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Summer 2018 Newsletter
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Mass Removals Lead to a Forever Home
Katie came into the shelter as a stray, with masses all over her body—the most noticeable one was a golf-ball sized mass on the top of her head. Despite this, anyone who saw Katie said she has the most adorable grin, … Continued
Thank You for Making our 12th Annual Wine, Whiskers and Wags a Success!
Thank you to everyone who came out to Paradise Springs Winery in Clifton, Virginia, on June 10 for Wine, Whiskers and Wags. We hope you had as much fun as we did! Thank you again to our sponsors: State Farm … Continued
Do You Remember Georgie?
Last year, Georgie was surrendered to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter after an accident left him with limited mobility; his owners did not have the resources to support his recovery. At the Shelter’s request, Friends funded aquatic therapy and acupuncture to aid … Continued
For All of the “Smalls” Out There
While we post about cats and dogs most of the time, it is only because those stories are more plentiful–we don’t restrict our assistance based on species. We have enabled care, and have funded surgeries and treatments for all sorts of animals: … Continued
Ihop Finds a Fur-Ever Home
A sweet, handsome boy, the cat who came to be known as Ihop was brought to the Shelter as a stray through the Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) program. It was discovered that he had a bum front leg that … Continued
Spring 2018 Newsletter
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Break a Sweat for a Homeless Pet
Once again, Metro Run & Walk will be holding a 6K Run/Walk to benefit Friends! Visit our events page for more information or click here to register.
Dental Dilemmas
Dental care in pets is often neglected. As a result, many animals come to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter with dental issues. These dilemmas not only put the animal’s teeth and gums at risk; it also can affect the health … Continued