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Won’t you consider a new addition to your household? Every year,
the Fairfax County Animal Shelter offers care and compassion to hundreds
of homeless animals. These animals are waiting for open hearts and loving
homes.You’re sure to find one who needs love your love.
- View animals available for adoption online
- When is the Animal Shelter open to the public?
- How much does it cost to adopt an animal?
- Do I need to spay or neuter my new pet?
- How do I know my new pet will be healthy?
- Is there anything else I need to know before I consider adopting a pet from the shelter?
When is the Animal Shelter open to the public?
Dogs, cats and other pets are available for adoption at the Animal Shelter from:
Tuesday - Friday - 12
noon – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
- 10:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.
4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Phone: 703-830-1100
- Dogs- $40.00
- Cats- $30.00
- Rabbits/ferrets- $15.00
- Reptiles/small birds- $10.00
- Other (hamsters,gerbils)- $5.00
- Equine/bovine- $200.00
- Livestock- $20.00
- Large birds- $100.00
Do I need to spay or neuter my new pet?
- Virginia State Law mandates that all dogs and cats adopted from a shelter must be spayed/neutered.
- You are also responsible for paying 100 percent of the cost for spaying/neutering dogs and cats adopted from the shelter.
- A deposit for surgery is taken at the time of adoption, and the balance is paid directly to the veterinarian when the pet is picked up after surgery.
How do I know my new pet will be healthy?
- A certificate for a free health examination is provided for all dogs and cats adopted from the shelter.
- If the dog or cat is already spayed or neutered, new pet owners may use their certificate at any participating veterinarian.
- If sterilization surgery is required, the health exam will be performed at the county’s contracted veterinarian when the pet is sent for surgery prior to going home with the you.
- The free health examination does not include any treatments, vaccinations or medications that are given during the vet visit.
Is there anything else I need to know before I consider adopting a pet from the shelter?
- A legally binding adoption contract requires adopters to provide proper housing, care and medical treatment
- To obey the Fairfax County Ordinances with regard to pet ownership
- To have fertile animals sterilized and other reasonable rules concerned with the welfare of the animal
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