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

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News and Events

‘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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

Available Dogs

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Cracker Doodle

Cat, Baby, Male, Medium

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Chili Chunga

Cat, Baby, Male, Small

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Kelly

Dog, Baby, Female, Small

Dachshund

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If you can see this post, Kelly is still available for adoption. Please continue reading and complete an adoption application, if you are interested. Sending an inquiry to ask if the dog is still available will only delay the processing of your application. For more information about our mission and for an application for adoption, please go to www.greendogsunleashed.com.

Introducing Kelly and Kimberly! These two 9 week old Doxie mix girls are deaf, and vision impaired. But donât think for one microsecond that slows them down! All snuggles and love and full of puppy antics! These special girls are the life of the party! They are being fostered in Palmyra VA.

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*/*/* Young puppies will receive age-appropriate vaccines, and will be spayed/neutered prior to adoption. Adopters may be required to provide additional puppy boosters and at 16 weeks of age, a rabies vaccine. Future annual vaccines, testing and monthly heartworm preventative are REQUIRED, and will be the financial responsibility of the adopter.

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 fee of 300.00. This does not even come close to covering all expenses created by animals while in rescue. We are funded solely by the angels and volunteers willing to donate time and finances. This minimum fee 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. 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.