How to Adopt a Shelter Dog or Cat Near Fredericksburg, VA
There are four main places to adopt a pet in the Fredericksburg area: two nonprofit groups and two county shelters. Each has its own hours, fees and rules, so it helps to know what to expect before you go. The details below come from each organization's own website. Fees can change, so check with the shelter before your visit.
Fees at a glance
Shelter
Dogs
Cats
Fredericksburg SPCA
$365 (6 months and under), $190 (7 months to 6 years), $115 (7 years and up)
$165, $115, $90 (same age groups)
Old Dominion Humane Society
$375 puppies under 1 year, $275 adults, $175 seniors; some dogs $500
Dogs only
Spotsylvania County Animal Shelter
$85
$55
Stafford County Animal Shelter
Call to confirm current fees
Fredericksburg SPCA
TheFredericksburg SPCAis at 10819 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22408. It's open for adoptions Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 6 p.m., and closed Mondays. Call 540-898-1500 (ext. 110 reaches the adoption team) or emailMatchmakers@fredspca.org.
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