Adopt a canine instructor

Fostered from area shelters, our instructors have spent the Fall helping our DVM students become better veterinarians. Now they are looking for their forever homes! Read more about the program here.
For adoption information and applications contact Dr. Virginia Edwards at vtopp@vt.edu or (540) 231-1267.
meet Bogart "Boogie"
Age: 4-5 years old
Breed: Pitbull Mix

- Boogie is a 50lb neutered male who is currently up to date on his core vaccines and preventatives.
- His best features include his floppy ears, big heart, smooth brain and the love he has for his humans.
- Boogie has completed a training program and knows: come, sit, stay, down, and more! He is a smart boy with a huge desire to learn new tricks!
- Boogie loves every person he meets and with a proper introduction can do well with other dogs!
meet KJ
Age: 5 year old
Breed: Mixed

- KJ is a neutered male who is a bundle of joy and loves meeting new people! His playful, friendly, and energetic nature will keep you entertained for hours.
- KJ is current on his core vaccines and was recently dewormed. He is also receiving oral flea/tick and heartworm prevention. He takes daily medication for allergies.
- KJ would prefer to be the only pet in a home without young kids. He's all about companionship and can't wait to be your devoted sidekick!
- KJ loves to learn and is very food motivated! This cutie is working on his basic obedience commands (sit, down, stay, come, and touch).
- With consistent guidance and positive reinforcement, he's eager
to be the best companion he can be!
meet LILy
Age: 1 year old
Breed: Pitbull Mix

- Lily is a spayed female who is current on her core vaccines and was recently dewormed. She is also receiving oral flea/tick and heartworm prevention.
- Lily is very attentive and intelligent and learns very quickly. Lily has a lot of energy and will make a great companion for an active family.
- She loves attention and readily gives it back. She is learning basic obedience and is practicing walking nicely on leash and greeting people without jumping.
- She absolutely loves people!
meet MARBLE
Age: 1 year old
Breed: Hound Mix

- Marble is a spayed female who weighs 42.2 lbs and is currently in great health.
- Marble is current on her core vaccines and was recently dewormed. She is also receiving oral flea/tick and heartworm prevention.
- Marble is a very sweet girl. She loves people, and when you are walking her, all of her attention is on you!
- Some areas we are working on with Marble are getting her to lay down, stay and her leash walking skills.
meet MOCHI
Age: 1.5 years old
Breed: Pitbull Mix

- Mochi is a spayed female who weighs around 50 lbs and stands around 2 feet tall.
- Mochi is current on her core vaccines and was recently dewormed. She is also receiving oral flea/tick and heartworm prevention.
- She is incredibly intelligent and has made great progress on sit, down, and shake! She has also done well greeting friendly strangers. She is very eager to learn and loves training treats.
- Mochi is still working on introductions to other dogs and learning down-stay and a sit-stay.
For adoption information and applications contact Dr. Virginia Edwards at vtopp@vt.edu or (540) 231-1267.
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Georgia

Gideon

Gmia

Gypsy

Ladybird

Louise

Osa

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Molly

Noodle

Peggy

Popeye

Poppy

Rubble

Rupert

Sadie

Toast

Tokyo

Tucker
