Meet Abigail
Norfolk Animal Care Center lists Abigail as female, listed as "Border Collie", in Norfolk, Virginia. The listing gives her age as 8 years and her size as large. Abigail is currently at the Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center on stray hold, waiting for her owner(s) to come find her.
During this hold, adoption applications are being taken. An application must be filled out at the shelter to be considered valid. If Abigail is not reclaimed by her owner(s), she will be available for adoption on 11/21/23. The listing also notes that she may have the maximum number of applications or may already be adopted.
The shelter's computer software takes 1-2 hours to refresh when an animal leaves the shelter. For the most up-to-date information on each animal, the listing asks people to visit the shelter or call 757-441-5505. To speak with an Adoptions Counselor for more information on Abigail, call 757-441-5505 or email nacc@norfolk.gov.
To ask about Abigail or start an application, contact Norfolk Animal Care Center.
Edited by Lily's Second Chance from the listing by Norfolk Animal Care Center. Please confirm details with Norfolk Animal Care Center.
Read Norfolk Animal Care Center’s original description
Hi! Thanks for noticing me! I am currently at the Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center on stray hold while I wait for my owner(s) to come find me. During my stray hold we are taking adoption applications. If not reclaimed by my owner(s), then I will be available for adoption on 11/21/23. Please call 757-441-5505 or email nacc@norfolk.gov to speak with an Adoptions Counselor for more information on me.*Disclaimer* This animal may have maximum number of applications or already be adopted. Our computer software takes 1-2 hours to refresh when an animal leaves the shelter. Please come visit the shelter or call us at 757-441-5505 to get the most up to date information on each animal. An application must be filled out at the shelter to be considered valid.
About Abigail’s reported breed
Border Collie
Listed as Border Collie
The Border Collie is a medium-sized herding dog known for intelligence, high energy and a strong work drive. AKC gives a general life expectancy of 12-15 years. The breed does best with experienced or highly active owners who can offer structured daily activity.
Breed information describes general tendencies. It does not tell you Abigail’s personality, health or ancestry. Ask Norfolk Animal Care Center about Abigail as an individual.
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