Friends of Homeless Animals

39710 Goodpuppy Lane Aldie, Virginia 20105
Dogs & Cats

About this shelter

Friends of Homeless Animals in Aldie, VA

Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) is a no-kill animal shelter located at 39710 Goodpuppy Lane in Aldie, Virginia, within Fairfax County, and about 25 miles northeast of Gaithersburg, MD. Saving lives since 1973, FOHA has been finding homes for dogs and cats throughout Loudoun County and Northern Virginia, including a Senior Care Plan and a special "Senior Village" for older pets, as well as fostering and volunteer programs. The organization also operates The Treasure Hound Resale Shop in Chantilly, VA, with proceeds supporting its animal care efforts. FOHA is one of 24 other animal shelters and rescues also based in Fairfax County, VA.

Before you go

Adopting from Friends of Homeless Animals

Adoption process

Applicants complete an online application, which is pre-screened, then visit the shelter by appointment to meet and select a pet; after a hold period, vet reference checks, and a virtual adoption consultation, adopters sign a contract and pay the adoption fee before taking their pet home. Adopters must be at least 21, and all household members must meet the animal before adoption.

Service area
Loudoun County and the greater Washington, DC/Northern Virginia area
County
Fairfax County
Animals served
Dogs & Cats

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