Virginia Animal Shelters
511 Shelters
e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
Rescue Organization
5159 Langston Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22207
Arlington, VA 22207
Madison County Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
4590 Shelby Road
Madison, VA 22727
Madison, VA 22727
Madison-Greene Humane Society
Humane Society
37B Jeri Allen Way
Ruckersville, VA 22968
Ruckersville, VA 22968
Middlesex Co Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
2840 General Puller Highway
Saluda, VA 23149
Saluda, VA 23149
Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center
480 Cinnabar Road
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Nana & Papa's Nest Inc. Parrot Rescue
Rescue Organization
12203 General Mahone Highway
Wakefield, VA 23888
Wakefield, VA 23888
Nelson SPCA - Operating Almost Home Pet Adoption Center
29 Stagebridge Road
Lovingston, VA 22949
Lovingston, VA 22949
Nirvana Ridge Ferret Rescue
Rescue Organization
19524 Swamp Poodle Lane
Brandy Station, VA 22714
Brandy Station, VA 22714
Noahs Ark Animal Rescue
Rescue Organization
771 Tabernacle Road
Mathews, VA 23109
Mathews, VA 23109
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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