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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Virginia

298 of the 1,160 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we track in Virginia are shelter and rescue services. Full listings for every city are on the Virginia page.

298locations
173cities
1,160locations statewide

Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

Virginia Beach 8

  1. Virginia Beach Spca

    980 Hunley Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-5275

    Mon-Tue 1pm-6pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu-Sun 1pm-6pm

    Call Website All Virginia Beach

  2. Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center

    341 S Birdneck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    Call Website All Virginia Beach

  3. Hope for life Rescue

    610 Jack Rabbit Rd #3, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    Call Website All Virginia Beach

  4. Circle A Home for Horses

    4345 Charity Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23457

    Call Website All Virginia Beach

  5. Lil Roar Cat Rescue

    928 Diamond Springs Rd #137, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

    Call Website All Virginia Beach

  6. The Bunny Hutch

    1165 Jensen Dr Ste 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    Call Website All Virginia Beach

  7. Virginia Beach SPCA

    3040 Holland Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23453-2610

    Call All Virginia Beach

  8. City of Virginia Beach Animal Information

    2665 Leroy Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-3596

    Call All Virginia Beach

Fairfax 7

  1. Fairfax County Animal Services

    4500 West Ox Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030-6122

    Call Website All Fairfax

  2. City of Fairfax Animal Control and Animal Shelter

    3730 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030

    Call Website All Fairfax

  3. Humane Society of Fairfax County

    4057 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030

    Call Website All Fairfax

  4. Grreat

    11021 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22030-5002

    Call Website All Fairfax

  5. Pets Bring Joy Rescue

    P.O. Box 2352, Fairfax, VA 22031

    Call Website All Fairfax

  6. Wolf Trap Animal Rescue

    8300 Merrifield Ave Ste C, Fairfax, VA 22031-4413

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

    Call All Fairfax

  7. NOVA Pets Alive

    4094 Majestic Ln, Fairfax, VA 22033-2104

    Website All Fairfax

Fredericksburg 7

  1. Fredericksburg SPCA

    10819 Courthouse Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

    Tue-Sun 12pm-6pm

    Call Website All Fredericksburg

  2. Lisa's Bed and Biscuit

    80 England Run Ln, Fredericksburg, VA 22406

    Mon-Sat 9am-12pm, Sun 6pm-9pm

    Call Website All Fredericksburg

  3. Old Dominion Humane Society

    3602 Lafayette Blvd #102, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

    Call Website All Fredericksburg

  4. Spotsylvania Animal Shelter

    450 Tv Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

    Call Website All Fredericksburg

  5. St. Seton's Orphaned Animals

    628 Cambridge St, Fredericksburg, VA 22405

    Call Website All Fredericksburg

  6. Rapidan Equine Sanctuary

    31262 Eagle Hl Trl, Fredericksburg, VA 22407

    Call Website All Fredericksburg

  7. Compassion Animal Rescue

    10703 Stoner Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408-2620

    Call Website All Fredericksburg

Roanoke 7

  1. Angels of Assisi

    725 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24011

    Mon-Sat 8:30am-6pm, Sun 12am-6pm

    Call Website All Roanoke

  2. Roanoke Valley SPCA

    1340 Baldwin Ave NE, Roanoke, VA 24012-8203

    Call Website All Roanoke

  3. Regional Center For Animal Care & Protection

    1510 Baldwin Ave NE, Roanoke, VA 24012-8207

    Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

    Call Website All Roanoke

  4. Angels Of Assisi

    415 Campbell Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016-3626

    Mon-Sat 8:30am-6pm, Sun 12am-6pm

    Call Website All Roanoke

  5. Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke

    5985 Coleman Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018

    Call Website All Roanoke

  6. Star City Greyhound Adoption

    2907 Mount Pleasant Blvd, Roanoke, VA 24014

    Call Website All Roanoke

  7. Rescue Resort

    8757 Bent Mountain Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018

    Call All Roanoke

Lynchburg 5

  1. Lynchburg Humane Society

    1211 Old Graves Mill Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502

    Mon-Sun 9am-12pm

    Call Website All Lynchburg

  2. Lynchburg Humane Society

    3305 Naval Reserve Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501-3837

    Mon-Sun 9am-12pm

    Call Website All Lynchburg

  3. Pet Cabana

    21547 Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502-7232

    Call Website All Lynchburg

  4. The Village @ Midtown ADS

    1415 Kemper St #22, Lynchburg, VA 24501

    Call All Lynchburg

  5. Bedford Cares

    1211 Airport Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502

    Call All Lynchburg

Newport News 5

  1. PetSuites Newport News

    12533 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606

    Mon-Fri 6:30am-7pm, Sat-Sun 7am-5pm

    Call Website All Newport News

  2. Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter

    5843 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23605

    Call Website All Newport News

  3. Peninsula SPCA

    523 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601-1928

