Breed: Terrier mix? NOTE: Breeds are our best guess when we do not have proof of parentage

Sex: Female

Spayed: Yes

Age: 11 years approx

Size: Medium

Color: Brown with white chest

Coat: Smooth

Vaccinated DHPP: Yes

Children: Was raised with children. Has been around kids of all ages

Other Dogs: Never been around other dogs so may not want to live with a dog

Cats: Cannot be off-leash around cats

House Trained: Yes

Crate Trained: Yes

Good in the Car: Yes

Obedience: Is a runner. She wants to hunt little varmints and will also dig

Walking: Strong on the leash - see Notes

Notes+ October 1st: Sophie was picked up this past weekend for a sleepover. This confirmed what we already knew; she is literally perfect. However, she accidentally pulled the foster down while on a walk and because of this, they cannot adopt her. She is just too strong for their home, and we understand. When we say this ole’ lady does not act her age, we mean it! When Sophie is outside, she is on the move. If you plan on leash walking her, just be prepared to give her some correction. The fosters are devastated to bring her back, but we are just glad she was able to get away for a little while, and we learned a little bit more about our longest resident.

Here are some things they had to say about Sophie:

• She has really taken to the granddaughter and sleeps with her at night
• She was left loose in the house while they ran errands and did fantastic
• Will sit with you on the couch and be as close as possible
• She loves to play ball
• She has not barked

Other information we have about Sophie:

• Sophie is some type of Terrier mix with a docked tail
• She is housebroken, but is likely to have a couple accidents in a new environment
• She is crate trained, and likes to sleep in her own dog bed at night
• She does NOT like pedicures, and will likely need to be muzzled for nail trims
• She does whine, but does not really bark unless she wants attention
• She LOVES any toy

If you would like to meet Sophie, please send us a message or give us a call at (540) 921-2053.

There is no adoption fee for Grammie Sophie in the hope someone will want to take her home.

NO FEE

This dog has been available for 273 days

If you are interested in Sophie phone 540-921-2053 for an appointment to meet her at Giles County Animal Shelter. We are open Monday - Saturday 12pm-4pm by appointment only, Closed Sunday and Holidays.

Still available for adoption on this date: Oct 1st 2026

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

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ONE BY ONE One by one, they pass by my cage Too old, too worn, too broken, they say Way past his time, he can’t run and play They shake their heads and go on their way A little old man, arthritic and sore It seems that I am wanted no more I once had a home, I once had a bed A place that was warm, and where I was fed Now my muzzle is grey, and my eyes slowly fail Who wants a dog so old and so frail? My family decided I didn’t belong I got in their way, my attitude wrong Now I sit in this kennel, where day after day The younger ones are chosen and taken away When I had come to the end of my rope You saw my face and again I knew hope You saw past the grey, the legs wobbly with age And felt I deserved life beyond this cage You took me home, gave me food and a bed You gently stroked my poor tired head We snuggle and play, you talk to me low You love me so dearly, and make sure I know Although I have lived most of my life with another You outshine them with a love so much stronger I promise to return all the love I can give To you my dear friend, as long as I live I may be with you for a week, or for years We will share many smiles, and a few tears When the time comes, that God deems I must leave I know you will cry and your heart it will grieve When I arrive at the Bridge all brand new My thoughts and my heart will still be with you And I will brag to all who will hear Of the person who made my last days so dear.

• Adoption of dogs is open to residents of Bland, Pulaski, Montgomery, Craig and Giles County areas of Virginia.
• Dogs that have been spayed/neutered are available for adoption to any location including out of state residents.
• Adoption fee for a male dog is $140 and for a female dog is $150. Fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines and a microchip. We can only accept cash and check

We will not ‘hold’ or ‘reserve’ a dog by phone or e-mail or Facebook message. Make sure that you are able to take your dog home on the day you adopt it. We will not keep a dog for you after its ‘available’ day.