Augusta Dog Adoptions (ADA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Augusta, VA, that strives to improve the lives of homeless or unwanted dogs in our community by finding permanent adoptive homes. Our first priority is to assist dogs in local shelters. We may take dogs that are surrendered by their owners in some cases.
Augusta Dog Adoptions relies on Foster Homes to care for our dogs. We do not have a physical shelter. Our foster homes are provided by volunteers who open there homes and hearts to these unwanted dogs. Dogs taken in by ADA sometimes need special rehabilitation, training and extensive medical care which is paid for by ADA works closely with the Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center, which gives us the opportunity to see firsthand where our services are most needed. If you cannot find a "perfect dog" on our website, please visit them at http://shenandoah.animalshelternet.com.
All dogs are spayed/neutered and vaccinated prior to adoption. Several have received additional medical care as well. The standard adoption donation is $175.00. However, the donation can easily be adjusted for seniors and dogs with special needs. It may also be slightly higher for young, purebred dogs. The adoption donation helps us provide care for the foster dogs in our program as well as other dogs in the community. Each dog will go to his/her new home for a two week trial period, within those two weeks, if the match does not work out, the adoptee will receive a full refund. After this two week period, ADA is not required to give a refund. We ask potential adopters to fill out a short application that can be found under the Adopt link (or just click here to go directly to the application). If a match is made, adopters are asked to sign a contract stating that they will provide all necessary care. If they are unable to do so the dog must be returned to ADA. All dogs are adopted out as family members. They are not to be kept exclusively outdoors. They must be allowed inside of the household.
Unable to Adopt? There are many ways to help the homeless animals. Visit our Ways to Help page to see all the different opportunities. Short-Term and/or Long-Term Fostering is a great way to help.
If you would like to become involved with our Organization, please complete our Volunteer Application.
We will be at PetSmart (address below) on the following dates
May 11, 2012 May 25, 2012
Please stop by and visit us and see our available dogs
PetSmart 821G Town Center Drive Waynesboro, VA 22980-92
ADA anxious to acquire is a used van that could serve our extensive transportation needs.
Currently ADA staff and volunteers use their own vehicles to pick up and re-home dogs, transport dogs to vet appointments and Petsmart, as well as to haul dog food and other necessary supplies.
Having one large van dedicated to providing these services would be an enormously beneficial and cost-saving acquisition for ADA, a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Contact your tax professional to discuss the tax benefits of vehicle donation!