Breed: Hound mix?

Sex: Male

Neutered: Yes

Age: 14 years approx

Size: Medium (43 lbs)

Color: Tan and white

Coat: Smooth

Vaccinated: Yes

Children: OK with children

Other Dogs: OK with dogs - lived with a dog

Cats: OK with cats - lived with a cat

House Trained: Yes

Crate Trained: Yes

Walking: Walks well on the leash

Notes: Brutus was lovingly surrendered by his owner. They knew the current situation was not safe for him, so he was brought to us where they knew he would be safe.
🐾 14 years young and in typical Hound fashion, leads with his nose
🐾 Loves to cuddle on the couch and eat peanut butter
🐾 Neutered
🐾 Mostly housebroken and crate trained
🐾 Grew up with other dogs
🐾 Grew up with cats
🐾 Grew up with children
🐾 43 pounds

This dog has been available for 3 days

If you are interested in Brutus phone 540-921-2053 for an appointment to meet him at Giles County Animal Shelter. We are open Monday - Saturday 12pm-4pm by appointment only, Closed Sunday and Holidays.

Available for adoption on this date: May 12th 2026

Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.

Click here to check this dog is still available (Petfinder)

Adoption fee is $170. Fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines and a microchip. We can only accept cash and check.

ONE BY ONE One by one, they pass by my cage Too old, too worn, too broken, they say Way past his time, he can’t run and play They shake their heads and go on their way A little old man, arthritic and sore It seems that I am wanted no more I once had a home, I once had a bed A place that was warm, and where I was fed Now my muzzle is grey, and my eyes slowly fail Who wants a dog so old and so frail? My family decided I didn’t belong I got in their way, my attitude wrong Now I sit in this kennel, where day after day The younger ones are chosen and taken away When I had come to the end of my rope You saw my face and again I knew hope You saw past the grey, the legs wobbly with age And felt I deserved life beyond this cage You took me home, gave me food and a bed You gently stroked my poor tired head We snuggle and play, you talk to me low You love me so dearly, and make sure I know Although I have lived most of my life with another You outshine them with a love so much stronger I promise to return all the love I can give To you my dear friend, as long as I live I may be with you for a week, or for years We will share many smiles, and a few tears When the time comes, that God deems I must leave I know you will cry and your heart it will grieve When I arrive at the Bridge all brand new My thoughts and my heart will still be with you And I will brag to all who will hear Of the person who made my last days so dear.

• Adoption of dogs is open to residents of Bland, Pulaski, Montgomery, Craig and Giles County areas of Virginia.
• Dogs that have been spayed/neutered are available for adoption to any location including out of state residents.

We will not ‘hold’ or ‘reserve’ a dog by phone or e-mail or Facebook message. Make sure that you are able to take your dog home on the day you adopt it. We will not keep a dog for you after its ‘available’ day.