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Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) Friends of Homeless Animals is a non-profit, no-kill shelter for homeless dogs & cats, located in Northern VA

Located in Northern Virginia, Friends of Homeless Animals has been serving the Washington metropolitan area since 1973. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) no-kill shelter dedicated to saving abandoned and abused dogs and cats. We provide rescue, medical care, rehabilitation, and adoption services in the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC metropolitan areas.

25/04/2025

Say hello to Dash, a 9-year-old, 10lb male domestic shorthair. He’s sweet and affectionate and loves to be with his people. He loves to play, nap, watch birds out the window, and get all the cuddles you can dish out. And look at how handsome he is! He misses being in a home and would love to meet you to see if you’re a match made in heaven. Make an appointment to meet him! To learn more about Dash, check out his bio:

https://foha.org/pet/dash2025/

If you'd like to meet any of our dogs or cats, submit an application (no obligation) or stop by the shelter between noon and 5pm on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

25/04/2025

Meet Sweetie, the FOHA Dog of the Week! She’s a 3-year-old, 50lb female mixed breed and boy does she live up to her name! She’s loving and affectionate and just wants to be close to her people. She walks great on the leash and doesn’t pull. She’s gentle, does great with kids, enjoys the company of other dogs, and even does well with cats! We can’t understand why this amazing girl hasn’t been adopted yet. Come to FOHA and meet her! To learn more about Sweetie and how she did in a foster home, check out her bio:

https://foha.org/pet/sweetie2025/

If you'd like to meet any of our dogs or cats, submit an application (no obligation) or stop by the shelter between noon and 5pm on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

25/04/2025

To our volunteers: You are more than helpers — you’re lifesavers, champions, and changemakers. 🐕🐈 Thank you for every cuddle, every spreadsheet, every step, every smile. FOHA is better because of YOU. 💫

24/04/2025

Halfway there, FOHA fans! 🐶🐱
We’re so honored to be a finalist in Best of Loudoun 2025 – but we can’t win without YOU.

Every vote counts. Please take a moment today (and every day through April 29!) to vote for FOHA as the Best Animal Rescue and Adoption Organization in Loudoun.

🗳️ Vote daily: https://www.loudountimes.com/special/best_of_loudoun/voting/ #/group/1678

24/04/2025

What is Run the Greenway? A Race for Rescue! 🐕‍🦺

Run the Greenway is a one-of-a-kind 5K and Fun Run taking place Saturday, May 4 directly on the Dulles Greenway in Loudoun County. Local nonprofits raise money for their organizations and we’re currently in the lead for the top prize! 🥇

Here’s how YOU can join the fun:
🏃‍♀️ Race in person or virtually: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=101871
🎁 Donate to FOHA: https://runsignup.com/fohatailstotrails
🧢 Get FOHA swag: https://www.bonfire.com/run-the-greenway-with-foha/
🎥 Watch the dogs “train”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nBu8ZKqid8

24/04/2025

Volunteers don’t just do the work — they are the work. Because of you, homeless animals find homes, people find joy, and our community finds hope. Thank you for all you do! 🐾💛

23/04/2025

Meet Honeydew, the FOHA Cat of the Week! She’s a 1-year-old, 8lb female domestic shorthair who is sweet but a bit shy. She’s an independent girl who can be a little slow to warm up to new people but promises to be a wonderful family member once she’s used to you. Won’t you come meet this adorable girl and see if you’re a match made in heaven? To learn more about Honeydew, check out her bio:

https://foha.org/pet/honeydew2025/

If you'd like to meet any of our dogs or cats, submit an application (no obligation) or stop by the shelter between noon and 5pm on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

23/04/2025

This is Mary Poppins, a 1-year-old, 30lb female mixed breed Terrier. She’s an adorable girl who is very sweet but is quite shy. She’s slow to warm up to new people but has made lots of progress since being at FOHA. She walks well on the leash and doesn’t pull. And she loves being around other dogs – they make her feel more comfortable and confident. She’s had several playgroup sessions with other dogs and has done very well. Mary Poppins will need a patient new family who understand that she will need time to get to know them and are willing to go slowly with getting to know her. She would do best in an adult-only home and preferably with a calm and friendly resident dog in the family to help her learn the ropes. Could that be you? Come to meet her! To learn more about Mary Poppins, check out her bio:

https://foha.org/pet/marypoppins2024/

If you'd like to meet any of our dogs or cats, submit an application (no obligation) or stop by the shelter between noon and 5pm on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

23/04/2025

This week (and every week), we celebrate the incredible volunteers who make FOHA possible. From behind-the-scenes help to frontline care, your passion makes a world of difference. 🙌 Thank you for giving your time, your heart, and your energy! 🌟

