Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter

Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter Friends is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit fundraising partner of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.

On weekly Success Story to brighten your Sunday and start off the week with a positive vibe! This time we are featuring...
02/09/2025

On weekly Success Story to brighten your Sunday and start off the week with a positive vibe! This time we are featuring a pet helped by Finnegan's Fund.

Let's get these pups adopted! Friends funded a dental procedure for helped Zeus Marshmellow!
02/06/2025

Let's get these pups adopted! Friends funded a dental procedure for helped Zeus Marshmellow!

Go team!
02/06/2025

Go team!

Check out this line up! Zeus Marshmellow made it! Friends provided funding for this pup's dental needs! Let's get Zeus M...
02/06/2025

Check out this line up! Zeus Marshmellow made it! Friends provided funding for this pup's dental needs! Let's get Zeus Marshmellow and all the pups adopted! Go team!

02/05/2025
Look who made the team - Luna Cherry Blossom! Let's get her adopted!
02/05/2025

Look who made the team - Luna Cherry Blossom! Let's get her adopted!

Thank you, Cafe Kindred, for spotlighting (again) this special pup – Luna Cherry Blossom.Luna Cherry Blossom is a long-t...
02/04/2025

Thank you, Cafe Kindred, for spotlighting (again) this special pup – Luna Cherry Blossom.

Luna Cherry Blossom is a long-term resident and a senior pup. She is an affectionate senior pet waiting far too long to find a loving home.
According to shelter staff, “Life in the shelter has been overwhelming for her shy spirit, but in the quiet moments she's spent with our staff and volunteers, she's shown us that she's a complete sweetheart! She's searching for a patient and understanding family willing to take things slow as she adjusts. Once she gets to know you, she’ll sit in your lap, hang out by your side, show off her squeaky toys and even impress you with her treat puzzle-solving skills”
Meet Luna Cherry Blossom today at the Lorton Campus of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter! Also, check out the Fairfax County Animal Shelter FB page. There are many pics and reels featuring this special resident.
Check out her adoption profile and learn how to take her on a five-day Adoption Audition at fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt.

Both shelter locations are open during the following days and hours:
Open Hours:
Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 12-5 p.m.
Thursdays & Fridays: 12-7 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Remembering Bold Bebe's success story from 2023! Follow this link to read more success stories. Its a great way to start...
02/02/2025

Remembering Bold Bebe's success story from 2023! Follow this link to read more success stories. Its a great way to start the week! https:/ffcas.org/success-stories/

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02/02/2025

Looking for some great dogs? Get ready and mark your calendars. Adoption fees for dogs 45 pounds and larger will be waived during this event on February 6th thru 9th! 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

Thank you, Paw Pals Pet Sitting, for spotlighting a special cat -- Mr. Butters!Mr. Butters is a special, middle-aged gen...
01/31/2025

Thank you, Paw Pals Pet Sitting, for spotlighting a special cat -- Mr. Butters!
Mr. Butters is a special, middle-aged gentleman who has spent the last 7 years as a loving and devoted companion. While he may have recently been diagnosed with diabetes, he’s taking it all in stride, and his affectionate, sweet personality has never wavered. If you’re looking for a cat who is as loving as he is resilient, Mr. Butters is your guy. For more info on Mr. Butters, follow this link: https://www.petplace.com/pet-adoption/cats/57273321/PP19964.

For more info on our adoption process, including requirements and fees, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt

Both shelter locations are open during the following days and hours:
Open Hours:
Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 12-5 p.m.
Thursdays & Fridays: 12-7 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Justice was initially an indoor/outdoor cat, until the outdoors caught up with her and she was seriously injured. She wa...
01/29/2025

Justice was initially an indoor/outdoor cat, until the outdoors caught up with her and she was seriously injured. She was brought to Pender and immediately treated, thanks to the generous support of Friends. Once she was stable, she was made available for adoption. Since then, Justice has had to learn to make the indoors her own natural habitat, and she seems to have adjusted quite well! Her injuries have fully healed and she even lets her dad pick her up! Her first outing (back to Pender for a checkup) went better than could have been expected. Although she was scared (understandably), her dad was able to keep her calm, which even impressed the vet! She enjoys warm laps, head rubs, and calm days spent inside looking out. And CHICKEN! She absolutely LOVES chicken!!

Check out our weekly recent success story-- Honey Pie! Follow this link to read more success stories. Its a great way to...
01/26/2025

Check out our weekly recent success story-- Honey Pie! Follow this link to read more success stories. Its a great way to start the week! https:/ffcas.org/success-stories/

Check out a recent success story! Follow this link to read more success stories. Its a great way to start the week! http...
01/19/2025

Check out a recent success story! Follow this link to read more success stories. Its a great way to start the week! https:/ffcas.org/success-stories/

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PO Box 2321
Centreville, VA
20122

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Five years ago, Friends started a wonderful way to honor loved ones and help shelter pets --Tribute Garden! The Tribute Garden is located at the front entrance of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. It is a place for visitors to enjoy, rest, and reflect, as well as a tangible “thank you” for all who contribute, donate, and support our shelter. As of today, Friends, with your invaluable support, has raised over $35,000 from the Tribute Garden. If you are interested in contributing, follow this link to our webpage: https://ffcas.org/ways-to-donate/friends-tribute-garden/

Little Baxter was adopted, But Tite is looking for his forever family. Help Tite find them! #adoptdontshop #fairfaxcounty

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Debbie Russell, Patricia Manning, Pam Miner, Kathy Joyce

Flashback Friday! Ms. Ginger Rogers volunteered with her Mom, President and Co-Founder, Evelyn Grieve, at the Lyon's Club! Sweetest volunteer ever! #adoptdontshop #shelterpets #fairfaxcounty

Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter provided dental procedures for both of these shelter pets. Make these senior pets our next two success stories. #adoptdontshop #shelterpets #adoptaseniordog #fairfaxcounty

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Saving Lives

By funding emergency medical care, behavior training, parasite prevention, dental care and spay/neuter, Friends joins in the Shelter’s effort to ensure every shelter pet is offered the best opportunity to find and remain in a loving forever home. This is what we do:

Medical: Friends funds professional veterinary care beyond what the County budget can provide. This includes many life-saving surgeries and therapies, but also includes procedures to improve the adoptability of shelter pets, such as removal of a mass (tumor).

Dentals for Adoption: Friends funds dental care for shelter pets with periodontal disease graded at three or higher based upon a scale of zero (normal) to four (severe). After a thorough cleaning, required extractions, and any other necessary treatments, dogs and cats are now putting their best-face forward for potential adopters.

Forever Home Training: Well-intended families sometimes bring a dog to the Shelter after deciding the dog’s behavior is not making for a happy home. To help ill-mannered but otherwise awesome dogs find a true forever home, Shelter leadership believed training was the answer. To help reduce adoption returns, Friends is funding both pre- and post-adoption training.