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Exodus

Mixed Breed (Medium)

currently located at

Fairfax County Animal Shelter - Lorton Campus

Lorton, VA

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age

Adult

gender

Male

color

White - with Brown or Chocolate

size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

pet id

41904331

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My story

Anyone who’s ever asked a five-year-old to draw a dog already knows exactly what Exodus looks like—a sketch by someone who confidently lied on their résumé about knowing how to draw dogs (as one does). He`s got this big, boxy head balancing on a squat, knee-high body that`s riding on legs that clearly skipped leg day. One eye is checking traffic; the other is suspicious that someone’s following him. He pauses at every street corner as though he might owe someone money, looking both ways twice because checking once is JUST NOT reassuring enough!When he`s not rolling around town like a bowling ball, Exodus loves to swim! You’ll be shocked as he immediately transforms from a land cruiser into a turbocharged submarine captained by a goofy-faced dog. His stubby little legs furiously paddling beneath him, eventually easing into a relaxed float to contemplate life`s big mysteries—like, `Exactly how many squeaks are inside a carrot toy?`If Exodus walks past a floor mirror, he`ll freeze mid-stride, eyes widening with astonishment as he slowly...backs...up to take on this fraud. After an intense stare-down—just kidding, it`s not intense at all—Exodus steps away triumphantly, muttering something that sounds suspiciously like `Schnarf,` clearly having won whatever confrontation just occurred.Car rides with Exodus? Imagine a squat loaf of bread gently swaying in the backseat, eyes moving independently like plastic googly eyes glued onto a potato. He`s got zero idea how wonderfully amusing he appears—he’s just happy to be there.Exodus isn`t trying to be quirky—he just showed up that way. With every charming trot and uncertain head tilt, he`s proof that some dogs are tiny, anxious comedians accidentally trapped in uniquely adorable bodies. He`s a shameless `close-talker` with other animals, which some dogs might find unsettling. Bring your own dog in for a dog-to-dog introduction and make sure their play styles match! Exodus lived with two cats before and he can be overly friendly for some feline friends, so we recommend a slow introduction to make sure all pets get along. Exodus would do best with pets and people who can handle his occasional knock-down hugs when he is feeling particularly cuddly. We recommend a home with older humans who are ready for this.Exodus is eligible for an Adoption Audition! What is an Adoption Audition? It`s a 5-day, no-strings-attached, trial adoption period. You can take this pet home to try it out! I

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Exodus, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.

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Fairfax County Animal Shelter - Lorton Campus

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8875 Lorton Road

Lorton, VA 22079

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