This list showcases the top dog rescues & shelters in Virginia. These remarkable organizations have been recognized for their unwavering dedication to the well-being of countless dogs. We've compiled this list by gathering heartfelt testimonials from both the Sniffspot community and the wider public, ensuring a comprehensive perspective on these exceptional shelters.
Lu's labs
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Lu's labs
Lu's Labs is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit, foster-based rescue for labrador retrievers and lab mixes. Our mission is to assist dogs who are in need of shelter, food, and medical care with the ultimate goal of finding them permanent, loving homes.
We primarily intake from high-kill shelters throughout the southeast and rehome within 300 miles of Alexandria, Virginia.
Since our founding in 2015, Lu's Labs has matched more than 1,600 dogs with their forever families.
"Lu’s Labs is a great rescue! They have a through process to access the dog personality and the vetting process..."
— lisa l.
Fan
"The Lu’s Labs team runs an incredibly professional and lean organization. The process is thoughtful and not dogmatic - and..."
— elena h.
Volunteer / foster
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
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I absolutely love this shelter. The staff are so unbelievably caring and take time to really listen and respond thoughtfully to questions. Joe in the behavior department has been especially helpful. He knows everything about dogs and can tell you what they’re going to do before they do it! It’s truly unbelievable.Adam McDonald
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
To inspire compassion for all, to provide shelter to animals in need, and to promote adoptions, animal welfare and responsible animal guardianship in our community.
"I absolutely love this shelter. The staff are so unbelievably caring and take time to really listen and respond thoughtfully..."
— adam m.
Adoptee, Fan
"AWLA is an incredible shelter caring for and saving hundreds of animals every month. I’ve been a volunteer for several..."
— irene t.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster
Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue
https://data.sniffspot.com/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/SeoDogRescue/1227/c57f5f680790-VPBR_header_logo.jpgPit BullPit BullThis group is absolutely amazing. They genuinely care for these animals, they make sure they get to a good home, they support their fosters in all situations. They don’t let a dog go unnoticed. They never ask for anything, just give.brianna hartman
Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue
Vindicate Pit Bull Rescue was founded in 2014 by a group of volunteers with one goal in mind: restore the reputation of the misrepresented and misunderstood "pit bull". VPBR pulls pit bull type dogs from the shelter which are often ill from an unforgiving environment. From freedom ride to adoption, our dogs are in a foster home where they receive full vet care, nutrition, basic training and sometimes even care from a veterinary behaviorist. Our Animal Placement team matches each dog to a home where they will thrive.
"This group is absolutely amazing. They genuinely care for these animals, they make sure they get to a good home,..."
— brianna h.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster
"Best run rescue, they are very accommodating, keep your interest the the pets interest in mind, and maintain and respond..."
— gina k.
Adoptee
Green Dogs Unleashed
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Green Dogs Unleashed
At GDU, we are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing of special needs and exceptional animals. We believe that every animal deserves a chance at a happy and fulfilling life, and we work tirelessly to ensure that they get just that.
Our rescues come from all over the country, primarily from rural and high-volume shelters. These animals often have special needs or require exceptional care, and they come to us when there is no other hope for them. We arrange their transport and ensure they receive necessary medical care from a licensed veterinarian.
Upon arrival, our animals find refuge in caring foster homes as they await their forever families. Our fostering application process mirrors the same meticulous approval standards as our adoption procedure, guaranteeing the best possible homes. This fostering period provides invaluable insights into our animals' personalities, enabling us to make ideal matches with their perfect forever homes.
During this time, we seek to enrich their lives through positive enrichment activities and training. This helps our animals learn essential skills and build their confidence, making them more adoptable and increasing their chances of finding their forever homes.
Our approach combines scientifically proven positive behavior modification methods and time-tested best practices from our amazing foster families. We pride ourselves on matching animals with families on an individual basis, considering factors like temperament, lifestyle, physical and mental needs, and emotional and social well-being. This personalized approach ensures an unparalleled adoption match success rate.
