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Nonprofit Animal Shelters in Virginia
There are 80 nonprofit animal shelters in Virginia in our directory. These organizations are registered with the IRS as tax-exempt animal welfare charities, so donations are usually tax-deductible.
Listed when the organization matches an IRS Exempt Organizations record for animal protection and welfare.
80 listings
Nonprofit Animal Shelters in Virginia
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- Circle A Home for Horses4345 Charity Neck Rd · Virginia Beach, VAAnimal rescue
- Equine Welfare Society233 Bridlespur Farm · Keswick, VAAnimal rescue
- Fluvanna SPCA5239 Union Mills Rd · Troy, VASPCA
- Freedom & Whiskey Equine Rescue3480 Sanders Ln · Catharpin, VAAnimal rescue
- Middleburg Humane Foundation5000 Cunningham Farm Dr · Marshall, VAAnimal shelter
- Nirvana Ridge Ferret Rescue19524 Swamp Poodle Ln · Brandy Station, VAAnimal rescue
- Rapidan Equine Sanctuary31262 Eagle Hl Trl · Fredericksburg, VAAnimal sanctuary
- Richmond Animal League11401 International Dr · Richmond, VAAnimal shelter
- Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue1725 Edwardsville Rd · Hardy, VAAnimal rescue
- Serenity Farm Equine Sanctuary2854 Byrd Mill Rd · Louisa, VAAnimal sanctuary
- Smokey's Bunny Haven2647 Skyline Hwy · Galax, VAAnimal shelter
- Star City Greyhound Adoptions2907 Mt Pleasant Blvd · Roanoke, VAAnimal shelter
- White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue1688 Burkes Tavern Rd · Burkeville, VAAnimal rescue
- Wolf Spirit Sled Dog Rescue5552 Elamsville Rd · Stuart, VAAnimal rescue
- Alleghany Humane Society9313 Rich Patch Rd · Covington, VAHumane society
- Animal Aid Society80 Butler Farm Rd · Hampton, VAAnimal shelter
- Augusta Regional SPCA33 Archery Ln · Staunton, VASPCA
- Bedford Humane Society Inc829 Ole Turnpike Dr · Bedford, VAHumane society
- Bristol Humane Society16222 Lee Hwy · Bristol, VAHumane society
- Campfire Critters Animal Sanctuary160 Willowdale Ln · Fredericksburg, VAAnimal sanctuary
- Caring For Creatures352 Sanctuary Ln · Palmyra, VAAnimal shelter
- Cat Rescue1236 Greenbrier Parkway · Chesapeake, VAAnimal rescue
- Chesapeake Humane Society1149 New Mill Dr · Chesapeake, VAHumane society
- Citizens for the Preservation of Wildlife9001 Sowder Pl · Nokesville, VAAnimal rescue
- Clarke County Animal Shelter225 Ramsburg Ln · Berryville, VAAnimal shelter
- Floyd County Humane Society2136 Franklin Pike · Floyd, VAHumane society
- Franklin County Animal Shelter81 State St · Rocky Mount, VAAnimal shelter
- Franklin County Humane Society18401 Virgil H Goode Hwy · Rocky Mount, VAHumane society
- Freckles & Friends Animal Sanctuary1921 Mill Quarter Rd · Ford, VAAnimal sanctuary
- Giles County Animal ShelterGreen Hollow Rd · Pearisburg, VAAnimal shelter
- Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society6620 Jackson Ln · Gloucester, VAHumane society
- Hanover Humane Society12190 Washington Hwy · Ashland, VAHumane society
- Harmony Rescue5292 Browns Mill Rd · Rustburg, VAAnimal rescue
- Haven Hills Animal Sanctuary11465 Morgansburg Rd · Bealeton, VAAnimal sanctuary
- Heritage Humane Society430 Waller Mill Rd · Williamsburg, VAHumane society
- Hope for life Rescue610 Jack Rabbit Rd #3 · Virginia Beach, VAAnimal rescue
- Humane Society of Amherst County318 Shelter Ln · Amherst, VAHumane society
- Humane Society of Fairfax County4057 Chain Bridge Rd · Fairfax, VAHumane society
- Lake Country SPCA11764 US-15 · Clarksville, VASPCA
- League For Animal Protection603 Poor Farm Rd · Fincastle, VAAnimal shelter
- Lynchburg Humane Society3305 Naval Reserve Rd · Lynchburg, VAHumane society
- Lynchburg Humane Society1211 Old Graves Mill Rd · Lynchburg, VAHumane society
- Magpie & Daisy's Pet Rescue1032 Whippingham Pkwy · Carrollton, VAAnimal rescue
- Noahs Ark Animal Rescue771 Tabernacle Rd · Mathews, VAAnimal rescue
- North Mountain Wildlife Rescue411 Panther Dr · Winchester, VAWildlife rehabilitation
- Old Dominion Humane Society3602 Lafayette Blvd #102 · Fredericksburg, VAHumane society
- Piggins and Banks936 Reynolds Rd · Cross Junction, VAAnimal shelter
