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Dog rescues and shelters in Virginia

Places to adopt a dog in Virginia (VA), with phone, website and public reviews

171places to adopt
93shelters
78rescue groups

There are 171 dog rescues and animal shelters in Virginia with a public listing: 93 shelters and 78 rescue groups. The list below starts with the ones that have the most and best public reviews, and the map shows all of them.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Dog rescues near cities in Virginia

Near Virginia Beach25Near Norfolk31Near Chesapeake29Near Richmond32Near Newport News31Near Alexandria91Near Hampton30Near Roanoke28Near Lynchburg21Near Harrisonburg22

Breed rescues in Virginia

7

Bay Beagle Rescue-MAILING ADDRESS ONLY

Norfolk, VA · Rescue group · Beagle
4.01 review
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The 60 most reviewed dog rescues and shelters in Virginia

Looking for a specific breed?

Shelters and rescues in Virginia take in dogs of every breed. If you want a puppy of one breed, we also list 336 dog breeders in Virginia.

Dog breeders in Virginia

Questions

How many dog rescues are there in Virginia?

We list 171 places to adopt a dog in Virginia: 93 animal shelters and 78 rescue groups, of which 8 work with a single breed.

How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Virginia?

Each shelter or rescue sets its own adoption fee, usually far below the price of a puppy from a breeder, and it normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering. Ask what the fee includes when you call.

Are there breed rescues in Virginia?

Yes: Bobbie's Pit Bull Rescue, Basset Rescue of Old Dominion, Appalachian Great Pyrenees Rescue, Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue, Margaret's Saving Grace Bully Rescue and Golden Retriever Rescue Education and 2 more. General shelters also take in purebred dogs, so ask them about the breed you want.