Chester

Say hello to Chester! Chester arrived to the Stafford County Animal Shelter as a stray and unfortunately was not reclaimed so is now in search of his forever home. During his time at SCAS, Chester has settled in but is obviously a bit overwhelmed by his new environment. Thus far, we have not had a chance to assess his behavior with other dogs or cats, but we do know that in general he is a sweet but timid boy who likes people and going for his daily walks, but who is not fond of being handled. We are not sure if this is perhaps due to a bad experience or not having been handled much before but he does nip if things are taken too quickly so a positive association with slow acclimation to being handled, picked up would likely benefit him. Chester is not neutered (although he is microchipped, it was not registered by an owner) so there restrictions on adoption. Please see the following for this information. -//- Please take note that the pet you're interested in has not undergone spaying or neutering. Consequently, certain adoption restrictions apply. To adopt an unaltered animal from our shelter, you must be a resident of either Stafford County or one of the neighboring counties, which include: · Caroline · Culpeper · Fauquier · Fredericksburg City · King George · Prince William · Spotsylvania Should you reside outside of these specified counties, you remain eligible to adopt a pet that has already been spayed or neutered. ? We want to express our sincere gratitude for considering adoption. While you explore the possibility of bringing a shelter pet into your home, we kindly request your understanding regarding one limitation we face: our shelter does not employ a resident veterinarian. Consequently, it is crucial that you make arrangements for necessary veterinary care for your adopted pet outside of our facility. To proceed with the adoption, you will be required to present a photo ID that displays your current address. In the event that your address isn't on your ID, you may bring a current utility bill that bears your name and address, alongside your photo ID. This verification process is in place to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals under our care. ?Adoptions at our shelter operate on a first-come, first-served basis, unless otherwise specified. Please be aware that adoption services conclude 30 minutes before the shelter's closing time. ? You are more than welcome to visit the shelter during our regular hours of operation: Monday to Friday: 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sundays and Holidays: Closed Our shelter's physical address is 26 Frosty Lane, Stafford, VA 22554. Should you have any further inquiries or require additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 540.658.7387 or via email at [email protected]. Once again, we express our sincere gratitude for your thoughtful consideration of adoption and your unwavering commitment to offering a loving home to a shelter pet. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you to the Stafford County Animal Shelter in the near future!????