Stafford County Animal Shelter

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Stafford County Animal Shelter page provides a place for people to promote the care, safety and well-being of animals in Stafford County. Please feel free to post lost/missing animals, photos of recent adoptees or other information that may be useful to the Stafford Animal Community. Animal Control Officers are available Monday 07:00am-5:30pm; Tuesday-Friday 07:00am-8:30pm; Saturday & Sunday 7:30a

m-4pm. Officers may be dispatched via (540) 658-7387 or (540) 658-4440. Officers are available for emergency calls as determined by protocol 24 hours a day. Chewy Wish List: https://chewygivesback.prf.hn/click/camref:1101luBv3/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fg%2Ffriends-of-stafford-county-animal-shelter_b107524618

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Looking for a sweet walking buddy and a professional snuggle bug to add some extra joy to your days? Meet Toffee! 🐾Toffe...
09/01/2026

Looking for a sweet walking buddy and a professional snuggle bug to add some extra joy to your days? Meet Toffee! 🐾

Toffee is an incredibly handsome, almost 2-year-old Welsh Terrier with a beautiful rust-colored, wiry coat. True to his name, his personality is absolutely sweet!

Toffee is quick to warm up to strangers and his bright, playful spirit is easy to see in every way of his curly tail! He is athletic, always ready for a walking adventure, and loves soaking up attention.

But the absolute best part about Toffee? His cuddles. Toffee is the kind of dog to lean in for affection, gently pressing his forehead against his human friends to ask for pets right at the moment his affection is most needed. He's truly the best canine companion anyone could ask for to brighten up their day (he especially loves a good scratch behind the ears!). ❤️

What Toffee Needs in a Family:
*Patience and Guidance: Because he is still young mentally, he is at the absolute perfect stage to learn how to fit into your routine.
*Gentle Socialization: He is eager to make friends but does best with slow, patient introductions to new canine buddies.

**Important Adoption Details:**
Toffee is already Rabies vaccinated and ready to head home today!

If you have room in your heart for a young, affectionate companion who will happily share your daily walks and your couch, come meet Toffee today. He might just be the missing piece to your family!

📍 Stafford County Animal Shelter
26 Frosty Lane, Stafford, VA 22554

🕒 Shelter Hours:
*Monday - Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
*Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
*Closed Sundays and Holidays*

Please share this post to help our sweet boy find his forever home! 🏡🐕

This post was created by one of our dedicated Animal Caretakers, Jocelyn, who has spent time getting to know Toffee and seeing what makes him such a special boy!

🐾💗 YOUR NEXT BEST FRIEND MIGHT BE TAFFY 💗🐾Looking for a sweet, gentle companion to share your days with? This lovely gir...
09/01/2026

🐾💗 YOUR NEXT BEST FRIEND MIGHT BE TAFFY 💗🐾

Looking for a sweet, gentle companion to share your days with? This lovely girl may be just the one you’ve been waiting for!

Meet Taffy! At around 2 years old and approximately 40 pounds, she’s a wonderful medium-sized terrier mix with an adorable wire-haired coat. She may be a little shy when you first meet her, but with a little time and patience, you’ll see her sweet personality begin to shine. Once she feels comfortable, all she wants is love, affection, and to be close to her person.

She’s the kind of dog who would make a wonderful companion for walks, relaxing at home, or simply enjoying the little moments together. She does very well with baths, too!

Taffy arrived at the shelter as a stray with another dog. She hasn’t had the opportunity to officially meet other dogs yet, but based on what we’ve seen of her gentle nature, we believe she may do well with a canine companion with a proper introduction. She was a little unsure of the cats she saw while walking through our cat area, so she may simply need time to feel comfortable.

Taffy is spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on her vaccines, and ready to find the loving home she deserves! So if you’re looking for a sweet girl who just wants to be your companion and soak up all the love, come meet her!

There is no adoption fee for Taffy! Her adoption fee has been generously sponsored by the Give Back Team Real Estate, so she can focus on finding her forever home. ❤️

📍 Stafford County Animal Shelter
26 Frosty Lane, Stafford, VA 22554

Shelter Hours:
Monday–Friday: 11:00 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

This post was made by one of our wonderful Animal Caretakers, Jay. Animal Caretakers play such an important role in the daily care and well-being of the animals at the shelter. From feeding and cleaning to enrichment, socialization, and getting to know each animal’s personality, they spend their days making sure the animals are safe, comfortable, and cared for. Their hard work and the relationships they build with the animals are such an important part of helping them find their homes.

