20th Anniversary Bash

Thank you to our supporters for helping us celebrate 20 years in animal welfare!

We make it simple to find your new best friend

Adopt a Pet

Rescue. Rehabilitate. Rehome.

Save a Life and Discover Your New Best Friend!

By welcoming a new dog or cat into your family, you become a hero in their eyes and a lifesaver in ours. Explore our featured pets below and find your perfect companion today!

Championing Animal Welfare in Nelson County Since1981

For more than four decades, Nelson SPCA has been dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in our community. Our commitment to animal welfare has made a significant impact on countless lives. To learn more about our journey and the milestones we’ve achieved, visit our Our Story page.

We invite you to join us as we continue to make a difference, one animal at a time.

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Heroes Needed There are many ways to get involved

Small efforts can make big changes in the lives of animals in need. Whether you donate money, provide needed items, volunteer your time, or spread the word, every action helps. Become a hero and make a meaningful impact today!

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Volunteer

Volunteering your time at our shelter helps us provide the best care for our animals. From walking dogs to assisting with events, there are many ways you can contribute.

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Foster

Fostering a pet gives them a temporary loving home while they wait for their forever family. It’s a rewarding way to make a direct impact on an animal’s life.

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Events

Join us at our events to meet some dogs and connect with the community. Your participation helps raise vital funds and awareness for our cause.

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Partnerships

Partner with us to create a bigger impact. Whether you’re a business or an individual, your collaboration can help us reach more animals in need.

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Upcoming Events

Join us at our upcoming events and make a real difference in the lives of animals in need. Our events are not only a fantastic way to support our mission, they also offer a fun and engaging way to connect with our community. Whether it’s a fundraising gala, an adoption fair, or a volunteer day, your participation helps us provide essential care for our furry friends.

We’d Love Your Help!

We’re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers and generous sponsors to help make these events a success. By attending, volunteering, or sponsoring, you become a vital part of our efforts to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals. Come be a hero and make memories that will last a lifetime!

Get Help Community Services

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Nelson SPCA offers a range of community services to support both pets and their owners. From our spay and neuter program to our pet rehoming assistance, we strive to ensure that every animal in our community receives the care they deserve.

Our lost and found helps reunite pets with their families, and our Trap Neuter Return (TNR) program helps reduce the number of stray cats in our community.

Our goal is to offer the help and resources you need to ensure the well-being of your pets.

Give Ways to Give

Your generosity makes our work possible. There are many ways to support our mission, from direct donations to participating in our Help to Heal Program. You can also contribute needed items or include us in your estate plans through planned giving. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need.

Join Our Community Get Involved

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Become a part of our passionate and dedicated community. Whether you’re interested in volunteering, fostering, or partnering with us, there are many ways to get involved. Volunteers help us with daily operations and events, while foster families provide temporary homes for pets in need. Partner programs offer businesses and organizations the chance to support our cause. Together, we can achieve more and make a lasting impact on the lives of animals in Nelson County.

Nelson SPCA
HOURS
Monday - Sunday
1 pm – 4 pm
(except major holidays)

LOCATION
29 Stagebridge Road
Lovingston, VA 22949
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