"They are a great rescue. Screen potential adopters well to ensure pets go to good homes. Honest evaluation of animals,..."
— christine h.
Adoptee
"We have fostered for and adopted from GDU many times. I think we have fostered 9 pups, and have adopted..."
— chesley m.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan
Margaret's SAving Grace Bully Rescue
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MSGBR is such an amazing rescue and do so much to help as best as they can!Alexis c
Margaret's SAving Grace Bully Rescue
Moving dogs to better places through caring arms & hearts. One rescue at a time. MSGBR was established in 2019 and has since gone on to assist the rescue of over 1700 dogs. 90% of what we rescue is a pitbull mix. 75% of the adults we rescue are heartworm +. MSGBR is passionate about the most medically in need.
"MSGBR is such an amazing rescue and do so much to help as best as they can!"
— alexis c.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Staff member, Supporter
"I cannot say enough good about this amazing rescue! MSGBR has a fantastic team who work together to save one..."
— dawn m.
Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan
Richmond SPCA
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The Richmond SPCA takes overflow from surrounding shelters when the need arises — it’s really a shelters’ shelter. And I am so grateful. It provides veterinary and wraparound services to make the best of every possible adoption and I should know. Two of my best friends came from far parts of Virginia and I met them there. Thank you to the Richmond SPCA for bringing Walton and Miss Milly to me and for the care you provided right away.Elizabeth K
Richmond SPCA
The Richmond SPCA, founded in 1891, is central Virginia's oldest full-service humane society. Each year the organization serves more than 18,000 pets across the community in its shelter, veterinary hospital, spay and neuter clinic, training programs and pet retention services. Since becoming no-kill in 2022, the Richmond SPCA has found loving adoptive homes for more than 71,800 dogs and cats.
"The Richmond SPCA takes overflow from surrounding shelters when the need arises — it’s really a shelters’ shelter. And I..."
— elizabeth k.
Adoptee
"Working at the SPCA has truly saved my life. I look forward every weekend to working with my amazing fellow..."
— lexi d.
Staff member
Friends of Homeless Animals
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FOHA is a wonderful organization that genuinely cares and advocates for the well being of every animal that comes to their shelter. They take pride in their facilities, have ample volunteer opportunities, and the staff are truly invested in the work they do along with the impact they create. Each animal is treated as family and the gratitude they show for the volunteers is unparalleled.Ashley Hibbs
Friends of Homeless Animals
Friends of Homeless Animals is located on a 40-acre campus in Loudoun County. We work with partner shelters to rescue and save at-risk dogs and cats to include FIV+ cats, senior dogs, and heart worm positive dogs.
"FOHA is a wonderful organization that genuinely cares and advocates for the well being of every animal that comes to..."
— ashley h.
Volunteer / foster
"I have adopted 3 dogs and 1 cat from Friends of Homeless Animals. All of my pets have been well..."
— alison m.
Adoptee
Aussie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic
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Aussie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic
Aussie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic (ARMA) is a foster-based rescue for Australian Shepherds. Our mission is to provide permanent loving homes for Aussies in need. We work collaboratively with shelters and individuals who are no longer able to care for their Aussies.
"Working with ARMA, I learned how dedicated this bunch of volunteers are to helping Australian shepherds and matching them up..."
— rachel m.
Volunteer / foster
"ARMA is run by a fantastic bunch of volunteers!"
— duncan t.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter
Animal Welfare League of Arlington
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Supported first time foster dog momma above and beyond hopes. From leash training help to handling dog insecurity to guidance on the lumps and bumps of dog life, AWLA has been spectacular support. Sam the caseworker continues to be spectacular - I wish every new mom had someone like her - and Ann the groomer really knows her stuff. I’ve been extremely impressed and grateful.Deborah W
Animal Welfare League of Arlington
Here at AWLA, we're all in for animals.
