Norfolk Animal Care Center
is located at
5585 Sabre Road,
just off Lowery Road at
Military Highway near
Broad Creek Shopping Center
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Animal Visitation Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(closed Wednesdays)
Sunday
12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Office Hours:
Monday - Sunday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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All photos on our site are of animals that have been at Norfolk Animal Care Center. Images are courtesy of Norfolk Animal Care Center staff and adopters.
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Pralene
Hi there. Just wanted to give you an update on Pralene. Ricardo and I adopted her before Easter and couldn't be happier. She was a perfect addition to our family. She quickly adjusted once she realized she was here for good and
this was her new home. She was initially scared of car rides but now she loves them! We have found her to be great with kids. She is filled with energy and is such a sweetheart. We decided to change her name from Pralene
to Princess Pralene (Princess for short) .She is so affectionate, loving and
VERY spoiled. She is a big baby! She loves to run around and play fetch in
our fenced in back yard and does not leave my side. She also loves baths.
She is very trusting of me and allows me to do whatever I need to do
(whether it be cleaning her eyes, ears, brushing her teeth or taking a bone
away from her because she took it from Pugsly (our pug).
Lastly, I just want to say that I really hope people do not just adopt pets
based on their age or breed. Animals are never too old to be trained with a
little patience and their personalities are defined by the love we give them
going forward. We believe pets are a result of our love and how we raise
them. I don't know what kind of life she had before us but it broke my heart
to see that every weekend when we visited that shelter for months, we saw
her literally become what seemed more depressed as the weeks went on and
often times I left in tears. I had tried to convince Ricardo for months to
give her a chance but he was concerned with her age and breed. She has
definitely proven that stereotype wrong and we could not be happier. She is
absolutely perfect! I truly hope more people can find it in their hearts to
give these animals, regardless of their age, a second chance! |
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Roxie
Wanted to give and Update on Roxie! I adopted her May 15th. She is a great family member to have around! We love her to death and are so glad we decided to adopt! WE hope others learn from us when they see us out and about to Live. Love. Adopt. And special thanks to all of you at the Norfolk Animal Care Center, All of you had great personalities and always willing to help!
Thank You So Much
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Allee
I just wanted to give you an update on Harmony who we now call Allee. I've said since college that my two goals in life were to buy a house and get a dog. This year I accomplished both those goals when I bought a townhouse in Chesapeake and adopted Allee from Norfolk Animal Care Center. When I first saw Allee (Harmony back then), I didn't want to get my hopes up because I couldn't imagine her owners wouldn't come back for a beautiful pure bred golden retriever. I think it was the longest 10 days of my life, but finally on April 11th, I took her home. Allee made herself right at home by jumping up on the couch and taking a nap. My brother (who lives with me) and I also discovered how much she loves tennis balls and her squeaky babies. That weekend she met the whole family, including my parents' dogs - Cooper and Ginger. Everyone got along great! When it got warm enough, we brought her down to the lake behind my house to see if she could swim. At first she wasn't very good, but now she is an Olympic swimmer! She also loves going for rides on the paddle boat. Right now she is laying on her gigantic bed taking a nap with her raccoon baby in her mouth. Thank you guys so much! Everyone at the center was so friendly and helpful. I tell everyone I know who is looking for a dog to go to Norfolk Animal Care Center. The center is so nice and you can tell the staff and volunteers really want to see the animals get adopted. Thanks again! |
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Shamrock
Shamrock is doing really well. She is really learning a lot about her new surroundings and is much more gentle each day. She loves "patrolling" the back yard, chasing the birds and squirrels, and trying to keep up with Heather. She really follows Heather around a lot and Heather is allowing her to more and more. We're still working on teaching her not to jump up and she has decided lately that it is fun to swim in the backyard pond. We'll have to break her of that sport, too-- each day is a new adventure. She really takes a lot of joy in life. She wags her whole body. Have a great day! Nancy |
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Isla
I adopted Vera (now Isla) about three months ago as a gift for my husband's 25th birthday. Although it turns out she was more a gift for me, she has been a wonderful addition to the Barbosa family. She has given new life to our five year old tabby. They play together all the time. Isla is usually sitting on the couch waiting for me to get home. It is so great to have her in our home as the welcome home committee. She is so sweet!! She has gotten so use to me picking her up and hugging her when I get home, that she has learned to "hug back." I am so glad to have her in our family. |
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Charles
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! |
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Ming-Ming
I had been desperately searching local advertisements and shelters for the perfect kitty companion. On a whim, my family and I dropped by the Norfolk Animal Care Center on a Saturday morning only to find the most beautiful kitten I had ever seen! It was her third day on the floor and I was shocked that she had not been adopted yet. I immediately asked to hold her and I knew she was that special kitten I had been searching for. She's a very special part of our family and we love her unconditionally. Thank you NACC for all of your kindness and help with giving us our precious "Ming-Ming"!
Sincerely,
Carissa Straley
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Daisy
We adopted our little pup in March and named her Daisy. She was extremely timid, distrustful and frightened. She'd been found on the street and there wasn't any history on her. When we got her home we went easy and began to work on earning her trust. She'd become so "overgrown" the poor thing couldn't see much which I'm sure added to her anxiety. Having her groomed helped a great deal. We had a rough time getting her to come to us or even cross a threshhold from one room to another. The groomer suggested I use her leash to get her to come and it worked like a charm. She loves her leash. Well in no time she became a different dog. She needed to be house trained but we used the piddle pads and she does great. We just love Daisy. She's really helped us fill our "empty nest" and given us an awful lot of laughs as she has quite a personality.
Thank you so much for all you do.
Nina and Tommy
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