Every day, animal welfare organizations across Virginia work to save lives, support pet owners, strengthen communities, and create better outcomes for animals. The Virginia Federation of Humane Societies exists to help those organizations succeed.
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Your gift doesn't support just one shelter or one rescue. It strengthens an entire statewide network of organizations working together to increase lifesaving, expand access to veterinary care, provide education, and build the partnerships that make lasting change possible.
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Whether you're making a one-time gift or becoming a recurring donor, your generosity helps create healthier communities for both animals and the people who love them.
WHERE YOUR GIFT GOES
Your gift fuels a multi-part strategy to create lasting change for animals in Virginia.
SAVE LIVES NOW
Your gift helps animals move from shelters with limited placement options to organizations with the capacity to to provide veterinary care, foster homes, and greater adoption opportunities.
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Through High Five Virginia, the VFHS removes barriers to transfer, including transportation, ,medical care, and other urgent needs.
PREVENT FUTURE INTAKE
Donations expand access to affordable spay/neuter and preventative veterinary services in communities where those services are difficult to reach.
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Through SpayVA, VFHS provides funding to member organizations for locally-designed programs that keep pets healthy and out of shelters.
STRENGTHENING THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WORK
Your generosity also helps build the tools, knowledge and connections that make every organization in our network stronger.
Donations support:
Professional education and webinars
Support for Virginia's rural and underserved shelters and their communities.
Practical resources and technical assistance
A stronger, more unified voice for
animals across Virginia.
Peer networking and collaboration
OTHER WAYS TO DONATE
Donate via
Venmo
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Donate via
Paypal
Donate via
Check
Virginia Federation of Humane Societies
PO Box 125
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
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Text "VFHS" to 53-555
Donate via
State Taxes
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​If you are expecting a tax refund on your Virginia State Taxes, you may designate any portion or all of your refund to support animal welfare thru the Virginia Federation of Humane Societies. You will receive a receipt for your donation, which you can claim on your next year's tax return.
The VFHS is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, EIN 51-0208873. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.