After over three months (nearly four), our boy Rocky has been adopted! Rocky did great during his meet-and-greet with hi...
08/29/2026

After over three months (nearly four), our boy Rocky has been adopted! Rocky did great during his meet-and-greet with his new, senior canine sister and his new mom was very excited to take him home!

Overlooked for so long, we are so happy to see him go home.

LOKI Loki is a gentle, sensitive boy who simply needs a little time to feel safe and comfortable. Once he realizes he is...
08/28/2026

LOKI

Loki is a gentle, sensitive boy who simply needs a little time to feel safe and comfortable. Once he realizes he is with a kind person, his sweet personality begins to shine. With a calm approach, Loki relaxed enough to sit and lie beside his handler, enjoy gentle head and back scratches, take treats politely, and show off his “sit” and “shake.”

Loki appears to have limited vision (the shelter is aware of his cherry eye), so he does best when people speak softly, let him know they are nearby, and approach him slowly and predictably. He may stare for longer periods because of his vision impairment, but this should not automatically be interpreted as threatening. He may also have some discomfort involving his hips or lower back, so these areas should be handled gently and avoided until he can be evaluated (the shelter does not have a veterinarian on staff).

Loki has not yet been properly dog-tested at the shelter, and because he arrived as a stray, we do not know his history with other dogs, cats, or children. He is also not yet neutered. For that reason, potential adopters must reside in Stafford, King George, Caroline, Spotsylvania, Culpeper, Prince William, Fauquier, and/or the City of Fredericksburg.

Loki is looking for someone who understands that the best relationships take time. Give him a little patience, a peaceful place to settle in, and plenty of kindness, and you may discover a wonderfully devoted companion who just needed someone to believe in him. ❤️

🐷 FOUND POTBELLY PIG — JOSHUA ROAD 🐷This handsome guy was found wandering on Joshua Road and is now safely in our care.H...
08/28/2026

🐷 FOUND POTBELLY PIG — JOSHUA ROAD 🐷

This handsome guy was found wandering on Joshua Road and is now safely in our care.

He is a black-and-white potbelly pig, estimated to weigh around 250 pounds. We are hoping to get him back home!

📍 Found: Joshua Road
🐷 Description: Black & white potbelly pig
⚖️ Estimated weight: 250 lbs

If you recognize this pig or know who he belongs to, please contact us as soon as possible.

Please share to help us find his family! ❤️

🚨 FOUND DOG — INJURED & RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE 🚨This morning, one of our Animal Control Officers responded to a call abo...
08/28/2026

🚨 FOUND DOG — INJURED & RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE 🚨

This morning, one of our Animal Control Officers responded to a call about a dog who was struck by a vehicle near Mine Road and Courthouse Road.

He is a young adult, intact male dog. He does have a microchip, but unfortunately, the chip is not currently connected to an owner or contact information, and he was not wearing a collar.

He is currently receiving the medical care he needs, and our team is working to identify his family.

If this is your dog, or if you recognize him or know who he belongs to, please contact us as soon as possible. We want to get him safely reunited with his family.

📞 Stafford County Animal Shelter: 540-658-7387

Please share this post to help us reach his people. ❤️

🐱💕 FOSTER HOME NEEDED FOR TWO TINY KITTENS! 💕🐱These two little babies need a foster home! 🥰Meet Campain, a little boy, a...
08/27/2026

🐱💕 FOSTER HOME NEEDED FOR TWO TINY KITTENS! 💕🐱

These two little babies need a foster home! 🥰

Meet Campain, a little boy, and Champagne, a little girl. 🐾 Both are less than one pound and are eating on their own. They need a foster home for about three weeks, until they are old enough to be adopted.

One of the kittens needs eye medication, which we will provide along with all the supplies you need to care for them. 💕 We provide the necessary supplies and veterinary care for our foster animals.

We’d love to get these two tiny babies out of the shelter and into a cozy foster home where they can grow and play while they wait for their forever families. 🥹🐱🐱

🏡 Fosters must live in Stafford County.

