Rescue DirectoryVirginia Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Directory
Find dog and cat rescues, equine and farm animal rescues, wildlife organizations, and sanctuaries serving Virginia.
Browse by the animals an organization helps or the care it provides. Each listing includes its location, focus, services, and official website so you can learn more about adopting, fostering, volunteering, or supporting its work.An organization may appear in more than one category when its programs overlap. Animal shelters are listed separately in our Animal Shelter Directory.
Dog Rescues
Organizations rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs through foster care, veterinary treatment, and adoption programs.
Care models and verified no-kill policies are noted in individual listings.
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Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Category: Dog Rescues · Cat Rescues · Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care
Care model: Facility-based rescue, adoption, and long-term care
Focus: Homeless, abused, and abandoned pets · Rehabilitation · Adoption · Lifetime commitmentFriends of Homeless Animals provides rescued dogs and cats with food, housing, medical care, rehabilitation, and enrichment. Its work includes adoption into permanent homes and continued care for long-term residents.
A lifetime return policy is included in adoption contracts, maintaining the organization’s commitment to animals after placement. Long-term resident dogs receive care in individual, home-style kennel environments.
Cat Rescues
Organizations rescuing, caring for, and rehoming cats through foster care, veterinary treatment, and adoption. Some also provide Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) support for community cats.
Care models and verified no-kill policies are noted in individual listings.
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Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Category: Dog Rescues · Cat Rescues · Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care
Care model: Facility-based rescue, adoption, and long-term care
Focus: Homeless, abused, and abandoned pets · Rehabilitation · Adoption · Lifetime commitmentFriends of Homeless Animals provides rescued dogs and cats with food, housing, medical care, rehabilitation, and enrichment. Its work includes adoption into permanent homes and continued care for long-term residents.
A lifetime return policy is included in adoption contracts, maintaining the organization’s commitment to animals after placement. Long-term resident dogs receive care in individual, home-style kennel environments.
Equine & Farm Animal Rescues
Organizations rescuing horses, donkeys, and other farm animals from neglect, abandonment, and unsafe situations. Services may include medical care, rehabilitation, responsible adoption, and permanent sanctuary.
Listings identify whether the organization offers adoption, lifelong care, or both.
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We haven’t added an organization to this category in Virginia yet. Listings will be added as we identify and review relevant rescues or sanctuaries.
Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care
Organizations providing permanent care for animals who need lifelong protection, including seniors and animals with medical, behavioral, or trauma-related needs.
Some also offer adoption or forever foster programs for suitable animals.
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Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Category: Dog Rescues · Cat Rescues · Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care
Care model: Facility-based rescue, adoption, and long-term care
Focus: Homeless, abused, and abandoned pets · Rehabilitation · Adoption · Lifetime commitmentFriends of Homeless Animals provides rescued dogs and cats with food, housing, medical care, rehabilitation, and enrichment. Its work includes adoption into permanent homes and continued care for long-term residents.
A lifetime return policy is included in adoption contracts, maintaining the organization’s commitment to animals after placement. Long-term resident dogs receive care in individual, home-style kennel environments.
Wildlife & Nature Conservation
Organizations supporting wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, public education, habitat protection, or species conservation.
Services vary. Listings distinguish wildlife rehabilitation and release from permanent care and conservation work.
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We haven’t added an organization to this category in Virginia yet. Listings will be added as we identify and review relevant rescues or sanctuaries.
Before contacting an organization
Adoption requirements, service areas, and intake availability vary. Please contact the organization directly to confirm its current programs and whether it can help with your situation.