    Call Website All Newport News

  4. Peninsula Spca

    485 Nelson Dr, Newport News, VA 23601

    Call Website All Newport News

  5. Newport News Animal Services

    5843 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23605

    Call All Newport News

Richmond 5

  1. Richmond SPCA

    2519 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23220-1128

    Mon 12pm-5pm, Tue-Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

    Call Website All Richmond

  2. Richmond Animal Care and Control

    1600 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, VA 23222

    Wed-Fri 1pm-7pm, Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm

    Call Website All Richmond

  3. Loving Acres

    10800 Chalkley Rd, Richmond, VA 23237

    Mon-Sat 11am-6pm

    Call Website All Richmond

  4. Richmond Animal League

    11401 International Dr, Richmond, VA 23236

    Call Website All Richmond

  5. Irongates Cane Corso

    Virginia , Richmond, VA

    Call Website All Richmond

Amherst 4

  1. Humane Society of Amherst County

    318 Shelter Ln, Amherst, VA 24521

    Call Website All Amherst

  2. Sanctuary Farm Everlasting Care

    291 Gateland Rd, Amherst, VA 24521

    Website All Amherst

  3. Shady Mountain Pet Retreat

    890 Burley Hollow Rd, Amherst, VA 24521

    Call All Amherst

  4. Paws and Claws Amherst

    144 Geddes Mountain Rd, Amherst, VA 24521

    Call All Amherst

Bristol 4

  1. Bristol Animal Care And Control

    275 Shakesville Rd, Bristol, VA 24201

    Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm

    Call Website All Bristol

  2. Bristol Humane Society

    16222 Lee Hwy, Bristol, VA 24202-3806

    Call Website All Bristol

  3. C.C. Porter Animal Shelter

    15050 Lee Hwy, Bristol, VA 24202

    Call Website All Bristol

  4. Besties care and love adoption center

    3205 Ln Ave, Bristol, VA 24202

    Call Website All Bristol

Charlottesville 4

  1. Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA

    3355 Berkmar Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901

    Call Website All Charlottesville

  2. Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue

    977 Seminole Trl PMB 314, Charlottesville, VA 22901-2824

    Call Website All Charlottesville

  3. Pet Motel and Salon

    1187 5th St SW, Charlottesville, VA 22902

    Call Website All Charlottesville

  4. Basset Rescue Of Old Dominion

    3445 Seminole Trl, Charlottesville, VA 22911-5637

    Call Website All Charlottesville

Chesapeake 4

  1. Chesapeake Humane Society

    1149 New Mill Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23322

    Call Website All Chesapeake

  2. Chesapeake Animal Services

    2100 S Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320

    Call Website All Chesapeake

  3. Reba's Animal Rescue

    1646 S Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320

    Call Website All Chesapeake

  4. Animal Assistance League

    1149 New Mill Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23322-7069

    Call All Chesapeake

Covington 4

  1. Covington Police Animal Control

    333 W Locust St, Covington, VA 24426

    Call Website All Covington

  2. Alleghany Humane Society

    9313 Rich Patch Rd, Covington, VA 24426

    Call Website All Covington

  3. Valley View Animal Rescue

    5757 Rich Patch Rd, Covington, VA 24426

    Call Website All Covington

  4. Pampered Pets Inc

    615 W Main St, Covington, VA 24426

    Call All Covington

Emporia 4

  1. Luv4pawz Rescue

    552 N Main St, Emporia, VA 23847-1236

    Website All Emporia

  2. Emporia Greensville Humane Society

    206 Industrial Dr, Emporia, VA 23847

    Call All Emporia

  3. Ruckus Rescue Animal Sanctuary

    414 Sussex Dr, Emporia, VA 23847-6424

    Call All Emporia

  4. Greensville County Animal Shelter

    255 Falling Run Rd, Emporia, VA 23847

    Call All Emporia

Hampton 4

  1. Animal Aid Society

    80 Butler Farm Rd, Hampton, VA 23666

    Call Website All Hampton

  2. The Cat Corner

    85 Fulton St, Hampton, VA 23663

    Call Website All Hampton

  3. Willow Woods Equine Sanctuary

    2521 N Armistead Ave, Hampton, VA 23666-1505

    Call Website All Hampton

  4. Peanut's Pet Service

    607 Aberdeen Rd, Hampton, VA 23661

    Call All Hampton

Winchester 4

  1. Esther Boyd Animal Shelter

    161 Fort Collier Rd, Winchester, VA 22603

    Call Website All Winchester

  2. Hampshire County Pet Adoption Program

    2310 Legge Blvd, Winchester, VA 22601-7008

    Call Website All Winchester

  3. North Mountain Wildlife Rescue

    411 Panther Dr, Winchester, VA 22602-3526

    Call Website All Winchester

  4. Winchester Area Spca

    111 Featherbed Ln, Winchester, VA 22601-4486

    Call All Winchester

Arlington 3

  1. Animal Welfare League of Arlington

    2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA 22206-2212

    Call Website All Arlington

  2. Homeward Trails

    822 N Daniel St, Arlington, VA 22201-1944

    Call Website All Arlington

  3. Homeward Trails Animal Rescue

    Arlington, VA 22204

    Call Website All Arlington

Berryville 3

  1. Clarke County Animal Shelter

    225 Ramsburg Ln, Berryville, VA 22611

    Call Website All Berryville

  2. Serenity Farm Virginia

    2626 Shepherds Mill Rd, Berryville, VA 22611

    Website All Berryville

  3. Alpacas at Sunset Acres

    155 Bittersweet Ln, Berryville, VA 22611-4144

    Call All Berryville

Centreville 3

  1. The Dog Stop

    6001 Centreville Crest Ln, Centreville, VA 20121

    Mon-Fri 6:30am-7pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 10am-4pm

    Call Website All Centreville

  2. Humane Society of Fairfax County

