Do you want to add a new member to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Then you should consider adopting a pet from a local shelter or organization. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many shelters in Woodbridge and environs are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through.
There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home across Virginia — and many of them are located not too far from you. In the search for your new friend, consider looking around at a local facility like A Cats Friend Inc, where Dusty the dog is waiting patiently. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes.
If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We round up a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a cat person, meet Sigmund, a Russian Blue up for adoption. Or if dogs are more your thing, there are several great dogs available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.
Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to [email protected].
- Name: Sigmund
- Species: Cat
- Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Russian Blue
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “PLEASE READ: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, please apply online at www.catdogfriendrescue.com. Please do NOT call or…” Learn more
- Name: Reilly
- Species: Cat
- Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Maine Coon Domestic Long Hair Mix
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting our sweet cat, please apply online at www.catdogfriendrescue.com. Please do NOT call…” Learn more
- Name: Hazel
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “PLEASE READ: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, please apply online at www.catdogfriendrescue.com. Please do NOT call or…” Learn more
- Name: Luci
- Species: Cat
- Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Luci is a 12 week old kitten who was found alone in a gas station parking lot. She has the…” Learn more
- Name: Dusty
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “PLEASE READ: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, please apply online at www.catdogfriendrescue.com. Please do NOT call or…” Learn more
- Name: Tina
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Basset Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “PLEASE READ: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, please apply online at www.catdogfriendrescue.com. Please do NOT call or…” Learn more
- Name: Pretty Girl
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Terrier Dachshund Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “PLEASE READ: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, please apply online at www.catdogfriendrescue.com. Please do NOT call or…” Learn more
- Name: Precious
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- < b>Description: “PLEASE READ: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, please apply online at www.catdogfriendrescue.com. Please do NOT call or…” Learn more
- Name: Gaius
- Species: Cat
- Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Siamese Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting our sweet kitten, please apply online at www.catdogfriendrescue.com. Please do NOT call…” Learn more
- Name: White Socks
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “PLEASE READ: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, please apply online at www.catdogfriendrescue.com. Please do NOT call or…” Learn more
- Name: Chance
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “PLEASE READ: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, please apply online at www.catdogfriendrescue.com. Please do NOT call or…” Learn more
- Name: Hans
- Species: Cat
- Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Siamese Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting our sweet kitten, please apply online at www.catdogfriendrescue.com. Please do NOT call…” Learn more
- Name: Marcella
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Terrier Dachshund Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “PLEASE READ: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, please apply online at www.catdogfriendrescue.com. Please do NOT call or…” Learn more
- Name: Howdy
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Terrier Dachshund Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “PLEASE READ: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, please apply online at www.catdogfriendrescue.com. Please do NOT call or…” Learn more
- Name: Ike
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Terrier Basset Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “PLEASE READ: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, please apply online at www.catdogfriendrescue.com. Please do NOT call or…” Learn more
- Name: Stanley
- Species: Cat
- Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Maine Coon Domestic Long Hair Mix
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- Name: Chubby Boy
- Species: Dog
- Location: A Cats Friend Inc, P.O. Box 907, Woodbridge, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Terrier Dachshund Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “PLEASE READ: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, please apply online at www.catdogfriendrescue.com. Please do NOT call or…” Learn more
- Name: Olaf
- Species: Dog
- Location: R And T Loving Paws, Indian Head, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Extra Large, Male, Mastiff
- Description: “Meet Olaf! Olaf is a 130 pound Percorso Mastiff. He will be 1 years old on February 4th. HIs previous…” Learn more
- Name: Payne
- Species: Dog
- Location: R And T Loving Paws, Indian Head, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “Meet Payne! Hi my name is Payne and I am between 7 to 8 months old. I am a Pit…” Learn more
- Name: Schafer
- Species: Dog
- Location: R And T Loving Paws, Indian Head, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
- Description: “Meet Schafer! Hi my name is Schafer and i am about 3 years old. I am a German shepherd from…” Learn more
- Name: Lollie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Caring Hearts Rescue, Springfield, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Shih Tzu
- Description: “? AGE: 8 years old ENERGY LEVEL: Medium MEDICAL HISTORY: Healthy, up to date on vaccines IDEAL HOME: Experienced dog…” Learn more
- Name: Lady Whistledown (ID 28786/276)
- Species: Hamster
- Location: Prince William County Animal Shelter, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Hamster
- Description: “* Female/intact * 4-6 months * Owner release Please note: At this time, our dog kennels are open for general…” Learn more
- Name: Max (ID 28694/205)
- Species: Cat
- Location: Prince William County Animal Shelter, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “* Male/neutered * Estimated 12 years young * 23 pounds * Owner release We don’t have information on Max’s previous…” Learn more
- Name: Simon (ID 28779/269)
- Species: Hamster
- Location: Prince William County Animal Shelter, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Hamster
- Description: “* Male/intact * 4-6 months * Owner release Please note: At this time, our dog kennels are open for general…” Learn more
- Name: Smokey (ID 28695/206)
- Species: Cat
- Location: Prince William County Animal Shelter, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “* Male/neutered * Estimated 12 years young * 15 pounds * Owner release We don’t have information on Smokey’s previous…” Learn more
- Name: Rocki (ID 28814/301)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Prince William County Animal Shelter, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Catahoula Leopard Dog
