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Advocates for Abused and Abandoned Pets (A3P)

Animal rescue in Thornburg, VA

A3P is a relative new, foster-based, rescue group that promotes the animal-human bond through compassion, outreach, and education while offering resources to the community, other pet rescue groups, and shelters. And, acts as an advocate on behalf of animals in crisis and as an enforcer of their rights and protection.

Contact Sherry Turner
Email a3padvocates@gmail.com
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PO Box 36
Thornburg, VA 22565
Donation Your donation helps homeless and community pets in need. We have no overhead so 100% of your donation goes to pet care and pet programs. Please donate at our website or Facebook page or type the link below into your browser. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=BWn8vVDvCDQB1Bje-dVwaNg2FE1sCKiIKvNWX9fYoGZY18K7UwRWWP1AV6NXF6td_-9KuG&country.x=US&locale.x=
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Adoptable pets at Advocates for Abused and Abandoned Pets (A3P)

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 4 mos
Thornburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Domino's adoption status with email updates.
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Domino

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Thornburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Lightning's adoption status with email updates.
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Lightning

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Thornburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Thunder's adoption status with email updates.
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Thunder

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Thornburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Goldie's adoption status with email updates.
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Goldie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Thornburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Miss Bisque's adoption status with email updates.
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Miss Bisque

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Thornburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Scrappy's adoption status with email updates.
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Scrappy

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Thornburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Princess's adoption status with email updates.
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Princess

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Thornburg, VA
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Rescue FAQs

Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, Stafford Counties

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Home Check
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract

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We carefully check every personal and veterinarian reference provided by potential adopters. We believe that pets are for life and deserve our due diligence to match pets with the right loving family.

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https://www.a3padvocates.org/adoptable-pets

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Advocates for Abused and Abandoned Pets (A3P)

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PO Box 1003,
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We'll also keep you updated on Meowy *Older Kitten*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Meowy *Older Kitten*

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Culpeper, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Mama Cat's adoption status with email updates.
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Mama Cat

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Fredericksburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on DA 4 Bucky's adoption status with email updates.
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DA 4 Bucky

Doberman Pinscher/Beauceron

Male, Adult
Glen Allen, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Camila's adoption status with email updates.
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Camila

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Senior
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Emmy's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Emmy

Domestic Shorthair

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Orange, VA

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