Breed: Mixed breed

Sex: Male

Neutered: Yes

Age: 2 years approx

Size: Large (65 lbs)

Color: Tan

Coat: Smooth

Vaccinated: Yes

Other Dogs: OK with dogs

House Trained: Yes

Walking: Walks well on the leash

Notes: Richard is a 2 year old, 65 pound hunk of love with a heart of pure gold and a personality that will steal your heart. This sweet guy is the perfect mix of playful puppy energy and cuddle buddy charm. This handsome guy is sweet, affectionate, and truly just the best boy. Richard’s idea of a perfect day includes soaking up love, making you laugh with his goofy charm, and reminding you how great life is with a loyal best friend by your side. He is the kind of dog who makes every day brighter just by being in it. If you are looking for a loving companion who will give you endless affection and smiles, Richard is ready to move right in and claim his spot in your heart (and probably on your couch).

This dog has been available for 94 days

If you are interested in Richard phone 276-988-5795 for an appointment or stop by to meet him at Tazewell County Animal Shelter. We are open Monday-Friday: 12pm-5pm, Closed Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.

This dog was still available for adoption on this date: Feb 25th, 2026

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

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Adoption fee: Dog adoption fee is $65. Fee includes a voucher for spay/neuter and rabies. We accept all forms of payment.

For animals that have not been spayed or neutered: adoptions are open to residents of Tazewell, Buchanan, Russell, Bland and Smyth County. If an animal is already spayed or neutered then it is available to be adopted by anyone (even out of state residents). Phone to check that the dog is available and what paperwork is required from you.

Make sure that you are able to take your dog home on the day you adopt it.

• Adoptions are on a first come, first served basis.
• If you have other dogs, please bring them to meet the pet that you are interested in.
• If you have children, please bring them to meet the pet that you are interested in.
• Always discuss with all household members before adding a new pet into the home.

Requirements:

• Residents of Tazewell County and adjacent counties (Buchanan, Russell, Bland and Smyth County) may adopt pets from Tazewell County Animal Shelter with proper identification required.
• To adopt a dog you must be 18 years of age or older.
• You must provide a picture ID/driving licence with a current address at the time of the adoption.
• If you rent, we do require permission from the landlord that you are able to have that particular pet.
• Each pet is required to be vaccinated for rabies within seven days of adoption, if it is four months of age or older. Rabies vaccination is required for each pet, upon turning four months of age.
• Every new owner of a pet adopted from Tazewell County Animal Shelter shall have the pet spayed/neutered within thirty days of the pet turning six months of age, or within thirty days if the pet is over six months of age.
• Out of state adoptions must be spayed or neutered before leaving Virginia.
• Return of the proper paperwork (sterilization and rabies certificates) is required within seven days of sterilization.
• State law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies.