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Animal Services Alert:

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 12-7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. Please note: We take our last adoption application 30 minutes before closing.
703-324-0299 TTY 711
AnimalServices@fairfaxcounty.gov
8875 Lorton Road
Lorton, VA 22079
fairfaxcountyanimalservices
Reasa Currier
Director

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School Projects and Scout Programs

We're happy to support students and scout groups working on school projects and service activities. Most of the ways young people can help are simple, at‑home projects that make a meaningful difference. While our capacity is limited and we can only offer a few structured options, we provide clear guidelines, virtual interview opportunities with advance notice, and welcoming drop‑off visits for completed projects and donations.

What we can offer:

  • 30‑minute interviews by phone, Zoom, or email (with at least two weeks’ notice)
  • Guidance through our website, annual report, and mission information
  • Donation drop‑off visits and Humane Hero Awards

Be sure to review our donation guidelines before dropping off any items.

What we cannot accommodate:

  • In‑person interviews
  • Requests with less than two weeks’ notice
  • Job shadowing, volunteering, or service hours
  • Requests from students outside Fairfax County

To find even more ways kids can get involved, visit our How Kids Can Help page.

Humane Hero Award

Be sure to pick up a Humane Hero Award to commemorate any achievement you or your community group has accomplished to support FCAS. Just ask the front desk staff at either campus. 

Visiting Our Campuses

Students and scouts are welcome to visit both of our locations when dropping off completed projects or donations and picking up a Humane Hero Award. Guests may take a self‑guided walk through the adoption areas to see our adoptable pets. For optional onsite activities, you can print the FCAS Activity Book to use during your visit or at home.

Before visiting, please keep these guidelines in mind so the experience is safe and calm for both animals and visitors:

  • Choose the Lorton Campus. It is larger, brighter, and better suited for group visits.
  • Plan your visit for less busy times. Weekend afternoons tend to be very crowded.
  • Ensure adequate adult supervision. Adults should stay with and guide youth visitors at all times.
  • Keep hands and fingers out of kennels and enclosures. This helps prevent accidental bites or scratches.
  • Break large groups into smaller ones. Smaller groups help reduce stress on the animals and improve the visitor experience.
  • Use quiet voices and calm movements. This helps keep the animals relaxed and comfortable.
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