Virginia Animal Shelters

511 Shelters

e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

Dogwood Sheltie Rescue

Rescue Organization

12 Regis Circle
Sterling, VA 20164

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Located in Loudoun County

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Doo Doo Happens Rescue

Rescue Organization

704 Godrey Court Se
Leesburg, VA 20175

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Located in Loudoun County

703-213-5841

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Dream Catcher Farm Horse Sanctuary

495 Adam Perry Road
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

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Located in Franklin County

540-489-1262

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Eastern Shore SPCA

26528 Lakford Highway
Onley, VA 23418

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Located in Accomack County

757-787-7385

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Emporia Animal Control

1443 James River Jct
Emporia, VA 23847

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Located in Greensville County

804-634-3609

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Emporia City Animal Shelter

Shelter Organization

1921 Sunnyside Lane
Emporia, VA 23847

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+1 434-634-2121 Sat Closed

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Emporia-Greensville Shelter

Shelter Organization

P.O. Box 467
Emporia, VA 23847

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Located in Emporia city

804-634-3609

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Equine Rescue League, Inc.

Rescue Organization

P.O. Box 4366
Leesburg, VA 20177

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Located in Loudoun County

703-771-1240

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Essex County Animal Control

P.O. Box 266
Tappahannock, VA 22560

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Located in Essex County

804-443-3346

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Fairfax County Animal Services

4500 West Ox Road
Fairfax, VA 22030

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Located in Fairfax County

(703) 830-1100

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Fancy Cats Rescue Team

Rescue Organization

P.O. Box 182
Herndon, VA 20172

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Located in Fairfax County

703-464-0760

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Fancy Cats Rescue Team

Rescue Organization

P.O. Box 182
Herndon, VA 20172

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Located in Fairfax County

703-464-0760

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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.