Friends of the Shelter
Prince William SPCA works directly with local municipal shelters through its “Friends of the Shelter” program. Our volunteers work with the shelter staff on projects aimed at increasing adoptions of shelter pets. Residents of Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park are served by two area shelters, the Prince William County Animal Shelter and the Manassas City Animal Adoption Center. New animals come in daily so please check back often if you are interested in adopting.
How we have helped the shelters:
1.) The PWSPCA awarded an $8,000 cash donation to the Prince William County Animal Shelter in 2010 for a new database to track intake, lost pets and cruelty cases.
2.) The PWSPCA partnered with the Prince William County Animal Shelter on the new P.A.W. Mobile Adoption Van. A grant for $150,000+ was awarded by Petco.
3.) In March 2012, thanks to a grant from Bessemer Trust, the PWSPCA donated $13,000 to the shelter to purchase a Vetscan Blood Chemistry machine.
4.) In March 2012, thanks to a grant from Bessemer Trust, the PWSPCA donated $2,000 to the shelter to purchase a new microscope.
5.) In march 2012, the PWSPCA donated 10 new dog beds for the shelter dogs.
6.) In 2011, the PWSPCA donated more than $3,000 to pay for shelter pet vaccines.
7.) Since 2004, the PWSPCA has sponsored the “Pet Adoption Tree” program that helps increase shelter pet adoptions at both local shelters during the holidays.
8.) PWSPCA volunteers produce weekly “PICK ME” flyers that showcase adoptable pets at the shelters. View the Latest PICK ME Flyer
Note: The Prince William SPCA has no animal shelter and cannot take in any pets needing a new home. If you have a pet that you wish to give up, please contact a rescue organization or one of the animal shelters.
Prince William County Animal Shelter
14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA 20112
703-792-6465
animalshelter@pwcgov.org
www.pwcshelter.petfinder.com
Hours of Operation:
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 11:00am-5:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am-4:00pm
- Sunday: 12pm-4pm
- Monday and Holidays: Closed
Manassas City Animal Adoption Center
10039 Dean Drive, Manassas, VA 20110
703-257-2420
animalshelter@ci.manassas.va.us
www.manassasanimaladoptioncenter.petfinder.com
Hours of Operation:
- Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 10:00am-1:00pm AND 4:00pm-6:00pm
- Wednesday: 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am-1:00pm
- Sunday, Thursday and Holidays: Closed
Provide a Comfortable Bed for a Shelter Dog
You can help make homeless dogs more comfortable during their stay at the shelter. How? Elevate them off of the cold, hard, damp, concrete floor by donating a Kuranda dog bed. Our two local shelters use these beds at night, but are in need of many more.
At www.kuranda.com, choose “Donate a Bed” from the top bar. Next “Select your shelter by state,” then choose either “Prince William County Animal Shelter” or “City of Manassas Animal Adoption Center.” Both facilities are registered with a wish list of beds. Your donated bed will be shipped directly to the shelter of your choice.
Please consider donating a bed and dedicating it in honor of, or in memory of, a special pet or person. If you would like your donation mentioned in the next issue of Paw On-line, forward a copy of your Donation Order emailed to you by Kuranda USA, along with your dedication information, to outreach@pwspca.org. On behalf of the shelter dogs in Prince William County, we thank you!
