Virginia Animal Shelters

426 Shelters
Virginia Animal Control Association
5585 Sabre Road
Norfolk, VA 23502

Located in Norfolk city

757-664-7387
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Virginia Beach Animal Control
2665 Leroy Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Located in Virginia Beach city

757-427-4158
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Virginia Beach SPCA
3040 Holland Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Located in Virginia Beach city

757-427-0070
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Virginia Federation of Humane Societies
826 Oakwood Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Located in Rockingham County

540-879-9874
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Virginia Greyhound Adoption
Po Box 2059
Spotsylvania, VA 22553

Located in Spotsylvania County

866-353-4649
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Virginia Partnership for Animal Welfare and Support - VA PAWS
P.O. Box 172
Christiansburg, VA 24068

Located in Montgomery County

540-382-7297
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Virginia Reptile Rescue
Rescue Organization
P.O. Box 36338
Richmond, VA 23235

Located in Chesterfield County

804-272-5324
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Washington County Animal Shelter, C.C. Porter Shelter
Shelter Organization
27252 Porter Lane
Abingdon, VA 24210

Located in Washington County

540-676-6210
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Westie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc.
Rescue Organization
P.O. Box 342
Dunn Loring, VA 22027

Located in Fairfax County

703-671-1039
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Westmoreland County Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
P.O. Box 1000
Montross, VA 22520

Located in Westmoreland County

804-493-0869
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Whiskers-n-Wags Rescue Team, Inc.
Rescue Organization
P. O. Box 41154
Fredericksburg, VA 22404

Located in Fredericksburg city

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White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue
Rescue Organization
1688 Burke'S Tavern Road Burkeville
Burkeville, VA 23922

Located in Nottoway County

540-364-3452
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Animal Shelters in Virginia

View all Virginia animal shelter and rescue organizations in your area. Adopt a pet in need of a permanent loving and caring home today. There are so many animals living in the 426 shelters, rescues, and foster homes in Virginia. Find a furry new friend in Virginia and give these dogs and cats the love and care they need.

Each shelter has its own application process for adopting a pet in Virginia. Some require background checks and home checks to make sure the pet is suitable for its adopted family.

Most shelters and rescues in Virginia have dogs and cats for adoption. The breeds and ages can vary as all sorts of dogs and cats need a loving home.

The cost can vary for adoption in Virginia shelters. Most adoptions require an adoption fee and payment for the pet's shots before you can take your new furry friend home.

Virginia needs volunteers on a regular basis. Contact a local animal shelter in Virginia directly by phone or email and ask if any volunteers are needed.
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