If you’re anything like us, browsing animal rescue organizations’ photos is a pastime and their adoption events are always supremely tempting. If you want to succumb to that temptation, you’re in luck. Northern Virginia rescue organizations are constantly hosting events where you could find the next furry addition to your family—just head to one of these events in the coming month. (All listed events will have both dogs and cats up for adoption unless otherwise specified.)
Operation Paws for Homes Adoption Event
Feb. 25, noon-2 p.m.
Alexandria Pet Valu: 7875 Heneska Loop, Alexandria
HART Dog Adoption Day
Feb. 25, noon-3 p.m.
Petco Chantilly: 13053 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax; Petsmart Chantilly: 13866 Metrotech Drive, Chantilly
HART Cat Adoption Day
Feb. 26, noon-3 p.m.
Petsmart Sterling: 46220 Potomac Run Plaza, Sterling
Mutt Love Rescue Adoption Event
March 4 and 18, noon-3 p.m.
Webers Pet Supermarket Fairfax: 11021 Lee Highway, Fairfax
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Dog and Cat Adoption Event
March 5, noon-2 p.m.
Petco Unleashed Pentagon Row: 1101 S. Joyce St., Arlington
Operation Paws for Homes Adoption Event
March 5, noon-2 p.m.
Bristow Petco: 12845 Braemar Village Plaza, Bristow
Mutt Love Rescue Adoption Event
March 11, noon-3 p.m.
Weber’s Pet Supermarket Chantilly: 14508 Lee Road, Chantilly
Operation Paws for Homes Adoption Event
March 12, noon-2 p.m.
Oakton Pet Valu: 2914 Chainbridge road, Oakton
Super Pet Expo
March 17-19, times vary
In addition to local rescue organizations, there will be more than 150 exhibitors and vendors at this expo to offer new tips, tricks and products to pet owners. // Dulles Expo Center: 4320 Shopping Center, Chantilly
Fairfax Station Adoption Center Open House
Saturdays and Sundays in February and March, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue: 11116 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Cat Adoption Event
Saturdays in February and March, noon-2 p.m.
Petco Unleashed Arlington: 3902 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Dog Adoption Event
Saturdays in February and March, noon-2 p.m.
Petco Unleashed Falls Church: 7395 Lee Highway, Falls Church
A Forever Home Rescue Foundation Dog Adoption Event
Sundays in February and March, 1-4 p.m.
Petco Chantilly: 13053 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax
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