Operation Paws for Homes

P.O. Box 90813 Alexandria, Virginia 22309

Dogs & Cats

About this shelter

Operation Paws for Homes in Alexandria, VA

Operation Paws for Homes is an animal shelter located in Alexandria, Virginia, in Alexandria city, with 4 other animal shelters or rescues also located in Alexandria city, VA, and it sits approximately 7 miles northeast of Alexandria, VA. Founded in 2010, OPH is an all-breed dog and cat rescue serving Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, and South Central PA, and has rescued over 15,797 dogs and cats to date. Its mission centers on creating a better world for companion animals and the community through rescue, rehabilitation, education, spay/neuter services, and providing resources to underserved populations, and it also assists communities with pet overpopulation through spay/neuter programs and runs the Muttigrees® education program.

Before you go

Adopting from Operation Paws for Homes

Adoption process

Submit a dog or cat adoption application online, after which volunteers check veterinary/landlord references and discuss your preferences; once approved, you're introduced to the pet's foster to meet the animal, and adoption is finalized by signing an adoption agreement and paying the adoption fee.

Service area: Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, and South Central Pennsylvania
County: Alexandria city
Animals served: Dogs & Cats