Adopt a Pet in Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg and the surrounding Rappahannock region — including Stafford, Spotsylvania, and King George counties — are home to a dedicated network of rescue organizations. Whether you're looking for a shelter dog, a foster-based cat rescue, or a specialty organization, the Fredericksburg area has great options. Browse local rescues below.
A Tail To Be Told Animal Rescue
Rescue Org
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Foster-based
📍 Fredericksburg, VA
🐾 Dogs, Cats
Dedicated to finding permanent families for homeless and abandoned animals in the Fredericksburg and Richmond, Virginia areas. Rescues animals from high-kill shelters and owners who can no longer care
Bobbie's Pit Bull Rescue & Sanctuary
Sanctuary
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📍 Spotsylvania, VA
🐾 Dogs
Breed-specific rescue and sanctuary in Spotsylvania, Virginia focused on rescuing pit bulls and pit bull mixes. Provides rehabilitation and forever homes for one of the most misunderstood breeds.
Fredericksburg SPCA
Shelter
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📍 Fredericksburg, VA
🐾 Dogs, Cats, Small animals
Regional SPCA serving the Fredericksburg, Virginia area. Provides sheltering, adoption, and community programs for dogs, cats, and small animals in the greater Fredericksburg region.
Fur-Ever Home Rescue
Rescue Org
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Foster-based
📍 Fredericksburg, VA
🐾 Cats, Dogs
Foster-based rescue serving Fredericksburg and the surrounding Rappahannock area of Virginia. Saves cats and dogs from local shelters and difficult situations, providing veterinary care and matching a
King George Animal Rescue
Rescue Org
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Foster-based
📍 King George, VA
🐾 Cats, Dogs
Foster-based rescue organization serving King George County, Virginia along the Potomac River. Rescues cats and dogs from the local shelter and surrounding rural areas, finding them permanent homes th
King George County Animal Shelter
Shelter
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📍 King George, VA
🐾 Dogs, Cats
County animal shelter serving King George County, Virginia. Located along the Potomac River between Fredericksburg and the DC suburbs, provides adoption and animal control services.
Old Dominion Humane Society
Rescue Org
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Foster-based
📍 Fredericksburg, VA
🐾 Dogs, Cats
Humane society serving the Fredericksburg, Virginia area. Provides animal rescue, adoption services, and community education to promote the welfare of companion animals.
One By One Deathrow Dog Rescue
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Foster-based
📍 Fredericksburg, VA
🐾 Dogs
Small foster-based rescue group in Fredericksburg, VA helping dogs on death row in Virginia and North Carolina find second chances. Operates entirely through donations and foster homes.
SFC Virginia
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Foster-based
📍 Spotsylvania, VA
🐾 Dogs, Cats
Foster-focused animal rescue group in Spotsylvania, VA. Founded in 2019, saves dogs and cats from rural and underserved shelters across Virginia, providing medical care and finding permanent adoptive
Spotsylvania County Animal Shelter
Shelter
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📍 Fredericksburg, VA
🐾 Dogs, Cats, Small animals
County animal shelter operated by Spotsylvania County Animal Control. Provides sheltering, adoption, and animal control services for Spotsylvania County and the Fredericksburg area.
Stafford County Animal Shelter
Shelter
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📍 Stafford, VA
🐾 Dogs, Cats, Small animals
County-run animal shelter serving Stafford County, Virginia. Located between Fredericksburg and the DC metro area, provides adoption and animal control services for this growing community.
Stafford SPCA
Rescue Org
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Foster-based
📍 Stafford, VA
🐾 Dogs, Cats
Volunteer-run SPCA serving Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fauquier, Prince William, Fairfax, Culpeper, Orange, and King George counties. Provides rescue, foster care, and adoption services.