    15911 Lee Hwy, Centreville, VA 20121

    Call Website All Centreville

  3. Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter

    PO Box 2321, Centreville, VA 20122

    Website All Centreville

Colonial Heights 3

  1. Colonial Heights Animal Shelter

    301 Charles H Dimmock Pkwy, Colonial Heights, VA 23834

    Call Website All Colonial Heights

  2. SPCA of Petersburg and Colonial Heights

    104 Pickwick Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834

    Call Website All Colonial Heights

  3. Forgotten Tails

    601 Boulevard Ste B, Colonial Heights, VA 23834-3205

    All Colonial Heights

Dublin 3

  1. Pulaski County Animal Control

    80 Dublin Park Rd, Dublin, VA 24084

    Call Website All Dublin

  2. Humane Society of the New River Valley

    221 Broad St, Dublin, VA 24084

    Call Website All Dublin

  3. Pulaski County Humane Society

    80 Dublin Park Rd, Dublin, VA 24084

    Call Website All Dublin

Harrisonburg 3

  1. Cat's Cradle

    122 S Main St Apt 101, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

    Mon-Sat 10am-6pm

    Call Website All Harrisonburg

  2. Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA

    2170 Old Furnace Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22802-2640

    Call Website All Harrisonburg

  3. Anicira Animal Adoption Center

    910 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802-4504

    Call All Harrisonburg

Louisa 3

  1. Serenity Farm Equine Sanctuary

    2854 Byrd Mill Rd, Louisa, VA 23093

    Mon-Wed 9am-12pm, Sat-Sun 9am-12pm

    Call Website All Louisa

  2. Animal Connections

    54 Zion Springs Rd, Louisa, VA 23093-4663

    Call Website All Louisa

  3. The Louisa Humane Society

    204 W Main St, Louisa, VA 23093-2670

    Call Website All Louisa

Marion 3

  1. Smyth County Animal Shelter

    287 Fox Valley Rd, Marion, VA 24354

    Call Website All Marion

  2. Smyth Animal Rescue

    182 Rifton Dr, Marion, VA 24354-6786

    Call Website All Marion

  3. Prince's ruff house

    416 S Church St, Marion, VA 24354-3222

    Call All Marion

Midlothian 3

  1. Richmond Wildlife Center

    3746 Winterfield Rd Ste 200, Midlothian, VA 23113

    Mon-Tue 10am-4pm, Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 9am-2pm

    Call Website All Midlothian

  2. Houlagans' Rest

    10138 Hull Street Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112-3357

    Call Website All Midlothian

  3. St. Francis Humane Association

    349 Perimeter Dr, Midlothian, VA 23113-7316

    Call Website All Midlothian

Powhatan 3

  1. Countryside Bed & Biscuit For Pets

    3246 Judes Ferry Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139

    Mon-Fri 9:30am-11:30am, Sat 9am-12pm

    Call Website All Powhatan

  2. Powhatan Animal Control

    4000 Old Plantation Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139

    Call Website All Powhatan

  3. Saint Francis Humane Association

    3853 Old Buckingham Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139-7020

    Call Website All Powhatan

Stuart 3

  1. Wolf Spirit Sled Dog Rescue

    5552 Elamsville Rd, Stuart, VA 24171

    Call Website All Stuart

  2. Patrick County Animal Shelter

    22 Transfer Station Ln, Stuart, VA 24171

    Call All Stuart

  3. Sweetheart's Rescue Ranch

    202 Vernon Dr, Stuart, VA 24171

    Call All Stuart

Alexandria 2

  1. King Street Cats

    25 S Dove St, Alexandria, VA 22314-4603

    Call Website All Alexandria

  2. Pets In Place

    2308 Mt Vernon Ave Suite 303, Alexandria, VA 22301

    Call Website All Alexandria

Appomattox 2

  1. Appomattox County Animal Shelter

    3074 Morning Star Rd, Appomattox, VA 24522-6145

    Call Website All Appomattox

  2. Appomattox County Animal Warden

    297 Court St, Appomattox, VA 24522

    Call Website All Appomattox

Ashland 2

  1. Hanover Humane Society

    12190 Washington Hwy, Ashland, VA 23005

    Call Website All Ashland

  2. Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter

    12471 Taylor Complex Ln, Ashland, VA 23005

    Call Website All Ashland

Bedford 2

  1. Bedford County Animal Shelter

    1307 Falling Creek Rd, Bedford, VA 24523

    Call Website All Bedford

  2. Bedford Humane Society Inc

    829 Ole Turnpike Dr, Bedford, VA 24523

    Call Website All Bedford

Catharpin 2

  1. Freedom & Whiskey Equine Rescue

    3480 Sanders Ln, Catharpin, VA 20143

    Call Website All Catharpin

  2. Nalani Horse Rescue

    12144 Marble Hill Ln, Catharpin, VA 20143

    Call Website All Catharpin

Chantilly 2

  1. Pender Pet Retreat

    4508 Upper Cub Run Dr, Chantilly, VA 20151

    Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm

    Fenced
    Call Website All Chantilly

  2. A Forever Home Rescue Foundation

    14508G Lee Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151-1604

    Call Website All Chantilly

Christiansburg 2

  1. Mountain View Humane

    225 Industrial Dr, Christiansburg, VA 24073-2538

    Call Website All Christiansburg

  2. Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center

    480 Cinnabar Rd, Christiansburg, VA 24073-4057

    Call Website All Christiansburg

Clarksville 2

  1. Lake Country SPCA

    11764 US-15, Clarksville, VA 23927-3127

    Call Website All Clarksville

  2. Operation Save Lives Inc

    169 Buffalo Rd, Clarksville, VA 23927

    Call All Clarksville

Colonial Beach 2

  1. Troy Creek Retrievers

    212 Troy Farm Rd, Colonial Beach, VA 22443

    Call Website All Colonial Beach

  2. Wendy's Feline Friends

    1228 Holly Vista Dr, Colonial Beach, VA 22443

    Call Website All Colonial Beach

Fairfax Station 2

  1. Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART)

