The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is partnering with the BISSELL Pet Foundation for the Empty the Shelters Spring National adoption event. Thanks to the foundation’s generous support, the shelter will offer fee-waived adoptions for all pets from Thursday through Sunday, May 2 through 5. This collaboration comes at a critical time, as the shelter is currently over capacity with dogs, and has many small pets and cats looking for homes.
"We're thrilled to partner with BISSELL Pet Foundation for the Empty the Shelters Spring National event,” said Fairfax County Animal Shelter Director Reasa Currier. “We want as many pets as possible to find loving homes during this event. From playful dogs and tiny hamsters to affectionate senior cats and adorable rabbits, we can help you meet your match!”
Fees will be waived at both shelter locations—the Michael R. Frey Campus, 4500 West Ox Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030, and the Lorton Campus, 8875 Lorton Rd., Lorton, VA 22079. Fairfax County Animal Shelter is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon to 5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed Mondays.
For more information about the adoption process and to see available pets, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt.
Pets Available for Adoption
Honey, 10 years old
This green-eyed beauty is not only stunning but also incredibly loving and attentive. Honey's favorite pastime is ensuring you're never short on forehead boops! She is a professional at purring, making air biscuits and offering endless affection. Honey has asthma, so she needs a family who can help manage her condition with daily medication. She takes her meds like a champion and keeps her space free of floral or fragranced products.
Buttercream and Marshmallow, Two years old
Buttercream and Marshmallow are a delightful pair of bonded adoptable bunnies, each with a personality as sweet as their names suggest. They will make you laugh with their playful antics and larger-than-life personalities! These two bunnies are inseparable. You will often catch them grooming each other or seeking comfort in one another's company.
Tiger, 9 years old
Tiger not only has stunning stripes but is also incredibly kind and has been described as a big mush. He has excellent leash manners and will impress you with all his tricks (sit, shake, down and turnaround). Tiger likes going for a walk and will even chase the tennis ball a few times, but he is also a certified couch potato and appreciates a good nap!
Tiger is also eligible for our Adoption Audition program, a five-day, no-strings-attached adoption trial for select shelter dogs! Learn more about Adoption Auditions.