Briggs Animal Adoption Center
P.O. Box 1023 Charles Town, West Virginia 25414
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About this shelter
Briggs Animal Adoption Center in Charles Town, WV
Briggs Animal Adoption Center is operated by the National Humane Education Society and is located in Charles Town, West Virginia, in Jefferson County, about 25 miles north of Hagerstown, MD. Five other animal shelters or rescues also serve Jefferson County. The center places dogs and cats for adoption, offers volunteer and foster opportunities, and runs humane education and outreach programs, including school-based programs, alongside a Spay Today initiative promoting spay/neuter services and trap-neuter-return efforts for the community.
Before you go
Adopting from Briggs Animal Adoption Center
Adoption process
Applicants visit or call to speak with an adoption counselor, fill out a cat or dog application, and must be at least 21 years old; existing pets must be spayed/neutered, household members generally must meet the animal, landlord approval may be required, and a dog-to-dog meet and greet is required if you already have dogs; same-day adoptions are not offered.
- County
- Jefferson County
- Animals served
- Dogs & Cats
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