Welcome to Green Dogs Unleashed
We are a non-profit organization committed to rescuing animals in need, rehabilitating them and professionally training them to become Therapy dogs and then placing them in homes to give back to the community, We focus on the rescue, rehabilitation and training of special needs animals to work with special humans in need. All our animals are currently trained and rehabilitated at Unleashed Canine Training Academy, in Troy, Virginia.
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.
Josh Billings
News and Events
Christina Lee2018-05-23T12:03:53+00:00
‘Out and About’ Therapy Dog Training
We had so much fun this week with our Out and About Therapy Dog Training Class. Everyone did a great job and the dogs really enjoyed getting out and about! Thank you Lowe's [...]
Christina Lee2018-05-26T19:07:16+00:00
Kylo – Adopted
Update 4/15/18 Kylo has been adopted and went to a wonderful home! Thanks to Katie, Derek and their entire family for working so hard to train Kylo and get him past all of his [...]
Christina Lee2018-05-25T14:11:41+00:00
Green Dogs Unleashed Puppies Battle it Out in the Puppy Bowl
Deaf dalmatian puppy Chance, deaf/blind cocker spaniel puppy Buttons and three legged golden doodle puppy Sophie were honored to be a part of Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl XIV. This will be the fifth year [...]
Our Mission Statement
To rescue, train, place and register unwanted animals to participate in therapy work, with an emphasis on special needs animals. To adopt out, place, or transfer to rescue, animals deemed not suitable for our program.
To improve the quality of life for individuals with special needs, and Veterans with PTSD, by conducting volunteer pet facilitated therapy; to achieve optimum standards of excellence in its practice and in the care of therapy animals through ongoing training and evaluation; to promote the supportive benefits of the human animal bond; and, to enhance our community’s awareness of and involvement in programs.
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Izzy
Dog, Baby, Female, Medium
Australian-Shepherd
Special NeedsSpayed/NeuteredHas ShotsNo Cats
DogBabyFemaleMediumAustralian-Shepherd
*/*/* PLEASE NOTE: The first communication you will receive after completing an application will be via email. Please keep an eye on your inbox AND spam folders, just in case. */*/* 12/13/18 Pupdate How has Izzy not found a home yet?! Izzy would make an awesome best friend for someone and she has only had ONE adoption inquiry since August!! I can't figure out why - so let's get this girl a home for the Holidays!! Here's what you need to know about Izzy: Izzy is 8 months old and approx 35-40 lbs. She is a beautiful blue merle Australian Shepherd mix (she may also have some Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie in there). Izzy and her sister were surrendered to a local shelter by a breeder over the summer because they are totally deaf and also sight impaired (but not blind). Izzy's sister was quickly adopted and Izzy has been waiting so patiently ever since! This beautiful girl is good with dogs AND kids (working on cats but most cats don't enjoy her enthusiasm). She is housebroken, crate trained and knows how to use a doggy door. She also walks well on a gentle leader and knows her basic commands through hand signals. She's also a local celebrity! Izzy was featured a few months ago on 99.7 CYK as the adoptable pet of the week! She's super modest about it but she *will* sign autographs if you ask nicely! Like most herding breeds Izzy is athletic and super smart! She picks things up extremely quickly and she loves training and puzzle toys. Izzy would very much enjoy an active home with another dog to play with. If this sweet girl sounds like she could be the right fit for you . . Please visit the 'forms' tab at www.greendogsunleashed.org and complete an application. Izzy is available for adoption through Green Dogs Unleashed and is being fostered in Afton, Va. 11/7/18 PUPDATE! Izzy has now met some cats. Two are VERY laid back and dog savvy. There were no problems. The third ran from her, and Izzy, of course, gave chase. There is no way of knowing what the outcome would have been had we not stopped her, so we would probably recommend a home with no cats, just to be safe. 10/6/18 - PUPDATE! I met this sweet girl today. She is as cute as can be, loves to run and play, and be close to her person. She is very active and will need an active home where she gets long walks (or runs) daily and a fenced yard where she can run wide open! Electric fences are NOT appropriate for deaf dogs.. A running partner and an 'active' canine companion would be preferable, as she has LOTS of energy. Another new arrival as of 8/26/18, this beautiful, long legged, 5 month old girl is an Australian Shepherd/Heeler ? mix. She is likely the result of merle to merle breeding which may result in pups being deaf and/or blind. Izzy is deaf and appears to have good vision in one eye and partial in the other. She was about to be euthanized when Green Dogs Unleashed pulled her from a kill shelter. With training and love she is going to make someone a fun and loyal companion. She is curious, smart, loves to play with her 2 Aussie foster siblings, and can amuse herself with toys. Visual communication and potty training are in progress and Izzy thrives on attention, affection and positive responses. She been spayed and is current on age-appropriate vaccinations. We are happy to consider applicants from out of state. However, if the applicant is approved, they must be willing to come to our location in Troy, VA, for a meet and greet. If all parties agree that the pup and family are a good fit, they would take the pup home at that time. For more information about our mission and for an application for adoption, please go to www.greendogsunleashed.com. GDU does ask a minimum adoption donation of 300.00. This is a minimum donation and does not cover all expenses, as we are funded solely by the angels and volunteers willing to donate time and finances. This minimum donation includes DAPP, rabies if age appropriate,, heartworm test and preventative, if age appropriate, and flea and tick treatment, as well as neutering or spaying if the animal is medically sound to undergo surgery. This minimum donation does not even begin to cover the actual expenses each animal has while in rescue, but does go directly towards vet care for our rescue animals. In an attempt to avoid tummy upset from a sudden change of food, the foster family may include a small, transitional bag of the food the dog/puppy has been eating. And if the dog/puppy has grown attached to a special item (like a toy or blanket), they may send that along, as well.
Nikolai
Cat, Adult, Male, Medium
Domestic-Short-Hair
Spayed/NeuteredHas Shots
CatAdultMaleMediumDomestic-Short-Hair
Nikolai and his sister Nala are approximately 7-8 years old and came to us after their owner passed away. Here is some information about them from their foster: Nikolai came to me sick, scared, sad, and in pain. He missed his human terribly and wanted to spend most of his time in his cat carrier where he felt safe. Nala was more outgoing. She was sweet but was her brother's protector also spending most of her time the carrier positioning herself in front of Nick to comfort him. Despite being terrified when they first moved in they have never been skittish or the least bit aggressive. They liked to hide but never hissed or growled when being retrieved nor scratched to get away from me and the many doses of medicine I had to give them each day. Even when they felt the worst they were always very loving. It took several weeks for them to get healthy and begin to feel like themselves but now they both come out happily whenever I enter the room, they love getting rubs (especially Nala), and are very excited to get their daily meals of crunchy cat food (they don't like the fancy stuff). They will both make wonderful easy pets. They are over their kitten zoomie phase, don't have a strong need for many toys, and would rather just cuddle and sit in the sun than scamper around the house. Nik is a little quieter but will meow to say hello and Nala will talk to you when she wants some love or a snack. I have introduced them to my energetic ten month old 45 lb. puppy and they immediately went to him, rubbed on him, then calmly returned to their food bowl. Even Finn the dog was surprised and confused by how well they took to him. He's been working at that for 3 months now with his resident kitty sister and still is struggling to get her approval! It would be amazing if there was a family out there who would like to take them together. Their owner passed away and they have since spent time in a shelter and a couple foster homes. They have had a lot of loss, upheaval, stress, and adjusting to weather and have done so thus far together. If you are looking for a pair of easygoing sweet love bugs who are determined to survive with grace Nik and Nala are your cats. GDU does ask a minimum adoption donation of 120.00 for cats. This is a minimum donation and does not cover all expenses as we are funded solely by the angels and volunteers willing to donate time and finances. This minimum donation includes age appropriate vaccines and flea and tick treatment, as well as neutering or spaying if the animal is medically sound to undergo surgery. This minimum donation does not even begin to cover the actual expenses each animal has while in rescue, but does go directly towards vet care for our rescue animals. For more information about our mission and for an application for adoption, please go to www.greendogsunleashed.com.
