Bolt and Silas are almost ready to hit the streets of Fairfax County. The bloodhound sisters began their training in September 2013 and, due to their popularity, the agency is sharing recent photos of the siblings. According to their handlers, the 9-month-olds still have a “ways to go” with their maturity and ability to focus without distractions. They’ve been exposed
Read moreCome to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter March 13-15 to meet your perfect pet and change your life, and theirs. Adoption fees for adult pets (ages five and over) have been cut in half. Adoption fees for ten of the pets will be completely waived. Currently, there are more than 25 dogs and puppies, 30 cats and kittens and
Read moreFairfax County Animal Shelter adoption initiatives resulted in the shelter having its most successful year yet, saving a record number of animals’ lives. Thanks to creative implementation of new programs and policies, the shelter had an overall animal placement rate of 92%, making Fairfax County the largest municipality in the entire nation to have a placement rate above 90%. The
Read moreAnimal Control officers have received several reports of “downed” birds and ask residents to be alert and aware of the issue. Likely thrown off their migratory track due to recent frigid weather, the Horned Grebes are being found around the county. They have webbed feet and are typically birds that swim and fly; and are not accustomed to walking so they
Read moreMany people may not be aware that domestic violence and animal abuse are connected. People may stay in dangerous and traumatic situations in fear of leaving their pets behind to an abusive spouse or partner. The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is launching an expansion of the “Pet Haven” program offering emergency housing, food, supplies and care for pets in domestic
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