Norfolk Animal Care Center
is located at
5585 Sabre Road,
just off Lowery Road at
Military Highway near
Broad Creek Shopping Center

757-441-5505
www.norfolk.gov/nacc
Animal Visitation Hours:

Mon Closed
Tues 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thur   2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fri   11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat  11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sun 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Office Hours:
Monday - Sunday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

All photos on our site are of animals that have been at Norfolk Animal Care Center.  Images are courtesy of staff, volunteers, and adopters.

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One of the best ways YOU can continue to help the animals is by sharing updates of your NACC adoption. Just as college alumni "talk up" their school, we hope you as a NACC alumni will let others know there are wonderful animals waiting at the shelter for a chance to give love and devotion to the person/family who adopts them. "Happy Tails" is where we post the updates from adopters. Have one you'd like to share? Please e-mail us with a text update and include your favorite photo (sorry - we know it's hard to pick just one)!

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SANDY
Sandy has been with me for over 6 months now what a great dog she is. She is deaf but is so very smart she knows alot of hand signals. She put on weight and has learned to eat slow. She loves her mikebones. She also gets along very well with my three cats. I wanted to send you an updated picture of her now that her hair has grown and her skin infections went away. All my friends ask me where did I get her from, when I tell them they are shocked. I say a pound dog is a great dog .It may take time, as it did with sandy but the love you get back is priceless. Please see attached picture of sandy.

Fondly,

Darlene

ZIP AND ZOA
I just wanted to let you know how much I LOVE these cats! They are so affectionate and playful they are just what I was looking for. I have changed their names I hope that is ok… The little boy is now Zip and girl is Zoa. I will keep you updated.

Thanks,

Amy

SQUEAK AND MAX
Hi. Just a short update to show that the two kitties I adopted a few weeks ago, Squeak and Max, (formerly Nellie, I think) have settled in and are getting along fine. They have already taken over my computer chair, among other spots, and are still doing a lot of household exploring.

Regards,

Robert L. Bacon

HANS
I thought I would let you know how the Doberman (Hans) is that I adopted in July. After having some health issues from his neutering and 3 trips to the ER within a week, Hans is very happy. We love him so much. He gets along with his siblings with an occasional snarl when it comes to me (he thinks I belong to him). All I have to do is say no fights, be nice and all is well. Hans loves riding in the truck. I forget that he’s there because he is so quiet. He has gained 25 lbs. (now weighing 75 lbs.) from his last vet visit in December. Hans does have a thyroid issue and is on meds. My husband says he is such a character. Occasionally, he will try to jump on me but normally stays down. I do think he may have been abused because we had problems with him peeing in the house in the beginning and I scolded him. Hans started shaking and distorted his face as if he was waiting to be hit. I told him it was OK that I could clean it up. Poor baby. After his meals, he goes potty outside and Hans stands on the deck waiting for me to tell him what a good boy he is and then he gives me little kisses. I also know he was never on a bed because the first time I was able to get him on the bed, he wouldn’t move. He was spread eagle. Now he loves the bed. Hans also loves his new coat that I ordered for the cold weather. He wears it proudly. I cherish every day Hans is with us. I hope you are having a nice day and that many people will come to the shelter and adopt.

Sandra Simpson

GRIFFIN and SHAMMIE
Its hard to believe that we've had Griffin (Charlie) almost a year and Shammie (Minuet) almost 2 years.  They have both adjusted beautifully.  Shammie and I have been working with the Hampton Roads Obedience Training Club with obedience classes.  She loves it.  She is such a high energy, smart girl that she really needed a job to do.  It has really helped her get settled.
 
Griffin (Charlie) was pretty fearful when he came to us, but every day he is spending more and more time asking for attention and in the company of the pack.  He still spends some time alone in his "room" (the sunroom set up for puppies--  see picture 2), but its good to know he is comfortable and loves it in there.  He and his ladies (Thistle, 13 and Shammie, 3) are the best of friends. 
 
Thank you for the wonderful work that you do!

Chris and Nancy Stewart

HENRY
We adopted Henry from the NACC in April of 2008. He is just the best boy ever! He is VERY affectionate and especially loves to rear up on Ed's chest with his front paws and rub his forehead and the top of his nose on Ed's beard. He likes to join us on the kitchen table for coffee and enjoys keeping us from reading the newspapers by lying on them and giving us that "who, me?" look! You just can't get mad at Henry!

Betty and Ed

LEO
My husband Jeremy loves his boy, Leo. They are the perfect pair. In the morning, Leo gets up and cuddles with Jeremy. They wrestle on the floor, then sit next to each other on the couch. Here are Leo and Jeremy sitting outside last night whilst Jeremy was grilling. Leo being his loyal companion, was right there with him. We adopted Leo in the Fall of 2007. He became an instant part of our family and our Saturday mornings would not be complete without him on the bed between us. Its amazing how animals can pull you through tough times with their love and devotion.

