We’re Looking For
Businesses that can commit to:
- One outing a month — or even two
- A single day between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM
- A safe, welcoming environment for a dog to relax, explore, and meet new people

In return, you’ll be graciously rewarded with tail wags, dog kisses, and the joy of knowing you helped a shelter dog grow.

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💛 Why It Matters
These outings help our dogs:
- Build confidence
- Learn social skills
- Practice manners
- Show their true personalities
- Connect with adopters they might never meet otherwise

For dogs who’ve had tough starts, this program is often the first time they feel truly seen.

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📱 Ready to Join the Program?
Text the Shelter Manager at 757‑709‑8103 to get started.

Your business could be the place where a shelter dog takes their first big step toward a forever home.

06/01/2026

🐾 Thank You, Diamond in the Ruff Rescue

We are so grateful — and so is our shelter — that Diamond in the Ruff Rescue was able to pull Husker Don’t, now Ray.

Ray was deeply bonded with his brother here, but outside of that comfort he was scared, shut down, and unsure of everything. This incredible one‑woman rescue saw how overwhelmed he was in the shelter environment and stepped in. Since then, Ray has made huge progress and is now available for adoption through her.

She does true life‑saving work. Please go support her, follow her page, and if you know someone looking for an amazing dog, send them her way.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BCRQcyi1R/

🌊🐾 Cape Charles, you're in for a treat today! 🐾🌊Two very special guests, Hazel and Assistant to the Branch Manager, will...
05/30/2026

🌊🐾 Cape Charles, you're in for a treat today! 🐾🌊

Two very special guests, Hazel and Assistant to the Branch Manager, will be visiting beautiful Cape Charles today from approximately 12:00–2:00 PM!
They'll be out exploring the town, soaking up the sights, meeting new friends, and ending their adventure at the Brewing Company. If you're in the area, stop by and say hello—you just might meet your new best friend. ❤️

💖 Hazel at a Glance�• 38 pounds of pocket-sized perfection�• Loves dogs and thrives on joyful, bouncy playtime�• Sweet as pie with every person she meets�• Spayed�• Rabies certified & heartworm negative�• Still a young girl learning about the world

✨About Assistant�• 1 year old and still very much a puppy at heart�• Neutered�• Up to date on vaccinations�• Rabies certified & heartworm negative�• Sweet, sensitive, goofy, and incredibly devoted to his people
Both of these amazing pups are looking for loving homes.

Whether you're interested in fostering or adopting, we'd love to hear from you!
📱 Text the Shelter Manager at 757-709-8103�📧 or email [email protected] for an application or more information.

Come meet them, share some love, and help us find these wonderful dogs the forever families they deserve. 🐶❤️

🦄💔 URGENT: Hops & Barley Needs a Unicorn Adopter 💔🦄Hops & Barley is really struggling in the kennel, and the team is urg...
05/29/2026

🦄💔 URGENT: Hops & Barley Needs a Unicorn Adopter 💔🦄

Hops & Barley is really struggling in the kennel, and the team is urgently searching for that one special person who can give him a break. Even a weekend foster could help this sweet boy decompress.

🐾 Why They’re Searching for a Unicorn

- 🐕 He likes dogs — but kennel stress + under‑socialization means this big guy doesn’t know how to play right or dog correctly

- 🏡 Needs to be the only dog in the home for now

- 🚫🐱 Hard no on cats

- 🎾 Toy‑obsessed goofball who will happily entertain himself for hours

- 👧👦 Kids 10+ to help respect his toy boundaries

💔 What He Doesn’t Deserve

- Being in a cage 22 hours a day

- Living in a loud, overstimulating environment

- Being unable to show who he really is

He’s a good boy in a tough situation, and he just needs someone willing to give him a chance to breathe, reset, and finally feel safe.

🙏 Please share. Please like. Please help.

Hops & Barley deserves the home he’s been waiting for.

📱 Text 757‑709‑8103 to meet him.

