Fairfax County Animal Services - PetHaven Program
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- What it is
- Crisis and temporary pet care
- Who it helps
- Fairfax County residents seeking safety for themselves.
- Where
- Fairfax County residents
- Status
- Accepting applications
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Short-term temporary care for the pets of Fairfax County residents who need to leave domestic violence or another unsafe situation, with no questions, no advance notice and full discretion. The shelter provides food, veterinary care, spay/neuter and supplies; needed vaccinations and spay/neuter are free, and help with rehoming is available.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Fairfax County residents seeking safety for themselves. All animals entering the shelter are vaccinated and spayed/neutered if they are not already.
- How to get started: Call (703) 830-1100 or bring the pets to the shelter.
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.
If cost is the barrier, Paying for Care compares grants, payment plans and fundraising, and a free funding plan puts them together for your pet.
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