Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter
Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter
In 2025, Celebrating 20 Years of Improving the Lives of Shelter Pets
Check out our video to see how your donations support the pets at their home between homes – the Fairfax County Animal Shelters and view pictures of loveable adopted pets helped by your generosity.
Donate Now
You have many choices in how you can give, your generous donation goes straight to work helping homeless pets at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. Every bit counts!
Programs We Fund
Lifesaving and life-improving medical care to pets suffering from injury, illness, or abuse
Senior Pets Medical Voucher
Dental care relieving pain and discomfort for pets with grade 3 or higher periodontal disease
Rabbit Spay/Neuter
Parasite prevention for all dogs, cats, and rabbits
Leashes for dogs, and collars with personalized tags for adopted dogs and cats
Funds spay and neuter surgeries and vaccinations for community cats, helping to reduce the problem of pet overpopulation and disease
Shelter Support
Who We Are
We, like you, are animal-lovers who want to help.
Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter (Friends) is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, fundraising partner of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter (Shelter). With the support of many pet-loving donors and volunteers, Friends funds important needs beyond what the Shelter’s budget can provide. Please join us in the Shelter’s effort to ensure every Shelter pet is offered the best opportunity to find a loving forever home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Friends part of the Shelter?
Friends is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is not a part of the Fairfax County government. However, Friends staff use an office inside the same building as the Shelter.