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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Virginia Beach, VA

8 of the 56 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we list in Virginia Beach are shelter and rescue services.

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.

  1. Virginia Beach Spca

    980 Hunley Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-5275

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

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  2. Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center

    341 S Birdneck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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  3. Hope for life Rescue

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

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  4. Circle A Home for Horses

    4345 Charity Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23457

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  5. Lil Roar Cat Rescue

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

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  6. The Bunny Hutch

    1165 Jensen Dr Ste 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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  7. Virginia Beach SPCA

    3040 Holland Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23453-2610

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  8. City of Virginia Beach Animal Information

    2665 Leroy Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-3596

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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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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.