Friends of Stafford County Animal Shelter

02/10/2025

URGENT: The Stafford County Animal Shelter is currently closed to dog adoptions and under quarantine due to Parvo (the cat side is still open). Sheetz was found as a stray and sadly, contracted this highly contagious, threatening disease. Since that time, Lady has also contracted the virus.

Parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious and life-threatening disease that attacks puppies, causing severe vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and even death. It spreads FAST, survives for months in the environment, and is extremely hard to kill.

🛑 Unvaccinated dogs are at HIGH RISK! 🛑

💉 Vaccinate your dog. It’s NOT optional—it’s a must! 💉

The shelter is doing everything it can to keep the virus from spreading. We are helping by raising funds to get Sheetz and Lady the medical help and food they need, and purchase the shelter the necessary cleaning supplies and protective gear.

You can donate using the button below or though Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LE7BZLDK2RMV4 {FOSCAS is a 501c3 and all donations are tax-deductible. Any additional funds raised will be used for the next shelter pet in need}.

Protect your pup. Save a life. Vaccinate today! 🐾❤️

01/28/2025

URGENT NEED: SOUND DEADENING PANELS - If any of y'all have been to visit the Stafford County Animal Shelter you already understand why these are such a great idea. For those who haven't... imagine your dog barking, then add 50 more dogs... now put all of them inside your bathroom. It's REALLY loud. As you can imagine - this is very stressful for the shelter pets.

We are hoping to fundraise around $1500 to purchase these acoustic baffles (sound absorbing panels - we have a quote from the company) that will help significantly reduce the noise in the shelter, making it a better environment for both the dogs AND the shelter staff and visitors.

If you would like to help us reach our goal, you can donate below through Facebook, or with this PayPal link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8F9GFSHPRJ32A {FOSCAS is a 501c3 and all donations are tax-deductible. Any additional funds raised will be used for the next shelter pet in need}.

Thank you

12/21/2024

Please help Melody get the emergency care she needs 💕

If anyone is able to foster, contact the shelter at [email protected]

Thank you ❤️

12/20/2024

🐾 Stafford County Animal Shelter Needs Your Help! 🐶💕

Stafford County Animal Shelter is bursting with love—and over 40 dogs 🐕 in need of care! They URGENTLY need donations of 4health Salmon & Potato Dog Food 🥔🐟 to keep their furry friends happy, healthy, and thriving. 🌟

This food can be found at the Stafford Tractor Supply.

You can also donate to us, and we will order bags for the shelter .

📍 Drop-off location:
Stafford County Animal Shelter
26 Frosty Lane, Stafford, VA

🕒 Hours for donations & visits:
📅 Monday–Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
📅 Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
🚪 Closed Sundays & holidays

❤️ While you're there, stop by to meet all the lovable pups 🐾 waiting for their forever homes! 🏠

Your kindness makes tails wag! 🐕‍🦺🐾 Every bag of food makes a difference. 💖

🐕 🥔🐟 🏡 💕 🐾 🍽️

11/19/2024

A HUGE shout-out and thank you to Colonial Forge High School's Guitars and Orchestras for choosing to support the Stafford County Animal Shelter with their "Stringsgiving" concert

11/08/2024

***LITTER EMERGENCY*** Hey all, the Stafford County Animal Shelter is entirely out of cat litter. They would really appreciate it if you'd donate below to help us send them some.

If you prefer to donate yourself, they request the NON-CLUMPING kind.

You can drop it off in person or order online (Walmart, PetSmart, Chewy, Amazon, etc). Their address is 26 Frosty Lane, Stafford, VA 22554.

Tractor Supply in Stafford has inexpensive, non-clumping litter at a reasonable price.

You can also donate through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3UB34P4KGND2L {FOSCAS is a 501(c)(3), and all donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.}

Thank you so much for thinking of the shelter pets!

10/08/2024

Now that there is a local Tractor Supply Co, we have discovered that many of the products we purchase regularly for the shelter are in stock and for less than other places around. If we buy in bulk, they are also willing to offer us a slight discount. So, we are now officially asking for TSC gift cards. You can purchase the e-gift card (https://bit.ly/foscas-giftcard) and have it emailed to us to be applied to the next bulk order we make. Please use [email protected] as the recipient email address. Thank you

10/08/2024

The shelter is in desparate need of cat and kitten food. They are overwhelmed, and sadly, no one is adopting 😭 If you can donate food, they, and we, really appreciate it. We are also collecting monetary donations and will place an order with the funds. Lastly, don’t forget to visit the Stafford County Animal Shelter page and share posts of their adoptable animals. Let’s help these cuties find some homes. As always, thank you for your support ❤️

09/04/2024

The Stafford County Animal Shelter is in desperate need of limited ingredient salmon dog food for several of their dogs. We realize this is a more expensive food; however, there are several dogs in their care with special health conditions that are responding well to this particular food.

We are collecting funds to order them several bags, or, you can send it on your own through the Chewy or Amazon Wish List (or purchase anywhere else you can find it).

Please take a moment to share this post, spread the word, and let’s see if we can not only get some food donated, but also help find some forever homes. Thank you so much!

