City of Fairfax Animal Control and Animal Shelter in Fairfax, Virginia
About City of Fairfax Animal Control and Animal Shelter
City of Fairfax Animal Control and Animal Shelter is an animal control in Fairfax, Fairfax City, Virginia. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Humane Society of Fairfax County, about 0.6 mi away.
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38.85220, -77.30025
What City of Fairfax Animal Control and Animal Shelter does
We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Humane Society of Fairfax County4057 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VAHumane society0.6 mi
- 4Paws Rescue Team10708 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VAAnimal rescue0.8 mi
- Commonwealth Humane Society4122 Leonard Dr Ste 300, Fairfax, VAHumane society0.9 mi
- Commonwealth Humane Society11837 Waples Mill Rd, Oakton, VAHumane society3.5 mi
- Homeward Trails Animal Rescue11116 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VAAnimal rescue3.8 mi
- Fairfax County Animal Services4500 West Ox Rd, Fairfax, VAAnimal control3.9 mi
- Fairfax County Animal Shelter4500 West Ox Road, Greenbriar, VAAnimal shelter3.9 mi
- Wolf Trap Animal Rescue8300 Merrifield Ave Ste C, Fairfax, VAAnimal rescue4.1 mi
- Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation6801 Wilson Blvd, Falls Church, VAAnimal rescue7.9 mi
- A Forever Home Rescue Foundation14508G Lee Rd, Chantilly, VAAnimal rescue8.6 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is City of Fairfax Animal Control and Animal Shelter located?
City of Fairfax Animal Control and Animal Shelter is at 3730 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030 in Fairfax City.
What are the hours of City of Fairfax Animal Control and Animal Shelter?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (703) 385-7924 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from City of Fairfax Animal Control and Animal Shelter?
Start on fairfaxva.gov, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to City of Fairfax Animal Control and Animal Shelter?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Related guides
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- 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.