Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees Before Moving To Leesburg

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — The Loudoun County animal shelter is hosting a fee-waived adoption event on Friday, July 9 in Waterford. Friday's adoption will commemorate the shelter's final event before shifting its operations to a Leesburg location at the end of July.

Friday's event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Waterford animal services building at 39820 Charles Town Pike. "From cats and dogs, to rabbits, chinchillas, turtles, guinea pigs, there will be no fee to adopt," the animal shelter said. "Help us find homes for all of the animals in our care before our big move."

Adopters at Friday's event must be at least 18 years old and will need photo ID. Still, in most cases, families can bring their new pet home on the same day, according to the animal shelter.

Following the adoption event on Friday, the Waterford facility will close its doors for good. For most of July, Loudoun County Animal Shelter will have greatly reduced hours and availability as they move to their new building in Leesburg at 42225 Adoption Drive.

From Saturday, July 10 to Saturday, July 17, Loudoun County Animal Services will be open for emergency services only. Loudoun County's humane law enforcement can be reached at 703-777-0406 during business hours, or after hours by calling the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office non-emergency line at 703-777-1021.

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On Sunday, July 18, Loudoun County Animal Services will begin offering services at the new facility in Leesburg by appointment only. Adoption appointments will be available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and appointments can be arranged by calling 703-777-0406.

On Friday, July 30, the new shelter will host a grand-opening and ribbon cutting event at 11 a.m. Then, the shelter will open for business during its new regular hours. Adoption services will be available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day of the week, while other services will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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