    Fairfax Station, VA

    Call Website All Fairfax Station

  2. Homeward Trails Animal Rescue

    11116 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

    Call Website All Fairfax Station

Falls Church 2

  1. Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation

    6801 Wilson Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044-3303

    Call Website All Falls Church

  2. Wildlife Rescue League

    PO Box 704, Falls Church, VA 22040

    Call Website All Falls Church

Floyd 2

  1. Floyd County Humane Society

    2136 Franklin Pike, Floyd, VA 24091-2867

    Call Website All Floyd

  2. Dog Board and Play at Little River Farm

    3368 Bethlehem Church Road NE, Floyd, VA 24091

    Call Website All Floyd

Franklin 2

  1. Franklin Animal Control

    1018 Pretlow St, Franklin, VA 23851

    Call Website All Franklin

  2. Franklin Animal Shelter

    1024 Pretlow St, Franklin, VA 23851-2070

    Call All Franklin

Front Royal 2

  1. Humane Society of Warren County

    1245 Progress Dr, Front Royal, VA 22630

    Call Website All Front Royal

  2. Piticorn

    201 E Main St #C1, Front Royal, VA 22630

    Call All Front Royal

Galax 2

  1. Galax Carroll Grayson Shelter

    200 Fair St, Galax, VA 24333

    Tue-Thu 1pm-5pm, Fri-Sat 1pm-4pm

    Call Website All Galax

  2. Smokey's Bunny Haven

    2647 Skyline Hwy, Galax, VA 24333

    Call Website All Galax

Glen Allen 2

  1. Henrico County Police Animal Shelter

    10421 Woodman Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060

    Call Website All Glen Allen

  2. Henrico Humane Society

    11331 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA 23060-5805

    Call Website All Glen Allen

Henrico 2

  1. Henrico Humane Society

    8003 Dalmain Dr, Henrico, VA 23228-3818

    Call Website All Henrico

  2. Appalachian Great Pyrenees Rescue

    8976 Battlefield Park Rd, Henrico, VA 23231

    Call All Henrico

Hillsville 2

  1. Twin County Humane Society

    Hillsville, VA

    Call Website All Hillsville

  2. 58 Hounds & Whiskers

    5584 Danville Pike, Hillsville, VA 24343-3908

    Call All Hillsville

Hot Springs 2

  1. Bath County Animal Shelter

    1164 Virginia Ave, Hot Springs, VA 24445

    Call Website All Hot Springs

  2. Bath County Animal Control

    1164 Virginia Ave, Hot Springs, VA 24445

    Call All Hot Springs

Leesburg 2

  1. Loudoun County Animal Services

    42225 Adoption Dr, Leesburg, VA 20175

    Call Website All Leesburg

  2. The Cat-House

    Leesburg, VA, Leesburg, VA 20175

    Website All Leesburg

Lovettsville 2

  1. Equine Rescue League

    12681 Taylorstown Rd, Lovettsville, VA 20180

    Call Website All Lovettsville

  2. Rivenwool Animal Rescue

    11676 Mica Pl, Lovettsville, VA 20180

    Call All Lovettsville

Madison 2

  1. Madison Community Cats, aka MAD Cats

    108 Schoolhouse Rd Ste 101a, Madison, VA 22727

    Call Website All Madison

  2. Madison County Animal Shelter - Virginia

    4590 Shelby Rd, Madison, VA 22727

    Call All Madison

Maidens 2

  1. Goochland Animal Shelter

    1900 Hidden Rock Ln, Maidens, VA 23102

    Mon 8:30am-5pm, Tue-Wed 10am-4pm, Thu 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm

