Humane Society of Warren County

Humane Society of Warren County We are the Humane Society of Warren County, a non-profit animal shelter in beautiful Front Royal, VA Owners help us to save lives by waiting.
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The Humane Society of Warren County is a no-kill shelter in beautiful Front Royal, Virginia. We work hard to improve the lives of animals and their guardians in our community. We offer:
Adoptions
Free Pet food Bank
Emergency assistance for veterinary care
Low Cost Spay and Neuter - Coming Soon! Animal Surrender
Lost and Found support

Vision: It is our vision to be part of a community where every

pet is a wanted pet. Admissions:

Stray dogs welcome Thursday-Tuesday 10AM-3:30PM. All other animals are welcome by appointment.

1) HSWC accepts owned animals by appointment. When our shelter is full it means that there are no available kennels. We believe pets deserve a safe place to stay while they wait for a new home. While owners wait, we help them work with their pet on behavior problems and reach out to their own support network for re-homing options. We understand that every situation is unique and will always take a dog or cat if it is in immediate need or danger. We are slowing down our intake process so it is more manageable for our facility. We hope to become a resource for our community, and not a dumping ground. As the contracted public shelter for Warren County, we are saving more lives so the Humane Society of Warren County can be a no kill facility and Warren County can be a no kill community.

2) HSWC accepts healthy stray cats by appointment. When our shelter is full it means that there are no available kennels to house another kitty. If the stray cat is healthy we ask you to wait. Many stray cats are actually owned indoor/outdoor cats and will eventually make their way home. A cat has a much better chance of being reunited with its owner if it isn’t brought into the shelter. Less than 1% of stray cats brought to us are reclaimed. We want to give all community kitties a chance to find their way back home. We know that the community wants the same thing. Thank you for helping make HSWC a safe place for cats to stay while they wait for their forever home.

Handsome and lovable Pepper is a husky/pit mix. He is full of s***k and loves to play and go on hikes or go running. H...
02/14/2025

Handsome and lovable Pepper is a husky/pit mix. He is full of s***k and loves to play and go on hikes or go running. He would be a great family dog as he loves people of all ages. An active family would be best as they could help him release his energy in a positive way. He could use some leash training as he pulls. He LOVES to ride in the car, and is house and crate trained. He is ready to give all his love to a new a family. He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccines.

Super sweetheart Titan needs out of his kennel and into the hearts of his new family! He is super energetic and needs a...
02/14/2025

Super sweetheart Titan needs out of his kennel and into the hearts of his new family! He is super energetic and needs a yard he can run and play in instead of being stuck in his kennel. He also LOVES his humans of any size and just wants to be where they are. We were told by his previous owner that he is dog friendly and a dog test will be required. He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccines. If you are ready for the sweetest addition to your family apply today!

The fur babies here at the shelter could use the following supplies if you are out and about on this Valentine's Day! Fo...
02/14/2025

The fur babies here at the shelter could use the following supplies if you are out and about on this Valentine's Day!

For the puppers:
-Purina sensitive skin and stomach dry and wet food
-Purina or Pedigree senior dry food
-Treats
-Bones
-Wet dog food of any kind
-Pet Corrector
-Slip Leads

For the Kitties:
-Purina dry kitten food
-Adult cat wet food, pate

Other:
-any kind of dry dog and cat food for the Hand in Paw program
-Laundry Detergent

We hope everyone has a pawsitively lovely Valentine's Day!!

Ally is 8 months old and full of s***k and character. She LOVES to play with her toys and run off her energy in the pl...
02/14/2025

Ally is 8 months old and full of s***k and character. She LOVES to play with her toys and run off her energy in the play yard. She is still very much a puppy and would benefit from training. She is very sweet and we feel she would do good in a family with kids, with the understanding that she will need to be taught boundaries and manners. We are unsure of her with cats and feel a dog savvy cat would be the best fit along with SUPER slow introductions and patience. She has done well playing with some of the pups here at the shelter and a dog test will be required. She is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines.

Happy Valentine's Day from our lovable kitties! 💘💝💋
02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day from our lovable kitties! 💘💝💋

02/13/2025
Most handsome boy Chance is here and ready to go on adventures with his new family! He will be a year old April 13th, 2...
02/13/2025

Most handsome boy Chance is here and ready to go on adventures with his new family! He will be a year old April 13th, 2025! He does know basic commands but he is still very puppy like and will benefit from some training as he doesn't really know boundaries. He will do better in a home with older children is best as he can be pushy and a bit nippy especially when trying to let you know he is ready for attention. he hasn't been around cats or dogs since he was super young and we would require a dog test to see how everyone gets along. For cats super slow and patient introductions is the best way to go. He loves his toys and cuddling with his blankies and big stuffies! He is very energetic and will do great in an active family that will give him the proper way to express his energy. He is crate trained and housetrained. He loves to ride in the car and going on adventures. He does well in the bath and while being brushed! He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines!

