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Looking to Adopt?

Check out our adoptable animals!

Check out our adoptable animals!

Your new best friend awaits!

Lost a pet? Check here!

**Please Note: Dogs and cats running at large are not considered an emergency. Should you see a stray dog or cat, please give them time to return home, try to find its owner, or call animal control.**

Tips and suggestions for what to do if you find a stray are posted here.

Animal control numbers are as follows:

Waynesboro - (540) 942-6701

Staunton - (540) 332-3842

Augusta County - (540) 245-5635

ADOPTION
PROCESS

Interested in adopting your next best friend?

OTHER LOCAL RESOURCES

We partner with a variety of local community partners that offer low-cost spay/neuter, medical, behavioral/training, and food assistance.

INTERESTED IN FOSTERING?

Fostering provides a wonderful break from the shelter.

Reports

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Stay informed on what's going on at the shelter.

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The 'Friends of Staunton Augusta Waynesboro Animal Shelter' (previously called 'Friends of Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center') is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization headquartered in Waynesboro, Virginia.

Friends of SAWAS was formed back in July 2019 with the mission of providing funds for medical care for animals in need, as well as community outreach and pet retention. Friends of SAWAS is a private organization, independent from the governments of the City of Waynesboro, the City of Staunton and Augusta County Virginia.

To find out how you could help support the shelter, click the button below!

Canyon adoption! #adoptsenioranimals
Canyon adoption! #adoptsenioranimals
Group Volunteer! (Feat. Appalachian Christian School April 2025)
Group Volunteer! (Feat. Appalachian Christian School April 2025)
in-shelter for 165+ days before finding her forever home!
in-shelter for 165+ days before finding her forever home!
Debbie Hairy: long-stay resident since November 2024. ADOPT HER TODAY!
Cowbell & Parsifal - brothers UP FOR ADOPTION!
Cowbell & Parsifal - brothers UP FOR ADOPTION!