Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center (SVASC)

Mission: SVASC is an open-admission municipal animal shelter serving Augusta County, Staunton, and Waynesboro, with some programs and partnerships that may extend to neighboring regions.

Services Provided:

• Adoption: Houses dozens of animals seeking forever homes, including cats, dogs, barn cats, and other pets.
• Foster Program: Relies on foster families to care for animals when shelter space is limited.
• Lost & Found: Works to reunite stray animals with their owners.
• Owner Surrender: Accepts owner-surrendered pets for rehoming.
• Low-Cost Spay/Neuter: Partners with organizations to offer affordable spay/neuter services for animals in their service area.
• Trap/Neuter/Release (TNR): Supports community efforts to manage feral cat populations through TNR.
• Pet Food Pantry: Provides surplus dog and cat food to community members in need.
• Community Assistance: Offers responsible pet rehoming and other support services.

The center is committed to improving the lives of both people and pets, reducing euthanasia rates, and serving as a resource for responsible pet ownership. Contact SVASC for eligibility and service area details.