Wolf Trap Animal Rescue in Fairfax, Virginia
About Wolf Trap Animal Rescue
Wolf Trap Animal Rescue is an animal rescue in Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2016. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation, about 4.1 mi away.
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38.87843, -77.23123
What Wolf Trap Animal Rescue 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
- Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation6801 Wilson Blvd, Falls Church, VAAnimal rescue4.1 mi
- City of Fairfax Animal Control and Animal Shelter3730 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VAAnimal control4.1 mi
- Humane Society of Fairfax County4057 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VAHumane society4.7 mi
- 4Paws Rescue Team10708 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VAAnimal rescue4.8 mi
- Commonwealth Humane Society4122 Leonard Dr Ste 300, Fairfax, VAHumane society5.0 mi
- Lucky Dog Animal Rescue5159 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VAAnimal rescue5.5 mi
- Commonwealth Humane Society11837 Waples Mill Rd, Oakton, VAHumane society6.8 mi
- Homeward Trails Animal RescueArlington, VAAnimal rescue7.0 mi
- Homeward Trails Animal Rescue11116 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VAAnimal rescue7.5 mi
- Fairfax County Animal Services4500 West Ox Rd, Fairfax, VAAnimal control7.7 mi
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Where is Wolf Trap Animal Rescue located?
Wolf Trap Animal Rescue is at 8300 Merrifield Ave Ste C, Fairfax, VA 22031 in Fairfax County.
What are the hours of Wolf Trap Animal Rescue?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (703) 638-2531 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Wolf Trap Animal Rescue?
Start on wtarescue.com, 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. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.
Can I surrender a pet to Wolf Trap Animal Rescue?
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.
Are donations to Wolf Trap Animal Rescue tax-deductible?
Wolf Trap Animal Rescue matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 47-5126237), with reported annual revenue of about $1,890,117. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- 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.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- 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.