Dog Rescues and Shelters in Virginia
There are 13 dog rescues and shelters in Virginia in our directory. These organizations focus on dogs, from breed-specific rescues to shelters that take in only dogs.
Listed when the official name names the animal or the source record says which animals the organization takes in. Shelters that take in all animals are not listed here unless they say so.
Dog Rescues and Shelters in Virginia
- Star City Greyhound Adoptions2907 Mt Pleasant Blvd · Roanoke, VAAnimal shelter
- Wolf Spirit Sled Dog Rescue5552 Elamsville Rd · Stuart, VAAnimal rescue
- Ring Dog Rescue6215 Lakeside Ave · Henrico, VAAnimal rescue
- Healing Hearts Canine Rescue3430 Lee Hwy · Draper, VAAnimal rescue
- Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation6801 Wilson Blvd · Falls Church, VAAnimal rescue
- Lucky Dog Animal Rescue5159 Langston Blvd · Arlington, VAAnimal rescue
- Operation Save a Shelter Dog6150 W Blackwater Rd · Zuni, VAAnimal shelter
- Watch Dog Animal Care LLC426 Mt Elbert Rd NW · Riner, VAAnimal shelter
- Wythe County Dog Shelter600 Atkins Mill Rd · Wytheville, VAAnimal shelter
- Second Chance Dog Rescue1654 Truslow Rd · Fredericksburg, VAAnimal rescue
- Tough Mutts Dog Rescue133 W Springbrook Rd · Broadway, VAAnimal rescue
- Appalachian Great Pyrenees Rescue8976 Battlefield Park Rd · Henrico, VAAnimal rescue
- Canine Rescue and Adoption Program13340 Stonewall Jackson Rd · Woodford, VAAnimal rescue
Dog Rescues and Shelters by city in Virginia
Other animals in Virginia
Frequently asked questions
What is a dog rescue?
These organizations focus on dogs, from breed-specific rescues to shelters that take in only dogs.
How many dog rescues and shelters are in Virginia?
We list 13 dog rescues and shelters in Virginia. Listed when the official name names the animal or the source record says which animals the organization takes in. Shelters that take in all animals are not listed here unless they say so.
Why might an organization be missing from this list?
We only list an organization here when the source data, the official name or a verified correction confirms it. If you know one that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
How does adopting work?
Start on the shelter's or rescue's own website: most post their adoptable animals there and on Petfinder or Adopt-a-Pet. Visit or call to meet an animal, then fill in an adoption application. Expect to show a photo ID, and if you rent, proof that your landlord allows pets. The adoption fee usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Fees vary by organization and by animal, so ask the shelter directly.
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- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
- Adopting a Senior PetThe benefits of adopting an older dog or cat, realistic health costs, questions to ask and how to help a senior pet settle in.