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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
Website
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 Piper's adoption status with email updates.
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Piper

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Cuddles's adoption status with email updates.
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Cuddles

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
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 Oscar's adoption status with email updates.
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Oscar

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Cumberland, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Benjamin Archer Iii's adoption status with email updates.
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Benjamin Archer Iii

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Senior
Front Royal, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Artimus's adoption status with email updates.
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Artimus

American Bulldog

Male, Puppy
Willamsport, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Mistress's adoption status with email updates.
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Mistress

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Ranson, WV
We'll also keep you updated on Little Bit's adoption status with email updates.
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Little Bit

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Herndon, VA

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