Success Stories - Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter

Success Stories

Jaunty Justice

Justice was initially an indoor/outdoor cat, until the outdoors caught up with her and she was seriously injured. She was brought to Pender and immediately treated, thanks to the generous support of Friends. Once she...

Tranquil Tootie

Tootie was surrendered to the Animal Shelter due to ongoing issues with a “urethral obstruction,” a life–threatening condition. The intake veterinarian was struck by how sweet he was and immediately became smitten. Many cats are...

Intrepid Itty Bitty

Subsequent to her owner passing away, 13 year-old Itty Bitty was surrendered to the Animal Shelter. After completing her initial medical evaluation, this calm and gentle soul was ready for adoption and immediately snapped up!...

Big-Hearted Baxter

Baxter is a 12-year-old mixed breed who had to be rehomed after a decade with his owner whose living situation had changed. After receiving some dental and medical care for his pancreatitis, the Shelter readied...

Tender Terrance

Terrance was found by Animal Protection Police with several active wounds. Once those were treated and his dental work completed (via Friends!), Terrance was stage-ready for his Adoption Audition. Cut to the audition humans –...

Plush Pixie

Let’s not call Pixie “vintage” at eight years old – let’s call her classic! Pixie is a Persian who came in as a stray to the Shelter. After being treated for distemper and dry eye...

Irresistible Indie

Eleven-year-old Indie was surrendered to the Shelter when his owners determined they could no longer give him (or his brother) adequate care. After Friends sponsored his extensive dental work and his chronic dry eye was...

Mini Maximus

Maximus is a 13-year-old senior pup who was surrendered to the Shelter needing care for significant (and painful) dental disease and a few other medical issues. After receiving dental care (thanks to Friends!) and clearing...

Easy-Going Esme

Esme came to the Shelter after her family fell on hard times. At 10 years of age, she is in the prime of her life, particularly after having her thyroid regulated and completing some extensive...