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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

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 mos
Winchester, VA
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Andre

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Winchester, VA
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Jeeves

Domestic Longhair

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Lillith's adoption status with email updates.
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Lillith

American Pit Bull Terrier/Anatolian Shepherd

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

Husky

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 4 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 Tyrese's adoption status with email updates.
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Tyrese

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
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Pistachio

Domestic Shorthair

Female Kitten
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Roo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
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Flash

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Cumberland, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Marvin's adoption status with email updates.
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Marvin

Labrador Retriever

Male, 10 yrs 5 mos
Aldie, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Meadow's adoption status with email updates.
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Meadow

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Flint Hill, VA

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