The greater Prince William County area is served by two municipal animal services facilities. To support their efforts, the Prince William SPCA sponsors a “Friends of the Shelter” program. Our support helps improve the lives of municipal shelter animals by providing much needed items like microchips, lab equipment, rabies vaccines, and supplies. Our volunteers take photos for Petfinder, host adoption events, design social media campaigns, manage a mobile adoption van and promote advocacy for the shelters. These efforts help to alleviate overcrowding and lower euthanasia rates. Our volunteers were instrumental in advocating for a new animal shelter in Prince William County. For three years, we researched the project, informed the public about the need for a new shelter and educated local leaders about the issue. In September 2017, funding was approved for a new shelter and in 2021 the new shelter was open to the public.

Note: Prince William SPCA facilitates adoptions but we are not an animal shelter and cannot take in any pets needing a new home. If you have a pet that you wish to give up, please contact a rescue organization or one of the animal shelters below.