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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.

Contact —
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

We'll also keep you updated on Chocolatte's adoption status with email updates.
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Chocolatte

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Freya's adoption status with email updates.
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Freya

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Archer's adoption status with email updates.
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Archer

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Hector's adoption status with email updates.
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Hector

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 10 yrs 2 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Miss Kitty's adoption status with email updates.
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Miss Kitty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Carmela's adoption status with email updates.
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Carmela

Boxer

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Moonshine's adoption status with email updates.
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Moonshine

Labrador Retriever

Female, 10 yrs 3 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Mimi's adoption status with email updates.
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Mimi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
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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We'll also keep you updated on Carrie's adoption status with email updates.
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Carrie

American Bulldog/Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Willamsport, MD
We'll also keep you updated on MADDIE AND RIVER FOSTER NEEDED's adoption status with email updates.
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MADDIE AND RIVER FOSTER NEEDED

Domestic Shorthair

Female Kitten
Hagerstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Pac-Man's adoption status with email updates.
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Pac-Man

Husky

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Cumberland, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Margo's adoption status with email updates.
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Margo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Cumberland, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Millie (tabby)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Millie (tabby)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Herndon, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Bandal's adoption status with email updates.
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Bandal

Jindo

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
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