For more than 75 years, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) has served the Arlington community with animal sheltering and control services to help pet owners keep their animals healthy, happy, and home.
"Supported first time foster dog momma above and beyond hopes. From leash training help to handling dog insecurity to guidance..."
— deborah w.
Volunteer / foster
"Adopted my first dog through NBRAN. This rescue really cares for the Brittany breed and it shows. I am so..."
— christina r.
Adoptee, Fan
Shenandoah Shepherd Rescue
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SSR has rescued, rehabilitated and found forever homes for over 3,000 dogs and counting. This rescue does not cherry pick. They take dogs with serious injuries, near death sometimes. It sometimes costs 10s of thousands of dollars in donations to get them well and give them the life they so deserve. It takes a village and SSR has a wonderful village of volunteers that rescue, foster, process adoption applications/home visits and screen applicants for the dog adoption. It doesn’t get any better than SSR!Paula DeForest
Shenandoah Shepherd Rescue
Shenandoah Shepherd Rescue (SSR) was founded in January 2017 and is a 501c3 Animal Welfare rescue focused primarily on the rescue of German Shepherd Dogs (GSD) & GSD mixes. Based out of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, we expand our reach & work to save German Shepherd Dogs in heavily populated, high kill areas in south Texas.
SSR pulls the dogs that most other rescues can't or won't take. Most have medical issues, aren't vaccinated, are heartworm positive, pregnant, needing costly surgery, etc. Once they are vetted in Texas and healthy enough for transport, they are brought to Virginia to meet their foster.
SSR is not a brick and mortar facility. Rather, we are foster-based, meaning that every dog that comes into our care goes into a home environment, where they can be readied for their forever home.
about shenandoah shepherd rescue
"SSR has rescued, rehabilitated and found forever homes for over 3,000 dogs and counting. This rescue does not cherry..."
— paula d.
Volunteer / foster
"An organization who embodies compassion love and perseverance, SSR constantly inspires me. I wish all dogs could be so lucky..."
— kerri g.
Supporter, Fan
For the love of poodles
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The amount of care flop does to vet adoptions, and respond to applications, and run their Facebook is amazing. We are forever grateful to know the unconditional love of peanut, who sneaks into our bed when we fall asleep each night… and who are we to kick her out? For she deserves it. Thank you flop for all you do.Kelsey M
For the love of poodles
For the Love of Poodles and Pooches Rescue of Richmond, Virginia was founded in 2013 in memory of Callie and O'Brien, our founder's beloved toy poodles.
Our goal is to provide compassionate care for our dogs while they are with us and to find them loving, forever homes. We were founded with the belief that each one of us can make a difference in the world, one rescued dog at a time. Our rescue has grown and now helps small to mid-sized dog of all breeds and mixes. Most of our dogs have had a rough start in life and we do everything we can to make sure they have a wonderful life.
We start by making sure all of our rescues have whatever medical attention they need. We make sure every dog is spayed or neutered prior to adoption in order to ensure we are doing our part to reduce unwanted litters.
"We are HUGE fans of flop!! We adopted ( formally named mimosa) - now named peanut! Our Mohawk terrier mystery..."
— kelsey m.
Adoptee
Save Our Herders Outreach
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He was found living rough in the forest with his brother as a 5 month pup - and while his brother was immediately adopted, he was so severely reactive that he'd fly into an uncontrolled rage at the mere sight of a dog outside a car window.
SOHO supported us through the critical first month with Zoom meetings in the height of COVID, until we could find a trainer and behaviourist to work with such a reactive dog. He's still got significant limitations, but is a marvelous and loving person who wouldn't have stood a chance without SOHO's devotion.
Down the street is my older Aussie's best friend who came to his family from SOHO, and a more clever, elegant, Chaplin-like tramp fellow you'll never meet. Again second and third chances from dedicated pro's.Robin Patt-Corner
Save Our Herders Outreach
We are a committed, highly experienced group of herding dog rescuers operating to save herding dogs in Virginia and the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. We have taken in many herding dogs into our foster homes and paired them with wonderful adoptive homes. Our dogs come primarily from shelters, though we do occasionally take in owner surrenders based on evaluation and circumstance.