- Description: “Male/intact – 9 months – 61lbs – Owner Surrender Rocki was surrendered when he grew much bigger than expected and…” Learn more
- Name: Georgia (ID 28806/294)
- Species: Cat
- Location: Prince William County Animal Shelter, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Manx Mix
- Learn more
- Name: Boots (ID 28805/293)
- Species: Cat
- Location: Prince William County Animal Shelter, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Learn more
- Name: Philipa (ID 28780/270)
- Sp
ecies: Hamster - Location: Prince William County Animal Shelter, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Hamster
- Description: “* Female/intact * 4-6 months * Owner release Please note: At this time, our dog kennels are open for general…” Learn more
- Name: June (ID 28800/288)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Prince William County Animal Shelter, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Hound
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Female/intact – 2 years – 48lbs – Transfer from Shelter Partner Because June was transferred from another shelter, we do…” Learn more
- Name: Johnny (ID 28801/289)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Prince William County Animal Shelter, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound
- Description: “Male/intact – 3 years old – 55lbs – Transfer from Shelter Partner Because Johnny was transferred from another shelter, we…” Learn more
- Name: Chewella Deville (ID 28784/274)
- Species: Hamster
- Location: Prince William County Animal Shelter, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Hamster
- Description: “* Female/intact * 4-6 months * Owner release Please note: At this time, our dog kennels are open for general…” Learn more
- Name: Miles (ID 28811/299)
- Species: Cat
- Location: Prince William County Animal Shelter, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Learn more
- Name: Emperor (ID 28812/300)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Prince William County Animal Shelter, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound
- Description: “Male/intact – 3 years – 53lbs – Transfer from Shelter Partner Because Emperor was transferred from another shelter, we do…” Learn more
- Name: Vanna Banana (ID 28807/295)
- Species: Cat
- Location: Prince William County Animal Shelter, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Learn more
- Name: Dook (ID 28802/290)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Prince William County Animal Shelter, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound
- Description: “Male/intact – 2 years – 52lbs – Transfer from Shelter Partner Because Dook was transferred from another shelter, we do…” Learn more
- Name: Blue (ID 28821/306)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Prince William County Animal Shelter, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Husky
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Male/neutered – 3 years – 59lbs – Owner Surrender Blue is a handsome boy who arrived with us when his…” Learn more
- Name: Sarge (ID 28803/291)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Prince William County Animal Shelter, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Shepherd Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Description: “Male/neutered – 2 years – 76lbs – Transfer from Shelter Partner Because Sarge was transferred from another shelter, we do…” Learn more
- Name: Smarties
- Species: Dog
- Location: Operation Paws For Homes, P.O. Box 90813, Alexandria, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Black Mouth Cur
- Description: “ADOPT ME ONLINE: https://ophrescue.org/dogs/10139 Hi! My name is Smarti
es! I am about 1 year old and weigh about 64 lbs….” Learn more
- Name: Kukak Bay (National Parks Litter)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Operation Paws For Homes, P.O. Box 90813, Alexandria, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Terrier
- Description: “ADOPT ME ONLINE: https://ophrescue.org/dogs/10393 Well hello there! I’m Kuaka Bay from the National Parks Litter. I came to OPH and…” Learn more
- Name: Elco – Antique Boat Crew
- Species: Dog
- Location: Operation Paws For Homes, P.O. Box 90813, Alexandria, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Catahoula Leopard Dog
- Description: “ADOPT ME ONLINE: https://ophrescue.org/dogs/10379 Hi! My name is Elco – Antique Boat Crew Litter and Im guessed to be a…” Learn more
- Name: Hallo Bay (National Parks Litter)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Operation Paws For Homes, P.O. Box 90813, Alexandria, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Terrier
- Description: “ADOPT ME ONLINE: https://ophrescue.org/dogs/10391 Howdy!! I’m Hallo Bay from the National Parks Litter. I came to OPH and my foster…” Learn more
- Name: Stryker- 9/11 Memorial Dog
- Species: Dog
- Location: Operation Paws For Homes, P.O. Box 90813, Alexandria, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Terrier
- Description: “ADOPT ME ONLINE: https://ophrescue.org/dogs/9864 Hi there! My name is Stryker. Im a year old, 25 pound, Terrier mix (although my…” Learn more
- Name: Timmy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound
- Description: “Due to COVID-19 precautions, all animals for adoption through Homeward Trails can be met by appointment only. Copy and paste…” Learn more
- Name: Shang (FKA Mulan)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Due to COVID-19 precautions, all animals for adoption through Homeward Trails can be met by appointment only. You can make…” Learn more
- Name: Star
- Species: Dog
- Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Hound
- Description: “If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail it to [email protected]….” Learn more
- Name: June
- Species: Dog
- Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Black Labrador Retriever Pointer Mix
- Description: “Due to COVID-19 precautions, all animals for adoption through Homeward Trails can be met by appointment only. You can make…” Learn more
- Name: Misha
- Species: Cat
- Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Long Hair
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- Name: Dozer
- Species: Dog
- Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
- Description: “If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail it to [email protected]….” Learn more
- Name: Zeus
- Species: Dog
- Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Boxer Mixed Breed Mix
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- Name: Britta
- Species: Dog
- Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix
- Description: “If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail it to [email protected]….” Learn more
- Name: Haley
- Species: Cat
- Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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- Name: Mr. Oreo
- Species: Cat
- Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “If you are interested in adopting this cat, please fill out our cat adoption questionnaire or if you have questions,…” Learn more
- Name: Doodle
- Species: Cat
- Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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- Name: Rowdy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Inc, Fairfax Station, VA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Shepherd Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Due to COVID-19 precautions, all animals for adoption through Homeward Trails can be met by appointment only. Copy and paste…” Learn more
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