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Lu's labs — Sniffspot

Lu's labs

#51 in United States, #1 in Virginia, #1 in Richmond

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.

Labrador

"When Lu’s Labs rescues a dog they don’t just remove the dog from ..." more

Richmond, VA

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria — Sniffspot

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

#58 in United States, #2 in Virginia, #1 in Langley

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.

"During the summer of 2020 I was living on my own for the first ti..." more

Langley, VA

Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue — Sniffspot

Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue

#72 in United States, #3 in Virginia, #2 in Langley

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.

Pit Bull

"I fostered with Vindicated Pitbull Rescue. After months of foll..." more

Langley, VA

Green Dogs Unleashed — Sniffspot

Green Dogs Unleashed

#83 in United States, #4 in Virginia

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.

"Green dogs unleashed does it all. What so special is the saving a..." more

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Margaret's SAving Grace Bully Rescue — Sniffspot

Margaret's SAving Grace Bully Rescue

#86 in United States, #5 in Virginia, #1 in Front Royal

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.

Pit Bull

"MSGBR is an amazing organization! I am proud to volunteer for the..." more

Front Royal, VA

Richmond SPCA — Sniffspot

Richmond SPCA

#87 in United States, #6 in Virginia, #2 in Richmond

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 is the best shelter to adopt from. I adopted m..." more

Richmond, VA

Friends of Homeless Animals — Sniffspot

Friends of Homeless Animals

#94 in United States, #7 in Virginia, #3 in Langley

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 advocat..." more

Langley, VA

Aussie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic — Sniffspot

Aussie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic

#94 in United States, #7 in Virginia

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.

Australian Shepherd

"I have volunteered with several herding dog rescue groups over th..." more

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Animal Welfare League of Arlington — Sniffspot

Animal Welfare League of Arlington

#96 in United States, #8 in Virginia, #4 in Langley

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. Fro..." more

Langley, VA

Shenandoah Shepherd Rescue — Sniffspot

Shenandoah Shepherd Rescue

#97 in United States, #9 in Virginia, #1 in Stephens City

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

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"SSR has rescued, rehabilitated and found forever homes for over 3..." more

Stephens City, VA

For the love of poodles — Sniffspot

For the love of poodles

#99 in United States, #10 in Virginia

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.

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"We are HUGE fans of flop!! We adopted ( formally named mimosa) - ..." more

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Lucky Dog Animal Rescue — Sniffspot

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

#99 in United States, #10 in Virginia, #5 in Langley

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 an..." more

Langley, VA

Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter — Sniffspot

Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter

#99 in United States, #10 in Virginia, #1 in Newport News

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 sh..." more

Newport News, VA

Richmond Animal Care and Control — Sniffspot

Richmond Animal Care and Control

#99 in United States, #10 in Virginia, #3 in Richmond

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 ..." more

Richmond, VA

Richmond Animal Care & Control (RACC) Foundation — Sniffspot

Richmond Animal Care & Control (RACC) Foundation

#99 in United States, #10 in Virginia, #3 in Richmond

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 e..." more

Richmond, VA

Village Dog Resource — Sniffspot

Village Dog Resource

#99 in United States, #10 in Virginia, #1 in Virginia Beach

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..." more

Virginia Beach, VA

Save Our Herders Outreach — Sniffspot

Save Our Herders Outreach

#99 in United States, #10 in Virginia

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 b..." more

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Roanoke Valley SPCA — Sniffspot

Roanoke Valley SPCA

#99 in United States, #10 in Virginia

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..." more

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Loudoun County Animal Services — Sniffspot

Loudoun County Animal Services

#99 in United States, #10 in Virginia

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 surroundi..." more

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The Furever Project — Sniffspot

The Furever Project

#100 in United States, #11 in Virginia

We are a nonprofit, 501(c)(3). We are not selective about the breed of dog we help. We consider the lives of all breeds to be equal. The labor force behind our mission is 100% volunteer staffed. We save dogs from shelters as well as from owners who cannot care for their dogs any longer. The dogs we take in are placed in loving foster homes until they find their forever home. We do not have a brick and mortar facility; we are 100% foster-based including loving fospice for terminally ill dogs. We work to support the local community by providing education on care and treatment of dogs, promoting safe handling, the importance of vaccinations, heartworm prevention, advocating and providing financial assistance to those in need for spay and neutering. We arrange for community outreach by building kennels and outdoor shelters to get dogs off chains.