Nala
Cat, Adult, Female, Medium
Siamese
Spayed/NeuteredHas Shots
CatAdultFemaleMediumSiamese
Nala and Nikolai are approximately 7-8 years old and came to us after their owner passed away. Here is some information about them from their foster: Nikolai came to me sick, scared, sad, and in pain. He missed his human terribly and wanted to spend most of his time in his cat carrier where he felt safe. Nala was more outgoing. She was sweet but was her brother's protector also spending most of her time the carrier positioning herself in front of Nick to comfort him. Despite being terrified when they first moved in they have never been skittish or the least bit aggressive. They liked to hide but never hissed or growled when being retrieved nor scratched to get away from me and the many doses of medicine I had to give them each day. Even when they felt the worst they were always very loving. It took several weeks for them to get healthy and begin to feel like themselves but now they both come out happily whenever I enter the room, they love getting rubs (especially Nala), and are very excited to get their daily meals of crunchy cat food (they don't like the fancy stuff). They will both make wonderful easy pets. They are over their kitten zoomie phase, don't have a strong need for many toys, and would rather just cuddle and sit in the sun than scamper around the house. Nik is a little quieter but will meow to say hello and Nala will talk to you when she wants some love or a snack. I have introduced them to my energetic ten month old 45 lb. puppy and they immediately went to him, rubbed on him, then calmly returned to their food bowl. Even Finn the dog was surprised and confused by how well they took to him. He's been working at that for 3 months now with his resident kitty sister and still is struggling to get her approval! It would be amazing if there was a family out there who would like to take them together. Their owner passed away and they have since spent time in a shelter and a couple foster homes. They have had a lot of loss, upheaval, stress, and adjusting to weather and have done so thus far together. If you are looking for a pair of easygoing sweet love bugs who are determined to survive with grace Nik and Nala are your cats. GDU does ask a minimum adoption donation of 120.00 for cats. This is a minimum donation and does not cover all expenses as we are funded solely by the angels and volunteers willing to donate time and finances. This minimum donation includes age appropriate vaccines and flea and tick treatment, as well as neutering or spaying if the animal is medically sound to undergo surgery. This minimum donation does not even begin to cover the actual expenses each animal has while in rescue, but does go directly towards vet care for our rescue animals. For more information about our mission and for an application for adoption, please go to www.greendogsunleashed.com.
Greta
Cat, Young, Female, Small
Domestic-Long-Hair
Spayed/NeuteredHas Shots
CatYoungFemaleSmallDomestic-Long-Hair
Greta is approximately 2 years old. She was from one of the first litters of kittens adopted out through our kitten program with Pet Valu. Unfortunately, after 2 years their family decided to give them up and now they are looking for a new home, this time hopefully forever! She is very sweet, doesn't mind dogs, and is good with children. GDU does ask a minimum adoption donation of 120.00 for cats. This is a minimum donation and does not cover all expenses as we are funded solely by the angels and volunteers willing to donate time and finances. This minimum donation includes age appropriate vaccines and flea and tick treatment, as well as neutering or spaying if the animal is medically sound to undergo surgery. This minimum donation does not even begin to cover the actual expenses each animal has while in rescue, but does go directly towards vet care for our rescue animals. For more information about our mission and for an application for adoption, please go to www.greendogsunleashed.com.