We are foster-based and do not have a main facility, as we believe that all dogs should have a home - even if it's temporary and while they are in search for their forever home.
"My younger Aussie came to us through SOHO ... he's a paragon of beauty and grace that probably wouldn't have..."
— robin p.
Adoptee, Supporter, Fan
Roanoke Valley SPCA
https://data.sniffspot.com/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/SeoDogRescue/1234/c09fecbabdfc-Capture.PNGThe RVSPCA staff work super hard at caring for all of the animals. It's a clean facility.Sara Scott
Roanoke Valley SPCA
Since 1916, the Roanoke Valley SPCA has made the welfare of homeless and unwanted animals a priority and in 1958 the RVSPCA became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Our mission is to be a community resource that provides pet adoption, retention, and education services in Virginia's Blue Ridge. By implementing resources and programs that support our mission, we hope to have a community where animal welfare is valued and demonstrated that leads to positive outcomes for both animals and people.
"The RVSPCA staff work super hard at caring for all of the animals. It's a clean facility."
— sara s.
Fan
Loudoun County Animal Services
https://data.sniffspot.com/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/SeoDogRescue/1232/fc68ca3a8dfa-Document__2_.pngThis shelter has been a lifesaver to Loudoun County and surrounding counties. They work closely with local rescues and animal groups to help reduce costs for vaccines and spay/neuter. They frequently take in animals from other counties who may be overcrowded. The staff is so caring, kind and knowledgeable. They are a true local hero and as someone who volunteers with a local rescue, we would not be able to save as many animals without their support and care. Thank you.Katharina Hemingway
Loudoun County Animal Services
At Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS), we work each day to ensure a compassionate, humane community for animals and people. LCAS operates an animal shelter, which provides for companion animals who have been surrendered by their owners or found stray in the county. The shelter also has pets for adoption. Humane Law Enforcement Officers enforce local and state animal laws and investigate reports of animal cruelty.
Additionally, LCAS maintains a lost and found animal directory, issues dog licenses and assists citizens with a variety of animal issues.
"This shelter has been a lifesaver to Loudoun County and surrounding counties. They work closely with local rescues and animal..."
— katharina h.
Supporter
Village Dog Resource
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Village Dog Resource
We are here to help our communities Dogs in Need!!
We are a very unique version of a dog rescue but prefer to be a RESOURCE to the community on multiple levels rather than a regular rescue.
We help Families Rehoming Pets, Adopters looking to find a Pet, Owners in need of guidance to keep their current pets, Education to the community to cut down on pets ending up in shelters, and much more.
"Vindicated Pitbull Rescue is the most well run rescue I have ever interacted with. They take such good care of..."
— lydia m.
Adoptee, Fan
Richmond Animal Care & Control (RACC) Foundation
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RACC is doing amazing work in the Richmond community and beyond everyday.Christie Ann Bieber
Richmond Animal Care & Control (RACC) Foundation
The Richmond Animal Care & Control (RACC) Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is committed to championing the success of the agency. As the sole open-admission animal shelter in the City, RACC tirelessly tends to the needs of over 3,000 animals annually, requiring urgent care. The Foundation works hand in hand with RACC, diligently contributing to the expenses of vital emergency care, while simultaneously elevating marketing and outreach initiatives through strategic fundraising and volunteer coordination. United in their passion for saving lives, RACC and The Foundation are thrilled to unveil a tapestry of heartwarming stories, showcasing unwavering compassion for our City's most vulnerable animals.
"RACC is doing amazing work in the Richmond community and beyond everyday."
— christie a.
Supporter
Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter
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Best shelter ever! The staff truly care for the animals and it shows.Krista Smith
Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter
Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter; A New Vision for a Community Dedicated to the Well-being of Animals. Being Virginia's largest open admission shelter, taking in over 7,000 animals a year, we see a lot! Our staff is dedicated to bettering the lives of every animal that passes through our facility; one fur-friend at a time.
