Virginia Animal Shelters
511 Shelters
e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"
Franklin County Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
81 State Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Friends of Staunton Augusta Waynesboro Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
105-A Lew Dewitt Boulevard
Waynesboro, VA 22980
Waynesboro, VA 22980
Friends of the Northumberland County Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
11703 Northumberland Highway
Heathsville, VA 22473
Heathsville, VA 22473
Furry Friends Rescue, Inc & Furry Friends Antiques, Gifts, and More
Rescue Organization
486 North Main Street
Woodstock, VA 22664
Woodstock, VA 22664
Galax Carroll Grayson Shelter
Shelter Organization
200 Fair Street
Galax, VA 24333
Galax, VA 24333
Goochland Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
1900 Hidden Rock Lane
Maidens, VA 23102
Maidens, VA 23102
Greene County Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
375 Mays Road
Stanardsville, VA 22973
Stanardsville, VA 22973
Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter
Shelter Organization
12471 Taylor Complex Lane
Ashland, VA 23005
Ashland, VA 23005
Harmony Rescue, Inc.
Rescue Organization
5292 Browns Mill Road
Rustburg, VA 24588
Rustburg, VA 24588
Healing Hearts Canine Rescue
Rescue Organization
3430 Lee Highway
Draper, VA 24324
Draper, VA 24324
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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