Beginning July 1, adoption fees for cats and dogs at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter will change to include the mandatory spay/neuter fee previously paid separately by the adopter. The new process will be more convenient for adopters and the combined fee structure will actually reduce the cost for most animal adoptions. Fairfax County Animal Shelter adoption fees will be
Read moreNational Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week April 13-19 Animal Control Officers see terrible cases of cruelty, along with profound acts of compassion and love, as they investigate hundreds of complaints and calls for service every year. Fairfax County Animal Control Officer Jennifer Milburn was named Animal Control Officer of 2013 by the Virginia Animal Control Association. Nominated by the personnel
Read moreIf you’re thinking of adding a bunny to your family this spring, hop into the Animal Shelter to take part in the Chocolate Bunny Adoption event. Come to the shelter from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays April 5, 12 and 19, to learn about rabbit care and enrichment and to cuddle with
Read moreLearn the Signs & Report Cruelty Cases to Police A sweet-natured, but malnourished 6-month-old Boxer puppy with mange and a severely infected paw; was neglected by owners. A dog named Diesel, tethered to a car in the rain, was left unable to lie down or move from a standing position. Owners moved away and left their pet behind, alone,
Read moreThe Virginia Federation of Humane Societies selected the state’s top animal shelters and programs that made a difference in animal welfare in 2013 at a conference in Roanoke last week. The Fairfax County Animal Shelter received the “Compassion Award” for their demonstration of strong leadership and making significant progress towards reducing euthanasia of healthy and treatable dogs and cats in
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