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WHAT WE DO
A Three-Part Strategy for Sustainable Lifesaving
VFHS addresses animal welfare challenges from every angle - helping save animals who need us today, reducing the number who may need help tomorrow, and strengthening communities to create programs and progress that last.
SAVE LIVES
NOW
PREVENT
FUTURE INTAKE
STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES
We facilitate transfer and transport of animals from rural and underserved areas of the state toward rescues with greater foster, veterinary, and adoption opportunities.
We work to expand access to affordable spay/neuter and preventative veterinary services so fewer unwanted litters enter the shelter system.
We help local leaders in high-intake areas build programs that they can lead, adapt, and sustain to have an enduring impact in their regions.
PROGRAMS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:
LYNCHBURG
HUMANE SOCIETY
For more than 70 years, Lynchburg Humane Society has been serving pets and people across Central Virginia through sheltering, adoption, foster care, community resources, and accessible veterinary services. Last year alone, LHS reports helping more than 13,000 pets and 13,000 people, while its regional spay/neuter clinic performs thousands of surgeries each year.
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Now, the organization is taking another major step with plans for a new regional veterinary clinic designed to expand access to affordable wellness care, vaccinations, spay/neuter, dental services, and more - keeping pets healthy and helping them stay with the families who love them.
FOR MEMBERS
Resources that help you save more lives
VFHS Members get access to grants, transfer assistance, discounts, webinars, the VA Law Book, legislative updates, and a statewide network of animal welfare professionals.
LEARN WITH VFHS
Education, Connection, & Growth
From monthly webinars and scholarships to our annual conference, VFHS helps animal welfare professionals learn, connect, and lead.