    Call Website All Maidens

  2. Swine Knot

    2712 Perkinsville Rd, Maidens, VA 23102-2069

    Call Website All Maidens

Manassas 2

  1. Prince William County Animal Services Center

    14807 Bristow Rd, Manassas, VA 20112-3942

    Tue-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm

    Call Website All Manassas

  2. City of Manassas Animal Adoption Center

    10039 Dean Dr, Manassas, VA 20110

    Call Website All Manassas

Martinsville 2

  1. SPCA of Martinsville-Henry County

    132 Joseph Martin Hwy, Martinsville, VA 24112

    Tue-Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat 12pm-4pm

    Call Website All Martinsville

  2. Henry County Animal Shelter

    140 Jack Dalton Rd, Martinsville, VA 24112

    Call Website All Martinsville

Meherrin 2

  1. Southside SPCA

    7352 Patrick Henry Hwy, Meherrin, VA 23954

    Call Website All Meherrin

  2. Spca

    848 Free State Rd, Meherrin, VA 23954

    Call Website All Meherrin

Midland 2

  1. Fauquier SPCA

    9350 Rogues Rd, Midland, VA 22728-1820

    FencedAgility equipment
    Call Website All Midland

  2. FoxTales Wildlife Rehab

    12579 Bristersburg Rd, Midland, VA 22728

    Mon-Tue 7am-6pm, Wed-Sat 7am-9pm, Sun 9am-5pm

    Call Website All Midland

Montross 2

  1. Windmill Farm

    180 Moorefield Dr, Montross, VA 22520

    Call All Montross

  2. Westmoreland Animal Shelter

    6154 Stratford Hall Rd, Montross, VA 22520

    Call All Montross

Nokesville 2

  1. The Bigger the Better Canine Camp

    10692 Parkgate Dr, Nokesville, VA 20181

    Fenced
    Call Website All Nokesville

  2. Citizens for the Preservation of Wildlife

    9001 Sowder Pl, Nokesville, VA 20181

    Call Website All Nokesville

Norfolk 2

  1. Norfolk Animal Care Center

    5585 Sabre Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502

    Call Website All Norfolk

  2. Go Rescue Pet Adoption Center *by Appointment Only

    222 W 21st St # F317, Norfolk, VA 23517-2200

    Call Website All Norfolk

Norton 2

  1. Wise Co VA Animal Shelter

    Norton, VA

    Call Website All Norton

  2. Wise County Animal Control

    4701 Blackwood Rd, Norton, VA 24273

    Call Website All Norton

Orange 2

  1. Orange County Animal Shelter

    11362 Porter Rd, Orange, VA 22960

    Call Website All Orange

  2. Woodside Dog Camp

    212 Forest Dr, Orange, VA 22960

    Call Website All Orange

Radford 2

  1. Radford Police Animal Shelter

    110 Pulaski St, Radford, VA 24141

    Call Website All Radford

  2. Ride-A-Rescue, Inc.

    100 High Meadows Pkwy, Radford, VA 24141

    Call Website All Radford

Rocky Mount 2

  1. Franklin County Animal Shelter

    81 State St, Rocky Mount, VA 24151-1180

    Call Website All Rocky Mount

  2. Franklin County Humane Society

    18401 Virgil H Goode Hwy, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

    Call Website All Rocky Mount

Ruckersville 2

  1. The Greene County Animal Shelter of Virginia

    37 Jeri Allen Way, Ruckersville, VA 22968

    Call Website All Ruckersville

  2. Madison-Greene Humane Society

    37B Jeri Allen Way, Ruckersville, VA 22968

    Call Website All Ruckersville

Rustburg 2

  1. Friends of Campbell County Animal Control

    322 Dennis Riddle Dr, Rustburg, VA 24588-4427

    Call Website All Rustburg

  2. Harmony Rescue

    5292 Browns Mill Rd, Rustburg, VA 24588

    Call Website All Rustburg

Stafford 2

  1. Stafford County Animal Shelter

    473 Eskimo Hill Rd, Stafford, VA 22554

    Call Website All Stafford

  2. Stafford SPCA

    140 Andrew Chapel Rd, Stafford, VA 22554

    Call Website All Stafford

Stuarts Draft 2

  1. Herc's Haven

    46 Horseshoe Cir, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477-9012

    Sat 8am-12pm

    Call Website All Stuarts Draft

  2. Critter Haven

    1898 Howardsville Tpke, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477-2508

    Call All Stuarts Draft

Suffolk 2

  1. Suffolk Animal Control

    124 Forest Glen Dr, Suffolk, VA 23434-6712

    Call Website All Suffolk

  2. Suffolk Humane Society

    412 Kings Fork Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434

    Call Website All Suffolk

Warsaw 2

  1. Richmond County Animal Shelter-Warsaw Virginia

    12941 History Land Hwy, Warsaw, VA 22572

    Call All Warsaw

  2. Us Fish & Wildlife Services

    336 Wilna Rd, Warsaw, VA 22572-2961

    Call All Warsaw

Williamsburg 2

  1. Heritage Humane Society

    430 Waller Mill Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185-3008

    Tue-Sun 12pm-4:30pm

    Call Website All Williamsburg

  2. Bel Laurel Farm

    4166 Mt Laurel Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188-1115