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Richmond animal league — Sniffspot

Richmond animal league

#100 in United States, #11 in Virginia, #4 in Richmond

Richmond Animal League (RAL) has been committed to saving the lives of animals and finding loving homes for pets for over 45 years. Since 1979, we've worked with area shelters to provide temporary housing, medical treatment, vaccinations, spay/neuter, and loving care to tens of thousands of pets who were then adopted into new homes.

Richmond, VA

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue — Sniffspot

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue

#100 in United States, #11 in Virginia, #6 in Langley

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Founded in 2002, we secure temporary and permanent homes for thousands of dogs and cats annually who are rescued from under-resourced communities and shelters or whose owners can no longer care for them. While most of our animals come from the mid-Atlantic region, we also rescue animals internationally and have partners in numerous countries including Thailand, Kuwait, Peru, Russia, Ukraine and more. We also provide spay/neuter for hundreds of street dogs and cats annually in Puerto Rico through our GuaniCARES program. In 2020, Homeward Trails created our Trails UP program which brings lifesaving resources, training, education, outreach and funding to Virginia's most under-resourced communities. Trails UP provides Trap-Neuter-Return and spay/neuter programs, vaccine clinics and sustainable solutions and programs to address the root causes of animal homelessness.

Langley, VA

Southern Paws Virginia Animal Rescue — Sniffspot

Southern Paws Virginia Animal Rescue

#100 in United States, #11 in Virginia

Southern Paws VA Animal Rescue was established in 2016 with a focus on accepting owner surrenders. In 2017, we obtained legal non-profit status as a 501(c)3 organization, broadening our mission to caring for a variety of species, including domesticated and non-licensed exotic animals. Our dedicated team of volunteers primarily operates in the Winchester and Louisa VA area, but we have recently extended our reach to assist in neighboring states.

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Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center — Sniffspot

Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center

#100 in United States, #11 in Virginia, #2 in Virginia Beach

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.

Virginia Beach, VA

Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation (LDCRF) — Sniffspot

Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation (LDCRF)

#100 in United States, #11 in Virginia, #6 in Langley

The Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation (LDCRF) was incorporated as a 501c3 not-for-profit organization in 2001 when restaurant owners, Pam McAlwee and Ross Underwood,of Arlington, VA decided to formalize their efforts to save homeless pets in their community. They purchased 63 acres of land in Sumerduck VA and began building The Lost Dog Ranch, a kennel facility for homeless pets with plenty of outdoor space for dogs to run and a cage-free building for cats. In 2018 LDCRF embarked on a new chapter of its mission and purchased a facility in the heart of Falls Church, Virginia. The facility today is now know as the Lost Dog & Cat 'Rescue Care Center' Since 2001, LDCRF has saved the lives of more than 45,000 homeless pets, most of whom were facing the threat of euthanasia at over-crowded municipal shelters. Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation is overwhelmingly a volunteer-run organization with a small paid staff providing direct care to animals at the Lost Dog & Cat 'Rescue Care Center'. Many other animals are cared for in our network of volunteer foster homes and some cats are housed at Petsmart Cat Adoption Centers. Every weekend, LDCRF holds off-site adoption events at local PetSmart and PetCo stores and places more than 2,000 dogs and cats per year for adoption. In addition to weekly adoption events, LDCRF is very active within the local community and partners with local businesses and community members to hold 'Special Adoption' events through the year.

Langley, VA

Ring Dog Rescue — Sniffspot

Ring Dog Rescue

#100 in United States, #11 in Virginia, #1 in Henrico

Ring Dog Rescue is a rescue group dedicated to 'Pit Bull type dogs', which are defined as any dog having bulldog lineage. We are a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization and are currently listing adoptable pit bulls from, not only Ring Dog Rescue, but our other rescue friends and those who have opened their door to an orphaned pit bull in private rescue. We at Ring Dog Rescue all own a pit bull type dog and would like to answer all your questions and help guide you to a happy life for you and your companion, as well as to aid you in finding the perfect one for you.

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Henrico, VA

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Shadows Sanctuary

#100 in United States, #11 in Virginia

Shadows sanctuary is a 501(c)3 nonprofit Rescue, Foster and Sanctuary. We specialize in severely abused, neglected, and special needs dogs. The primary purpose and goal is to provide lifetime care and sheltering to dogs who, are unable to find homes due to age, chronic illnesses, and behavioral issues as a result of extreme abuse. We also rescue otherwise healthy dogs that find themselves in dire circumstances: such as scheduled for Euthanasia in high kill shelters. We rescue from all States in the USA and Internationally.

