Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter

12/09/2024

The Holiday Silent Auction is in full swing, Check out the Auction Items! - https://mailchi.mp/ffcas/join-us-for-the-ffcas-holiday-silent-auction-13844444

12/07/2024

December’s Chief’s Choice features Maddie, who was very excited to be chosen to pose with Fairfax County Police Department's Chief Davis in front of our festive lobby decorations! Two-year-old Maddie is the perfect mix of self-assurance and comedic charm, and with her bouncy, ear-flopping walk, she’s a really fun dog who will make a great companion for someone out there.

Come visit Maddie at our Michael R. Frey Campus in Fairfax! She’s available for adoption, and if you want to take her home on a 5-day, no-strings-attached trial adoption first that’s possible through our Adoption Audition Program! For more information on all our available pets, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt

12/07/2024

We're ending the week with a record number of requests for the Spotlight Pet program—thank you, donors! This specific spotlight donation is in honor of Janet Lawson and her much-loved kitty, Laverne. Now, let us introduce you to Lovely Lemon (A0056425263)! Lemon is located at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter's Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Road, Lorton).

Lemon is a three 1/2-year-old kitty that is more refreshing than a cool lemonade on a hot day. This “tortie” girl is beautiful in her orange and black coat. As a big believer in "personal space," this pretty girl would like a home where she and her people can relax near each other, not on each other. If you think you can match her energy, she will have more than enough love to give to be your one and only! Lemon prefers to be the queen of her kingdom by being the only pet in the home, preferably without young children. She is perfectly content to lay with her human as they read, watch TV, or window watch with her. Looking for a cool cat in the summer heat? Give Lemon a try!

Lemon is eligible for an Adoption Audition! What is an Adoption Audition? It’s a 5-day, no-strings-attached trial adoption period. You can take Lemon home to try it out! Interested? Come to the shelter any time during open hours and talk to a Customer Care staff member!

Both locations are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 12-7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information on our adoption process, including requirements and fees, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt

12/07/2024

Get Ready! 2024 Silent Auction begins at Noon, 12/7/2024. Follow the link below!

https://bit.ly/3OshkMR

12/06/2024

Holiday Silent Auction opening tomorrow at Noon! Get ready for some great items!

Follow the link below:
https://bit.ly/3OshkMR

12/06/2024

We're on a roll–third spotlight this week!

Thank you to a generous donor who wanted a senior kitty in today’s Spotlight Pet! So here we go! Let’s get Duke (A0055891150) adopted!
Duke, the big tabby cat, is a very special senior gentleman seeking a Dukedom to call his home! Duke is a regal boy who enjoys having his head pet. This royal 11-year-old kitty has much to say and will follow you around the house to speak his mind, including going into the bathroom to chat while you shower! He will sleep on the bed near his humans, though he prefers to lounge by the window, explore under the bed, and practice taekwondo with his kicker toy. Duke is very particular about when he is petted and touched. A little practice and getting to know him will lead to Duke’s subjects being blessed with his graces and presence. Duke could use a patient adopter to help get his groove back! He has been at the shelter for a long time, and a new home and family would bring out his joyful, adorable self again. Duke enjoys playing with feather-wand toys and loves his food! Something important to know about Duke the cat is that he has been diagnosed with lower urinary tract disease and feline urethral obstruction. This condition means he will need a urinary-friendly diet for the rest of his life, and he needs to find a home where his human will provide him with special food and give extra attention to him in case his symptoms flare up again. In his previous home, it was observed that being around other pets caused Duke significant stress, which triggered flare-ups and worsened his urinary condition. As a result, we require Duke to be the only pet in the household.

Duke home between homes is the Fairfax Campus (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax) of the Animal Shelter and is eligible for an Adoption Audition! What is an Adoption Audition? It’s a 14-day, no-strings-attached trial adoption period. You can take him home to try it out! Interested? Come to the shelter any time during open hours and talk to the Customer Care staff!

Both locations are open to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 12-7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information on our adoption process, including requirements and fees, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt

12/05/2024

Thank you, Cafe Kindred, for featuring today’s spotlight pet. Luna has been with the shelter for almost a year (Dec 16th), and her birthday is Dec 11th.

