Department of Family Services Alert:

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

703-324-7500 TTY 711

DFSinfo@fairfaxcounty.gov

12011 Government Center Parkway, Pennino Building
Fairfax, VA 22035

FairfaxCountyFamilyServices

Michael A. Becketts
Director

Department Resources

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Support the DFS Pet Supply Drive!

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Sometimes, people must make the difficult decision to surrender their pet to the animal shelter. There are many reasons why pets are surrendered, such as when a pet guardian can no longer care for their pet, or a family moves out of the country. In cases where a pet guardian is considering surrendering their pet due to financial hardship, there are services and resources available from the Fairfax County Animal Shelter to help pets remain with the people they love.

The Department of Family Services cares about every family member, including pets. To help keep pets with their families, DFS is hosting a pet supply drive during National Pet Month in May. The drive will run from Sunday, May 11, to Saturday, May 24, with all donations benefiting Fairfax County Animal Shelter’s Pet Pantry. By supporting the drive, you will help pets stay with their families!

Help spread the word! Use our community engagement toolkit to encourage others to support our Pet Supply Drive.

Accepted Items

Unopened, unexpired non-perishable dog and cat food
Unopened, unexpired non-perishable dog and cat treats
Unopened cat litter
New pet toys

Donation Locations

Fairfax County Animal Shelter - Lorton Campus, 8875 Lorton Road, Lorton; Tuesday-Wednesday, 12-5 p.m.; Thursday-Friday, 12-7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Fairfax County Animal Shelter - Michael R. Frey Campus, 4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax; Tuesday-Wednesday, 12-5 p.m.; Thursday-Friday, 12-7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Gerry Hyland Government Center (formerly South County Government Center), 8350 Richmond Highway, Alexandria; Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church; Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Lake Anne, 11484 Washington Plaza West, Reston; Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Pennino Building, 12011 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax; Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Sully Community Center, 13800 Wall Road, Herndon; Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

You can also support the drive by purchasing items from Fairfax County Animal Shelter’s Amazon Wish List.

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For media inquiries, contact Department of Family Services' Public Information Officer Amy Carlini by email, office phone 703-324-7758 or mobile phone 571-355-6672.