Animal Shelter

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.
8875 Lorton Road
Lorton, VA 22079
Reasa Currier
Director

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About Us

The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is Fairfax County’s only open-access, municipal animal shelter. With 4,000 to 5,000 companion animals entering our shelters each year, we are committed to treating each animal as an individual and providing the highest quality of care. We offer a variety of community support programs that help pets stay with their families. We are proud to be part of a diverse and vibrant community that includes a highly skilled and dedicated staff, a committed team of volunteers and fosters and compassionate residents.
 

Mission

Fairfax County Animal Services delivers exceptional and compassionate care for animals and people in our community.

Vision

Ending pet homelessness and advancing the health and wellbeing of all animals.
 

Locations

We welcome visitors and adopters at both of our shelter locations!

Michael R. Frey Campus
4500 West Ox Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-830-1100

Lorton Campus
8875 Lorton Road
Lorton, VA 22079
703-324-0299

Our shelters are open:

Tuesday and Wednesday 12-5 p.m.
Thursday and Friday 12-7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Monday.

Please note: We take our last adoption application 30 minutes before closing.

Annual Reports

Curious about what we do on a big-picture scale? View our Annual Reports, to read more about what we do on a yearly reporting basis including shelter programs and live release rate data!


Newsletters

Sign up to receive our monthly newsletters and read past editions! Our newsletters are chalked full of heartwarming stories, helpful educational articles, behind-the-scenes tales and upcoming events. 


Animal Services Consolidation Proposal

Learn more about the Department of Animal Sheltering and the Fairfax County Police Department's proposal to unite animal care and control services under one department. The proposed consolidation will bring our county in alignment with industry best practices, expand service delivery to our community and optimize county resources.


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