George still doesn’t have a family after almost 6 long months of being overlooked. We have a hunch that it might be his eye that turns people away, but he is just like any other lovable kitty and he can see perfectly fine. He’s been moved room to room from one adoption area to another and still no luck.He’s been surrounded by kitties who have found their home but can’t land one of his own. Not even one meet and greet.
He’s been with other cats and doesn’t mind them at all. He doesn’t seem to be bothered by the dogs passing by his window but he’s never been actually tested with them.
At this point, a loving foster home would be considered for him just to give him a little hope that he is loved as much as we tell him he is.George has always had a chronic upper respiratory infection that gives him sneezes. He DOES NOT infect other cats. A clean, quiet, stress-free environment will help him feel a little better. Sometimes stress and changes can set off these symptoms. He has been surrounded by healthy cats and has never transmitted his sneezes to them. We think this is another reason he is overlooked.
If you are George’s future family and have a place in your home and heart for him, please reach out to us! We would love to give him a home for Christmas since he’s already spent more than enough of his days in the shelter.
Call 540-658-7387 to adopt.
* New Arrival *
Cooper is a 4 year old male boxer who is searching for a new family. He was turned in because he was picking fights with one of the family dogs (was fine with the other) and it was becoming an unsafe environment . Cooper is VERY sweet towards people and has never ?been aggressive . He is a hugger and kisser ??
Cooper is not neutered and has only one testicle. This means his neuter will be slightly more expensive than the average surgery . Please keep that in mind when applying . He is current on ALL his vaccines .
We are now taking applications from today until tomorrow . Please only apply if you live in the following counties :
STAFFORD
SPOTSYLVANIA
PRINCE WILLIAM
CULPEPER
CAROLINE
KING GEORGE
QUANTICO
FAUQUIER
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From Oct. 1 to 4, BISSELL Pet Foundation is teaming up with 160 shelters in 33 states to reduce adoption fees for an Empty the Shelters event.
The Fredericksburg SPCA will participate in this event.
During the event, the foundation sponsors adoption fees, so those adopting an animal pay $25 or less.
The organization is encouraging everyone to choose adoption or make a contribution to the empty shelter fund on its website.
People can find the closest participating shelter location to them by using the map and filter function on the site.
With the unforeseen coronavirus pandemic, along with the recent Hurricane Laura, the foundation has offered more assistance to shelter partners.
This will be the sixth empty the shelters event of 2020. With the overwhelming demand, the foundation is in need of support to continue its work through the rest of the year.
“BPF is happy to host Empty the Shelters events as our budget allows because we know it works for our shelter partners and the pets in their care,” said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. “By sponsoring adoption fees during ETS, we make it a win-win for everyone involved.”
All animals included in the promotion will be microchipped and spayed/neutered to prevent further pet homelessness. BPF will also honor foster-to-adopt cases that begin between Oct. 1 and 4 and are finalized up to one week after the event.
Anyone interested in this event should be aware that each participating organization has their own adoption process with individual requirements to adopt.
Since the program’s inception in 2016, empty the shelters have helped 40,550 shelter pets find homes.
On June 22, 2020, the Prince William Humane Society (PWHS) announced the launching the Adopt Shop Co-Op.
The Adopt Shop Co-Op is an affiliate program that supports local animal welfare organizations and is managed by Advocates for Abused and Abandoned Pets (A3P). It will help the PWHS increase pet adoption rates, expand outreach efforts to existing and potential pet owners, and improve the well-being of the region’s pets.
“A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported us in the past. With the community’s continued support of our new alliance we will be able to bring a larger audience to otherwise invisible and undeserved animals,” said Lori Leary, PWHS President.
The Adopt Shop Co-Op will use its social media and web presence to expose PWHS followers to pet-related content such as affiliate rescuers and their adoptable pets. In addition, they will also host periodic adoptions at 17983 Dumfries Shopping Plaza in Dumfries.Â
The PWHS will also maintain its other programs and initiatives such as the PAWS Fund.
“By expanding our mission to help other small rescues and forming the Adopt Shop Co-Op, we will be saving more lives and finding even more forever homes. We hope the public we serve will agree and will join us in this new endeavor as we travel this pathway to a no-kill society,” said Leary.
A3P is currently on-site with cats and kittens available for adoption. The public can call the number 703-634-0880 to schedule an appointment to meet the pets.
The Prince William Humane Society is a non-profit organization and Community Partner with the Prince William County Animal Shelter. It opened its adoption center, the Adopt Shop, in Dumfries, Virginia to facilitate adoptions for shelter animals. It is also responsible for programs and initiatives including Fur-ever Together, Poor Animal Surgical and Welfare (PAWS) Fund, Warrior Buddies, and Seniors 4 Seniors.Â
On July 1, Virginia pets will see more protection as a new tethering law goes into effect.
The new tethering law, titled SB272, seeks to address tethering by expanding the definition of “adequate shelter” for pets. It was passed by the Virginia House and Senate and signed by Governor Ralph Northam in April.
SB272 makes it illegal to tether a pet outdoors if temperatures are above 85 degrees Fahrenheit or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. It will also be illegal to keep them tethered outside during a heat advisory or severe weather warning. Finally, tethering an animal overnight or when the owner is not home is prohibited.
In addition, the minimum tether length will be increased to 15 feet in length or four times the animal’s length. Previously, the minimum required tether length was at least 10 feet or 3 times the animal’s length.
An exception to these requirements is if an animal control officer inspects each individual animal’s circumstances and determines that they are well-equipped to tolerate their environment. A tether can also be 10 feet or shorter if it is determined to be more beneficial to the dog. Â
This new law has received positive reactions from animal-rights groups such as the Prince William SPCA.Â
“We applaud this new state legislation since it will positively affect the lives of companion animals in our local community. The bill gives the county more tools needed to protect companion animals and, when necessary, address animal cruelty. This is a huge win for the dogs who spend their lives outside,” says Angie Craddock, Board Member of the Prince William SPCA.Â
The Prince William SPCA believes that this new law, along with more education and community outreach, is needed to provide alternatives to tethering. To further address it, they are coming out with a new publication to better inform citizens on properly tethering their pets. The publication is set to come out late summer.
“The hope is that the community will embrace the new law leading to more responsible, thoughtful, and safe care of our dogs. The goal is to create a future where tethering would never be a permanent restraint solution, but used only temporarily when other options aren’t available,” said the Prince William SPCA’s Board of Directors.
