To Adopt an Animal You Must:

Meet the animal's physical and behavioral needs.
Be at least 18 years of age, and furnish a valid photo ID and current address.

Prove you own your home, or if renting, furnish a copy of your lease showing any pet restrictions as well as receipt of payment of any required pet deposit.

You must be a Fairfax County resident in order to adopt any animal under the age of six months which can not be altered prior to leaving the shelter.

Abide by all animal related-laws of the State and County in which you live.

There is a $20 adoption fee for dogs, cats and rabbits.

By state law, all dogs and cats adopted from the animal shelter will be spayed or neutered before leaving the shelter, unless a current medical condition prevents the animal from being altered at that time. Sterilization must be completed by the date designated on the adoption contract.

Spay/neuter deposits are as follows: F-cats $55; M-cats $30; M/F dogs $65, fee is due at the time of adoption. The adopter is liable for all other costs such as hospitalization, board, or any other prerequisites to surgery required by the veterinarian.