Pet and Animal Rescues in West Virginia

These organizations are private, tax exempt organizations. Any adoption fees or donations are tax deductible. If you need to get rid of a pet, do not just let it go. Bring it to a shelter or rescue group and let it find a new family. Many of them offer low cost spay/neuter programs. If you cannot adopt, give a look at the sites and see if you can make a donation here are many ways to help. If you can donate just an hour or two a week, become a volunteer. Become a foster family for an animal while they are waiting for a permanent home. Shop in their on line stores. They have very nice gifts for that animal lover in your life. Participate in their fund raisers. Many of the shelters have interesting things going on like dinners, tag sales, raffles etc. Everything goes to the animals. Theses are arranged by county. If you do not see a shelter or group in your county, call the one nearest you. If they cannot help, they will be glad to refer you to one who can. Be sure to check nearby states. Some of them will also serve West Virginia.

Berkeley County, West Virginia Animal Rescues

Berkeley County Humane Society
http://berkeley.wvhumane.com/
Check their pets care page. They have some excellent information. They also offer private cremation services.

Cabell County, West Virginia Animal Rescues

Little Creatures Animal Rescue (small breed dogs only)
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/WV104.html
They do not have a shelter, but operate out of their home. They will give you a referral to another shelter if they cannot help.

Clay County, West Virginia Animal Rescues

The Clay County Humane Association ( cats, dogs and small animals)
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/WV73.html
They are trying to build a shelter. As of right now the animals are housed outdoors. They offer low-cost spay/neuter

Hampshire County, West Virginia Animal Rescues
Humane Society of Hampshire County
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/WV25.html
They have a low cost spay/neuter program. Checkout the products on their page and see if you can purchase one

Harrison County, West Virginia Animal Rescues

HillHaven Animal Sanctuary Rescue Inc. (cats, dogs and small animals)
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/WV75.html

Kanawha County, West Virginia Animal Rescues

Charleston/Kanawha Humane Association (cats and dogs)
http://www.wvanimalshelter.com/
They offer a low cost spay/neuter program. They have some interesting events coming up Check out the events page.

Mason County, West Virginia Animal Rescues

Mason County Animal Welfare League, Inc. ( cats and dogs)
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/masoncounty.html
Their shelter burned down and the insurance money is not going to cover the cost of a new one. Please help if you can

Monongalia County, West Virginia Animal Rescues

Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia ( cats and dogs)
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/WV37.html
If you are in the neighborhood, try and stop in at their thrift shop and help support the animals

Morgan County, West Virginia Animal Rescues
The Humane Society of Morgan County (cats and dogs)
http://www.hsmc-wv.org/
Check out the Animal Library for some interesting reading. Check out the calendar for some up coming events.

Raleigh County, West Virginia Animal Rescues

Humane Society of Raleigh County Inc. ( cats and dogs)
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/WV50.html

Summers County, West Virginia Animal Rescues

Animal Control and Welfare Project, Inc. (cats and dogs)
http://groups.msn.com/AnimalControlandWelfareProject/_homepage.msnw?pgmarket=en-us
They offer a low cost spay/neuter program.

Upshur County, West Virginia Animal Rescues

Lewis Upshur Animal Control Facility
http://members.aol.com/LUCountydogs/
This is not a no kill shelter. They will put a dog to sleep after they have been there only five days. If you can adopt, or offer a foster home, please do so. It will truly save a life.

Wood County, West Virginia Animal Rescues
Raven's Haven Exotic Bird Rescue ( birds only)
http://www.ravenshaven.org/
If you are not familiar with birds, read their bird care section before you decide to adopt. They are in desperate need of funds to be able to continue.

Multiple States

These shelters operate in other states in addition to West Virginia

Adopt a Spot Dalmatian Rescue ( Dalmatians only)
http://www.adoptaspotdalrescue.com/
They do not take in pets directly from owners, but work with shelters that have Dalmatians for adoption They operate in VA, WV, NC, MD, TN, SC and DC

Appalachian Great Pyrenees Association, Inc.
http://www.agprescue.com/

Basset Rescue of Old Dominion( bassets only)
http://www.brood-va.org/
They have some great items in their on line store, Looking for an unusual present? Take a look here.

Golden Retriever Rescue and Education ( Golden Retrievers only)
http://www.grreat.org/
They are in need of foster homes.

Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue (border collies only)
http://www.mabcr.org/

Mid-Atlantic English Springer Spaniel Rescue
http://www.maessr.org/who.html
They serve a large area, namely New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia and West Virginia.

Old Dominion Boston Terrier Rescue (Boston terriers mainly, sometimes other small dogs)
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/VA271.html
They do not have a shelter and are in desperate need of foster homes.

Tri State Collie Rescue
http://www.tristatecollierescue.net/