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Frederick County Esther Boyd Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Winchester, VA

The shelter is a not-for-profit county government facility. The shelter provides humane care for the homeless and stray animals of Frederick County. Services offered include adoptions, low cost rabies clinics, lost/found animal services, humane trap rental, and information referral.

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Email shelter@fcva.us
Phone (540) 667-9192
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Address
161 Fort Collier Road
Winchester, VA 22603
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161 Fort Collier Road

Winchester, VA 22603

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Adoptable pets at Frederick County Esther Boyd Animal Shelter

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Macgyver

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Winchester, VA
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Mr. Cat

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs
Winchester, VA
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Bastet

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs 3 mos
Winchester, VA
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Tank

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Winchester, VA
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Lavender

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
Winchester, VA
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Sassy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs
Winchester, VA
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Shelter FAQs

The shelter accepts dogs and cats from Frederick County only. Potential adopters must live in Frederick County, Virginia, or adjoining localities in Virginia.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Landlord permission must be verified prior to adoption. Potential adopters must live in Frederick County or a locality that borders Frederick County within the state if the animal is not already altered. Unaltered animals must be sterilized within 30 days. Positive identification required.

Adoption application

https://www.fcva.us/departments/animal-shelter/adoption-fees-and-policies

https://shelterbeds.org/donate/36419

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