    Call All Williamsburg

Wytheville 2

  1. Wythe County Dog Shelter

    600 Atkins Mill Rd, Wytheville, VA 24382

    Call Website All Wytheville

  2. Wytheville Cat Shelter

    602 Atkins Mill Rd, Wytheville, VA 24382

    Call All Wytheville

Abingdon 1

  1. Alley Cat Cafe

    450 Commerce Dr, Abingdon, VA 24211-3880

    Call All Abingdon

Aldie 1

  1. Friends of Homeless Animals

    39710 Goodpuppy Ln, Aldie, VA 20105

    Tue-Wed 4pm-6pm, Fri-Sun 12pm-5pm

    Call Website All Aldie

Amissville 1

  1. Want Patti-Rappahannock County Animal Shelter

    160 Weaver Rd, Amissville, VA 20106

    Sat 8am-12pm

    Call Website All Amissville

Arrington 1

  1. Nelson County Animal Control

    996 Morse Ln, Arrington, VA 22922

    Call Website All Arrington

Bassett 1

  1. Bassett Rescue Squad

    1950 Riverside Dr, Bassett, VA 24055

    Call All Bassett

Bealeton 1

  1. Haven Hills Animal Sanctuary

    11465 Morgansburg Rd, Bealeton, VA 22712-7137

    Call Website All Bealeton

Bluefield 1

  1. Tazewell County Animal Shelter

    736 Camp Joy Rd, Bluefield, VA 24605

    Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm

    Call Website All Bluefield

Bluemont 1

  1. Casey's House Cat Rescue

    161 Pine Grove Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135

    Call All Bluemont

Boston 1

  1. Starfire Schnauzers

    11654 Obannons Mill Rd, Boston, VA 22713-4135

    Call All Boston

Brandy Station 1

  1. Nirvana Ridge Ferret Rescue

    19524 Swamp Poodle Ln, Brandy Station, VA 22714

    Call Website All Brandy Station

Bumpass 1

  1. Lake Anna Rescue Inc.

    300 Bumpass Rd, Bumpass, VA 23024

    Call Website All Bumpass

Burkeville 1

  1. White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue

    1688 Burkes Tavern Rd, Burkeville, VA 23922

    Call Website All Burkeville

Carrollton 1

  1. Magpie & Daisy's Pet Rescue

    1032 Whippingham Pkwy, Carrollton, VA 23314

    Call Website All Carrollton

Carson 1

  1. Feathers & Flowers Farm

    25221 Sawmill Rd, Carson, VA 23830-2406

    All Carson

Catlett 1

  1. Byler Buildings

    3552 Catlett Rd, Catlett, VA 20119

    Call All Catlett

Charlotte Court House 1

  1. Charlotte County Animal Control

    222 Law Ln, Charlotte Court House, VA 23923

    Call Website All Charlotte Court House

Chatham 1

  1. Pittsylvania Pet Center

    11880 US Highway 29, Chatham, VA 24531-3470

    Call Website All Chatham

Chester 1

  1. Smitty's Cat Rescue

    13508 Route 1, Chester, VA 23831-5324

    Call Website All Chester

Chesterfield 1

  1. Chesterfield County Animal Services

    9300 Public Works Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832-8300

    Call Website All Chesterfield

Chincoteague 1

  1. Island Kitties Rescue

    5230 Georgies Ln, Chincoteague, VA 23336-2232

    Website All Chincoteague

Courtland 1

  1. Southampton County Animal Control and Public Shelter

    25181 Public Works Loop, Courtland, VA 23837

    Call Website All Courtland

Cross Junction 1

  1. Piggins and Banks

    936 Reynolds Rd, Cross Junction, VA 22625

    Call Website All Cross Junction

Culpeper 1

  1. Culpeper County Animal Shelter

    10144 James Monroe Hwy, Culpeper, VA 22701-8017

    Call All Culpeper

Cumberland 1

  1. Friends Of Cumberland County Animal Control

    11 Range Rd, Cumberland, VA 23040-2228

    Call Website All Cumberland

Danville 1

  1. Danville Area Humane Society

    996 South Boston Rd, Danville, VA 24540

    Call Website All Danville

Delaplane 1

  1. Washington Area Animal Adoption Group

    2585 Winchester Rd, Delaplane, VA 20144-1847

    Call Website All Delaplane

Dillwyn 1

  1. Friends of Animal Control, Buckingham

    9659 Andersonville Rd, Dillwyn, VA 23936-3529

    Call All Dillwyn

Dinwiddie 1

  1. Woofle Watchers Dog Care

    12909 Boydton Plank Rd, Dinwiddie, VA 23841

    Call Website All Dinwiddie

Disputanta 1

  1. Prince George County Animal Shelter

    8391 County Dr, Disputanta, VA 23842-6106

    Call Website All Disputanta

Draper 1

  1. Healing Hearts Canine Rescue

    3430 Lee Hwy, Draper, VA 24324

    Call Website All Draper

Dumfries 1

  1. Beagle Rescue, Education, and Welfare

    15722 Vista Dr, Dumfries, VA 22025-1812

    Call Website All Dumfries

Edinburg 1

  1. Shenandoah County Animal Shelter

    268 Landfill Rd, Edinburg, VA 22824

    Call Website All Edinburg

Fincastle 1

  1. League For Animal Protection

    603 Poor Farm Rd, Fincastle, VA 24090

    Call All Fincastle

Flint Hill 1

  1. RappCats

    714 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Flint Hill, VA 22627-1874