"Best shelter ever! The staff truly care for the animals and it shows."
— krista s.
Adoptee
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
https://data.sniffspot.com/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/SeoDogRescue/1233/a802f2de55c4-logo__1_.pngLucky Dog Animal Rescue gave me three four legged best friends and countless two legged ones! LDAR fosters such a wonderful and supportive community and saves lives while doing it!Kallie M
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is a volunteer-powered nonprofit dedicated to rescuing homeless, neglected, and abandoned animals from certain euthanasia and finding them loving forever homes. We educate the community and all pet parents on responsible pet parenting, including the importance of spay/neuter, obedience training, and good nutrition.
"Lucky Dog Animal Rescue gave me three four legged best friends and countless two legged ones! LDAR fosters such a..."
— kallie m.
Volunteer / foster
Richmond Animal Care and Control
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We have adopted two of the most wonderful pups. We adopted Bacon three years ago after one of our pups crossed the rainbow bridge. Bacon is a large mixed breed weighing in at 90 lbs. At the young age of 10 weeks Bacon had major surgery to attach his intestines to his body cavity.
Four months ago we adopted Zoie again after loosing one of our pups. Zoie is a mixed breed, pit and Chihuahua along with 12 other breeds (a true designer pup) weighing in at 38 lbs. She has the biggest over bite I have ever seen which not only makes her so cute but also so special.
Many Miles 2 Home helped us find special needs pups that would fit in with our pack. The rescue is really special in that they really go out of their way to save many pups both sick, healthy, special needs, and abused and unwanted.James R Schulz
Richmond Animal Care and Control
Richmond Animal Care & Control (RACC) was established as the first city pound on June 5, 1902. Since then, it has served as the only open-admission public animal shelter in the City of Richmond. We provide humane care for more than 3,000 stray, sick, injured, and relinquished pets per year. Our focus is on keeping owned animals out of the shelter environment and instead offering pet owners a variety of rehoming options and resources to find placement for their pet(s). With such a great need for immediate intervention with stray, sick, and injured animals in our area, our ability to take in surrendered animals is limited, and we operate on a case-by-case basis when the space and resources are available in this regard.
While we seek to help every pet that comes into our care, there are instances where humane euthanasia is the only option. When an animal is considered a danger to the community or is suffering due to a severe medical condition, we believe the most responsible and compassionate option is humane euthanasia. First and foremost, our commitment is to public safety and ending unnecessary suffering. RACC is not considered a "no-kill" animal shelter and does not subscribe to this label. However, we never humanely euthanize animals due to space or length of stay.
Our Animal Control unit investigates animal cruelty, enforces humane laws, and issues pet licenses/permits. These services include the enforcement of City ordinances related to animals, removal of killed or injured animals/wildlife, impoundment of stray pets, and investigation of animal-related neglect, cruelty, nuisance, and bite cases.
The RACC Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is committed to championing the success of our agency. The Foundation works hand in hand with RACC, diligently contributing to the expenses of vital emergency care, while simultaneously elevating marketing and outreach initiatives through strategic fundraising and volunteer coordination. United in their passion for saving lives, RACC and The Foundation are thrilled to unveil a tapestry of heartwarming stories, showcasing unwavering compassion for our City's most vulnerable animals.
"We have adopted two of the most wonderful pups. We adopted Bacon three years ago after one of our pups..."
— james r.
Adoptee
Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center
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Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center
Our mission is accomplished by working with our citizens and other animal welfare organizations; by enforcing the domestic animals laws of our Commonwealth and our City, providing educational programs and humanely providing care, nourishment and a safe environment for the unwanted, stray, abused and abandoned animals in our City.
We will educate the public about responsible companion animal ownership, aggressively investigate animal cruelty cases, find homes for the homeless animals and humanely euthanize the unwanted animals in our community.
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