Meet Almost Heaven's Adoptable Dogs Looking for Forever Homes

6 - 8 year old Chester has obviously not enjoyed a very good life. But, that's all changed for him now - and he's ready to make up for lost time! Chester is not a big boy, but he has a huge heart that he wants to share with his special someone. Chester gets along fine with the female dogs here (he doesn't like the bouncy "in your face" types too much) - is small enough for those who don't want to handle a full sized golden retriever, and is just plain cute, cute, cute! Chester has had one incident of teeth baring with a stranger visiting here. We have no idea why - as he has never made a bad move towards us - any of us. We think this little boy is going to make some very lucky person very happy as long as they understand his quirks.

If you would like to offer Chester a forever home, please submit an application.

3 - 4 year old Chaucer is so endearing. He is high energy, but very responsive to training and correction. Chaucer needs either an electric fence, to be leash walked, a tie out, or a fence at least 6' high to be safe. He will climb or jump fences when he becomes bored or sees something on the other side more interesting. Chaucer is a favorite here. He has been vaccinated against rabies, distemper and parvo, heartworm tested negative, crate trained, wormed, and neutered. Chaucer gets along best with spayed females and and other neutered males. He can, however, be very choosy with his canine companions and may display some leash aggression towards other dogs (which we are working on and is never directed at humans). Chaucer needs an owner who is alpha - and someone who understands his issues with some other dogs - and who is experienced and willing to work with him.

If you think you might be the person for this truly unique and wonderful boy, please submit an application.

2- 3 year old Louie came to us with a history of being a "bait dog" for dog fighters. That may or may not be true as Louie does seem to have some neurological issues which could have been caused by injury (head bobbing when drinking, and some peripheral vision issues). We have had Louie thoroughly checked out by our veterinarian, and he has assured us that though Louie does seem to have some strange issues, none of them appear to be affecting his current health in any way nor does he expect them to affect him in the future.

Louie gets along with female dogs, but does not get along with all males. He really does much better with one, at most two, female canine friend(s) at a time. He is very well behaved on leash. He is affectionate with his humans, and listens extremely well - and in fact actually already knows a few basic commands. Louie would do best in a home with an experienced dog owner/trainer and one or two easy going female canine companions. Louie is a work in process - and his new family should regard him as a piece of art, that when finally complete, will dazzle all who meet him.

f you would like to offer Louie a furever home, please submit an application.

13 year old Daniel came to us in 2017 after he found himself homeless when his owners divorced. He then spent time in a temporary home and was later brougt to Almost Heaven.

Daniel was very nervous and unsure of himself when he first arrived at Almost Heaven. He suffered from a severe case of separation anxiety, which took months and the use of special equipment to overcome. Sadly, the behavior reappears whenever there is a change to his surroundings here so we have permanently assigned him his own "personal space." Daniel is fed separately - being a Senior - he should not be forced to compete with other dogs in order to eat - and he can be food aggressive with other dogs. Daniel does fraternize with a wide variety of canine companions - young, old, big, and small - and he does fine with all of them as long as food or treats are not involved. Daniel has a reconstructed knee cap; meaning - he does need physical exercise but jumping should be discouraged.

We have found Daniel to be very loving and sweet with people but he can be choosy with his canine companions.

If you would like to open your heart and offer a forever home to Daniel, please submit an application. Note: Daniel may require the same special setup we have for him here and may also need more time and patience than usual to adapt to his new home.

Golden Angel Debra Hunt, thank you for sponsoring Daniel.

5 - 6 year old Queenie came to us after she was found lying next to the road, emaciated at 27 pounds. We will probably never know the real story of how Queenie found herself in such dire circumstances and physical condition but, it has left emotional scars that may never completely heal. Queenie is a very dominant girl - she can be stubborn and single minded. She gets along best with neutered male dogs and she seems to like cats - actually, she just ignores them.

Queenie needs a home with an experienced adopter. Someone who can give her the space and guidance to become accustomed to her new home and people. Once Queenie knows and trusts people, she is a very loving, sweet girl, but it will not be "love at first sight" for her. We feel she would do best in a quiet adult home with a fenced yard - although Queenie does LOVE to go for walks on leash. She is crate trained, housebroken, spayed, vaccinated, and heartworm negative and on preventative.

We would love to see Queenie find her furever family and home where she will continue to blossom and receive the love and patience she needs and deserves. If you think you might be the right home for Queenie, please submit an application.

11-12 year old Baron came to Almost Heaven after he bit a volunteer at a shelter over his food bowl. He was then adopted and returned to us by the Virginia State Police after he failed their tracking school test. He LOVES to track - but will switch tracks and just keep on going. Baron can be aloof, but has mellowed a lot in his old age. He still requires a yard with a physical fence as he still uses his nose to get himself into trouble - even at this age. Baron has undergone several surgeries to remove old age lumps and bumps, and seems to sprout new ones as soon as the old ones are gone.

Baron would do best in a home with other Senior dogs that will just leave him be and not try to initiate play. He has never liked other dogs in his face. Although we would love to see this old man in a real home, he does require some special considerations and conditions, and would need an experienced bloodhound owner. If you think you might be that person and would like to offer Baron a furever retirement home, please submit an application.

