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Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA Animal shelter in Harrisonburg, VA

As an open admission animal shelter, we accept any pet who comes through our doors regardless of breed, temperament, color, size, health, age, adoptability, or their previous owner’s or finder’s ability to pay for the duration of their stay with us. We do not require an appointment, surrender fee, nor a pre-surrender behavioral assessment. While not every pet we receive is healthy or temperamentally sound, we work with foster homes, limited admission “no kill” rescues, breed-specific rescues, and knowledgeable volunteers and adopters to ensure that as many pets as possible find a home. See our website rhspca.org for more information about us, and to see our list of available pets that is updated in real-time.

Contact —
Email info@rhspca.org
Phone (540) 434-5270
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Address
2170 Old Furnace Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
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2170 Old Furnace Road

Harrisonburg, VA 22802

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Adoptable pets at Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Harrisonburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Riley's adoption status with email updates.
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Riley

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Harrisonburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Amelia's adoption status with email updates.
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Amelia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Harrisonburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Ares's adoption status with email updates.
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Ares

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 mos
Harrisonburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Norbert's adoption status with email updates.
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Norbert

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Harrisonburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Zeus's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Harrisonburg, VA
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Shelter FAQs

We are an open admission shelter accepting all incoming pets from Rockingham County and Harrisonburg City in beautiful Virginia. While our intake radius is limited, we're happy to help out-of-area adopters find their purrfect match! Check out our adoption process, our staff will be happy to help you through each step towards adopting your new best friend.

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

Additional adoption info

Adoption applicants must complete a screening form as the first step towards adopting a pet. Your application will be verified by staff who will explain the next step in your adoption process. All adoption criteria must be met before the adoption is approved. Once approved, you are under no obligation to complete the adoption if you change your mind.

Pets are placed in the best possible home if there is more than one application pending. We cannot place a hold, or accept a deposit, on a pet. Adopters may legally only adopt 2 pets within a 30 day period.

We can, and do, adopt to out-of-area homes given the applicant has physically interacted with the pet. We will not ship a pet.

How to Find a Good Match:
We have trained staff who can give you information on positive training, breed characteristics, temperament, activity level, and behavior. Please ask for assistance at the front desk, we’re more than happy to help you find a good match! If you are interested in a specific pet, note their name or intake number and inquire at (540)434-5270.

Adoption Fees

Dogs:
$250 Puppies (younger than 6 months)
$250 Small Dogs (older than 6 months and under 25 pounds)
$200 Dogs (older than 6 months)
$150 Senior Dogs (7 years and older)

Cats:
$100 Kittens (younger than 6 months)
$50 Cats (older than 6 months)

Rabbits:
$20

Guinea Pigs:
$20

Seniors for Seniors Adoption Program:
Adopters age 55, or older, can adopt senior animals (age 7 or older) for 50% off their adoption fee! This makes senior cats $25 to adopt and senior dogs would be $75 to adopt.

Pet Cadet Adoption Program:
Active or retired military personnel receive a year-round, 50% discount on adoption fees. This is our way of saying thank you for your service. Animals play an important role in our lives and we hope that local veterans will find a loving companion animal for their family through us. (Must show military ID at the time of adoption)

What does the adoption fee include?
Adoption fees include any needed medical care, age-appropriate vaccines, microchipping, and spay or neuter surgery for the pet.

Adoption application

https://www.rhspca.org/apply

http://www.rhspca.org/donate

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

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Male, Adult
Staunton, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Cricket's adoption status with email updates.
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Cricket

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Charlottesville, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Rusty's adoption status with email updates.
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Rusty

Other/Unknown

Male, Young
Waynesboro, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Bean Burrito's adoption status with email updates.
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Bean Burrito

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Staunton, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Danberry's adoption status with email updates.
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Danberry

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Harrisonburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Randolph's adoption status with email updates.
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Randolph

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Harrisonburg, VA

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