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

Educational Programs

Reading Tails

Register for this fun and engaging program where kids learn about the shelter and improve their reading skills by sharing stories with shelter pets! 


Scout Groups

Learn more about how Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troops can support the Fairfax County Animal Shelter!


School Projects

Are you a student interested in speaking with a member of our team for a school project? Learn more about scheduling an interview.


How Kids Can Help

Looking for ways kids can lend a helping paw to Fairfax County Animal Shelter? Check out these ideas!


Adult Programs

Fairfax County Animal Shelter offers classes and tours for adult groups, including community centers, organizations and county agencies. Choose from our inventory of classes, or we can customize a class to your needs!


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