Prince William Animal Advocates, 14807 Bristow Rd, Manassas, VA (2026)

09/04/2026

For those of you who have been watching and considering Brownie 🤎 but are unsure if she’s a fit for your household, THIS is the moment you’ve been waiting for.

📝 Brownie’s back at the shelter and her foster report card is in!

🥁 Drumroll please…

🥰 She was perfect and precious and amazing OF COURSE. Her foster mom is head over heels for her and was floored by how easily she fit into her life, even while working.

Intrigued? Read more as her foster mom captures the utter essence of Brownie, aka “Queen B”. 🐝

“When I went to go pick my girl up on Thursday, I heard her before I saw her. I walked into the run and heard a yapping dog and thought to myself, “dear god I hope that’s not my foster.” It was. It was the Queen B herself. I am happy to say that what I saw was not what I got once I got home. In fact, what I got once I brought her home is a loving, cuddly, sleepy, free ranging house hippo.

Adopters always say they want an easy, low maintenance, cuddly dog. Well folks, I have one for you! All Miss Brownie wants to do is sleep, eat, fart, follow you around, perhaps go on a short walk twice a day, snuggle, sleep, repeat. Yes, she gives you dirty looks but don’t let that fool you because she is so in love with you. She follows me everywhere I go and insists on sleeping under the covers with me. I tried to see if she was crate trained but she said “I’ll pass” which is fine with me because all she does when you leave the house is sleep on the couch (this is confirmed via nanny cam 😂😂). She’s not destructive, she doesn’t bark, she doesn’t whine, she takes a nap and patiently waits for your return. Talk about a jackpot! 🎰🙌

We have passed some dogs on our walks and she ignores some, whines for others, and has choice words for a select few. 😅She does NOT like squirrels so I’m guessing cats are a no. She really would be an amazing family dog because of her mild, easy going personality. She has so much love to give and I am so honored she gave me some of hers. 💕

My heart needed it.”

We have loved Brownie since the day we met her. And almost nothing feels better than our deepest suspicions validated that she is indeed a dream in a home. The only thing that beats it are these pics of her relaxing on her foster vacation. Now all we need is to find her dream home. Brownie is 12 years young and incredibly low maintenance. She likes many dogs but is dominant so bringing in a resident dog to help be sure of a match is key.

Now that 👑 Queen B is back at the Prince William County Animal Services Bureau, make a plan to visit her. She is absolutely everything you could hope for. 🤎

09/02/2026

Imagine losing your family only to go live in a noisy kennel desperately hoping to find your next home. And after all that just becoming…invisible.

It happens too often and right now it is happening to Bella, currently one of the longest stay dogs at the Prince William County Animal Services Center. Besides competing for attention with puppies and small fluffy dogs and pack-loving types, Bella has also had to compete with other sweet, smiling pitties who somehow have also gotten picked before her for really no reason that we can tell. And to make matters worse, Bella was removed from the public adoption floor and moved into a quieter area due to her kennel demeanor. 😔

At only 2 years old Bella has her whole life ahead of her to enjoy in her next home. And boy does she promise to be the best girl to her new family. She bonds strongly with her people and the volunteers who walk her regularly rave about her calm, affectionate, and at times goofy demeanor. And she really doesn’t ask for much. In fact, if you happen to have a kiddie pool lying around or could pick one up for cheap from Lowe’s she’d be just as happy as a clam. Or a mermaid. 🧜🏻‍♀️ 💦

Bella loves stuffies, bones, walks, and yes, WATER. She loves to sit in the pool and splash and frolic. She loves getting hosed off in hot weather and sneaking a sip or two while she’s at it. She even got to go with a volunteer and explore Peace of Mind K9’s big pool with a volunteer. She was a bit nervous though and demonstrated why she really needs permanent people of her own to guide her slowly through all of life’s unknowns.

A little background on Bella. She was surrendered to the Prince William County Animal Services Bureau in early May when her owners moved and couldn’t take her with. She is crate trained and house trained. She is probably not a good fit for small kids as she can be fearful and skittish especially in unpredictable circumstances. She previously lived with a small dog but staff has noted during play groups she is dominant and would probably do best with a low-key or submissive dog. She is also known to guard high value items from other dogs. This is all to say she would definitely thrive as your one and only. Her adoption has been sponsored by Pibbles4HOPE. 🐾💕

Bella will be a wonderful addition to a home that wants to make her front and center. She wants to do all the things with her people like go for car rides (she’s great in the car) and putter around in the yard. But she is a house hippo at heart and mostly just wants to cuddle up by your side. Whether you have a soft spot for the bluenose pitties or are looking to dip your toes into pitbull ownership, Bella is a perfect bully specimen and she can’t wait to start that next chapter with a family who will adore her. 💙

09/02/2026

We want to sincerely thank the young entrepreneurs at Six Sweet Lemons for their donation from their lemonade stand!

"Six Sweet Lemons" was started by a group of friends who just finished fifth grade together and are getting ready to make the jump into middle school. They wanted to do a fun summer project to build their connections and make some memories before the new school year.

