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City of Franklin Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Franklin, VA

The City of Franklin Animal Services Division Animal Shelter is an open admissions animal shelter for residents of the incorporated City of Franklin. We provide animal control, education and sheltering. We also provide adoption services to anyone who is interested in adopting an animal.

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Phone (757) 562-8605
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1024 Pretlow St
1018 Pretlow St
Franklin, VA 23851
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1024 Pretlow St

1018 Pretlow St

Franklin, VA 23851

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Shelter FAQs

City of Franklin Virginia

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Pay Fee
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process is very straight forward and simple. Once you find an animal you are interested in, a staff member will ask you questions and try to find out if that animal is a good fit for you or if there may be another animal that better fits.

Adoption application

https://www.franklinpoliceva.com/divisions/animal-control/animals-for-adoption/#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1578385170403%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FCFAS-A-578

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Pets at shelters & rescues near City of Franklin Animal Shelter

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116 Misty Ridge Lane,
Suffolk, VA 23434

Right Way Rescue Incorporated

1099 Northside Road,
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

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Williamsburg, VA 23185

We'll also keep you updated on Batman's adoption status with email updates.
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Batman

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Virginia Beach, VA
We'll also keep you updated on HENRY's adoption status with email updates.
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HENRY

Guinea Pig

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
Norfolk, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Venus's adoption status with email updates.
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Venus

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Virginia Beach, VA
We'll also keep you updated on FAYE's adoption status with email updates.
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FAYE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 4 mos
Norfolk, VA
We'll also keep you updated on THOR's adoption status with email updates.
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THOR

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Norfolk, VA
We'll also keep you updated on McKenna's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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McKenna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 mos
Virginia Beach, VA

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