22/04/2025

** NEW FOHA ANIMALS AVAILABLE **

Our intake team has been busy saving some AMAZING animals. Now we need your help to spread the word and help find them homes so we can save even more! Say hello to some of FOHA's newest arrivals: Dame, Davenport, Dottie Minerva, Pebbles, and Topanga.
You can see all of our adoptable animals on our website. If you see one that might be a good fit for your family, submit an application (no obligation) or stop by the shelter between noon and 5pm on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. If you'd like to meet an animal in foster, please submit an application so we can arrange a meeting.
FOHA is a 501c3 rescue and all dogs and cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped, fully vaccinated, and on preventatives. Most of our animals are pulled from rural shelters to help them free up space, so every animal adopted or fostered opens a spot to save one more!

22/04/2025

🐶🐱 Every tail wag and purr tells a story of compassion — and that story starts with YOU. To all our amazing volunteers: thank you for being the heroes behind every happy ending. 💕

21/04/2025

FOHA is Leading the Pack in Run the Greenway!

Run the Greenway is a unique, family-friendly 5K and Fun Run held on the Dulles Greenway—a rare chance to run, walk, or stroll on the scenic toll road car-free! FOHA is currently in the lead for most runners registered under a nonprofit, which puts us on track to win the $3,000 grand prize—funds that will help give second chances to homeless dogs and cats.

Here's how you can get involved:
✅ Donate to FOHA’s team: https://runsignup.com/fohatailstotrails
✅ Sign up to race on May 4: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=101871
✅ Grab limited-edition merch: https://www.bonfire.com/run-the-greenway-with-foha/

21/04/2025

Hi, I’m Kai, a two-year-old Shepherd mix with a gentle and loving personality. I may be a bit slow to warm up to people but once I do, I greatly enjoy attention, affection and treats. I have met, and enjoyed playing with, a variety of dogs. Many times I want to play, but sometimes I just want to walk along with my canine friend and their people.
For more information, including pictures and videos, please visit my page https://foha.org/pet/kai2024/ . If you'd like to meet me, please submit an application (no obligation) because I'm in foster care and not at the shelter.

21/04/2025

🐶 Meet Pets of the Week Sweetie and Honeydew! 🐱

🌟 Sweetie is an affectionate girl who loves being around people. She also does well with children, other dogs, and even cats! She's a gentle pup who carries treats around for a bit before she eats them so she can truly appreciate the moment. She wants nothing more than a forever home.

🎉 Honeydew is a shy and independent cat, although she loves her FOHA buddy, Pop Tart. While they're not bonded, she will warm up to people and cats alike. She has beautiful green eyes and is watching for potential adopters to come meet her soon!

🏡 Let's help Sweetie and Honeydew find the homes they deserve! Share their stories this week, spread the word, and let's make their dreams of a forever home come true! 🏡

🐾❤️

21/04/2025

🎉 It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week and we are overflowing with gratitude! 💖 From dog walks to cat snuggling to fundraising events, every moment you give helps change a life. Thank you, FOHA volunteers — you are the heart of our mission. 🐾 ❤️

20/04/2025

Congratulations to the great group of cats and dogs who were adopted between March 17 and March 22: Bunny, Calypso, Dorothy, Duchess, Jolene, and Zamboni. Best wishes to all for a happy life with your new families! Thank you so much to our awesome staff and volunteers who work so hard every week to get our animals into forever homes.
Adopters - we'd love to see an update in the comments
If you know of anyone looking to adopt a dog or cat, please tell them about FOHA!

20/04/2025

** NEW FACES ON THE WEBSITE **
As you know, we bring in new animals as adoptions open up space. If you haven't visited our website recently, you may have missed our newest dogs and cats. FOHA welcomes Amos, Aries, Charizard, Kobe, and Orion. (more info in captions).
You can see all of our adoptable animals on our website. If you see one that might be a good fit for your family, submit an application (no obligation) or stop by the shelter between noon and 5pm on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. If you'd like to meet an animal in foster, please submit an application so we can arrange a meeting.
FOHA is a 501c3 rescue and all dogs and cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped, fully vaccinated, and on preventatives. Most of our animals are pulled from rural shelters to help them free up space, so every animal adopted or fostered opens a spot to save one more!

20/04/2025

Hi, I'm Hope! I've really come out of my shell in my foster home, and I'm ready to meet my forever family. I think I’d do really well in a home with a confident dog to run, play and hang out with. If you are looking for a sweet, affectionate girl that adores ear scratches, we may be a perfect match!
If you'd like to meet me, please submit an application since I'm in foster. You can also read more about me on my bio page on the FOHA website.

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