If you can give these little ones a temporary home for about three weeks, please fill out our Foster Inquiry Form:
https://form.jotform.com/221373991465160

Please do not call the shelter or ask questions in the comments. Please fill out the Foster Inquiry Form so we can make sure we’re able to respond to you in a timely manner.

💕 Could you be the foster home these two little babies need?

💗 Meet Baby Yoda! 💗Baby Yoda is a 4-year-old, 50-pound American Pit Bull Terrier mix who is ready to find her people!Thi...
08/27/2026

💗 Meet Baby Yoda! 💗

Baby Yoda is a 4-year-old, 50-pound American Pit Bull Terrier mix who is ready to find her people!

This girl has a wonderful combination of affectionate + playful + independent. She loves attention and will happily come over for pets, but she's also perfectly content to sniff around and explore her surroundings on her own. Call her, and she'll come check in with you!

Baby Yoda already knows SIT, takes treats gently, and loves playing with toys. She especially enjoyed a good game of tug during her behavior evaluation. She's also comfortable with routine handling and was easy to leash, walk, and return to her kennel afterward.

She's been a really fun dog to get to know, but we're still learning about how she feels about other animals. Baby Yoda showed some concerning interest in cats, so she is looking for a cat-free home. Her dog compatibility is still being evaluated, and any dog introductions should be done carefully and with the right match.

If you're looking for a goofy, affectionate girl who loves to play, explore, and spend time with her person, come meet Baby Yoda! 🐶💕

Baby Yoda
🐾 4 years old
🐾 50 lb
🐾 Female
🐾 American Pit Bull Terrier mix
🐾 Spayed
🐾 Knows sit
🐾 Treat-motivated
🐾 Loves toys & tug
🐾 Affectionate & playful
🐾 Cat-free home recommended
🐾 Dog compatibility still being evaluated

Come meet her and see if Baby Yoda is your girl! 🖤🐾

Courtesy post from one of our devoted animal caretakers, Oliver. Our animal caretakers are an essential part of the shelter. They care for the animals every day, get to know their personalities, and work hard to make sure each animal receives the care and attention they need while waiting for a home. We appreciate everything they do for the animals in our care. 🐾

UPDATE: REUNITED WITH OWNERARE YOU MISSING ME⁉️**NOTE: The shelter is not accepting inquiries regarding this pet. Our go...
08/27/2026

UPDATE: REUNITED WITH OWNER

ARE YOU MISSING ME⁉️

**NOTE: The shelter is not accepting inquiries regarding this pet. Our goal is to reunite it with his/her family. If you are the owner or know who he/she belongs to, please reach out to the shelter.

This old lady was found in Stafford County and then transported to Prince William, where she was turned into their animal shelter and came into our care two days ago. It was a simple mistake (all stray animals found in a given jurisdiction should be turned into that municipality’s animal shelter) and we can now hopefully find her family. She appears to have been on her own for awhile and we estimate her age to be somewhere in the 13-year old area. If you are the owner of this cat or know who she belongs to please contact the shelter at [email protected].

Other Info:
- Proof of ownership is required at time of redemption, as will picture ID/proof of current address.
- The shelter opens today at 11AM. We are located at 26 Frosty Lane, Stafford, VA 22554

🎉 And the winner is… Buyo! 🎉During Clear the Shelter, we held a raffle for dog adoptions, and today we drew the winner! ...
08/26/2026

🎉 And the winner is… Buyo! 🎉

During Clear the Shelter, we held a raffle for dog adoptions, and today we drew the winner! When we contacted Cassaundra to let her know she had won, she was thrilled, saying she never wins anything and was excited to come by today.

Buyo was one of those dogs who was a little harder to find a permanent home for. She came to us as a stray in March, spent 12 days at the shelter, was adopted, and then returned to us.

Luckily, Cassaundra saw Buyo and absolutely fell in love with her. ❤️

And just look at these pictures! Buyo has made herself right at home, and everyone is happy as can be.

A huge thank you to our anonymous donor for the Purina gift basket. It made Buyo and her new family very happy!

This is what we love about our community. When people come together to support shelter animals, good things happen. A dog gets a second chance, a family finds their new best friend, and everyone gets to celebrate a happy ending. 🐾

Congratulations, Buyo and Cassaundra! We couldn’t be happier for you!

Address

26 Frosty Lane
Stafford, VA
22554

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 5:30pm
Thursday 11am - 5:30pm
Friday 11am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

(540) 658-7387

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