Animal Shelters in United States

The non-profit Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter provides care for homeless animals. The shelter also works to find loving, adoptive homes for homeless dogs and cats. The shelter is privately-funded and depends on sponsorships and donations to fund its operation.

Located across from the Dunkin Donuts at the Millburn Avenue intersection, Drs. Rao Mallampati and Ernest Rogers head this veterinary practice where no life is too small.  USDA travel certificates are offered,  and pain management for pets.  Evening hours are by appointment only and they are happy to refer you to other clinics and hospitals for night, weekend, holiday and 24-hour emergencies.

Established 37 years ago, the Animal Care League is an Oak Park-based not-for-profit animal shelter that provides lost and homeless pets with temporary medical attention and care.

All of the animals kept at the shelter are available for adoption. Those looking to adopt a furry new friend—the shelter is often populated with dogs, cats and rabbits—must meet a set of criteria, including age and residency requirements.

The Animal Care League also facilitates off-site adoptions, provides an affordable spay/neuter clinic, hosts obedience classes and supports a variety of pet-friendly local causes.

The Humane Society of Fairfax County (HSFC) is made up of over 100 volunteers who take in and take care of animals in need, host fundraisers, work at the society's thrift stores (one in Fairfax, one in Falls Church), educate the public on animal care, foster adoptable pets and more.

The society owns two buildings in Fairfax City, one holds offices and a small animal adoption center, the other is rented out to help fund the group. HSFC also owns a 13-acre farm in Centreville that is home to horses, dogs and other larger animals.

Click here for a list of animals waiting for their new homes.

This is a civic organization. The Ames Animal Shelter puts a focus on the care and treatment of lost animals, as well as the protection of area residents from nuisance animals. Stray animals, mostly dogs and cats, can be adopted here.