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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 Caleb's adoption status with email updates.
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Caleb

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Thornburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Benji's adoption status with email updates.
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Benji

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Thornburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Samuel's adoption status with email updates.
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Samuel

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Thornburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on BC's adoption status with email updates.
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BC

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Thornburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Junior's adoption status with email updates.
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Junior

Domestic Shorthair

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

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Male, 4 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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We'll also keep you updated on Minnie Moo's adoption status with email updates.
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Minnie Moo

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 5 mos
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Goldie's adoption status with email updates.
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Goldie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Waldorf, MD
We'll also keep you updated on DORI's adoption status with email updates.
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DORI

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Spotsylvania, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie in Bethesda MD's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie in Bethesda MD

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Archie's adoption status with email updates.
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Archie

Domestic Longhair

Male, 4 yrs 10 mos
Manassas, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Bear

Shar Pei/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
Midlothian, VA

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