Molly

PS: Leo is the topic of one of Molly's blogs: Read it here...and here...and the latest here!
Lew
We, the Baileys, adopted Lew Lew on Feb. 13th, 2009. She was kind of skinny. Now that she's been with us almost a month, you see that she has definitely put on weight and has us trained well. Here she is contentedly sitting on my husband's lap with her eyes closed! Who knew she'd be such a great lap dog. She loves chasing squirrels to the point that we had to extend our backyard fence "upward" since she could easily jump our original fence and demonstrated so! She's a riot frolicking with a tennis ball too - she leaps and twirls and races. She's also gotten to looking at herself in the mirror - trying to figure out who that dog in there is. That's funny to see. Lew Lew is indeed a love!!! We are so glad we rescued her.
Jane Bailey
Mr. Buffy
Everything is terrific! They are absolutely adorable- we couldn't have asked for more wonderful cats!! They settled in right away and are having a great time here! Mr Buffy is sweet, gentle, and loves to cuddle and be held - he's a real mush! He touches our faces very gently with his paws as if to say "thanks"... What a doll!! Amelia is quite the flirt. She's dripping in personality!! She loves to cuddle too, as long as it does not interfere with her playtime. She's always up for fun!! They have quickly gotten the hang of the stratching post which is great too! We are introducing them slowly to the rest of the "gang", and everyone is getting along great! Doobie, who is the youngest one, likes to "kitty wrestle" with Amelia. Roxie and Finnegan, being older and more reserved, just sniff them and walk away. For some reason, I think shelter cats sometimes accept other cats into a family better than others because "they have been there". Anyway, we truly have a wondeful cat family, and I want to thank the volunteers and the staff at NACC for that..... Also, "Kudos" to those that assess the animals and their personalities. I think the time NACC takes in providing accurate descriptions of each pet's personality really does help make for perfect matches. I wish more shelters has the time and the resources to do that.
Many thanks, again from "all" of us
Kim V.
Ms. Wezzy
I adopted a 8+ pug from your shelter, and she is doing great. Her name is Miss Weezy, and her personality has really come out in her new, safe home. She loves to chase her tail.
Thanks, Alexis Carroll
Charles
About Charles, the pit we rescued in November 2008 from NACC: He has been a wonderful addition to our family and our house would not be the same without him! He is the more mature, "big" brother to our other 1 year old pit, Sadie. He learned all of our "house rules" within a couple of weeks and is the most obedient dog we have ever been around. He only had a few accidents, even though he had never lived indoors! He follows us around and sits at our feet! If I do anything, even take the trash out, he follows me and "makes sure I'm "ok". He also thinks he's a lapdog even though he's 60 lbs plus! Charles is whatever dog you want him to be: lazy indoor dog, outdoor running companion, or beach buddy! Thank you for saving Charles so that he could be added to our family!
Laura and David Lopez
Raven
 Last year my boyfriend and I adopted a mastiff/pit mix named Raven. Her name now is Brandee. When we first got Brandee home, she was very shy and skittish. If we picked up something like a broom or mop she'd run to a corner and shake. She hated car rides too. A year later, Brandee is spoiled and loved by everyone who sees her. She now enjoys going to the beach, park, and she even loves going for car rides! We could not ask for a better dog! She is so smart and loves to play and is eager to learn new things!
Nia
My name is Jessica Thompson and I recently adopted Nia, I kept her name, and she is just the most wonderful dog ever. She is mellow and so well behaved. She is so loving and sweet. I could not have imagined a better dog. She is so great.
Booky
We adopted Booky a couple of days after Christmas in 2007. He was very quiet and afraid when he first came home, but he turned out to be one of the friendliest and most loyal and loving dogs I have ever met. He came home to a mom, a boy, and a kitty cat named Angel. Booky has a grandma too, who takes him for runs on the beach. He also loves to go to the dog park in Colonial Place, and to his friend Roscoe's (a Jack Russell) house while mom is at work. Booky loves popcorn, and he has gained 10 lbs. since he came to us. He receives great care at Bayview Veterinarian. Booky is greatly loved and spoiled daily. We would never want to be without him, and we are so grateful to the Animal Care Center for giving our doggy another chance at a safe and happy home.
Minnie
We wanted to thank everyone at  Norfolk Animal Care Center for all their help!  We have had Minnie (previously known as Amazon) for over a month or so now and she is doing fantastic!  It took awhile finding the "right" dog for our family. It was important to us that our new family friend be good with children and vice versa. The Norfolk Animal Care Center allowed us to come by daily, which is what we did. So, thank you for allowing us to take our time and always answering our questions. We will update you soon with new pics because Minnie is a big girl and she is still growing!
Kaitlyn
We adopted Cameo now Kaitlyn from the NAMC in March 2008. When we visited your shelter
she was an underweight and just had puppies stray. She had numbers shaved in to her hair and you guys were thinking
she was a puppy mill or hunting dog. Her hair grew back beautifully, by the way. My husband was drawn to her cage
and we put our name on the list to adopt her. What a long 10 days !! We visited her everyday and were excited to bring her home.  She has been the greatest addition to our home. She is well behaved and just a joy to have. THANKS so much!! Your center is very clean and the staff is excellent, we have told many people about the shelter, and they have adopted also!
Thanks again,
The Farleys
Schrodie & Estlin
These two brothers (Schrodie the black fella and Estlin, the white kitty) were adopted almost a year ago. They’ve grown so big, and love to spend their days play fighting, and taking long naps in the sun. Estlin, prefers to spend his time as a wallflower, watching the world, similar to the poet he’s named after, while Schrodie loves attention and will stalk you from room to room until you give him belly rubs.
 