🌭☀️ Community Supporting Community! No Limits Eastern Shore We’re so excited that our friends at No Limits Eastern Shor...
05/28/2026

🌭☀️ Community Supporting Community! No Limits Eastern Shore
We’re so excited that our friends at No Limits Eastern Shore have opened their hot dog cart for the summer!

Every delicious bite helps fund their amazing programs — and they’ve always been huge supporters of our shelter family. This is what the Shore does best: lifting each other up. 💛🐾

URGENT — GUNNER NEEDS OUT 🚨Gunner is a 13‑year‑old, all‑white shepherd who is struggling at the Eastern Shore Regional A...
05/27/2026

URGENT — GUNNER NEEDS OUT 🚨

Gunner is a 13‑year‑old, all‑white shepherd who is struggling at the Eastern Shore Regional Animal Control Facility. This sweet senior boy howls all day because he hates being at the shelter, and he does not deserve to sit in a kennel space any longer.

💔Gunner has given his whole life to being someone’s companion — now he needs someone to show up for him. Seniors like Gunner decline quickly in stressful environments, and every day in that kennel space is breaking his spirit.If you can offer adoption, foster, or even help us spread the word, you could change everything for him.

Please reach out directly to the facility for more information about Gunner. Text or call 757-709-8103

This is a wonderful quick flyer that explains dogs and their consent levels, and it’s especially helpful for families we...
05/26/2026

This is a wonderful quick flyer that explains dogs and their consent levels, and it’s especially helpful for families welcoming a newly adopted dog. It gives an easy snapshot of what “yes,” “maybe,” and “no” look like in dog body language, making those first days together calmer, safer, and more respectful for everyone.

🇺🇸🐾 Honoring Memorial DayToday we remember and honor the brave heroes who gave their lives in service to our country. T...
05/25/2026

🇺🇸🐾 Honoring Memorial Day

Today we remember and honor the brave heroes who gave their lives in service to our country.
Their sacrifice protects the community we serve every day.

💙 We remember. We honor. We are grateful. 💙

🇺🇸🐾 Memorial Day Fireworks Are Coming — Keep Your Pets SafeFireworks season starts early, and loud booms can send even t...
05/24/2026

🇺🇸🐾 Memorial Day Fireworks Are Coming — Keep Your Pets Safe
Fireworks season starts early, and loud booms can send even the calmest pets into panic mode. Now is the time to prepare.

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🔊 Why Fireworks Are Dangerous for Pets
- Pets can hear sounds 4× farther than humans.
- Sudden booms trigger a fight‑or‑flight response, causing many animals to bolt.
- More pets go missing during holiday fireworks than almost any other time of year.

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🏠 Secure Your Home
- Close windows, blinds, and curtains to muffle sound and block flashes.
- Double‑check fences, gates, and latches.
- Bring outdoor pets inside before dusk.

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🆔 Update Identification
- Make sure collars fit and tags are readable.
- Confirm your microchip info is current — this is the #1 way pets get home safely.
- Add a temporary tag with your holiday weekend phone number if it differs.

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🎧 Create a Safe Space
- Set up a quiet room with familiar bedding, toys, and low lighting.
- Turn on a TV, fan, or white‑noise machine to soften the sound.
- For anxious pets, start calming routines early (thunder shirts, pheromone diffusers, etc.).

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🚶 Plan Walks Early
- Walk dogs before fireworks start, ideally before sunset.
- Keep them leashed — even fenced‑in dogs can panic and jump out.

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💊 Talk to Your Vet
For pets with known anxiety, ask your veterinarian about:
- Short‑term anxiety medication
- Calming supplements
- Safe sedation options for extreme cases

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🚨 If Your Pet Goes Missing
- Contact local shelters immediately.
- Post on neighborhood groups and lost‑pet pages.
- Notify microchip company so they can flag your pet as missing.

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❤️ A Little Prep Prevents a Lot of Heartache

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Melfa, VA
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