Give this pup the best birthday present – share this post so she can find her fur-ever home! We are so appreciative of our partner, the Fairfax County Animal Shelter (FFCAS). Every day, they work to succeed in their mission to give every pet a fighting chance to find their human family! Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter is so grateful to our donors, shelter staff, and volunteers who care for and foster Shelter pets. Please share this post to help Luna find her perfect match. Luna, a charming 10-year-old, 66-pound bundle of joy! With the energy of a much younger dog, Luna is always up for a game of tug-of-war and has a special fondness for toys. Her enthusiasm for long walks and cozy naps makes her the perfect companion for adventure and relaxation. Luna’s bilingual skills -- knowing commands in Spanish and English -- add a delightful touch to her personality. She's selective about her dog friends, so if you have a resident dog, we’d love for them to meet each other first to ensure they hit it off. This sweet girl adores getting pets (especially belly rubs!) and will happily sit beside you on the floor or couch. If you’re looking for a loyal and loving companion who enjoys being close to her humans, Luna is your perfect match!

According to a shelter volunteer, “! She walked very well on the leash, She makes the most adorable snorts while she's sniffing! She had her nose to the ground for a full hour! When she warms up to you, she's very cuddly, soft, and gives the best kisses.”

Luna (A0054929340) is eligible for an Adoption Audition which is a five-day, no-strings-attached trial adoption period, so you can see if Luna is the perfect fit for your family! Come to the Shelter any time during open hours and talk to their Customer Care staff! Luna is located at the Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Road, Lorton). Both locations are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12 to 5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays from 12 to 7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, including requirements and fees, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt.

12/04/2024

12/04/2024

Thank you! Thank you! Thanks to our many supporters for showing up on Giving Tuesday and sharing their kindness to Shelter pets. Every dollar donated helps pets in need with lifesaving and life-improving care! We COULD NOT do this without you! So on behalf of the Friends staff and volunteers – we thank you! 💙💙💙

12/04/2024

Meet Ginger Rogers! Ginger Rogers came into the Shelter with a broken leg? Thanks to the generosity of our Friends’ donors, she made a full recovery and found her fur-ever home with our very own Friends President, Evelyn Grieve! Let’s help more Shelter pets before the Giving Tuesday event is over by donating right now. 💙💙💙

Go to: https://bit.ly/4fIDHJs

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12/03/2024

Meet Lola the Love Bug! Lola came to the Shelter requiring tibial plateau leveling osteotomy surgery to repair a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament (similar to the human ACL). Thanks to the generosity of our Friends’ donors, Lola’s surgery and recovery went exceedingly well. Let’s help more Shelter pets by donating today on Giving Tuesday. Follow this link: https://bit.ly/4fIDHJs

12/03/2024

Meet Howie! Howie was a month-old stray, who came into the Shelter with a fractured jaw, conjunctivitis, and upper respiratory symptoms. He was in bad shape, so our supporters stepped up and Friends was able to help fund an emergency surgery. Howie is now doing amazingly well and found his fur-ever home. Let’s help more Shelter pets by donating today on Giving Tuesday: Go to https://bit.ly/4fIDHJs

12/03/2024

Thank you, Paw Pals Pet Sitting, LLC, for today’s Spotlight Pet!

December 2nd is Cool Cali’s lucky day! She is a carefree and affectionate young adult dog seeking a loving home! She is a big girl, weighing 74 lbs. Cali came to the shelter as a stray, and when her family did not come to claim her, she was prepared for adoption. She has been friendly with all the staff and volunteers she meets! One of our dog-walking volunteers shared, “Cali is such a sweetheart (and so soft)! She was a little scared walking through the kennel area with all the dogs barking at her, but she loosened up in the dog run. She discovered a jolly ball and a tennis ball, and turned into a happy, playful pup! She knows how to fetch and is learning to drop the ball for another. She's such a cute, sweet, high-energy dog.”

Cali walks well on a leash and enjoys playing with squeaky toys and rope toys. During her dog-to-dog evaluation at the shelter, Cali appeared tense. Since we do not know much about her history of socialization with other dogs, we highly recommend bringing any resident dogs to the shelter to meet Cali and ensure that she is a good fit for your family.

Does Cali sound like the sweet and goofy companion you’re looking for? Come meet and adopt her today!

This pet is eligible for an Adoption Audition! What is an Adoption Audition? It’s a 5-day, no-strings-attached trial adoption period. You can take this pet home to try it out! Interested? Come to the shelter any time during open hours and talk shelter’s Customer Care staff!

Cali is located at the Fairfax Campus (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax) Both locations are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 12-7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, including requirements and fees, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt

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12/02/2024

Happy Holidays from the Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. We are grateful to all of our donors, volunteers and partners.

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11/20/2024

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