Thanks so much for allowing me the opportunity to adopt these lovely guys!
Bandit
We brought Bandit home from Norfolk Animal Care Center around Valentine's Day 2007. She was one sick puppy - suffering from a bad ear yeast infection, bite marks on her ears, 10-15 pounds underweight, and afraid of everyone and everything. She was a very brave dog to go through all her ear treatments. A year later, she is the picture of health. I have never seen a dog so excited to go out the door for a walk or run. She can barely sit still to get the leash on. She can run 4-5 miles with me at a pop and always seems ready for more. She is still a little skittish around strangers, but she loves to play with her sister Starbuck and with other dogs at the dog park. At times she thinks she is a 60 pound lap dog. I guess my only point here is, tell people not to overlook the sick dogs at the pound. With time and love they get better, and I think they, knowing that you helped them, ome to love you even more.
Hank
Hello, my name is Brittany... I wrote about 2 weeks after we got Hank (Poindexter) from the Norfolk Animal Care Center and I just wanted to say that its been 2 months now and he is still the best dog ever! Hes doing great. He and my son are best friends they are always together! I have never seen any dog as wonderful and sweet as this one. I'm so happy that we found him. Thanks you all SO MUCH for all that you do!!! We will bring him by sometime to visit!
Brittany
Abigail
I cannot tell you how thrilled we are to have Abigail join our family!  She is adorable and sweet with a turbo-charged purr. She is equally happy playing or just hanging out. She and our daughter have become fast friends but I can’t wait till the children go to bed so we can hang out.
Mozart
We adopted "Mozart", now affectionately called Domino in May. Initially we had another feline in mind to adopt but when we met Domino it was instant attraction! He is such a part of our family it feels like he has been with us forever! I think he may have been a dog in his previously life because he runs after the kids and jumps on them to get them to play with him. He loves sleeping in everyones bed. Throughout the night he moves from one bed to the other. He is alot of fun and we enjoy having him part of our family!

Darlene
Julep 
I just wanted to send you some updated pics of Julep. She is doing great! She is now about 20lbs heavier than when we first got her (64lbs)! But rest assured, she was recently at the vet's office and is a very healthy and happy girl! In February we bought our first home and we recently had a fence installed. Now Julep can play off leash and enjoy her pool!!
 
Hope all is well in VA!
 
Jen
Tory 
 I wanted to let you all know that I am very happy and healthy in my new home in Chesapeake. I arrived here on July 11 after receiving a lot of tender loving care at your facility in Norfolk. My new pet parents are spoiling me rotten! I have completed healing from my spaying and have had great medical care from my Veterinarian at the Chesapeake Animal Medical Clinic.

I will always remember fondly the wonderful love and care you provided me, and your efforts in helping me find my new home.
 
Lots of Love!
 
Tory    
Kobe
Hello to the wonderful people at the Norfolk Animal Care Center! We adopted Kobe on July 1st, and he has already become a permanent member of our family by capturing the hearts of all of us...and our beds! He is so wonderful with my 5- and 6-year old, which was my main concern. He is already housebroken, and behaves very well for a puppy of his age and size. He is silly, and throws little tantrums when he doesn't get his way, but he is wonderful! He brings our shoes to the door to go on walks, and has made tremendous progress with the leash--almost a pro now! We enrolled him in a doggy daycare and college for some training and social time, and he already has a few "girlfriends" who follow him around--but who can blame them? He's so handsome. He is amazing! Thanks so much for choosing us as his new family! I am attaching some photos, and will keep you updated, and may even stop in for a visit one day! Take care,
Josh, Jessica, Joseph and Jenna and Kobe Sisson
Teddy
Enclosed is a picture of our cat, Teddy. We adopted him from your shelter on April 23, 1998. On his birthday, we always remind him, and ourselves, how after searching for weeks for the perfect cat, we saw Teddy and knew he was "the one". He is such a ham! And just the best friend and companion. So all these years later, we just wanted to check in to let you know how well he is doing and to thank you for all the great work you do.
 
Sincerely,
Paul and Zorada Piepoli

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