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Virginia animal shelters

There are 861 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Virginia. Combined, these Virginian animal shelters employ 2,952 people, earn more than $355 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $544 million.
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Animal shelters by major Virginia cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Washington DC
 
288
 
$88,368,487
Virginia Beach
 
153
 
$177,143,147
Richmond
 
148
 
$32,356,613
Roanoke
 
35
 
$12,654,980
Charlottesville
 
35
 
$11,682,140
Lynchburg
 
30
 
$9,415,402
Blacksburg
 
20
 
$2,037,550
Winchester
 
18
 
$3,500,542
Staunton
 
10
 
$2,295,215
Kingsport, TN
 
9
 
$188,901
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Job trends for Virginia animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
107
1-10
 
50
11-25
 
19
26-100
 
29
101 to 1,000
 
4
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Virginia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
213
$250k to $1M
 
69
$1M to $5M
 
42
$5M to $25M
 
5
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of animal shelters in Virginia

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1-20 of 861

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals's mission is to work through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns.
Revenue
$110.2m
Assets
$82.0m
Employees
328
EIN
52-1218336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Welfare League of Arlington

To improve the lives of animals & help all companion animals find compassionate and permanent homes. Improving the lives of animals and people by providing resources, care, and protection.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
63
EIN
54-0603502
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Equine Alliance

The purpose of the Virginia Equine Alliance is to sustain, promote, and expand the horse breeding and horse racing industries in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Revenue
$33.4m
Assets
$33.7m
Employees
44
EIN
47-2280629
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Richmond SPCA

The Richmond SPCA, founded in 1891, is a non-profit, no-kill humane organization dedicated to the principle that every life is precious.
Revenue
$13.4m
Assets
$61.0m
Employees
218
EIN
54-0506328
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lost Dog Rescue Foundation

Rescues dogs and cats from shelters, disasters, and other crises. Leader in animal welfare with adoption program. Located in Falls Church, VA.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
27
EIN
31-1789600
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation to Support Animal Protection (PETA)

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the largest animal rights organization in the world, with more than 3 million members and supporters.
Revenue
$31.0m
Assets
$44.8m
Employees
290
EIN
52-1842274
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fauquier Spca

Fauquier Spca rescues and rehomes animals, educates about spaying/neutering. Located in Warrenton, VA.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$9.5m
Employees
53
EIN
54-6052515
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Rescues homeless animals from euthanasia and finds them loving homes through a volunteer-powered adoption program. Educates on responsible pet ownership.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$10.8m
Employees
48
EIN
30-0559037
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Kincheloe SpayNeuter Clinic Kincheloe South Purring Hearts

Lionhearts is an organization that provides low cost spay/neuter rescue services for cats and dogs. They are located in Fredericksburg, VA and their mission is to improve the lives of animals.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$412.6k
Employees
44
EIN
54-1952672
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue (HT)

Homeward Trails seeks to find permanent adoptive homes in the Mid-Atlantic Region for dogs and cats from high-kill shelters or whose owners can no longer care for them.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
73
EIN
32-0086330
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Beach Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (VBSPCA)

The mission of the Virginia Beach Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (VBSPCA) to create a more humane and responsible community by decreasing our tolerance for cruelty while increasing our capacity for compassion.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
98
EIN
54-6061532
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Richmond Animal League

To provide homeless animals with temporary housing, medical treatment, sterilization and quality care until they are adopted into permanent, loving homes.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$8.7m
Employees
41
EIN
51-0240493
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lynchburg Humane Society

Lynchburg Humane Society helps the pets of Lynchburg through sheltering, adoption, spay/neuter programs, education and community outreach. The organization is dedicated to this mission and actively pursues it from its location in Lynchburg, VA.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$16.7m
Employees
121
EIN
54-0570901
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Virginia Incorporated

To inspire compassion for all living things, to provide shelter to animals in need, and to promote adoptions, animal welfare, and responsible pet ownership in our community.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$10.5m
Employees
61
EIN
54-0796610
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Fairfax County

Humane Society of Fairfax County promotes education, prevents cruelty to animals, enforces anti-cruelty laws and assists the community.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$17.6m
Employees
21
EIN
54-6064956
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charlottesville Albemarle Spca

Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA: Provides shelter, medical care and behavioral services for cats and dogs while promoting permanent homes and education/outreach.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$13.8m
Employees
99
EIN
54-0595009
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Homeless Animals

FOHA saves and improves the lives of homeless cats and dogs through no-kill rescue, medical care, and adoption services.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
27
EIN
23-7355910
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Operation Paws for Homes

Operation Paws for Homes rescues and rehabilitates cats and dogs of all breeds in order to create a better world for companion animals and the community. They also provide education, spay and neuter programs, and resources to underserved populations.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
8
EIN
45-2785962
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chesapeake Humane Society

Chesapeake Humane Society provides low-cost veterinary care, spay and neuter programs, and crisis boarding to promote animal welfare in Hampton Roads.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
43
EIN
23-7202196
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals of Martinsville and Henry County (SPCAMHC)

Our mission is to serve animals and people with progressive, compassionate programs delivered by professional staff and volunteers to prevent cruelty, ensure the welfare, safety, refuge, and adoption of animals.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
23
EIN
23-7381113
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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