Virginia Animal Shelters
511 Shelters
e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"
Appomattox County Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
3074 Morning Star Road
Appomattox, VA 24522
Appomattox, VA 24522
Bedford County Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
1307 Falling Creek Road
Bedford, VA 24523
Bedford, VA 24523
Bristol Virginia Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
275 Shakesville Road
Bristol, VA 24201
Bristol, VA 24201
Charles City Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
12001 Munford Road
Providence Forge, VA 23140
Providence Forge, VA 23140
Chesapeake Humane Society Adoption Center
Humane Society
1149 New Mill Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Chesapeake, VA 23322
City of Hopewell Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
507 Station Street
Hopewell, VA 23860
Hopewell, VA 23860
Dickenson County Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
309 Dc Truck Shop Road
Clintwood, VA 24228
Clintwood, VA 24228
Emporia Greensville Humane Society
Humane Society
206 Industrial Drive
Emporia, VA 23847
Emporia, VA 23847
Essex County Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
540 Airport Road
Tappahannock, VA 22560
Tappahannock, VA 22560
Animal Shelters in Virginia
Virginia has 511 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 114 counties. The mix is fairly even between rescue organizations and animal shelters. Richmond has more than any other Virginia city, followed by Alexandria and Norfolk. There is no shortage of choice in Virginia — old dogs, shy cats, and a fair few who will pick you first.
Virginia has 511 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.
A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.
Richmond has more than anywhere else in Virginia, followed by Alexandria, Norfolk and Virginia Beach. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.
Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun counties have the most, though listings reach 114 of Virginia's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.
Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.
SHELTER/RESCUE SEARCH
e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"
Virginia Shelters By City
- Richmond 16
- Alexandria 13
- Norfolk 9
- Virginia Beach 9
- Arlington 9
- Woodbridge 9
- Fairfax 8
- Chesapeake 8
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