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SFC Virginia Animal Rescue — Sniffspot

SFC Virginia Animal Rescue

#100 in United States, #11 in Virginia

When our six founders met a few years ago, they discovered they shared a passion for rescuing animals. Then they were fosters, case managers, event coordinators, matchmakers, shelter volunteers, and foster and intake coordinators. They became fast friends and started us on our passion project. We are the Squishy Face Crew! The SFC is organized around connecting foster families and adopters in the Fredericksburg area and beyond with dogs and cats who have found themselves in a shelter. Virginia is a regional leader in the no-kill movement, with a live release rate of 78%, but we have a long way to go to reach the state goal of 'No-Kill 2020' and the national goal of 'No-Kill 2025.' We hope to play a role in helping the state achieve a 90% live release rate by transferring in animals from under served county shelters and other rescues that work directly with these shelters and finding them homes in our area. We are a foster-based rescue, which means that we do not maintain a physical shelter and all animals in our care remain in foster homes until they are adopted. The SFC is committed to open, low-barrier adoptions, which means that in most cases, our pets can be adopted directly from the foster parent or at an adoption event after a meet-and-greet to ensure they are a good fit for your family. We believe that removing barriers to adoption is truly lifesaving and enables us to help more animals that have found themselves without a home. We are a 501c3 organization as of July 2019.

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Old Dominion Humane Society — Sniffspot

Old Dominion Humane Society

#100 in United States, #11 in Virginia, #1 in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg, VA

Operation Paws for Homes — Sniffspot

Operation Paws for Homes

#100 in United States, #11 in Virginia

Operation Paws for Homes is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of dogs and cats who have overcome great odds and deserve wonderful, caring forever homes. These dogs and cats are rescued from overcrowded shelters in the southern region of the United States, including South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, and Virginia. We partner with local shelters as needed. We also rescue a few international dogs by partnering with shelters and rescues in India and Kosovo who rescue dogs from dangerous and deplorable conditions . Our organization is volunteer-powered by a dedicated group of animal lovers who have seen the horrors and sad fate of animals who find themselves abandoned and left to fend for themselves in the world. At the rural shelters, the staff faces everyday challenges of few adopters, underdeveloped spay/neuter programs in their counties, and (in many instances) local residents who do not understand the need to spay/neuter or engage in rescue activities. With limited resources and few adoptions locally, the shelters are forced to put down a significant percentage of their animals.

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The Best Langley, VA Dog Rescues & Shelters In 2025

    Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
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    4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304
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    Adopted an angel of a dog here three years ago. The staff was very attentive and helpful as we were meeting her and going through the process. Very clean and well operated shelter. Overall a great experience!
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    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.

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  • Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue
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    Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue is a valued rescue partner with the shelter where I volunteer. Vindicated saved many pit bulls who would otherwise be euthanized. They provided all the dogs’ medical and behavioral needs and place them in loving furever homes after thoroughly processing each adoption application. They have my vote!!
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    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.

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  • Friends of Homeless Animals
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    39710 Goodpuppy Lane Aldie, VA 20105
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    Effective rescue requires a rescuer with a giant heart, often broken, who is in for the long haul, who goes beyond for the one in need, and who gives little thought of their needs, except the need to rescue. Shannon Tarr of Emotional Rescue is that rescuer. She demonstrates those qualities and more. She reaches out for support, not for personal gain or recognition, but to ensure that every option is available for the animal in need. She is transparent, and opens herself and her processes to all. I strongly recommend Emotional Rescue for this generous award. The pups will thank you! And many will Thank You!
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    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.

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  • Animal Welfare League of Arlington
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    2650 S. Arlington Mill Dr.Arlington, VA 22206
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    AWLA is amazing, they do such good work for all the fur babies.
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    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.

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  • Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
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    Lucky 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!
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    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.

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The Best Newport News, VA Dog Rescues & Shelters In 2025

    Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter
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    5843 Jefferson Ave
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    Best shelter ever! The staff truly care for the animals and it shows.
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    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.

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  • Norfolk Animal Care Center
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    5585 Sabre Road Norfolk, VA 23502
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    Norfolk Animal Care Center

    Norfolk Animal Care Center (NACC) is the city's animal sheltering facility. Our shelter is open-admission, providing a safe haven for animals from the City of Norfolk. On average, the Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center cares for 400 to 600 animals each month, and over 5,000 animals each year.