Chewy List: https://bit.ly/foscaswishlist
Amazon List: https://a.co/fWL3LIK

08/28/2024

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, put the “Bowl-o-Rama” at Corgi Clay Art Center on your calendar. It’s not only going to be a fun time, but it benefits the Stafford County Animal Shelter 💕

Check out this amazing lineup for this upcoming Saturday!!!
If you're looking for something to do by yourself, or with your friends or with your family then you should definitely come out to the Corgi Clay Art Center at 15 Tech Parkway Suite 101 in Stafford Virginia on Saturday August 31st at noon. This first annual bowl-a-rama event is to benefit the Stafford Animal Shelter. Proceeds from all Bowl sales that day will benefit the shelter. But we have so much more to offer!

Bad Monkey ice cream will be there with their ice cream truck selling soft serve and many more sweet treats!

We've lined up amazing artist demonstrations and mini workshops for ages as young as five and up!!

There will be a "second's" table where 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Stafford Animal Shelter and all of the artwork on that table has been made by Studio artists and students.

And if you're one of the first 20 people to buy bowls at this event then your ice cream is on us!!

Come support a great cause and enjoy a beautiful day doing creative activities for the whole family!!!

08/28/2024

The Stafford County Animal Shelter is in desperate need of kitten food (wet), cat food (dry) and dog food (dry). They are overwhelmed with animals right now and are basically out of food. The 3 pictured brands are their preference, and they are listed on the Amazon Wish List, but they will happily accept any and all donations. We thank you ahead of time for your continued support of the shelter and their pets. Please take a moment to share this post, spread the word, and let’s see if we can not only get some food donated, but also help find some forever homes.

Amazon List: https://a.co/fWL3LIK

07/17/2024

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07/08/2024

***LITTER EMERGENCY*** Hey all, the Stafford County Animal Shelter is (sadly) full of cats and completely out of cat litter. We'll be delivering a few bags to them as soon as possible, so if you'd like to donate, you may do so below.

They would also super appreciate anyone that is able to drop a few bags off at the shelter.

They prefer the NON-CLUMPING kind.

If you'd like to order online (Walmart, PetSmart, Chewy, Amazon, etc), their mailing address is 26 Frosty Lane, Stafford VA 22554.

Thank you so much for thinking of the shelter pets!

06/21/2024

🚨 URGENT PLEA FOR HELP 🚨

We at Stafford County Animal Shelter are reaching a breaking point. Our resources and staff are exhausted, and we desperately need your help.

💔This month alone, we’ve had a record 32 dogs surrendered to our shelter in just 20 days.💔

In addition, this month we’ve housed 23 stray dogs, with only 18 being reunited with their owners so far. In total, this leaves us with 57 dogs currently in our care - 41 of them are available for adoption.

This situation is unprecedented and simply not maintainable. Despite reaching out to our community countless times in the past few months, we find ourselves in an even worse situation each time we catch a glimpse of relief and the fact is, we are now at a breaking point.

We are NOT a no-kill facility. The harsh reality is that without immediate assistance, we are running out of options for these loving animals who deserve a second chance.

If you or someone you know is looking to adopt a dog or if your organization can help, we implore you to please step forward. Your help can make all the difference. Come rescue one of our many dogs and give them the loving home they so desperately need. 🐾❤️

Until further notice, we will be taking surrenders on an emergency only basis. Additionally, adoption fees will be waived for the remainder of the month.

Please share this post and help us spread the word.

06/10/2024

Good morning! The Stafford County Animal Shelter could use a bunch of kitten food (dry and wet) and just a few packages of puppy food. It’s “kitten season”. Thanks all!!

06/03/2024

URGENT: Y'all... we don't even know where to start. Animal Control picked up 4 dogs who have had a pretty rough go of it. They were kept kenneled together and, unfortunately, didn't get along so they attacked each other repeatedly, over an extended period of time. Even worse, their injuries were left untreated.

Once rescued from this situation, all 4 dogs were rushed to the vet where they were treated for their old, and new, injuries. Injuries that range from a broken leg, to deep puncture wounds and large lacerations. We have shared one photo of each of the dogs below. These are the least graphic of each. We just could not bear to share the rest.

Thanks to Animal Control, the Stafford County Animal Shelter, and all of you, these dogs have hope for a bright future, but they also have a long road to recovery. As of now, they are all stable but will require extensive follow up vet care before they are healthy enough for adoption.

We are fundraising to help cover all of their vet costs and well as any other additional needs that may arise. To help, please like and share this post. To donate, click the button below, or, if you prefer, donate through PayPal here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=W4KMKCVHVU4CE { FOSCAS is a 501(c)(3), and all donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Any additional funds raised will be used for the next animal in need}.

As always, we appreciate all donations of any size, as well as each and every post and share of this story. Together we can and ❤️

05/31/2024

We are so thankful to SFC Virginia for their support of the Stafford County Animal Shelter. Recently, the shelter received two litters of puppies from rural VA shelters that tested positive for Parvovirus upon arrival. One passed away shortly after arriving in our care but SFC stepped up in a big way and took in the remaining 14 puppies! With two more having passed, they are still caring for 12 who desperately need help.

Parvo is a devastating (and preventable) virus. Thanks to SFC Virginia, these little ones now have their best chance at survival.

We wanted to give all our followers the opportunity to support this incredible local rescue, just as you always support us. Let's show SFC Virginia some love for their amazing work!