Fairfax County Animal Services
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Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 12pm-5pm; Thursday-Friday 12pm-7pm; Saturday-Sunday 11am-5pm; closed Monday. Last adoption application 30 minutes before closing.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- Fairfax County
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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County animal shelter and animal control with adoptions, fostering, lost and found pets, field services and a Pet Resource Center. The Michael R. Frey Campus in Fairfax is temporarily closed for renovation; the Lorton Campus is open.
How to reach them
Where: 8875 Lorton Road, Lorton, VA 22079
Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 12pm-5pm; Thursday-Friday 12pm-7pm; Saturday-Sunday 11am-5pm; closed Monday. Last adoption application 30 minutes before closing.
Good to know
- How to get started: Visit the Lorton Campus during open hours or call (703) 324-0299. For animal-related help, including wildlife, call the non-emergency line at (703) 691-2131; for immediate emergencies call 911.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.
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