- Pittsylvania Pet Center11880 US Highway 29 · Chatham, VAAnimal shelter
- Poquoson Animal Welfare Sanctuary181 Messick Rd · Poquoson, VAAnimal sanctuary
- Portsmouth Humane Society4022 Seaboard Ct · Portsmouth, VAHumane society
- Reba's Animal Rescue1646 S Military Hwy · Chesapeake, VAAnimal rescue
- Richmond SPCA2519 Hermitage Rd · Richmond, VASPCA
- Ring Dog Rescue6215 Lakeside Ave · Henrico, VAAnimal rescue
- Roanoke Valley SPCA1340 Baldwin Ave NE · Roanoke, VASPCA
- Rockbridge Spca10 Animal Pl · Lexington, VASPCA
- Southside SPCA7352 Patrick Henry Hwy · Meherrin, VASPCA
- Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke5985 Coleman Rd · Roanoke, VAWildlife rehabilitation
- Suffolk Humane Society412 Kings Fork Rd · Suffolk, VAHumane society
- Sweet Souls Emporium and Animal Rescue148 N Main St · Woodstock, VAAnimal rescue
- The Hopewell Humane Society3412 Oaklawn Blvd · Hopewell, VAHumane society
- Valley View Animal Rescue5757 Rich Patch Rd · Covington, VAAnimal rescue
- Virginia Beach SPCA3040 Holland Rd · Virginia Beach, VASPCA
- All-American Mutt Rescue5491 Johnson Mountain Rd · Huddleston, VAAnimal rescue
- Homeward Trails Animal Rescue11116 Fairfax Station Rd · Fairfax Station, VAAnimal rescue
- Lucky Dog Animal Rescue5159 Langston Blvd · Arlington, VAAnimal rescue
- Rugby Creek Animal Rescue1314 Rugby Rd · Mouth Of Wilson, VAAnimal rescue
- A Forever Home Rescue Foundation14508G Lee Rd · Chantilly, VAAnimal rescue
- Basset Rescue Of Old Dominion3445 Seminole Trl · Charlottesville, VAAnimal rescue
- Friends United With The Richmond Shelter3420 Pump Rd PMB 228 · Henrico, VAAnimal shelter
- Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue Inc7303 Poindexter Rd · Louisa, VAAnimal rescue
- Richardsons Rescue8174 Ladiestown Rd · Mechanicsville, VAAnimal rescue
- Ruff Road Pet Rescue5709 Churchland Blvd Ste A · Portsmouth, VAAnimal rescue
- Tough Mutts Dog Rescue133 W Springbrook Rd · Broadway, VAAnimal rescue
- Wolf Trap Animal Rescue8300 Merrifield Ave Ste C · Fairfax, VAAnimal rescue
- Colonial Beach Humane Society6 Irving Ave · Colonial Beach, VAHumane society
- Culpeper County Animal Shelter10144 James Monroe Hwy · Culpeper, VAAnimal shelter
- Emporia Greensville Humane Society206 Industrial Dr · Emporia, VAHumane society
- Rivenwool Animal Rescue11676 Mica Pl · Lovettsville, VAAnimal rescue
- Nelson SPCA29 Stagebridge Road · Lovingston, VASPCA
- Woody’s Second Chance Ranch13512 George Washington Memorial Hwy · Saluda, VAAnimal rescue
By city
Nonprofit Animal Shelters by city in Virginia
- Chesapeake3
- Fredericksburg3
- Roanoke3
- Virginia Beach3
- Covington2
- Fairfax2
- Henrico2
- Louisa2
- Lynchburg2
- Portsmouth2
- Richmond2
- Rocky Mount2
- Amherst1
- Arlington1
- Ashland1
- Bealeton1
- Bedford1
- Berryville1
- Brandy Station1
- Bristol1
- Broadway1
- Burkeville1
- Carrollton1
- Catharpin1
- Chantilly1
- Charlottesville1
- Chatham1
- Clarksville1
- Colonial Beach1
- Cross Junction1
- Culpeper1
- Emporia1
- Fairfax Station1
- Fincastle1
- Floyd1
- Ford1
- Galax1
- Gloucester1
- Hampton1
- Hardy1
- Hopewell1
- Huddleston1
- Keswick1
- Lexington1
- Lovettsville1
- Lovingston1
- Marshall1
- Mathews1
- Mechanicsville1
- Meherrin1
- Mouth Of Wilson1
- Nokesville1
- Palmyra1
- Pearisburg1
- Poquoson1
- Rustburg1
- Saluda1
- Staunton1
- Stuart1
- Suffolk1
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Frequently asked questions
What is a nonprofit animal shelter?
These organizations are registered with the IRS as tax-exempt animal welfare charities, so donations are usually tax-deductible.
How many nonprofit animal shelters are in Virginia?
We list 80 nonprofit animal shelters in Virginia. Listed when the organization matches an IRS Exempt Organizations record for animal protection and welfare.
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.
- How to Surrender a Pet to a ShelterHow surrender works today, appointments and fees, what to tell the shelter, and options to try before you give up a pet.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- What Does No-Kill Mean?The 90 percent benchmark, live release rates, managed intake and the honest trade-offs behind the no-kill label.