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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.

Contact —
Email shelter@fcva.us
Phone (540) 667-9192
Website
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 Simon's adoption status with email updates.
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Simon

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Border Collie

Female, 4 yrs
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Reese's adoption status with email updates.
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Reese

Labrador Retriever/Bluetick Coonhound

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Zeke's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeke

Labrador Retriever/Australian Cattle Dog

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Female, 10 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Linus's adoption status with email updates.
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Linus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Josie's adoption status with email updates.
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Josie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 9 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Whiskey's adoption status with email updates.
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Whiskey

Husky

Male, 3 yrs
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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Hagerstown, MD 21740

Animal Welfare League of Frederick County

1202 East Patrick Street, Suite 13-A,
Frederick, MD 21773

Hambrick Animals- Hagerstown, MD

Hagerstown, MD 21740

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Cumberland, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Ellie Estep's adoption status with email updates.
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Ellie Estep

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Woodstock, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Grayson's adoption status with email updates.
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Grayson

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Winchester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Sprout's adoption status with email updates.
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Sprout

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Cumberland, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Ember's adoption status with email updates.
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Ember

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Flint Hill, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Echo's adoption status with email updates.
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Echo

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 yrs 8 mos
Aldie, VA

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