Adoptable pets can be found on Petfinder.com. You may also view adoptable dogs and cats in an overview on our website. Both are updated regularly, but subject to change, so it is best to contact the shelter by phone (540-672-1124) to see if an animal is still available.

Adoption Opportunities — Adoptable dogs are shown at the Central Park PetSmart on Saturdays and Sundays from 11AM to 4PM. Cats are available for adoption during normal business hours at the following PetSmart locations:

» Fredericksburg (Central Park)
» Culpeper
» Massaponax
» Route 17 in Stafford.

You may also adopt pets at the Orange County Animal Shelter. It is open to the public Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10AM to 6PM. We welcome you to come out to the shelter with your family to meet our furry friends. You may bring your current dogs with you for a meet and greet. The Faithful Companion Cottage is a living room-like area in which you are able to spend time with the animals you are considering. You can also take them for walks or let them loose in the play yard to see how they interact with you.

Adoption Requirements — Before falling in love with one of our animals, please make sure that you:

» Are at least 18 years of age
» Are in possession of a valid photo ID
» Are allowed to have the desired animal where you live
» Are able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide the training, medical treatment and proper care for the animal
» Have not adopted more than two animals from a shelter in a 30-day period (including the animal you're interested in), in accordance with the Virginia State Code 3.1-796.96

If you would like to adopt a dog or cat, you may begin by downloading and filling out a copy of the Pre-Adoption Screening form.