To provide better service to potential adopters, adoption hours and shelter visits are now by appointment, Monday through Saturday.   Call the shelter at (804) 580-6156 to make an appointment or ask questions about adoption and available pets. Please leave your name, phone number and a message if there is no answer.  You may also contact the shelter by e-mail at shelter@northumberlandsheriff.net 

This page is dedicated to all of the cats waiting for their forever homes. Their vaccinations are current.  If they have not been spayed or neutered at the time of adoption, you'll receive a certificate for spaying/neutering (generously provided by the Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck). If  you have questions about adoptable pets, call the Shelter at (804) 580-6156.

Shadow & Phantom

Phantom (black coat) and Shadow (gray tabby) have become BFFs. Both are about one-year old; gave birth at the same time when they arrived at the shelter; and have bonded like no other. It would be great if they were adopted together as a bonded pair. Nothing seems to phase Phantom; she enjoys human affection and being held. Shadow doesn't mind being held for short periods but loves her Phantom most of all.  NOTE: Both will be scheduled for spaying soon which will be paid for courtesy of the  Animal Welfare League.

Take 2 Kittens for 1 Adoption Fee

We have lots of kittens and are offering two kittens for the price of one adoption (limited time only). Most are tuxedo-coated, but there are other, younger  ones available. They're all in need of good-loving homes; are about 2-4 months old; and have personalities that'll charm you at meow (hello).  All are healthy, playful, cuddly, and typical kittens. NOTE: When of age, their spaying/neutering will be paid for, courtesy of the  Animal Welfare League.