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Shelter Dog Training Program

Paws for a cause: Virginia Tech students, professors lead dog adoption efforts and research

Learn about the shelter-trained dogs available for fostering or adoption below.

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Student playing with a tan dog she's has been training. Cuddling on the ground.
Eva Giguere pets Bambi after a successful training session. Photo by Max Esterhuizen for Virginia Tech.

You may see some of the dogs in their profile photos wearing a PetPace health-monitoring collar, which help us learn more about the dog's heart rate, respiration, and activity levels during their stay with us. You can read more about PetPace collars here.

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Fall 2025 dogs available for adoption or fostering

  

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    White dog with tan ears smiling in front of the Duck Pond at Virginia Tech.
    Harvey , bio

    Male | Neutered | Estimated age: 2 years and 1 month old | 34 lbs.

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    Black and tan dog stands alert on grass, wearing a bright red harness and teal collar, golden foliage in background.
    Waldo , bio

    Male | Neutered | Estimated age: 5 years old | 36 lbs.

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    White and black spotted dog with floppy ears looks to the side, wearing orange harness and purple collar outdoors.
    Yahtzee , bio

    Male | Neutered | Estimated age: 3 years old | 70 lbs.