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Animal Control/Animal Shelter-Fairfax County, VA
For information on frequently asked questions about pets in Fairfax County. To adopt pets, visit the Animal Shelter during the following hours: Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Legal Aspects of Animal Ownership-Fairfax County, VA
Visit for information on Licenses and Vaccinations, Adoption of Pets, Redemption of Impounded Dogs and Cats, Reporting Injured Animals, Disposal of Dead Animals, Animals Creating Nuisance, Animal Waste (Scooping), Animals Running Loose, Vicious and Dangerous Animals, Cruelty to Animals, Wild Animal Problems, Animals That Have Bitten Humans, Your Animal Warden and State Game Warden, and Animal Control Services.

Lost Cat Report-Fairfax County, VA
Use this link to report lost cats in Fairfax County, Virginia

Lost Dog Report-Fairfax County, VA
Use this link to report lost dogs in Fairfax County, Virginia

MetroPets Online
MetroPets Online promotes the adoption of homeless animals and the well-being of companion animals in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area through the smart use of Internet technology.

Rabies Awareness-Fairfax County, VA
In recent years, Fairfax County has had the highest number of cases of animal rabies of any county in Virginia. The large number of cases compared with other counties is an indication of Fairfax County's large human population and the greater opportunity for interaction with wildlife. Visit this link for statistical information and answers to how you can you protect yourself and your pets against rabies?

Rainbow Bridges E-Sympathy Cards
Visit this link to send a sympathy card to a friend who has lost a beloved pet.

Virginia Pet Loss Resources
Anyone who considers a pet a beloved friend, companion, or family member knows the intense pain that accompanies the loss of that friend. Visit this site for tips on coping with that grief, and with the difficult decisions one faces upon the loss of a pet.

Virtual Pet Cemetery
Over the years, the Virtual Pet Cemetery has grown to become the world's best-known online burial ground. Thousands of visitors from all over the world come to the cemetery every day to read and share the epitaphs. All of us, at one time or another, have had a pet we loved and lost. If you wish to immortalize your pet in the tombs of cyber-space for eternity, now is your chance.

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