This is a courtesy post, BMO is not at the shelter. Please contact the owner with the information provided below.This ...
02/13/2025

This is a courtesy post, BMO is not at the shelter. Please contact the owner with the information provided below.

This is BMO (pronounced Bee-Moe). He will be 3 years old in April 2025. He is a 28 pound purebred pug (has had Embark testing).



BMO gets along well with cats and other dogs, although he will bark when meeting new dogs or when he wants to “chat” with the neighbors. He can be shy at times, but generally loves all people. He is very sweet and likes to cuddle. He enjoys playing fetch and loves treats.



BMO is mostly housebroken, although does still have some accidents (likely due to my long work day) and although he is neutered there have been incidents of marking in unfamiliar environments. Overall his health has been good. He does have allergies which have led to recurrent yeast infections in his ears. We are just now getting on a regimen to address this, which includes ear flushes and ointment. The vet also says he could stand to lose about 5 pounds. :)

We love BMO very much and are sad to consider rehoming him. His presence in the home has caused some stress in our senior cats; and I also feel like he would do best in a home where someone is home more often and able to play with him to let out some of his remaining puppy energy. That said, he is still a pug and is content to spend much of his days napping.

If anyone is interested in meeting BMO they can email me at [email protected] or send a text to 540-551-2134.

Thank you Kacie

Due to the snow starting, the HSWC is closing at 1pm today! We did manage to have one sweet pup adopted this morning. Co...
02/11/2025

Due to the snow starting, the HSWC is closing at 1pm today!

We did manage to have one sweet pup adopted this morning. Congratulations to Pickle and his new family!

Those cartoonishly big, beautiful green eyes belong to Vamperina. She was surrendered to us due to being extremely stres...
02/11/2025

Those cartoonishly big, beautiful green eyes belong to Vamperina. She was surrendered to us due to being extremely stressed in the home, so we’re looking for a calm, peaceful environment for her. She would prefer to be the only pet, but might be ok living with another cat similar in personality. She loves people and is very affectionate, especially when she’s being brushed (she will need frequent grooming with her gorgeous, long coat) She’s six and a half years old, spayed, up to date on vaccines, microchipped and combo tested. Her adoption fee is $85.00

To meet Vamperina please apply here: https://humanesocietywarrencounty.com/adoption-application/

02/11/2025
Lazy boy Bobby, named aptly for his tail, is catching some 💤 and doesn’t feel like posing for pictures. This young man i...
02/10/2025

Lazy boy Bobby, named aptly for his tail, is catching some 💤 and doesn’t feel like posing for pictures. This young man is snoozing at any given time so if you’re looking for a mellow kitty he’s your guy. He’s estimated to only be around a year old. He’s cat friendly and would probably be fine with dogs with a proper introduction.

His adoption fee is $85.00 and includes his neuter, vaccines, microchip and combo test.

To meet Bobby please apply here: https://humanesocietywarrencounty.com/adoption-application/

We have two male chinchillas, Ratchet (darker grey) and Clank (lighter grey), available for adoption. While we don’t ha...
02/10/2025

We have two male chinchillas, Ratchet (darker grey) and Clank (lighter grey), available for adoption. While we don’t have an exact age for them, we were told they’re only a few years old. They are bonded brothers so they’ll need to find a home together. We would prefer an adopter that already has experience caring for chinchillas. The adoption fee is $100 and includes the cage, food,hay, dust bath supplies, toys and a few huts for them.

Please apply here for them if interested: https://humanesocietywarrencounty.com/adoption-application/

There is a loose goat on Shadows Drive seems to be skittish. Please give us a call at 540-635-4734 if this is your goat!
02/09/2025

There is a loose goat on Shadows Drive seems to be skittish. Please give us a call at 540-635-4734 if this is your goat!

Attention Siamese lovers 📣Blue is a sweet and petite female Chocolate Point. It was difficult to even get a decent pictu...
02/09/2025

Attention Siamese lovers 📣

Blue is a sweet and petite female Chocolate Point. It was difficult to even get a decent picture of her because she’s so affectionate, she wants to be in your space soaking up attention at all times. She’s estimated to be 3 years old, but might be a little older due to the state that her mouth was in - she had to have several bad teeth pulled last month. She will need to be on a wet (pate) only diet due to only having a few teeth left, luckily she doesn’t seem to have a problem with this and has a very healthy appetite. Blue did live with other animals and would probably be fine with another calm cat or dog in the home, with proper introductions of course.

Blue’s adoption fee is $85.00 and includes her spay, vaccines, microchip and combo test.

