Owner Resources

Animal welfare agencies play a crucial role in protecting and advocating for the humane treatment of animals. These organizations work to prevent cruelty, neglect, and exploitation through rescue operations, public education, and the enforcement of animal protection laws. Many also operate shelters, provide medical care, and help facilitate adoption for abandoned or abused animals. In addition to direct services, animal welfare agencies often campaign for stronger legislation and raise awareness about responsible pet ownership and animal rights. Their efforts not only improve the lives of animals but also contribute to more compassionate and informed communities.

• Red Rover - Bringing animals out of crisis and strengthen the bond between people and animals through emergency sheltering, disaster-relief services, financial assistance, and education. We accomplish this by engaging volunteers and supporters, collaborating with others, and maximizing the use of online technology.
• Samaritan House - Shelter for victims of domestic abuse, violence; may allow pets into shelter (contact to confirm)
  2620 Southern Boulevard
  Virginia Beach, VA 23452
  24/7 HOTLINE: 757-430-2120

Human Housing

• Judeo-Christian Outreach Center - Provides food and housing assistance to humans in need of transitional and emergency housing1053 Virginia Beach Blvd,
  Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  (757) 491-2846
• Union Mission Ministries - Emergency Shelter for Men, Single Women and Women with Children5100 East Virginia Beach Boulevard,
  Norfolk, VA 23502
  (757) 627-8686
• Virginia Beach Community Development Corp. - Housing and Financial Support for Low-Income Veterans2400 Potters Road,
  Virginia Beach, VA 23454
  (757) 463-9516
• PIN Housing - Transitional Housing for Homeless1164 Millers Lane, Suite A
  Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  (757) 962-3567
• Vetshouse Inc. P.O. Box 62963,
  Virginia Beach, VA 23466
  (757) 306-1000

Pet Fostering Programs

• K9 Angels - Offers assistance to hospital social services, shelters, and other community organizations in identifying patients who are refusing or delaying medical treatment because they can’t find an affordable place to keep their pet during their hospital stay.
• Dogs on Deployment - Foster network for miltary service members who need temporary housing for their pet.
• Guardian Angels for Soldiers' Pets - Foster network for miltary service members who need temporary housing for their pet.
• PACT for Animals - Foster network for miltary service members or hospitalized pet owners who need temporary housing for their pet.
• Pets for Patriots - Turnkey program to help you place your most adoption-challenged dogs and cats with military veterans.
• Chesapeake Humane Crisis Boarding Center - Emergency Shelter

Animal Farm Foundation

• Recommendations for Effective Adoption Marketing

Websites for pet adoption/rehoming

• Rehome by Adoptapet.com
• Rehome Your Pets
• Petfinder
• Go Kitty
• Home-to-Home
• Rescue Me
• Rehome With Love

• Veterinary Partner Website - General Veterinary Information
• Best Friends Animal Society - How to Find a Good Veterinarian for your Pet

Financial assistance for veterinary care:
Below is a list of charitable foundations & organizations that may provide financial assistance with veterinary care. Some are income- or need-based; some may be targeted for treatment of specific medical issues.

• AVMF Veterinary Care Charitable Fund - AVMA program that provides funding to member veterinarians for treatment of pets of owners-in-need.
• IAADP's Veterinary Care Partnership (VCP) Program - An emergency veterinary care fund to help IAADP Members and their service dogs in the USA.
• Brown Dog Foundation - For those who have no money immediately available for the care of cats and dogs that are sick or injured and would respond to treatment.
• Dylan’s Heart - Must be requested through your attending veterinarian for a life-threatening or critical injury or illness with a favorable outcome with care and the owner must be on a form of government aid.
• Friends & Vets Helping Pets - For applicants in financial need for their pet’s curable diseases such as tumors, broken bones, ambulatory care, expensive medication or post-surgical prosthetics.
• The Magic Bullet Fund - Cancer-specific help for families with dogs that have cancer, but can’t afford treatment.
• The Mosby Fund - For vet-confirmed critical situations that are non-basic and non-urgent.
• Onyx and Breezy Fund - Assistance with financial aid for medical treatment, medication, pet food, and spay and neuter surgeries with proof of low income/need.
• Paws 4 a Cure - Helps dogs and cats with injuries and illnesses, grants tend to be small and do not exceed $500.
• Pet Assistance Inc. - Helps long-time pet owners with financial aid for urgent or life-threatening emergencies only.
• The Pet Fund - The Pet Fund works only on non-basic, non-urgent care such as cancer treatment, heart disease, chronic conditions, endocrine diseases, eye diseases, etc.
• Pets of the Homeless - A resource center for pet food assistance, wellness clinics, and emergency veterinary care.
• Red Rover - Provides grants around $200 for situations where urgent care is needed for a pet.
• The Shakespeare Animal Fund - Small grants of between $50 and $100 typically to people on a fixed income or with annual incomes below the federal poverty guidelines.
• Voice for the Animals Foundation - Their Helping Friends Program helps seniors, people with disabilities, terminal illnesses or fixed incomes take care of their pets.
• Frankie's Friends Charitable Pet Foundation - Provides grants to assist with the cost of life-saving or life-enhancing emergency or specialty care for pets whose families cannot afford the full cost of treatment.
• CareCredit - Line of credit for health care expenses including veterinary expenses.
• Paws in Need - Provides financial assistance for vet care; including pet euthanasia. For Hampton Roads pet owners.
• Animal Resources of Tidewater - Provides financial assistance for vet care; including pet euthanasia and hospice care. For Hampton Roads pet owners.

There are several available organizations in our area that are here to help citizens with cats. Please familiarize yourself with local laws regarding cats to ensure understanding and compliance.

• Feral Affair Network
• Billy The Kidden Rescue
• Lil Roar Cat Rescue

Alley Cat Allies (Alley Cat Allies | Advocacy and Action to Protect All Cats and Best Friends Animal Society (Community Cat (Feral or Stray Cat) | Best Friends Animal Society ) are great websites with loads of informational material and helpful stuff worth sharing to any looking for a long term solution for cats.

• Cat Deterrents

If you have any additional questions, you can give us a call at (757) 385-4444. Our shelter hours of operation are 12:00 p.m. – 5 p.m. daily. If you need assistance from an Animal Control Officer regarding cat(s) on your property, please contact (757) 385-5000.