For now, he to live out his days with Almost Heaven as a permanet resident. Sponsors and donations towards his care are always greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via PayPal using the Donate button below or by mail: AHGGRS at P.O. Box 648, Capon Bridge, WV 26711.

Poor little 8 year old Benji was in such terrible condition when was dumped at a shelter. He was so matted they had shelter had trouble telling one end from the other. Benji has been a challenge for most of his life with us, although, he appears to have mellowed in the last year. For a long time, Benji thought it was great fun to bite the foot of anyone new who met him. Luckily - everyone wears shoes around the dogs, so there were no injuries. Lately, he seems less interested in feet (thank heavens) and is more interested in just going outside to potty.

Benji gets along with most other dogs and will actually play with some of them. He can be a challenge when it comes to grooming and veterinary care when he decides he has had "enough." We are still hoping a special person will show up to offer our Benji a furever home. If you think that special person is you, please submit an application.

For now, he will remain with Almost Heaven as a permanet resident. Sponsors and donations towards his care are always greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via PayPal using the Donate button below or by mail: AHGGRS at P.O. Box 648, Capon Bridge, WV 26711

9 - 10 year old Zoey came to us after the family she lived with dumped her at a shelter for "nipping at the kids" while eating. Well - we have a feeling there was a lot more going on than nipping as Zoey can be extremely temperamental and has been evaluated as unadoptable to the average family. Zoey LOVES to play ball and you can play with her forever, but she is leery of being petted, groomed, and vetted, and has snapped, bared teeth, and acted out. Zoey is fine here, but we fear there may not be a home out there for her with all her quirks and unpredictability around strangers and other dogs.

If you are a very experienced/trainer adopter and would like to offer Zoey a new forever home, please submit an application.

Sponsors and donations towards her care are always greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via PayPal using the Donate button below or by mail: AHGGRS at P.O. Box 648, Capon Bridge, WV 26711

9 - 10 year old Panda and Teddy came to us after their owner passed away. They were very unsocial, and it took us a long time to gain their trust. Part of their behavior is genetic and part of it was from living an isolated life on a farm. Even now - years later - they are not warm fuzzy dogs, though they do like attention, and LOVE being inside snuggled on their dog beds. We would love to see these two Seniors adopted together, they are lifelong friends (littermates), and are very bonded and dependent on each other (especially Panda).

Teddy and Panda are available for adoption to a special home with understanding, patient, special people. If you are interested in offering them a furever home, please submit an application.

Sponsors and donations towards their care are always greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via PayPal using the Donate button below or by mail: AHGGRS at P.O. Box 648, Capon Bridge, WV 26711

9 - 10 year old Panda and Teddy came to us after their owner passed away. They were very unsocial, and it took us a long time to gain their trust. Part of their behavior is genetic and part of it was from living an isolated life on a farm. Even now - years later - they are not warm fuzzy dogs, though they do like attention, and LOVE being inside snuggled on their dog beds. We would love to see these two Seniors adopted together, they are lifelong friends (littermates), and are very bonded and dependent on each other (especially Panda).

Teddy and Panda are available for adoption to a special home with understanding, patient, special people. If you are interested in offering them a furever home, please submit an application.

Sponsors and donations towards their care are always greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via PayPal using the Donate button below or by mail: AHGGRS at P.O. Box 648, Capon Bridge, WV 26711

Cody came to us in October 2008, on a rather large transport from a shelter in the Carolinas. The dogs on this transport were loaded into crates aboard a horse trailer for their ride to safety/rescue. Cody escaped his crate, and only the quick thinking of the truck driver following the trailer saved his life.

Upon seeing Cody's paws at the top of the door to the trailer, the trucker started weaving the lanes of I-95 and slowing down. He was also frantically trying to signal the driver of the transport vehicle.

Without much hesitation, Cody leaped out of the trailer and onto I-95. Thankfully, the truck driver had traffic stopped by now, and people banned together to capture our boy, who only suffered a few bruises and abrasions.

Cody is an escape artist. Cody has escaped every pen, run, cable, kennel, and crate (except the gorilla crate) we have put him in. Luckily, for the most part, he is a happy dog and doesn't stray very far from home.

Cody is also storm phobic - and reacts to loud noises, such as gun fire or fire works. It has been a challenge to find a situation that would be right for him. Cody is fine as long as his "person" is with him. Left alone - he knows only one thing - and that is escape.

At 14 - 15 years old, Cody has settled in to "his spot" in the barracks, loves his yard, but now prefers to lay on a nice soft bed. Cody has always gotten along with other dogs, though he really doesn't play with them. We would still love to see this old fellow in a real home, but, it may be in his best interest to live out his remaining days with us. He is still smiling, still eating treats, and still digging the occasional hole. He does not try to escape any more - and we long ago gave up trying to relocate him from "his spot."

Sponsors and donations towards his care are always greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via PayPal using the Donate button below or by mail: AHGGRS at P.O. Box 648, Capon Bridge, WV 26711

Lawn mower - Jake (his brother Jasper recently passed away) - were abandoned at their prior home when their owner was evicted from the property.

Wonderful for keeping the fields "mowed" where lawn mowers cannot go.