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26-00556 Winter needs a home - Fredericksburg, VA

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Breed: Terrier mix?

Sex: Female

Spayed: Yes

Age: 8 years approx

Size: Small

Color: Black

Coat: Smooth

Vaccinated: Yes

Notes: 26-00556 Winter, Terrier Mix, Female Spayed, 8 yrs.

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This dog has been available for 3 days

If you are interested in 26-00556 Winter phone 540-507-7459 for an appointment to meet her at Spotsylvania County Animal Shelter. We are open Tuesday - Saturday: Viewing/Adoption 12pm-4pm. Call 540-507-7459 to schedule an appointment for adoption, visitation, redemption, or surrender., .

Available for adoption on this date: Apr 19th, 2026

Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.

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ONE BY ONE

One by one, they pass by my cage
Too old, too worn, too broken, they say
Way past his time, he can’t run and play
They shake their heads and go on their way
A little old man, arthritic and sore
It seems that I am wanted no more
I once had a home, I once had a bed
A place that was warm, and where I was fed
Now my muzzle is grey, and my eyes slowly fail
Who wants a dog so old and so frail?
My family decided I didn’t belong
I got in their way, my attitude wrong
Now I sit in this kennel, where day after day
The younger ones are chosen and taken away
When I had come to the end of my rope
You saw my face and again I knew hope
You saw past the grey, the legs wobbly with age
And felt I deserved life beyond this cage
You took me home, gave me food and a bed
You gently stroked my poor tired head
We snuggle and play, you talk to me low
You love me so dearly, and make sure I know
Although I have lived most of my life with another
You outshine them with a love so much stronger
I promise to return all the love I can give
To you my dear friend, as long as I live
I may be with you for a week, or for years
We will share many smiles, and a few tears
When the time comes, that God deems I must leave
I know you will cry and your heart it will grieve
When I arrive at the Bridge all brand new
My thoughts and my heart will still be with you
And I will brag to all who will hear
Of the person who made my last days so dear.

  • Adoption of dogs is open to residents of Spotsylvania, Stafford, Caroline, Hanover, Louisa, Orange and Culpeper County areas of VA.
  • Dogs that have been spayed/neutered are available for adoption to any location including out of state residents.
  • To adopt you must be at least 18 years of age and provide a current ID.
  • See the Adoption Information here.

Most of our dogs are strays, therefore we can only guess whether they are good with other animals or children by observing the behavior of the animal in the kennel and their interaction with the shelter staff.

Disclaimer: Although every effort is made to ensure these details are accurate, the webmaster and Spotsylvania County Animal Shelter cannot be held responsible for any problems arising from the information displayed here.


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