Blue Ridge Canine Safehouse

06/11/2025

06/11/2025

UPDATE on Brooke from Humane Society of Amherst County! Yay!!! ❤️🎉

04/11/2025

THANK YOU, Mary W! ❤️🙏

04/11/2025

The Safehouse is a big Swiftie space, and seeing that NATO put a K9, heroes, and a Swiftie song together, we had to share it here!

03/11/2025

Our old goat, Faye, is a well-loved member of our family. She had a sister who passed away awhile ago, and since then she’s been very clingy and lonely. She spends a lot of time with our horse and steer but they’re really much more active than she is, and she can’t keep up. We are looking for an old goat friend to lounge around with her. If anyone has an old goat they don’t want anymore, we’d love to give it a home. Preferably a large breed goat as we don’t have a guardian dog and coyotes are a concern for the dwarf breeds. Our wacky herd has a run-in shed close to our house and the run of our neighbor’s field which is about 6 acres. They’ve got life pretty good here! Message me if you have a goat that would enjoy life with Faye!

31/10/2025

THANK YOU, Andrea G!

30/10/2025

Please Don’t Overlook Me, My Name Is Pancake

I’ve been at the Stafford County Animal Shelter since June 16, 2025. I came here as a stray, and no one ever came looking for me. It’s been 136 days now, 136 mornings waking up in the same kennel, watching families walk by, hoping one of them might stop for me.

I’m about five years old, housebroken, and good with kids. I don’t do well with other dogs, but I have more than enough love for one family, I just need someone to give me that chance.

The staff tells me they can see it in my eyes, that I’m losing hope. I used to wag my tail at every sound, thinking maybe today would be the day. But after so many days behind a gate, it’s hard not to feel invisible.
All I need is your kindness and a place where I can finally rest my head.

Please, if you’re reading this, don’t scroll past me. Come meet me. Sit with me for just a minute. You’ll see how gentle I am, how much I want to love and be loved.

136 days is too long for any dog to wait. Tomorrow the shelter opens at 11:00 a.m., and I’ll be here again… waiting, watching the door, hoping that this time, someone walks in for me.

Stafford County Animal Shelter
26 Frosty Lane
Stafford, VA 22554

Hours:
Monday–Friday: 11:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
(Closed Sundays and holidays)

Adoption Fee: Sponsored, no fee to adopt

27/10/2025

Our buddy Mater had to get an extreme dental makeover. Mater is a big-time chewer and you will always see him with a nylabone or a super-chewer toy or his favorite little red ball. Over the past couple weeks Mater hadn’t been too enthusiastic about his toys or food so we knew something was off. A vet visit showed us he had cracked some major teef. Mater had to get 6 toofers pulled, and now, a week later he’s back to his old self!

Mater is one of our longest residents, and as usual we are always on the search for his perfect home. Mater needs a world where he doesn’t have to meet many new people, as he really only likes HIS people.

If you have a few extra bucks this month and can help us cover Mater’s expenses, please use the links in the comments, or call the vet directly to make a payment on our account (info on the invoice in the photo).

Thank you for supporting our Safehouse dogs! We couldn’t do this without you!
🙏❤️

24/10/2025

Someone adopt the cutest dog ever!!!!

ADOPTED
This handsome 5 year old boy is Bobby, and sadly came to us after his owner passed away. He is starting to come around and is revealing his more endearing personality. Bobby is the perfect blend of personalities. He has a wonderful mix of goofy "derpness" and an undeniable lovable charm. He is starting to fully open up and show us all the sweet affection he has to give. You can already see his confidence growing, which means that the dog you adopt today will only get better and more wonderful in the days going forward. This sweet boy is at that great age where he still enjoys playtime but is perfectly happy to settle down for a long cuddle session. He needs a patient family who can appreciate his gentle nature and give him the security and routine he's been missing. Bobby is waiting to meet you at the Spotsylvania Animal Shelter in Fredericksburg, Virginia, between 12 and 4 p.m.

23/10/2025

PLEASE SHARE!
Joshy is looking for a home during this lovely harvest season. 🎃 🍁
Cattle dogs are made for fall weather. Their lovely colors look great with plaid scarves and Carhartt jackets. Cattle dogs are cozy season dogs! And Joshy would love someone to cuddle up with. Joshy is ok with other low-key dogs and he would thrive in an adult home. He loves car rides and spending time outside doing chores and gardening. He’s an active senior and enjoys walks at the lake and cuddles with his person. Message us to ask about ADOPTING Joshy!
Located outside of Charlottesville, VA

22/10/2025

Our friend in Kabul!

We are super excited to announce that Charlotte is a nominee for this year's Worldwide Vets Golden Star Award.

This is an award for individuals who have made a great contribution to animal welfare or conservation. The first round of voting is now open at www.worldwide-vets.org/goldenstaraward and closes on 13 November.

Please go online and vote so that Charlotte, along with our staff, get the recognition they deserve for all their amazing work.

22/10/2025

In our dog van, we listen to Taylor’s Version. ❤️ If you’re also a Swiftie, you will love this little tidbit of wonderful news.