    Call Website All Flint Hill

Ford 1

  1. Freckles & Friends Animal Sanctuary

    1921 Mill Quarter Rd, Ford, VA 23850-2812

    Call Website All Ford

Forest 1

  1. Barkin Bungalow

    10705 Forest Rd, Forest, VA 24551-3549

    Call All Forest

Gate City 1

  1. Scott County Virginia Animal Shelter Adoptables

    186 Single Tree Rd, Gate City, VA 24251-4565

    Mon-Fri 8am-2pm

    Call Website All Gate City

Gloucester 1

  1. Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society

    6620 Jackson Ln, Gloucester, VA 23061

    Tue-Sun 12pm-5pm

    Call Website All Gloucester

Goochland 1

  1. Oceania Hamiltonstovare

    2311 Chapel Hill Rd, Goochland, VA 23063-2842

    Website All Goochland

Greenville 1

  1. Nordhausen Elite K-9

    238 Fauberitaville Ln, Greenville, VA 24440

    Call All Greenville

Hamilton 1

  1. Loudoun County Animal Shelter

    39820 Charles Town Pike, Hamilton, VA 20197

    Call Website All Hamilton

Hardy 1

  1. Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue

    1725 Edwardsville Rd, Hardy, VA 24101

    Call Website All Hardy

Hayes 1

  1. Pest Wildlife Removal Middle Peninsula

    2954 George Washington Memorial Hwy Ste B, Hayes, VA 23072-3429

    Call All Hayes

Heathsville 1

  1. Friends of the Northumberland County Animal Shelter

    11703 Northumberland Hwy, Heathsville, VA 22473-4028

    Call Website All Heathsville

Herndon 1

  1. LadyJ Pet Services

    2616 Armada St, Herndon, VA 20171

    Call Website All Herndon

Hopewell 1

  1. City of Hopewell Animal Shelter

    507 Station St, Hopewell, VA 23860

    Call Website All Hopewell

Huddleston 1

  1. All-American Mutt Rescue

    5491 Johnson Mountain Rd, Huddleston, VA 24104

    Call Website All Huddleston

Jarratt 1

  1. Hog Wild K-9 Retreat

    12337 Bell Rd, Jarratt, VA 23867

    Call All Jarratt

Jetersville 1

  1. Morgan’s Mutts Rescue

    8830 S Genito Rd, Jetersville, VA 23083

    Call All Jetersville

Jonesville 1

  1. Lee County Animal Control Jonesville, Virginia

    Bus Shop Road, Jonesville, VA 24263

    Call All Jonesville

Kenbridge 1

  1. Lunenburg County Virginia Public Animal Shelter

    1320 Old Mansion Rd, Kenbridge, VA 23952

    Call Website All Kenbridge

Keswick 1

  1. Equine Welfare Society

    233 Bridlespur Farm, Keswick, VA 22947

    Call Website All Keswick

Kilmarnock 1

  1. Animal Welfare League Inc

    75 S Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482

    Thu-Sat 10am-4pm

    Call Website All Kilmarnock

King George 1

  1. King George Public Animal Shelter

    11377 Citizens Way, King George, VA 22485-3475

    Call Website All King George

King William 1

  1. Regional Animal Shelter

    20201 King William Rd, King William, VA 23086

    Call Website All King William

Lawrenceville 1

  1. Brunswick County Animal Shelter

    595 Planters Rd, Lawrenceville, VA 23868

    Call Website All Lawrenceville

Lebanon 1

  1. Russell County Animal Shelter

    458 Haber Dr, Lebanon, VA 24266

    Call Website All Lebanon

Lexington 1

  1. Rockbridge Spca

    10 Animal Pl, Lexington, VA 24450

    Tue-Sun 12am-4pm

    Call Website All Lexington

Lovingston 1

  1. Almost Home PET Adoption Center

    29 Stagebridge Rd, Lovingston, VA 22949

    Mon-Sun 11am-6pm

    Call Website All Lovingston

Luray 1

  1. Bentley Farms Great Dane Rescue

    2150 Valley Burg Rd, Luray, VA 22835

    Call All Luray

Lyndhurst 1

  1. Shenandoah Valley Animal Services

    1001 Mt Torrey Rd, Lyndhurst, VA 22952-2102

    Call Website All Lyndhurst

Marshall 1

  1. Middleburg Humane Foundation

    5000 Cunningham Farm Dr, Marshall, VA 20115

    Call Website All Marshall

Mathews 1

  1. Noahs Ark Animal Rescue

    771 Tabernacle Rd, Mathews, VA 23109

    Call All Mathews

Max Meadows 1

  1. PetChildren

    699 Fort Chiswell Rd, Max Meadows, VA 24360

    Call Website All Max Meadows

McDowell 1

  1. Elegius Mini Equine Sanctuary

    4661 Doe Hill Rd, McDowell, VA 24458

    Call Website All McDowell

Mechanicsville 1

  1. Richardsons Rescue

    8174 Ladiestown Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23111-4562

    Call Website All Mechanicsville

Milford 1

  1. Haus Luc K9

    25229 Sparta Rd, Milford, VA 22514

    Call Website All Milford

Mineral 1

  1. Louisa County Animal Shelter

    17 Sacred Heart Ave, Mineral, VA 23117

    Call Website All Mineral

Moneta 1

  1. Camp Happy Tails

    1281 Old Nance Farm Trl, Moneta, VA 24121

    Call All Moneta

Mouth of Wilson 1

  1. Rugby Creek Animal Rescue

    1314 Rugby Rd, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363-3689

    Call Website All Mouth of Wilson

Oakton 1

  1. Commonwealth Humane Society

    11837 Waples Mill Rd, Oakton, VA 22124-2113

    Call Website All Oakton

Onley 1

  1. Eastern Shore SPCA

    26528 Lankford Hwy, Onley, VA 23418

    Tue-Sat 10am-3pm