To meet Blue please apply here: https://humanesocietywarrencounty.com/adoption-application/

Address

1245 Progress Drive
Front Royal, VA
22630

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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(540) 635-4734

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Dior is Christmas baby and will be 3 years old December 20th. He does need to be the only animal in the home as he wants all the love and attention for himself. He has a lot of energy and will do best in an active family to help him release that energy. He recently went on a hike with our Volunteer Coordinator and she said he did great in the car and LOVED smelling all the smells and being engaged with the outdoors. He loves all people and we have been told he has lived with kids. He is a bigger pup and gets the zoomies and can get a bit nippy sometimes. He walks ok on leash but could use some training. Training would be a great way to keep him engaged and to teach him some basic manners. He also very treat motivated which will help with the training. He is a known escape artist and has scaled a 5 foot fence before so he should never be left unattended outside even if there is a fence. He is super sweet and smart and will make a great family dog with a family that is willing to put in a little extra work and patience with him. He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines.

Titan is between 3-4 years old and just the sweetest boy. He is a super energetic pup that LOVES his toys and being outside exploring everything. He loves to go on car rides but will try to be in your lap the whole time. He is curious of cats and doing super slow and patient introductions is the best way to see if everyone is comfortable. He does great during bath time. We feel he would do good in a home with kids with the understanding that he doesn't realize his size and likes to jump up on his family. We would want them kiddos to come to the meet and greet to see how they interact with each other. He would benefit from training as we feel he would do well considering he is super smart and treat motivated. He is curious of dogs as well and a dog test will be required to see how everyone gets along. He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines. Apply today to give this sweet amazing boy his forever family.

The most handsome Weaver is still here and looking for his family. We believe he is a Husky or Akita and needs an adopter that is knowledgeable of these breeds. He is between 1-2 years old and full of energy. He will do best in a home with older kids is best as his size and energy may not work for the Littles. He will benefit greatly from some training as he pulls on leash and is lacking basic manners. He truly is an all around good boy and with time and patience he will make a great addition to any family. We are unsure of him and dogs, and a dog test will be required to see if all get along. We feel a home with a dog savvy cat will be best as we don't know how he is with them. Slow and patient introductions will be the best way to go about it. He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccines!

Who loves kisses? Kara does! This is truly the most affectionate kitty you will ever meet! She comes running when you call her name or make kissy noises! Who is looking for a lovebug? Kara is your girl! P.s. she’s cat and kid friendly

Shelter pup Weaver was built for the snow and is LOVING IT! ❄️ #adoptashelterpet

HAPPY NEW YEARS FROM THE HSWC 🐾 The shelter is closed today 1/1/25 but we will reopen tomorrow at 10am. For any animal related emergencies please contact Animal Control at the Sheriff Department at 540-635-4128.

Farmer is a true ladies man 😍 This handsome boy is extremely loving and has lived as an indoor outdoor kitty. He would prefer to be the only cat in your life but as you can see he has so much love to give! He is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped and combo tested. Come meet this boy!! #HSWC #adoptme

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In late 2011, the Humane Society of Warren County began an aggressive campaign to increase adoptions and decrease the rate of unnecessary euthanasia. By the end of 2012, the animal shelter achieved no-kill status in the dog department for the first time in shelter history, with a 92% live release rate. At the same time, cat adoptions increased over seventy percent. Today, those life saving efforts continue. In 2016, HSWC could save over 95% of the animals that came into the shelter. Animals once thought disposable are now provided the medical and behavioral help they need and are given an opportunity for a second chance. This will be the Humane Society of Warren County's second consecutive year of being designated a no kill facility. Vision: It is our vision to be part of a community where every pet is a wanted pet. Admissions: Stray dogs welcome Thursday-Tuesday 10AM-3:30PM. All other animals are welcome by appointment. 1) HSWC accepts owned animals by appointment. When our shelter is full it means that there are no available kennels. We believe pets deserve a safe place to stay while they wait for a new home. Owners help us to save lives by waiting. While owners wait, we help them work with their pet on behavior problems and reach out to their own support network for re-homing options. We understand that every situation is unique and will always take a dog or cat if it is in immediate need or danger. We are slowing down our intake process so it is more manageable for our facility. We hope to become a resource for our community, and not a dumping ground. As the contracted public shelter for Warren County, we are saving more lives so the Humane Society of Warren County can be a no kill facility and Warren County can be a no kill community. 2) HSWC accepts stray cats on a case by case basis. Many stray cats are actually owned indoor/outdoor cats and will eventually make their way home. A cat has a much better chance of being reunited with its owner if it isn’t brought into the shelter. Less than 1% of stray cats brought to us are reclaimed. We want to give all community kitties a chance to find their way back home. We know that the community wants the same thing. Thank you for helping make HSWC a safe place for cats to stay while they wait for their forever home.

3) HSWC does NOT accept feral kitties. We have worked very hard the past 6 years and we have achieved NO KILL status! Year end 2017, we achieved a 93% live release rate in our feline department and we aim to keep that status. If we continue to accept feral cats, our euthanasia rates go up and our live release rates go down. We believe our community will continue to support our mission and understand why we no longer accept ferals.