Humane Society of Fairfax County, Inc

I’m a volunteer here. The dogs and horses are really well taken care of. They are fed well, cleaned, get to socialize with each other and us humans. The dogs here have huge kennels with access to patio and a private field. They really take care of the animals here. Please also consider adopting the adult dogs and not just pups. They would love to become a part of your family just as much! ❤️

We filled out an application in hopes of meeting and adopting Vader. We’ve tried emailing, messaging and calling and no one will reach out to us. Since you can’t call the farm, the other location just tells us that the farm gets the applications and they can’t help. We adopted a dog here 15 years ago (straight out of college, with no fence) who passed away from old age. I have no idea why we wouldn’t be able to adopt another or why they won’t at least reach out and tell us why we can’t adopt? Unbelievable we have to try this hard to rescue a dog in need.

The volunteers and staff work so hard to care for each dog or horse that is given to this humane society. If they need love, training or have pre-existing conditions, it is dealt with. If they have medical needs, it is taken care of. The dog houses are heated and air conditioned, as well as cleaned (and they are fed) twice a day, plus the volunteers interact with them as much as possible. The horses have stall and pasture time, depending on the season, and the staff is so knowledgeable about these beautiful and majestic animals. The whole facility is so clean and you can see how much love and effort everyone puts into their "jobs". The cats are housed at another facility in Fairfax City.

I have never seen a shelter this wonderful but better is the remarkably kind staff and their true care of the animals looking for new homes. The medical attention given ensuring they come to you as perfect as perfect can is like nothing I've ever seen. Michael who assist us with our adoption went out of his way to send pictures after our first visit and texted us details after the Vet's check up and spading. I've had shelter/rescue dogs in the past, this place put all other to shame. Thank you for our new family member!

This is a wonderful place which cares for large and small animals. It is a no kill shelter, and the people there are so kind and loving. It is very clean and there are large exercise pens for the dogs and horses. All of the dogs have toys and blankets and lots of individual attention.