    Call Website All Onley

Palmyra 1

  1. Caring For Creatures

    352 Sanctuary Ln, Palmyra, VA 22963

    Call Website All Palmyra

Pearisburg 1

  1. Giles County Animal Shelter

    Green Hollow Rd, Pearisburg, VA 24134

    Call Website All Pearisburg

Petersburg 1

  1. Petersburg Animal Control

    1600 Johnson Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805

    Call Website All Petersburg

Poquoson 1

  1. Poquoson Animal Welfare Sanctuary

    181 Messick Rd, Poquoson, VA 23662

    Call Website All Poquoson

Portsmouth 1

  1. Portsmouth Humane Society

    4022 Seaboard Ct, Portsmouth, VA 23701

    Mon-Tue 8am-5pm, Wed-Sun 12pm-5pm

    Call Website All Portsmouth

Pound 1

  1. Pound Rescue Squad Inc.

    8316 Main St, Pound, VA 24279

    Call All Pound

Providence Forge 1

  1. Charles City Animal Shelter

    12001 Munford Rd, Providence Forge, VA 23140-2504

    Tue-Sat 9am-1pm

    Call Website All Providence Forge

Rapidan 1

  1. Rikki's Refuge

    21410 Constitution Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733

    Call Website All Rapidan

Reston 1

  1. Feline Foundation of Greater Washington

    11160 S Lakes Dr, Reston, VA 20191-4327

    Call Website All Reston

Riner 1

  1. Watch Dog Animal Care LLC

    426 Mt Elbert Rd NW, Riner, VA 24149

    Fenced
    Call Website All Riner

Ringgold 1

  1. Ringgold VA Wildlife Rescue

    687 Sandy Creek Church Rd, Ringgold, VA 24586-3541

    Call All Ringgold

Salem 1

  1. Salem Animal Shelter

    1301 Indiana St, Salem, VA 24153

    Call All Salem

Saluda 1

  1. Middlesex Co Animal Shelter

    2840 General Puller Hwy, Saluda, VA 23149-3058

    Call All Saluda

Smithfield 1

  1. Gimme Shelter's Foundation Inc.- Smithfield, VA

    130 S Church St, Smithfield, VA 23430-1344

    Call All Smithfield

South Boston 1

  1. Halifax County Animal Shelter

    1040 Farm Rd, South Boston, VA 24592-6160

    Call All South Boston

Sperryville 1

  1. Ragged Mountain Dogs

    1415 Nethers Rd, Sperryville, VA 22740

    Call All Sperryville

Stanley 1

  1. Page County Animal Shelter

    1261 Goodrich Rd, Stanley, VA 22851-4227

    Sat 9am-12pm

    Call Website All Stanley

Staunton 1

  1. Augusta Regional SPCA

    33 Archery Ln, Staunton, VA 24401-6718

    Sat 10am-4pm

    Call Website All Staunton

Sterling 1

  1. Healthy Hound Playground

    45910 Transamerica Plaza #109, Sterling, VA 20166

    Mon-Sat 7am-7pm, Sun 9am-7pm

    Call Website All Sterling

Stony Creek 1

  1. Sussex County Animal Services of VA

    14493 Robinson Road , Stony Creek, VA 23882

    Mon-Fri 1pm-4pm

    Call Website All Stony Creek

Surry 1

  1. Surry County Animal Shelter

    265 Old Burrough Rd, Surry, VA 23846

    Open 24 hours

    Call Website All Surry

Tappahannock 1

  1. Essex County Animal Shelter

    540 Airport Rd, Tappahannock, VA 22560-5445

    Call All Tappahannock

Troy 1

  1. Fluvanna SPCA

    5239 Union Mills Rd, Troy, VA 22974

    Call Website All Troy

Verona 1

  1. Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center

    1011 Lee Hwy, Verona, VA 24482

    Call Website All Verona

Wakefield 1

  1. Nana & Papa's Nest Parrot Sanctuary

    12203 General Mahone Hwy, Wakefield, VA 23888

    Call Website All Wakefield

Warrenton 1

  1. Paws Awhile Pet Motel

    7353 Woodlawn Ln, Warrenton, VA 20187

    Mon-Sat 8am-10am, Sun 4pm-6pm

    Indoor
    Call Website All Warrenton

Waterford 1

  1. Ballyclare Farm

    40395 Leila Ln, Waterford, VA 20197

    All Waterford

Waverly 1

  1. Sussex Co Animal Shelter

    14503 Robinson Rd, Waverly, VA 23890

    Call All Waverly

Waynesboro 1

  1. Friends of Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center

    105-A Lew Dewitt Blvd #256, Waynesboro, VA 22980

    Call Website All Waynesboro

Windsor 1

  1. Isle of Wight County Animal Services

    13044 Poorhouse Rd, Windsor, VA 23487

    Call Website All Windsor

Woodford 1

  1. Canine Rescue and Adoption Program

    13340 Stonewall Jackson Rd, Woodford, VA 22580

    Call All Woodford

Woodstock 1

  1. Sweet Souls Emporium and Animal Rescue

    148 N Main St, Woodstock, VA 22664

    Call All Woodstock

Yorktown 1

  1. Peninsula Pet Pantry

    P.O. Box 1763, Yorktown, VA 23692

    Call Website All Yorktown
Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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Good to know

What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.

How long is a dog in heat?

A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across Virginia to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 298 dog parks in Virginia to plan future visits once the cycle ends.

How long does a dog stay in heat?

Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout Virginia. Our guide lists 298 dog parks in Virginia for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.