Yay!  It’s Friday!  And Furry Friday, to boot!  Let’s see who’s up for adoption this week. 

Meet Barney!

Barney is a Domestic Long-Hair Black and White kitten.  He is about 6 months old.  He loves to cuddle and is being cardboard scratcher trained while at the shelter.  He is doing very well at this training.  Barney is a social butterfly and really wants to find a new family soon.  He is neutered and up-to-date on his shots.  He is good with adults and children.  If you have room in your heart and extra hugs to give out for a sweet cat like Barney, contact the Fredericksburg SPCA today and set up an appointment to meet the feline adoptees! 

Meet Betty!

Betty is a 3 year old Boxer who wants a family who can spend time with her.  She is a very sweet girl.  She is a little shy, but comes out of her shell pretty quickly.  She loves to be brushed.  She needs a family who will help her adjust to her new surroundings.  Experienced dog owners would be a perfect fit for Betty.  She is good with other dogs when properly introduced.  Betty is spayed and is up-to-date on her shots.  If you think Betty would be a nice addition to your family, call the SPCA and arrange a meeting with sweet Betty! 

The Fredericksburg SPCA is located at 10809 Courthouse Road Fredericksburg, VA  22408.  Their phone number is (540)898-1500.        

Hello Everyone!  I took a little break from posting, but I’m back and excited about the New Year!  I am especially excited about all of the pet adoptions that took place over the holidays.  I hope that each new pet brings joy and laughter to your homes! 

Let’s see who’s up for adoption this week at the Fredericksburg SPCA!

Meet Callie!

Callie - Please adopt me!

Callie is absoluetly adorable and has a super sweet personality to match!  She loves playing with toys and really enjoys cardboard scratch pads.  Callie is energetic and likes to run around and play.  She was an only-child in her previous homes, but does get along well with other cats as long as you introduce her properly.  She is about 8 months old and good with adults and children.  Callie is up-to-date on her shots and is spayed.  Please make an appointment to see her soon!  She is too cute to pass up. 

Meet Chanda!

Chanda - Adopt Me!

Chanda is at the Fredericksburg SPCA with her Mom, Teasure, and her sister, Smudge.  Chanda is as sweet as she looks.  She is looking for a family who would enjoy her sitting at their feet and watching tv and going on long walks together.  She is a very social dof and would love to join a family with other pups.  Chanda is 7 years old and is good with adults and children.  She is up-to-date on her shots and is spayed.  If you are looking for sugar and spice and everything nice, then Chanda is the girl for you.  Call the SPCA today and set up an appiontment to meet her. 

The Fredericksburg SPCA is located at 10809 Courthouse Road Fredericksburg, VA  22408.  Their phone number is (540)898-1500.      

The holidays are the perfect time to open your home to a new family member.  Let’s see who is up for adoption at the Fredericksburg SPCA this week!

Meet Yogi!

Yogi is Labrador retriever, rottweiler mix.  Yogi is sweet and gentle with a little bit of a shy side, but he warms up to you very quickly.  He is good with adults, children, and other dogs.  Yogi really enjoys going on walks, running and playing, and being groomed.  Yogi is about 6.5 years old and is neutered and up-to-date on his shots.  Please give the SPCA a call today and visit Yogi.  He would love a new home for the holidays!   

Meet Ringo!

Ringo is a domestic short-haired tabby.  He enjoys praise and affection.   (What cat doesn’t?)  He is an energetic 6 month old who loves to run and play, get his belly rubbed, and being groomed.  Ringo is definitely not shy and will become an instant member of your family!  If you need a new buddy in your life, Ringo may be the kitten for you.  He’s a cutie, so you better call the Fredericksburg SPCA soon to make an appointment to meet this little guy.  

The Fredericksburg SPCA is located at 10809 Courthouse Road Fredericksburg, VA  22408.  Their phone number is (540) 898-1500.  Make an furry friend’s Christmas wish come true! 

Small town living is always interesting and Fredericksburg, Virginia is no exception.  Fredericksburg will be holding its annual Christmas Parade this Saturday, December 5.  However, something will be noticeably different during this year’s parade.  There will be no candy thrown from floats or handed out to parade attendees.  Turkey Hill will also not be allowed to hand out their traditional ice cream sandwiches.  Why the change?  Well, it appears that City Council and the Clean & Green Commission have decided that they would rather not deal with the litter that is left behind after the parade.  So, if you or your family is expecting interaction from the floats, don’t hold your breath.  Again, nothing can be passed out to parade attendees this year.  NOTHING!