George Orwell
Cat, Baby, Male, Small
Domestic-Short-Hair
Spayed/NeuteredHas Shots
CatBabyMaleSmallDomestic-Short-Hair
***Courtesy Listing*** Please contact Erika at greendogsunleashed@yahoo.com for more information. Back in mid September, 5 kittens were found and 2 came to my house to learn all about houses, people, and dogs. For the first few days, they hid behind the books and thatâs how âGeorge Orwellâ and his sister, âHarper Lee,â got their names. He learned all about life in the house, getting his nails trimmed, studying the fish tank, and dogs. Out of all the things he has met, dogs are his absolute favorite!! He loves to play and have adventures. He likes to get petted, but then he has other places to explore and needs to get going to the next thing. He would make a great companion for a cat-loving dog!! In mid October, the kittens were neutered and vaccinated. Thatâs when his sister started to have health problems and she tested positive for FIV. The kittens are still a bit young for the test to not be a false positive, but with her fragile health, we think she does have it. He can be tested when he is old enough. But we think itâs wise to assume he will need to live inside, in case he does test positive. He is a happy and healthy kitten though, and should live a very normal life.
Gambit
Cat, Baby, Male, Medium
Domestic-Short-Hair
Spayed/NeuteredHas Shots
CatBabyMaleMediumDomestic-Short-Hair
I am not quite sure about the world just yet. I am not against being petted, nor being held, I am just very shy and quiet right now. I am fine with other kittens, I love watching them play, but I also am very fond of lots of naps! GDU does ask a minimum adoption donation of 120.00 for cats. This is a minimum donation and does not cover all expenses as we are funded solely by the angels and volunteers willing to donate time and finances. This minimum donation includes age appropriate vaccines and flea and tick treatment, as well as neutering or spaying if the animal is medically sound to undergo surgery. This minimum donation does not even begin to cover the actual expenses each animal has while in rescue, but does go directly towards vet care for our rescue animals. For more information about our mission and for an application for adoption, please go to www.greendogsunleashed.com.
Letty
Dog, Baby, Female, Large
Catahoula-Leopard-Dog
Special NeedsSpayed/NeuteredHas Shots
DogBabyFemaleLargeCatahoula-Leopard-Dog
Letty is a one year old female Catahoula mix. She is up to date on vaccines, is heartworm neg and on prevention, spayed and had a recent negative fecal test. She is also deaf, but that just means she focuses more on her people. Letty knows many basic commands like sit down stay and come, using hand signals, is housebroken and crate trained and walks decently well with a gentle leader but will need continued work with this. She is a very typical houla girl, who needs a dog savvy owner who will practice good human/canine relationship boundaries, and Nothing In Life is Free positive reinforcement methods. She gets along with other dogs, but like most houla ladies, can be pushy when wanting to play and around food. For this reason she should be crated for meal time. If left alone in the yard, she does enjoy a good dig in the garden, but entertainment and friends are enough to keep her occupied. She has been around many small children and has proven to be gentle even with a toddler, though she does get excited like any puppy her age so supervision (as always) is imperative. She has been Tested with a neutral cat, and was unphased, but like any dog bred to hunt, would likely chase a cat that runs. All in all Letty is an amazing example of what a Catahoula should be. Intelligent, loving, driven, and respectful. We are happy to consider applicants from out of state. However, if the applicant is approved, they must be willing to come to our location in Troy, VA, for a meet and greet. If all parties agree that the pup and family are a good fit, they would take the pup home at that time. For more information about our mission and for an application for adoption, please go to www.greendogsunleashed.com. */*/* PLEASE NOTE: The first communication you will receive after completing an application will be via email. Please keep an eye on your inbox AND spam folders, just in case. */*/* GDU does ask a minimum adoption donation of 300.00. This is a minimum donation and does not cover all expenses, as we are funded solely by the angels and volunteers willing to donate time and finances. This minimum donation includes DAPP, rabies if age appropriate,, heartworm test and preventative, if age appropriate, and flea and tick treatment, as well as neutering or spaying if the animal is medically sound to undergo surgery. This minimum donation does not even begin to cover the actual expenses each animal has while in rescue, but does go directly towards vet care for our rescue animals. In an attempt to avoid tummy upset from a sudden change of food, the foster family may include a small, transitional bag of the food the dog/puppy has been eating. And if the dog/puppy has grown attached to a special item (like a toy or blanket), they may send that along, as well.
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