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Foster and adopt

Looking for a dog (or ready to foster one)? These shelters and rescues serve Loudoun, Northern Virginia and DC. Adopting means you are that pet's forever home. Fostering means you give a temporary home so a rescue can pull more animals from overcrowded shelters. Many of these groups are foster-based and always need foster homes.

Loudoun

Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS)

Area: Leesburg, VA (42225 Adoption Dr)

Type: Shelter · Species: Dogs and cats

How to adopt or foster: See https://www.loudoun.gov/4153/Adoptions Phone: 703-777-0406 Email: animals@loudoun.gov

Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC)

Area: Leesburg, VA

Type: Foster-based rescue · Species: Dogs

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/adoption-process/ Foster: yes, all-volunteer foster-based Email: helpanimals@humaneloudoun.org

FOHA (Friends of Homeless Animals)

Area: Aldie, VA

Type: Shelter · Species: Dogs and cats

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://foha.org/pet-adoption/adoption-policies/ Email: foha@foha.org

Save the Tails, Inc.

Area: Leesburg, VA (PO Box 171)

Type: Foster-based rescue · Species: Dogs

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://www.savethetails.org/adoption-process Foster: yes, entirely foster-based, no kennels, pulls from kill shelters Phone: (888) 379-5558 ext. 1 Email: lisa@savethetails.org

Fairfax

Canines & Kitties Rescue

Area: Chantilly, VA

Type: Foster-based rescue · Species: Dogs and cats

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://www.caninesandkittiesrescue.org/fosteroradopt Foster: yes, 100% foster-based, special focus on pregnant moms and litters Contact: https://www.caninesandkittiesrescue.org/contact-us Email: CandKRescue@gmail.com

Fairfax County Animal Services (Fairfax County Animal Shelter)

Area: Lorton, VA (8875 Lorton Rd. West Ox Rd site temporarily closed)

Type: Shelter · Species: Dogs and cats

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalservices/foster Foster: yes (18+, info session, onboarding 1-3 weeks. Oct 2026 info session) Phone: 703-324-0299 Email: AnimalServices@fairfaxcounty.gov

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue

Area: Fairfax Station, VA (11116 Fairfax Station Rd)

Type: Foster-based rescue · Species: Dogs and cats

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program/ Foster: yes, wants specialty fosters for pregnant/nursing dogs and litters Contact: https://www.homewardtrails.com/contact-us-2/

To The Rescue, Inc.

Area: Springfield, VA

Type: Foster-based rescue · Species: Dogs

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://www.totherescueinc.org/foster-application Foster: yes Email: info@totherescueinc.org

Healing Hearts Animal Rescue Group

Area: Centreville, VA (PO Box)

Type: Foster-based rescue · Species: Dogs

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://hharg.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption Foster: yes Email: hharginfo@gmail.com

Virginia German Shepherd Rescue (VGSR)

Area: Centreville, VA (PO Box 733)

Type: Breed-specific rescue · Species: Dogs

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://www.vgsr.org/info/adoption Phone: (703) 435-2840 Email: info@vgsr.org

Prince William

Prince William County Animal Services Center

Area: Manassas, VA (14807 Bristow Rd)

Type: Shelter · Species: Dogs and cats

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://www.pwcva.gov/department/animal-services/adoption-process/ Foster: yes (dog foster program, esp. larger dogs) Phone: (703) 792-6465 Email: animalshelter@pwcgov.org

SPCA of Northern Virginia

Area: Manassas area

Type: Rescue · Species: Dogs

How to adopt or foster: See https://spcanova.org Foster: dog foster program being developed Phone: 703-799-9390 (voicemail only) Email: dog_committee@spcanova.org

N.A.S.H. Rescue Foundation

Area: Manassas, VA

Type: Foster-based rescue · Species: Dogs

How to adopt or foster: See https://www.nashsaves.com Foster: yes (foster network, emergency intake) Phone: (703) 772-5640 Email: info@nashsaves.com

DASH to the Rescue

Area: Manassas, VA

Type: Foster-based rescue · Species: Dogs

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/205224-dash-to-the-rescue-manassas-virginia Email: office@dashtotherescue.org

BREW (Beagle Rescue, Education & Welfare)

Area: Dumfries, VA

Type: Breed-specific rescue · Species: Dogs

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://brewbeagles.org/adoption-fees/ Phone: 703-249-9173 Email: ContactUs@BREWBeagles.org

Fauquier

Fauquier SPCA

Area: Casanova/Midland, VA (9350 Rogues Rd)

Type: Shelter · Species: Dogs and cats

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://www.fauquierspca.com/adopt/adoption-policy/ Contact: https://www.fauquierspca.com/contact/ Phone: 540-788-9000 Email: fspca@fauquierspca.com

Middleburg Humane Foundation

Area: Marshall, VA (5000 Cunningham Farm Dr)

