Adopt a Pet in Fairfax, VA
Fairfax County is one of Virginia's most populated counties and home to a vibrant network of rescue organizations. From municipal animal shelters to specialized foster networks, Fairfax has options for every family. Browse all Fairfax-area rescues below and start your adoption journey today.
Bunny Lu Adoptions
Rescue Org
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Foster-based
📍 Falls Church, VA
🐾 Rabbits
Domestic rabbit rescue and education organization operating primarily in Northern Virginia and the metropolitan Washington DC area. Promotes rabbit welfare through adoption and public education.
Canines & Kitties Rescue
Rescue Org
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Foster-based
📍 Chantilly, VA
🐾 Dogs, Cats
100% volunteer, foster-based rescue with a network spanning Northern Virginia, DC, Maryland, and PA. Dedicated to saving homeless and abandoned dogs and cats from high-kill shelters and other high-ris
Dogs & Cats Forever
Rescue Org
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Foster-based
📍 Springfield, VA
🐾 Dogs, Cats
All-volunteer, foster-based rescue operating in Northern Virginia and the DC metro area. Saves dogs and cats from shelters and places them through a network of loving foster families.
Fairfax County Animal Shelter
Shelter
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📍 Fairfax, VA
🐾 Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Small animals
The primary animal shelter for Fairfax County, Virginia. Provides sheltering, adoption, and animal control services for one of the most populous counties in the DC metro area.
Harnessed to Hope Northern Breed Rescue
Rescue Org
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Foster-based
📍 Fairfax, VA
🐾 Dogs
Northern breed dog rescue based in Fairfax, Virginia. Specializes in rescuing Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, Samoyeds, and other northern breeds from shelters and owner surrenders across the DMV
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue
Rescue Org
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Foster-based
📍 Fairfax, VA
🐾 Dogs, Cats
Saves dogs and cats from high-kill shelters in the rural South and places them through a network of foster homes in the DC metro area.
Humane Society of Fairfax County
Shelter
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📍 Fairfax, VA
🐾 Dogs, Cats, Small animals
Nonprofit humane society serving Fairfax County, Virginia. Provides sheltering, adoption, and animal welfare services separate from the county government animal shelter.
Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation
Rescue Org
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Foster-based
📍 Falls Church, VA
🐾 Dogs, Cats
All-volunteer rescue saving over 3,000 dogs and cats annually from kill shelters. Operates through a massive foster network in the DC metro area.
Operation Paws for Homes
Rescue Org
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Foster-based
📍 Alexandria, VA
🐾 Dogs, Cats
All-breed dog and cat rescue operating throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, DC, and southern Pennsylvania. Devoted to rescuing, rehabilitating, and placing animals from high-kill shelters in the so
Recycled Doggies
Rescue Org
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Foster-based
📍 Herndon, VA
🐾 Dogs
All-volunteer, foster-based dog rescue serving Northern Virginia. Specializes in rescuing small and medium dogs from high-kill shelters in the region.
SPCA of Northern Virginia
Rescue Org
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Foster-based
📍 Alexandria, VA
🐾 Dogs, Cats
Foster-based rescue serving Northern Virginia. Saves animals from high-kill shelters and finds them permanent homes through adoption events and an extensive volunteer foster network.
Stray Cat Blues
Rescue Org
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Foster-based
📍 Reston, VA
🐾 Cats
Foster-based cat rescue headquartered in Northern Virginia. Focuses on saving cats from overcrowded shelters, TNR programs, and kitten socialization for adoption.
To The Rescue Inc
Rescue Org
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Foster-based
📍 Springfield, VA
🐾 Dogs, Cats
Nonprofit animal rescue saving cats and dogs from high-kill shelters across the United States. Foster-based and located in the Washington DC metro area, rescuing animals in need since 2014.
Wolf Trap Animal Rescue
Rescue Org
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Foster-based
📍 Vienna, VA
🐾 Dogs
Established nonprofit facilitating transport, foster, and adoption of rescued dogs and puppies across Virginia, DC, and Maryland. Known for their dedicated foster community and social media presence.