Humane Society of Fairfax County

4057 Chain Ridge Road Fairfax, Virginia 22030

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

About this shelter

Humane Society of Fairfax County in Fairfax, VA

The Humane Society of Fairfax County is a humane society located in Fairfax, Virginia, within Fairfax city, about 15 miles east of Alexandria, VA, and shares the area with 3 other animal shelters or rescues in Fairfax city. Since 1965, the organization has rescued and protected animals from abuse, neglect, abandonment, and cruelty, offering adoptions for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, and horses. Its mission is to promote humane education and prevent all forms of cruelty to domestic and wild animals through legitimate means while assisting the community with animal welfare matters. Beyond adoptions, it runs community outreach efforts, including free pet food and supplies for families in need, along with a thrift store and spay/neuter resources.

Before you go

Adopting from Humane Society of Fairfax County

Adoption process

All adoptable animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and given general medical care before adoption, and adopters pay an adoption fee that varies by animal type (with separate adoption process pages for dogs, cats, horses, and birds/small animals).

Service area: Fairfax County, Virginia
County: Fairfax city
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals