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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 GroundHog's adoption status with email updates.
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GroundHog

Labrador Retriever

Male, 7 yrs
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Princess's adoption status with email updates.
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Princess

Husky/American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Beckham's adoption status with email updates.
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Beckham

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Bella's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 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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We'll also keep you updated on Leo's adoption status with email updates.
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Leo

Husky/Great Pyrenees

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
New Market, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Hawkeye's adoption status with email updates.
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Hawkeye

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Hagerstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Fortune's adoption status with email updates.
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Fortune

Australian Shepherd/Cattle Dog

Female, 9 mos
Leesburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on CLOVER's adoption status with email updates.
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CLOVER

Labrador Retriever/Flat-Coated Retriever

Female, Puppy
Winchester, VA

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