Type: Shelter · Species: Dogs and cats

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://www.middleburghumane.org/pay-adoption-fees Foster: yes (dogs listed 'in foster') Contact: https://www.middleburghumane.org/contact-us Phone: 540-364-3272 Email: adoptions@middleburghumane.org

Animal Friends VA

Area: Bealeton, VA

Type: Foster-based rescue · Species: Dogs

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://www.animalfriendsva.org/adoption Foster: yes Phone: 571-437-6171 Email: Animalfriendsva@gmail.com

Clarke

Clarke County Animal Shelter

Area: Berryville, VA (225 Ramsburg Ln)

Type: Shelter · Species: Dogs and cats

How to adopt or foster: See https://www.clarkecounty.gov/government/animal-control-shelter Foster: works with Best Friends on fostering Phone: (540) 955-5104 Email: animalshelter@clarkecounty.gov

Arlington

Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA)

Area: Arlington, VA

Type: Shelter · Species: Dogs and cats

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://www.awla.org/adopt/adoption-fees/ Foster: yes Email: mail@awla.org

Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation (LDCRF)

Area: Arlington, VA (PO Box 50037)

Type: Foster-based rescue · Species: Dogs and cats

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://www.lostdogrescue.org/adopt/adoption-process-for-dogs/ Foster: yes Phone: (703) 295-3647 Email: info@lostdogrescue.org

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Area: Arlington, VA (5159 Langston Blvd, admin only)

Type: Foster-based rescue · Species: Dogs

How to adopt or foster: See https://www.luckydoganimalrescue.org Foster: yes, 100% foster-based Contact: https://www.luckydoganimalrescue.org/about/contact-us Phone: (703) 237-5327 Email: info@luckydoganimalrescue.org

Alexandria

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA Alexandria)

Area: Alexandria, VA (4101 Eisenhower Ave)

Type: Shelter · Species: Dogs and cats

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://alexandriaanimals.org/adoption-information/ Foster: yes (medical, big-dog, crisis care) Phone: 703-746-4774 Email: info@alexandriaanimals.org

Operation Paws for Homes (OPH)

Area: Alexandria-area events (HQ city not confirmed)

Type: Foster-based rescue · Species: Dogs

How to adopt or foster: See https://www.ophrescue.org Foster: yes Contact: https://ophrescue.org/contact Phone: 703-344-7320 Email: adopt@ophrescue.org

Project Second Chance

Area: Alexandria, VA (mailing)

Type: Foster-based rescue · Species: Dogs

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://www.project-secondchance.org/adopt Foster: yes Email: adopt@project-secondchance.org

Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue

Area: Alexandria, VA 22315 (mailing)

Type: Foster-based rescue · Species: Dogs

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://www.vindicatedrescue.org/adoptionfaq Foster: yes Contact: https://www.vindicatedrescue.org/contact

DC

Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA)

Area: Washington, DC (71 Oglethorpe St NW)

Type: Shelter · Species: Dogs and cats

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://www.humanerescuealliance.org/adoption-fees-FAQ Foster: yes Contact: https://www.humanerescuealliance.org/contact Phone: 202-723-5730 Email: foster@humanerescuealliance.org (foster)

City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue

Area: Washington, DC

Type: Foster-based rescue · Species: Dogs and cats

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt-foster/adopt-a-dog/ Foster: yes (Foster 2 Adopt waives fee) Contact: https://www.citydogsrescuedc.org/contact/ Phone: (202) 567-7364 Email: info@citydogsrescuedc.org

Rural Dog Rescue

Area: Washington, DC (events at 733 8th St SE)

Type: Foster-based rescue · Species: Dogs

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://ruraldogrescue.com/adoption-fees/ Foster: yes Contact: https://ruraldogrescue.com/contact/ Email: contact@ruraldogrescue.com

K-9 Lifesavers

Area: DC metro

Type: Foster-based rescue · Species: Dogs

How to adopt or foster: Application / info: https://k-9lifesavers.org/howtoadopt Foster: yes Contact: https://k-9lifesavers.org/contact-us Phone: (202) 263-1990 Email: K-9lifesavers@k-9lifesavers.org

DC Shiba Inu Rescue

Area: mailing PO Box in Springfield, WV

Type: Breed-specific rescue · Species: Dogs

How to adopt or foster: See https://dcsir.org

Furever Home Animal Rescue

Area: Fredericksburg, VA (listed base, dogs listed in DC)

Type: Foster-based rescue · Species: Dogs

How to adopt or foster: See https://www.fureverhome-rescue.org Email: fureverhomeresc@gmail.com

Greyhound Welfare

Area: DC region

Type: Breed-specific rescue · Species: Dogs

How to adopt or foster: See https://greyhoundwelfare.org

Regional

Info checked Nov 1, 2026. Details change, so use each group's site for current animals, fees and applications. Rescues: want to be listed or update your info? Email hello@potomacpack.com.

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