According to one of their moms, “they spent a lot of time preparing—deciding on the types of lemonade, figuring out pricing, and getting everything organized. Unbeknownst to their me, the girls had made their own special donation jar that read "Help Save Baby Animals." I didn't even notice it until we were all set up and I asked what the cause was going to be for! They told me right then that they wanted the money to go to animals in need, so we agreed the Prince William County Animal Services Bureau would be the absolute best place for it. We ended up having a huge community outpour, with so many wonderful people stopping by in the heat of the summer to buy ice-cold lemonade and donate extra money to the cause.”

A couple of weeks after the stand, they all dropped off the donations at the shelter, and the girls were just beaming with pride.

Thanks again Six Sweet Lemons! Next time give us a heads up so we can stop by for a refreshment! ☺️🍋🐾

09/01/2026

PUPDATE: this sweet young shep has been snatched up and has gone home! 🎉

Wow 🤩 7 months old and already quite the impressive girl! Meet Sage.

We know somewhere out there is a shepherd person who is going to take one look at Sage and fall head over heels.

At such a young age, she is already a whole lot of dog. She has a beautiful coat, rich dark coloring, magnificent ears and that unmistakable shepherd presence that makes her something to admire.

And she’s everything you might expect from a young German Shepherd — bright, curious, alert, active and very interested in absolutely everything happening around her.

Sage is the perfect age for training, she’s in her sponge phase. She’s already shown us that with a little exercise to get the wiggles out, she settles, listens, engages and apparently becomes quite the kisser. ☺️❤️

Sage is looking for someone who understands the potential of all that she can become. Someone who knows shepherds or large working breeds and will give her the exercise, structure, training and plenty of love she needs. Someone who sees that busy young brain and thinks, “Oh, we are going to have so much fun together.”

There’s a whole lot of teenage enthusiasm inside this beautiful girl, and with the right person beside her, she has all the makings of one heck of a loyal, loving companion. And let’s face it, she’s going to make a striking sidekick while she’s at it. 😍

If you stop by the Center to meet Sage, be sure to ask for her — she isn’t housed in the public kennels, but she’s there waiting to meet you.

08/31/2026

Our sponsored bonded pair Chardonnay & Big Mac are still looking for their forever home. And since they haven’t gotten much interest from people coming to meet them at the shelter, they figured they’d just go to where the people are! This past weekend they made their public debut by sweet-talking a couple of their favorite dog walkers into taking them on a field trip (together of course, just like they do EVERYTHING 🤗).

As we have mentioned in previous posts, these two precious BFFs love people every bit as much as they love each other and they are NOT shy about it! They cuddled right up to everyone they met. Read more from one of their chaperones below:

“Chardonnay and Big Mac went to the Manassas Park Farmers Market with Arlene and me, and these two loves were so happy to get out of the shelter and enjoy more time together!

Chardonnay spent the ride to the market curled up in Arlene’s lap, soaking up as much attention as she could. ❤️ Big Mac, on the other hand, is just a mad kisser! There wasn’t a person at the market who didn’t get an affectionate kiss from him. 😘🐶

This wonderful pair were fantastic—wagging their tails, greeting everyone they met, and soaking up all the love and attention. The market is such a fun place, and folks were absolutely wonderful about taking the time to meet and enjoy this amazing pair of dogs.

Chardonnay and Big Mac truly have so much love to give, and we have our fingers crossed that they’ll be in a wonderful forever home together very soon. 🏡❤️

They deserve it! 🐾”

These two are both sponsored by us. And in case you missed our announcement earlier, Big Mac will be going to Caring Hands Animal Hospital THURSDAY for a dental and mass removal, making him happier and healthier and even more ready to storm into your heart and home and slather you with his irresistible kisses.

Come meet these two delightful best buddies at the Prince William County Animal Services Bureau.

08/29/2026

We love seeing Supervisor Angry stop by the Center to meet Athena! ❤️

And if you’ve met this girl, you know that smile. Athena is almost always wearing one, usually accompanied by a very enthusiastically wagging tail. 😂

She’s a happy, friendly girl who is always glad to see you, and we love seeing her get a little extra attention as she waits for her family to find her.

Thank you, Supervisor Angry, for spending some time with one of our shelter favorites! 🐾

Stop my the Center to meet this gorgeous girl. We’ll drop her PF bio in comments.

08/28/2026

August is winding down, but there’s still plenty of summer left for new adventures—and these adorable pups are ready to find someone to share them with. This week’s Fresh Face Friday is full of wagging tails, sweet personalities, and plenty of love to give. Whether you’re looking for a walking buddy, a couch companion, or a new best friend, your match might be waiting in this album.

📌 Things to know:
- Availability can change quickly, so check the links for the most up-to-date info
- Each pup’s caption includes their individual profile link
- Have questions about any of the dogs featured in this album? Please reach out directly to Prince William County Animal Services Bureau, as they'll have the most current information about their personalities, needs, and availability
- Browse the full list of adoptable animals: https://bit.ly/4uHzGN4

Every share helps these pups reach more potential adopters. Browse the album and help us find them the loving homes they deserve. 🐾❤️

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