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Shakira ID# 16032-0741
Shakira came to us along with her daughter, Yipper, in
mid-February. They were brown, female, Chihuahua mixes who were brought in under unusual circumstances. The owner ended up surrendering them both. They
were both very, very scared upon their arrival to the
Shelter. Shakira had cage rage & would not let anyone
approach her. She was also very protective of Yipper.
Virginia Beach Animal
Care & Adoption Center
Volume 27, Issue 27
July 1, 2016
Inside this issue:
Our Foster Story
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Animal Spotlight
3
Some Animal Facts
3
Get to Know Your Breed
4
Meet the Staff
5
Meet the Officers
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Mid-March a prospective adopter entered Shakira’s life. A sweet little lady named
Annie came in and met with Shakira and they seemed to hit it off. Annie came in every
week and would spend hours with Shakira in a visiting room. Annie wanted to take her
time in making her decision prior to committing to a lifetime furr-baby. They got along
fantastically. Shakira and Annie were both upset when she would have to leave for the
day.
Meet the Volunteers
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Facebook/Twitter
6
Shelter Statistics
It’s the Law...
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After several weeks Annie decided to adopt sweet Shakira. She came into the adoption lobby with all her info but didn’t have her cash or credit cards on her. She left
and was gone for a few hours. Jody & I were beginning to worry that maybe she
changed her mind. Low and behold, Annie came back shortly before closing that day
and adopted her sweet Shakira! She was picked up from surgery the very next day;
and went home with several goodies sent from her fav volunteers, Jody & Jill. They
were both bittersweet but happy to see Shakira go to her furr-ever home with Annie.
Volunteer Opportunities
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Yipper was adopted within a month of coming to the
Shelter. Shakira remained very scared and continued to
show terrible cage behavior. She would not let any
staffers approach her. The only two volunteers that
could take her out of her cage were Jody & Jill. They
both work in the small dog room. Shakira warmed up to
them both and they fell in love with her too. They tried
very hard to find the right adopter for her.
Annie & Shakira stay in touch with Jody on a regular basis. In fact, Jody recently dog
-sat for Shakira while Annie went out of town for a wedding. Shakira slept with Jody
under the covers that weekend but didn’t care too much for Wayne, Jody’s husband. LOL! Another happy tail ending for VBACAC.
Miscellaneous
Welcome Newborns! - submitted by Mary Ellen Crocker
Barley & his little sister came into foster care at 2 days old. Healthy and strong,
one of the aspects that contributes to their nursing success is the special
"Miracle Nipple" suggested by vet tech, Sue Davis. It is more like a mother cat's
anatomy & the newborns can latch on easier. One of the babies sucks on the nipple after feeding, using it as a pacifier on the end of the syringe. Another tip
from Sue is to cover the box/nest with a blanket to keep it dark. Along with a
heating pad, (on LOW only) under a towel or blanket, some soft classical music, and lots of TLC, these babies are off to a good start. Happy fostering!
Kiara Boxer 1603-0105
This 7 year old, 60 pound lady is a bit quirky but in the most
adorable way possible. Very sweet, still playful like a true Boxer
but loves her chill time too. Seems to be a little more comfortable at first with women. Housebroken and well mannered, she
loves people. Other dogs? Not so much. But this sweetie is all
the dog you’ll need!
Kodi Pit Bull Mix 1603-1603
This sweet 2 year old is about as darling as they come. She’s
awesome with kids and dogs, big or little, and housetrained!
This cuddle bug loves playtime as well as snuggles on the
couch. As long as she has her people around, she’s happy as
a clam! This little beauty is a perfect 50 pounds—not too big,
Midgey DSH/Calico 1605-1635
A petite girl at 7 pounds, Midgey is a very sweet, beautiful calico of 6 years. Shy and frightened in the shelter, she warms up
quickly with head rubs and sweet talk. She has the most adorable habit of wanting to be petted while eating. Nothing would
make her happier than to spend her days in a sunny window or
warm, comfy lap!
 The Dusky Dolphin is the smallest of the
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Despite their bear-like appearance, they are actually a member of the weasel family.
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Don’t let their size fool you. They are fearless and
ferocious, and their sharp claws, big, strong teeth
and nasty temper make them very dangerous.
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Well-adapted to living in harsh conditions, they
have highly dense fur and feet like snowshoes. No
need to hibernate with that thick fur coat!
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They seem to be aware of how to store food. Research shows that they use snow as refrigerators to
keep their food fresh.
world's 33 different species of dolphin.
 They tend to be found in cooler waters throughout the southern hemisphere, and seem to prefer
shallower rather than deep water .
 Highly intelligent and incredibly sociable animals , they can be seen playing, grooming and
leaping together after feeding.
 They are known for their remarkable acrobatics,
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Bombay Cat
 A hybrid, the Bombay cat is the
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result of breeding an American
Shorthair with a sable Burmese.
Their name was inspired by the
black leopard of India. They
even walk like their namesakes
with their characteristic sway.
Their lithe, muscular bodies are
accentuated by a short, glossy
black coat that is likened to
patent leather. Low shedding, it
is easy to care for with regular
brushing.
They can be leash trained and
most enjoy playing fetch. These
attention-seeking entertainers
love finding new ways to amuse
themselves and others.
Adaptable and friendly, these
intelligent, affectionate cats get
along with most everyone. They
have a distinctive purr and love
to snuggle.
Cairn Terrier
 The Cairn Terrier is one of the
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oldest terrier breeds,
originating in the Scottish
Highlands.
Bred as hunters, they are brave,
tenacious, and tireless workers.
They are very affectionate, and,
unlike many other small dogs,
they are particularly fond of,
and patient with children.
They are very intelligent and
very easy to train. Loving and
consistent discipline is needed,
however, as they will take over
the household if they don’t know
who is in charge.
Low maintenance, they need only
a weekly combing to keep
shedding under control
Because of his curiosity and
strong prey drive, the Cairn
terrier needs to be on either a
leash or in a securely fenced
yard.
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Meet the Staff
Meet Inez Navedo —Clerk III
My name is Inez Navedo, I am 34 years old, a mother of two boys and I live here in Virginia Beach.
Originally I am from New York City. I moved here in August of 2013 in search for a tranquil environment for my family. Currently, I work at the Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center and have
been a clerk since September of 2014. I can almost always be found at the Surrender & Reclaim Lobby
where I process all the cats, dogs and other animals that we adopt out here at the shelter. Since I
have no pets of my own I get as much doggie love as I can from our shelter pups. My favorite part of
my job is when I see an animal that I have taken in finally get his or her forever home. What I love to
do on my spare time is spend time with my family. Nothing beats a day out with my boys and husband.
My hobbies include traveling to local beaches and parks, shopping, and baking which not many people
know about.
Meet the Officers
Meet Animal Control Officer J. Edmundson
Meet ACO J. Edmundson. She is a native of the area and has worked for the city since 1995.
She has become an Officer in 2002. She is pictured with a pig that was an owner surrender to
ACAC. She enjoys her job of helping others and animals on a daily basis.
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Meet the Volunteers
Meet the Volunteer - Jennie Hilton
I began volunteering at the animal shelter upon return to
my childhood home 3 years ago to help out my 91 year old
mother. Presently, my mom is in good condition both physically and mentally, so I decided to spend the extra time I
have volunteering at the shelter. I've enjoyed and been
drawn to the care of animals my entire life. Growing up as a
little girl I had a collie mix who lived to be 16 years old and
through junior high and high school years I had a beloved
English Setter who never left my side. Before my daughters were born I had a snoodle (A Schnauzer and a Poodle
mix). He lived to 16 years old. My daughters often brought
stray dogs home when they were growing up and I always
kept them if there was room for more. I also cared for
one of my daughter's 2 dogs during a 6 month deployment
in Afghanistan.
Shelter dogs are my passion and the time I spend volunteering supplements the 35 years I spent as a reading specialist, now that I am in my retirement. It's very rewarding
to be a part of the adoption process and see the dogs go to
good families. I often remain in touch with the adoptees. Another reason I am excited
to volunteer is sharing the passion with others at the shelter. I'm continuously learning
new things from classes about dog behavior and have developed numerous friendships.
I started out part-time however it's such a perfect fit for me , I now go everyday.
GIVE US A “LIKE!”
Have you “liked” us on Facebook? Do you follow us on Twitter? One of the easiest ways for us to let potential adopters
know about the many adoptable pets at the shelter is by using social media. We post information about adoptables and
current events at the shelter. So join the 2050 people already “liking” us on Facebook and our 601 Twitter “followers”
as we get the word out! Find us at www.facebook.com/VBanimalcareandadoptioncenter and @adoptablePetsVB on Twitter and join in the conversations, and while you’re at it, invite your friends too. The more who know, the better the animals have at finding FURever homes!
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Volunteer
Opportunities:
Volunteer Front Desk
Greeter
Newsletter Team Member
Adoption Counselor
PetSmart Cat Center Volunteer
Foster Parent
Animal Transporter
Pet Portal (Petfinder)
Call Center Volunteer
Lost/Found Assistance
Volunteer
Small Animal Companionship
Special Events Volunteer
Vet Assistant
Youth Mentor
Adoption Follow-ups
Do you love animals and
want to give back to the
community? We have the
answer for you there are
many ways that you can
help, from walking dogs,
cuddling cats or advertising
pets that are up for
adoption. We also are in
need of foster homes to
increase the amount of
animals that we can serve.
Listed below are
volunteer opportunities…
Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center
341 S. Birdneck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 757-385-4444
Fax: 757-227-9687
E-mail: [email protected]
Cat Room Volunteer
Dog Walker
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Jean Deliz at [email protected]. She’ll be
looking forward to hearing from you.
Shelter Statistics
Dogs Impounded
Mary
2015
303
May
2016
262
June
2015
277
June
2016
277
Dogs Reclaimed
172
149
173
151
Dogs Adopted
75
74
84
68
2
14
8
11
Cats Impounded
315
254
316
315
Cats Reclaimed
21
15
17
14
Thursday — 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cats Adopted
64
67
71
80
Cats Transferred
Other Companions Impounded
39
30
33
29
29
25
24
22
Saturday and Sunday — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Other Companions Reclaimed
0
7
2
4
27
18
26
13
0
0
2
4
Dogs Transferred
Other Companions Adopted
Other Companions Transferred
It’s the Law..
Did you know … it is unlawful for a pet shop to sell or
offer for sale any dog procured from a person who is
not a dealer or licensed by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture 3.2-6511.1
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday — 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. (reclaims only)
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