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My name is Freckles!

Posted 2 days ago | Updated 2 days ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Adoption fee: $75

This helps Fairfax County Animal Shelter - Fairfax with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
White (Mostly)
Age
7 months old, Young
Sex
Male
Pet ID
59940416
Hair Length
short

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Freckles is a charming black-and-white male, about 6 months old, who got his start as a stray hanging around an auto shop before finding his way to safety. Now that he’s out of the hustle and bustle, he’s showing everyone just what a great companion he can be. This young guy is friendly, curious, and people-oriented, enjoying attention and settling nicely into indoor life. Freckles has a playful side but also appreciates quiet moments where he can relax and observe what’s going on around him. He’s confident, adaptable, and ready for the next chapter with a family of his own.
If you’re looking for a sweet, social kitten with a unique beginning and lots of love to give, Freckles is ready to make himself right at home.

Be sure to check the `shelter information` box on the listing to see if the pet is located at our Fairfax Campus (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax) or our Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Road, Lorton). Then, come in during our open hours! Both of our locations are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 12-7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information on our adoption process, including requirements and fees, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
59940416
Contact
visit shelter
Address
4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22030

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

1 - Look at adoptable pets online, and when you see one you want to meet and possibly adopt, come into the shelter to visit with your prospective pet.
2 - Once at the shelter, walk through to see available pets and then visit with the one(s) you are considering adopting. A volunteer or staff member will facilitate the visit and tell you more about the pet you’re visiting.
3 - Once you decide that you would like to adopt, head to the main lobby to complete our brief adoption questionnaire and wait to speak with one of our adoption counselors to go over any questions you might have. We'll go over all of the available behavioral and medical history of the pet you want to adopt.
4 - Complete your adoption! Most pets can go home the day they are adopted, but some must be picked up one or two days later after their spay/neuter appointment.
Notes: 1) Some pets are in foster homes, and that is noted in their bio. If you are interested in a pet who is in a foster home, please email the shelter to arrange a visit. 2) Some special needs animals will be adopted on a best-fit basis, rather than the usual first-come-first-served.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 12-5pm
Thursdays and Fridays: 12-7pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 11am-5pm
Mondays: closed

More about this shelter

The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is Fairfax County’s only open-access municipal shelter. We take in stray animals in need, owner surrendered companion animals when the owner is no longer willing or able to care for them, and animals who have been seized or taken into custody by Animal Protection Police. We accept all companion animals from Fairfax County who are in need of care, regardless of health, age, temperament, or history. We do not euthanize for space or length of time, and all adoptable animals are given every opportunity for a new home and family. We have an incredibly compassionate staff, and we also have vibrant and active volunteer and foster programs. We know that every animal who enters our shelter will be given the best care and shown boundless love while they are in our care, and while they wait for their forever family to adopt them. We are very proud that, since 2013, our positive release rate has been over 90% each year!

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