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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
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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 Munchkin's adoption status with email updates.
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Munchkin

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Miniature Pinscher/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Australian Shepherd/Golden Retriever

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

Doberman Pinscher/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
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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Pets at shelters & rescues near Frederick County Esther Boyd Animal Shelter

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PO BOX 31, 18223 Shawley Drive,
Hagerstown, MD 21740

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251 W Lee Hwy, Suite 617,
Warrenton, VA 20186

We'll also keep you updated on Willy's adoption status with email updates.
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Willy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Centreville, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Squirt 2's adoption status with email updates.
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Squirt 2

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Bosley's adoption status with email updates.
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Bosley

Mountain Cur/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 6 mos
Ashburn, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Horatio's adoption status with email updates.
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Horatio

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Baby
Cumberland, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Otis's adoption status with email updates.
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Otis

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr
Hagerstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Tyrone's adoption status with email updates.
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Tyrone

Russian Blue/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Winchester, VA

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