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  • Chesapeake Humane Society
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    1149 New Mill DriveChesapeake, VA 23322
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    Chesapeake Humane Society

    Founded in 1972, Chesapeake Humane Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is funded by private donors ‚ we do not receive government subsidies. The Society supports the homeless and underserved animals of Chesapeake in the following ways: Providing low-cost veterinary services including spay/neuter, dental cleanings, soft tissue surgeries, and vaccination services Offering financial assistance to shelter animals and pets at risk of surrender in immediate medical need Serving on the Chesapeake Animal Services Advisory Board Lending countless volunteer hours to enhance the lives of shelter pets Operating an adoption program for dogs, cats, and small animals

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  • Chesapeake Animal Services Unit
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    Chesapeake Animal Services Unit

    The Chesapeake Animal Services Unit (CASU), located at 2100 S Military Highway, operates under the umbrella of the Police Department. Animal Control Officers are on duty from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week. They respond to complaints such as cruelty, animal bites, stray domestic animals, at large complaints, nuisance, vicious, injured, and/or sick animals. From 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. an officer is on call for emergencies. CASU does not pick up deceased animals. Owners may pay a fee for the disposal of their deceased pets' remains at the facility.

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The Best Richmond, VA Dog Rescues & Shelters In 2025

    Lu's labs
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    I love labs. This organization really understands the great nature of this breed and works tirelessly to find each dog their forever home.
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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.

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  • Richmond SPCA
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    2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23220
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    Every pet I've had as an adult has come from the Richmond SPCA. They work with other shelters all over the region to save the animals who are most at risk and provide extensive rehabilitation and vet care before adoption. We've also attended dog training classes and used the veterinary hospital at the Richmond SPCA. The number and variety of programs they offer makes them easily the best shelter in Virginia!
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    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.

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  • Richmond Animal Care and Control
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    1600 Chamberlayne AvenueRichmond, VA 23222
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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.
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    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.

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  • Richmond Animal Care & Control (RACC) Foundation
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    1600 Chamberlayne AvenueRichmond, VA, 23222
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    RACC is doing amazing work in the Richmond community and beyond everyday.
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    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.

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  • Richmond animal league
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    11401 International Dr. Richmond, VA 23236
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    Richmond animal league

    Richmond Animal League (RAL) has been committed to saving the lives of animals and finding loving homes for pets for over 45 years. Since 1979, we've worked with area shelters to provide temporary housing, medical treatment, vaccinations, spay/neuter, and loving care to tens of thousands of pets who were then adopted into new homes.

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The Best Virginia Beach, VA Dog Rescues & Shelters In 2025

    Village Dog Resource
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    Vindicated Pitbull Rescue is the most well run rescue I have ever interacted with. They take such good care of their dogs and provide fosters with everything they need to succeed. I love their small but mighty team and am so thankful for the support they provided during the first 2 weeks of our trial adoption. They are super responsive, helpful, and professional. We are coming up on two years now with our sweet girl Della and I can't thank Vindicated Pitbull Rescue enough for helping us with a smooth transition!
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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.

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  • Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center
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    341 S. Birdneck Road :: Virginia Beach, VA 23451‚Äã
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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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What's the Sniffspot Virginia Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List About?

Welcome to the 2025 Virginia Sniffspot Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List, highlighting the top rescues and shelters in Virginia chosen by the Sniffspot community and the public.

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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.

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Sniffspot Virginia Dog Rescues & Shelters Frequently Asked Questions

How many dog rescues and shelters operate in Virginia?

There are 52 in Virginia. 5 are located in Richmond with 47 are located in other areas of the state.

What are the most reputable dog rescues and shelters in Virginia?

There are many reputable rescues in Virginia, the top 3 on our list are: Lu's labs, Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue

What specialized services do dog rescues and shelters in Virginia offer?

The most common specialization for dog rescues and shelters in Virginia is Australian Shepherd with 1 focusing on it. The second most common specialization is Dachshund with 1 focusing on it.

How can I adopt a rescue dog in Virginia?

Using our list of the top dog rescues and shelters, you can find a reputable shelter in Virginia. The adoption policies of each shelter varies and you can find information on the shelter profile page. Here is an example adoption policy:
We adopt within 300 miles of Alexandria, VA

Are there any breed-specific dog rescues and shelters in Virginia?

Yes! Virginia has all of the following types of breed-specific dog rescues and shelters: Australian Shepherd Dachshund Labrador Poodle German Shepherd Pit Bull

Can you recommend any dog rescues in Virginia that specialize in senior dogs or special needs animals?

Can you recommend any reputable dog rescue organizations that focus on specific regions or communities within Virginia?

Yes! The top rescue and shelter in Richmond is Lu's labs. The top specialized rescue and shelter in Virginia is Lu's labs.

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