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In Virginia, there are many dogs, cats, puppies and kittens looking for homes. If you have considered buying a pet, take a moment to see if you can find what you are looking for in the links to the left. If you still cannot find what you are looking for...try posting your request on the petfinder message board
Virginia Animal Euthanization Numbers
In 2005, 51,433 dogs and 70,717 cats were euthanized in shelters in Virginia. To see how individual shelters/rescues did, go here:
You can also email me for a spreadsheet where I am tracking the numbers. Contact Katie: here Rid Virginia of the Gas Chamber
As of 12/06, 4 counties in Virginia still use a gas chamber. To learn more about the counties that use the gas chamber, go here:
Help Rescue Dogs from Virginia Shelters
A friend of mine who is deeply engaged in rescuing dogs out of rural Virginia shelters has set up the website below to highlight those dogs that are in urgent need of rescue/adoption. If you can rescue or adopt any of the dogs on this page, it would save a dog's life:
Help The Cats of Clarke County
The Clarke county animal shelter in Berryville Va is full of cats. Most are adults. A few are older cats.
Need Pregnant Cat/Orphaned Kitten Advice
It's kitten season and perhaps you have found a pregnant stray or your cat has accidentally gotten out and become pregnant or you have found a kitten or litter of kittens who do not have a mom and need some assistance. The Cat Site has a forum that is dedicated to helping people with pregnant cats and orphaned kittens. Simply click the link below:
Help the Westmoreland Shelter
Many wonderful hounds and beagles (as well as other breeds) are available at the Westmoreland shelter and with many more hounds expected (plus who knows how many more drop offs) these dogs do not have much time. Please consider adopting a dog from Westmoreland and crosspost these dogs on other message boards.
Help the Fairfax County Shelter
Fairfax County Animal Shelter-This is only a "selection". Go to the shelter to see all the animals for adoption. Help the Pulaski County Shelter
In 2005, 80% of the cats/kittens were euthanized.
Help the Buchanan Shelter in Grundy, Virginia
In 2006, the Buchanan County Animal Shelter only adopted out 50 cats (62 cats went into rescue) and 133 dogs (449 dogs went into rescue) and euthanized 760 cats and 867 dogs. The shelter will only adopt to adjoining counties: Dickenson and Tazewell, but they will gladly work with rescue groups
Looking for a kitten?? Check with your local shelters and rescue groups. One group that can assist you is Wendy's Feline Friends: Wendy's Feline Friends-Colonial Beach
Good News for the Isle of Wight Animal Control
The year 2004 was our best yet. We hit an all time low in euthanize at 34% while our adoption/return rate was at an all time high at 65%. A very well done is in order for all those that were responsible for this change.
Volunteer Opportunity
Ever wanted to help dogs and cats in need but don't have that much time?? If you are over 18, have a car and can accommodate a dog or two, then transporting may be for you. Transporting helps dogs and cats by moving them out of a kill shelter and into a rescue. There are transports that occur every weekend. Think transporting may be for you? Contact Erin: here Virginia Puppies Going North
Puppies from Virginia are being transported to rescues in the NorthEast. Here is one shelter that rescues puppies from Virginia:
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