Now, I do agree that the amount of trash that can be left behind after a parade can be overwhelming.  I also know that the icy/ snowy weather during the parade of 2008 did not help matters.  But, really!?!  City Council and the Clean & Green Committee – you are stealing the spirit of the holidays!  This town has no problem wasting money and tax dollars in other areas, but a Christmas parade that is put together by a non-profit organization has become a target of their scorn.  While derelict building sit wasting away and dog poop is drying on city sidewalks, they’ve decided to concentrate on one parade that brings this city and the surrounding area together.  Is this decision a big deal?  Well, some former parade float participants seem to think so and they’ve removed their entry from the event.  And, I think quite a few attendees will be more than a little disappointed when the highlight of the evening is counting just how many baton twirlers you can fit in one parade.  (We have alot of baton twirlers in this area). 

There are other ways to combat the litter.  The city admits there are not enough trash receptacles in the downtown area.  There are definitely no recycling bins made available to the public during street events.  How about getting more volunteers to do a city clean-up effort after this type of event?  There are plenty of high school students and civic organizations looking for volunteer opportunities.  But to steal the spirit of the holidays out of the grasp of children.  It’s a shame.   What’s next?  Will all downtown events be cancelled because there is the possibility of litter and (*gasp*) fun?  I hang my head in shame for City Council.  Sorry kids, Fredericksburg is scaling the holidays back this year so they can afford to buy overpriced parcels of land along the river.

The holidays are fast approaching and nothing helps bring in the holiday spirit like a new furry family member!  Let’s see who’s up for adoption this week.

Meet Elvis

He’s no hounddog, for sure!  He’s a beautiful creamy domestic short hair feline that is ready to be king of your household.  Elvis is about 4-5 years old and is looking for a permanent family.  He is good with adults and children.  He is up-to-date on his shots and is neutered.  He packs light, no blue suede shoes for this boy, and is ready to make your house the hippest place on the block! 

Meet Bull

Bull is a 5 month old labrador retriever/ sheppard mix who is a new resident at the SPCA.  He is shy and very sweet and his brother and 2 sisters are also at the shelter.  Bull will grow to be a big, strong dog and obedience classes would be a good investment.  Bull is good with adults and children.  He likes to run and loves being groomed.  If you have the time for a high energy pup, Bull is the dog for you!  He is up-to-date on his shots. 

Please contact the Fredericksburg SPCA at    (540) 898-1500  (540) 898-1500    (540) 898-1500  (540) 898-1500    to schedule an appointment to meet Elvis or Bull.  Don’t miss the opportunity to have either of these worthy featured pets as members of your family!

Yay Furry Friday!  Let’s see who’s available for adoption this week!

Meet Tootsie!

Tootsie is a tortoiseshell domestic short-hair.  She was turned into the SPCA as a stray and is looking for her first permanent home.  She prefers a home with a comfortable couch where she can bask in a beam of sunlight.  Tootsie likes being groomed.  She is good with adults and kids 10 years old and older.  She is up-to-date with her shots and is spayed.  If you think you can offer Tootsie the stability and love that she so desperately needs, please contact the Fredericksburg SPCA and set an appointment to meet this pretty girl!

Meet Honey! 

Honey is a 3-4 year old pit bull terrier, but don’t let a breeds bad reputation dissuade you!  Honey is very good with adults and children.  She is a ball of energy and loves running around and exercising.  A new home with a big yard is ideal for her.  Honey also enjoys being groomed.  She is up-to-date on her shots and is spayed.  If you are looking for a new best friend to share your with, Honey may be the girl for you! 

Feel free to contact the Fredericksburg SPCA at (540) 898-1500 and schedule an appointment to meet Tootsie and Honey.  Don’t miss the opportunity to have either of these worthy featured pets as members of your family!

Fredericksburg City:

• 133 days on market – this is 40 days more than in September 2008
• Sellers received, on average, 84.67% of their list price when the home sold
• There is 8.89 months of inventory on the market
• 19 homes sold in September 2009 – this is 8 more than in September 2008
• The most popular price range was $250,000-$299,999.   
• The median sold price was $250,000, compared to $258,000 in September 2008
• Financing Terms:  Conventional – 13, FHA – 1, VA – 1, Assumption – 1, Cash – 3

Orange County

• 114 days on market – this is 60 days less than in September 2008
• Sellers received, on average, 88.92% of their list price when the home sold
• There is 13.09 months of inventory on the market
• 32 homes sold in September 2009 – this is 2 more than in September 2008
• The most popular price ranges were $140,000-$159,999
• The median sold price was $159,000, compared to $213,450 in September 2008 
• Financing Terms:  Conventional – 7, FHA – 10, VA – 4, Assumption – 2, Cash – 7, Other – 2

Spotsylvania County

• 83 days on market – this is 40 less than September 2008 
• Sellers received, on average, 93.24% of their list price when the home sold
• There is 6.42 months inventory on the market
• 140 homes sold in September 2009 – this is 21 less than in September 2008 
• The most popular price range was $200,000-$249,999
• The median sold price was $193,500, compared to $225,000 in September 2008 
• Financing Terms:  Conventional – 38, FHA – 45, VA – 20, Assumption – 10, Cash – 26, Other Financing – 1

Stafford County

• 57 days on market – this is 59 less than September 2008 
• Sellers received, on average, 95.22% of their list price when the home sold
• There is 5.50 months inventory on the market
• 145 homes sold in September 2009 - this is 4 less than in September 2008 
• The most popular price range was $200,000-$249,999
• The median sold price was $220,000, compared to $250,000 in September 2008 
• Financing Terms:  Conventional – 37, FHA – 49, VA – 43, Assumption – 2, Other – 1, Cash – 13

Prince William County

• 50 days on market – this is 59 less than September 2008 
• Sellers received, on average, 96.15% of their list price when the home sold
• There is 4.31 months inventory on the market
• 683 homes sold in September 2009 - this is 433 less than in September 2008
• The most popular price range was $300,000-$399,999
• The median sold price was $205,000, compared to $189,900 in September 2008
• Financing Terms:  Conventional – 165, FHA – 260, VA – 106, Assumption – 24, Cash – 121, Other – 6, Seller Financing – 1

Statistics provided and calculated using data supplied by MRIS.

Capital Ale House Oktoberfest beer stein

Capital Ale House of Fredericksburg held their first Oktoberfest last Saturday, October 3, and it was a success!  Capacity crowds were reached by about 1pm causing a bit of a line to form outside the picket fence around the event.  As people left, new Oktoberfest attendees were allowed in.  The free beer steins were available until about 8pm.  (I’m actually surprised they lasted that long!)  Three types of German beer were served, Lager, Hefenweiser, and an Oktoberfest special brew.  The Lager was the most popular selection and the Lager kegs ran dry around 9pm.  Capital Ale House served their entire beer menu inside the restaurant during the event.  For $8 or $14 you could choose from a selection of German dishes.  The weather was great, the beer was great, the food was great, and the atmosphere was fantastic!  

The overall feeling of the crowd was that Oktoberfest was an event they would like to see get bigger and incorporate more downtown merchants.  From what I could see, far more people ventured into downtown Fredericksburg throughout the day and into the night than usual.  Many of the other local restaurants benefited from the overflow crowds of the event.  Basil’s, located a few doors down from Capital Ale House, remained busy the entire event.  My group ventured up to Castiglia’s for lunch, a few blocks south of Capital Ale House.  The majority of the lunch goers at Castiglia’s had their Capital Ale House beer steins with them.  Spirit’s Bar and Grill even filled the Oktoberfest beer steins for a reduced rate! 

Meet Odette!

Odette is a very sweet beagle mix who is in desperate need of a loving home.  She is looking for a second chance at life that will include lots of hugs and baths!  Odette is about 4 years old and seems to get along with other dogs.  She is very good with adults and kids over 8 years old.  She loves to play, there can never be enough toys, and is quite affectionate.  Odette is up-to-date on her shots and is spayed.  If you have the loving home that this sweet girl needs, please contact the Fredericksburg SPCA today and give Odette the life that she deserves.

Meet Shizam!

Who doesn’t need a furry friend named Shizam!  That’s the awesome name ever!  Shizam is a 2 year old black domestic short-haired feline.  He has a large personality to match his name.  He’s a man who knows what he wants and knows when he wants it.  He’s a cat that loves on his own terms.  He is good with adults and children 10 years old and older.  He is good with cats if they are introduced properly.  Shizam is up-to-date on his shots and is neutered.  If you need a spunky feline who is larger than life, Shazam is the guy for you.  Call today to meet Shizam!

Feel free to contact the Fredericksburg SPCA at (540) 898-1500 and schedule an appointment to meet Odette andShizam.  Don’t miss the opportunity to have either of these worthy featured pets as members of your family!

There are currently 90 cats and 26 dogs in the Fredericksburg SPCA.  If you know anyone looking to add a new member to their family, be sure to remind them that there are cute kitties and doggies in local shelters.  Let’s see who is available for adoption this week!

Meet Benny

Benny is a shy boy who needs a new family that will be patient and have time to teach him the joys of being a member of a good family.  He is 1-2 years old and is a short-haired tabby.  He would prefer to be the center of attention in a quiet, adult-only home.  Benny is up-to-date on his shots and is neutered.  If you have room in your heart and your home for a little guy that desperately needs to be shown unconditional love, Benny may be the cat for you!

Meet Duke

Duke is an energetic, 3 year-old black labrador retriever.  Duke needs an active family who enjoys outdoor time, long walks, and plenty of playtime.  He has lots of personality and gets very excited.  Like many labrador retrievers, Duke thinks he’s the perfect lap dog.  Duke is up-to-date on his shots and is neutered.  He is will be perfect for a family with adults and is good with some other dogs.  If you have time to are in need of a high-energy best friend, Duke may just fit the bill. 

Feel free to contact the Fredericksburg SPCA at (540) 898-1500 and schedule an appointment to meet Benny and Duke.  Don’t miss the opportunity to have either of these cute boys as members of your family!