Virginia Animal Shelters
511 Shelters
e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"
Cat Haven
6001 Beech Tree Drive
Alexandria, VA 22310-2201
Alexandria, VA 22310-2201
Located in Fairfax County
CATS RULE! Feline Rescue
Rescue Organization
Po Box 2096
Fairfax, VA 22031
Fairfax, VA 22031
Located in Fairfax city
Central Virginia Horse Protection Association
Rt. 3 Box 170-A
Concord, VA 24538
Concord, VA 24538
Located in Campbell County
Central Virginia Horse Rescue
Rescue Organization
31262 Eagle Hill Trail
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Central Virginia Regional Rescue
Rescue Organization
PO Box 2172
Forest, VA 24551
Forest, VA 24551
Charles City County Animal Control
P.O. Box 128
Charles City, VA 23030
Charles City, VA 23030
Located in Charles City County
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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