Grace and Biscuit among pets for adoption in Shenandoah County
Woodstock, VA – Peggy Lahn from the Shenandoah County Animal Shelter spoke about volunteering and pet adoption opportunities at the January 20, 2010 lunch meeting of the Rotary Club of Woodstock.
The Shenandoah County Animal Shelter – located at 288 Landfill Road between Edinburg and Woodstock on Route 11 – provides essential animal services for Shenandoah County. Cindy Rinker, Rotary member remarks: “If you’re not in a position to adopt an animal, there are many other things you can do for the animals. Like to go for walks? Change your trail and take a four-footed friend out for a stroll. An important part of being in the shelter is keeping the animals socialized so they will be ready to go to a forever home.”
The Shenandoah County Animal Shelter maintains a great web site that includes pictures of: Pets of the Month (like Grace, the cat, and Biscuit, the dog – shown here), Pets up for Adoption, and photos of Lost & Found animals. You can view it here.
The Shenandoah County Animal Shelter reminds everyone that the number one thing you can do to keep your pet healthy is getting them spayed or neutered. Too many litters of puppies and kittens are killed every year because there are not enough homes for all of them. If they are lucky they end up in animal shelters to get euthanized humanely.
Shelter Needs Your Help:
The Shelter is always in need of donated items. Currently, they need kitten food. A few items they always need are: dog/cat treats, dog/cat toys, cat litter, litter scoops, newspaper, blankets, towels, bleach, dish soap, laundry detergent, fabric softener, dog/cat collars, hand sanitizer, disposable gloves, and animal crates. They ask that any
donated item be in good condition.
Details on Adopting a Pet:
- Dogs have a $15 adoption fee and a $35 spay/neuter deposit.
- Cats have a $10 adoption fee and a $25 spay/neuter deposit.
- If the animal is already spay/neutered, only the adoption fee applies.
If you to not live or own property in Shenandoh County or in a county touching us (Frederick, Warren, Page, and Rockingham Counties) the animal must be altered before leaving the shelter. We work closely with the local vets and can usually make a spay/neuter appointment quickly. They provide transportation to the vets office. It is the potential adoptor’s responsibility to come to the shelter, complete the adoption, pick up the animal from the vet’s office and pay the vet bill. Most vets prefer not to do surgery on animals under 4 months of age.
Shelter Hours:
- Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Closed: Sundays and all holidays.
Driving Directions:
From the North
take Rt.81 south to Woodstock exit #283. Make a left off the exit ramp onto Rt. 42. At the Sheetz turn right onto Rt 11. Go south for 2 1/2 miles. Turn right onto Landfill Rd. Make the first right after you cross the railroad tracks.
From the South
Take Rt.81 north to Edinburg exit #279. Make a right off the exit ramp. At the end of the road make a left onto Rt. 11 north. Turn left onto Landfill Rd. Make the first right after you cross the railroad tracks.
If you have any other questions, concerns, or comments about the Animal Shelter, feel free to call them at (540) 984-8955, or send an email to: animalshelter at shenandoahcountyva.us.
