Virginia Beach SPCA

I recently adopted a 5 year old shepherd mix with my husband here. We’re first time pet owners and they were very helpful in answering all of our questions. The place was clean and everyone was friendly. They made the adoption process easy. They gave us medication, food, treats, and her medical file to take home. We would certainly recommend adopting a dog from here.

This review is for the clinical side only.
My giant golden retriever, Kyle, needed his giant balls extracted and I am a firm believer in spaying and neutering your pets. I don’t know why, but Veterinary care in Virginia Beach has THE MOST expensive prices I have ever seen in my entire life, and I used to be a Vet Tech. over a grand for a neuter? Bitches please. That is insane. I truly don’t get it, I don’t know how anyone can afford to have multiple pets in this area unless you have a baller bank account but that is beside the point. I did my research and found out the VBSPCA offered military discounts and that his neuter and annual shots would be under $ 200. This is reasonable. Booking an appointment was easy and fast.
Fast forward to surgery day, everything went fine, his incision looked good and they provided him with a round of antibiotics. He was in and out in a flash, alteration tattoo to boot. Unfortunately the collar they provided was too small, and my dog was able to get at his incision. An infection started to form, so I had to take him back. I got yelled at for not having him in a muzzle. I also had two tiny children with me and the woman at the front desk just kind of stared at me as I struggled to get all of us through the tiny door. Thanks for the assistance dude… long story short, the day of the surgery was fine, our followup was not. We ended up having to pay for a bigger e-​collar and another round of antibiotics, which I didn’t think was fair since they should have given us the appropriate sized collar to begin with, but whatever. I was already upset and not in the mood to argue. I could suggest being a little friendlier when a customer is clearly having a hard time, but otherwise this place is fine in you are looking for more affordable veterinary care.

This place is my dream come true! I FINALLY got a dog as I have been wanting one forever. We had gone to the SPCA in Norfolk and couldn’t find a pup we liked. We came to this location and went straight to the back to look at the kennels. There were plenty to choose from. We made sure to keep in mind some of the dogs not featured in the kennels since they had kennel cough as well. After looking at 2 other dogs, we finally saw our dream dog. We got to spend time with her in the outside area to seal our decision to adopt her. I came prepared to get her with all the requirements as listed on the website and so there was no delay in me getting, my Sofie!
So far, we have been back to the clinic side to get rid of her heart worms. The process is a bit scary, but everyone here has been really supportive and makes sure Sofie is okay when I leave her for her treatment.
The place can always use donations like shredded paper, empty pill bottles, bedding, pet food, and more. Anytime you get a chance, try to help these guys out!

My husband and I adopted a cat here in November of 2014. The facilities were clean, the staff and volunteers we interacted with were all very nice, and I would definitely recommend this shelter for finding you next furry family member.
When we adopted Charlie (shelter name was Lucky), we were able to visit with her in a small room and the staff gave us plenty of time with her. Although the shelter was busy, we were not rushed.
The adoption process seemed pretty standard. The shelter wants to know, for sure, that you are allowed to have pets in your home and you must provide proof of that. The shelter also does not want you to declaw if you adopt a cat and asks you to sign an agreement not to do so. (Did you know that it’s actually illegal in many other developed countries?!) They also provided us with information on alternatives to declawing.
Out cat was adopted as an adult and she had been in the shelter for 3 months at that point. The shelter gave us a discount for both her age and for having been there so long. She was already fixed so that was not an issue but she had a few dental problems and would have to have a couple of teeth pulled. This surgery would not have been cheap and we honestly might not have been able to adopt her, but the shelter agreed to do it in their clinic at no cost to us! It was clear they really wanted to do everything to make sure the cat had a chance to have a good home. We love our cat so much and we are so happy to have found her at VBSPCA and that the shelter worked with us to make the adoption easy and affordable!

I’ve adopted two animals from this shelter. The first was my dog Dante in 2009. One of the best decisions of my and my husband’s life. Dante has been a joy. He’s smart, he’s cute, he’s stubborn, but he has been the best companion anyone could ask for. Very well behave dog.
Recently my cat Thelma passed away. I was devastated. Thelma wouldn’t want me to be sad and would have wanted me to get another friend. So this past Friday I adopted a very sweet cat. She’s a Bombay cat named Noodle. She made herself at home. She’s still getting used to the dogs but they welcomed her right away. She hasn’t scratched the furniture and she’s very intelligent.
I highly recommend everyone that wants a pet to adopt from this location. The staff is friendly, and the shelter is absolutely clean. They definitely help you out when adopting your new family member.

I have been to a lot of shelters and this one is nice and clean. They have a very large assortment of cats, dogs, bunny’ s and rodents for adoption. They do get very busy and it can take a little longer for adoptions… but you have to remember that this SPCA is employing volunteers. If you plan to visit and want to help… they are always in need if supplies like paper towels and cat litter. FYI. we did adopted a kitty yesterday.

This is the cleanest SPCA I’ve ever been in. The staff is very helpful and friendly. I didn’t see much dogs available which is nice but all the dogs they did have mainly had been already adopted so they weren’t available. Which can be an issue if you’d like to adopt but every dog you have interest in isn’t available because their adoption is pending.

I just recently started volunteering at here and I have not one bad thing to say… all the staff is extremely friendly and caring for both the animals and the costumers… there are obviously cats and dogs, but also rabbits and hamsters. If you are in the market for a pet, please check this place out first!!! dont blow large amounts of money on «puppymill» store… they overcharge and only care about money not the well being of the animals themselves!

great place to get an animal. Why spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on an animal when there are so many goo cats and dogs at the SPCA? If you’re really looking for the companionship of an animal instead of a status symbol, come here and save one of the cats or dogs. I come here with my son so he can pet the animals from time to time and bring in a bag of food. The people are all volunteers and take great care of the animals.

Deciding to adopt an animal is a huge decision for anyone. Sure, they are terribly irresistible and unconditionally loving, but they also require an immense amount of time and cash. The Virginia Beach SPCA is warm and welcoming, but they also take the time to make you seriously think about the energy you are about to invest into those undeniable eyes and wagging tail.
When I walked into the Virginia Beach SPCA, I was immediately impressed and the organization and cleanliness. All of the animals smell like animals, yes, but the distinctive odor of urine that usually wafts through the air of shelters is missing. All of the staff seem thrilled to be there and surprisingly, so do the animals.
We have been wanting to adopt a puppy for quite some time; especially since moving into our single family home with a sizable yard. I have been doing research and scouring shelters and animal controls, trying to find the perfect fit. The other shelters I have visited are friendly, of course, but there is something above par about Virginia Beach SPCA.
Falling in love with Pablo could have been a purely impulsive decision, but with the help of the volunteers at the shelter, I went through every consideration one should when bringing home a dog, in particular a puppy. The expensive vet visits (though this SPCA has a low income medical clinic), magically disappearing food, chewed shoes and late night potty breaks. For me, it is all worth it, but these precautions prevent someone unprepared but intoxicated with puppy love from taking home Fido a bit too soon.
The price to adopt is a tad steep at $ 175 for a puppy, a little less for a cat, but it comes with six months heart worm prevention, microchip, current vaccinations and spay/​neuter operation. It also seems justified by the facilities, but that is also hugely due to the devoted volunteers.
Virginia Beach SPCA is clearly devoted to ensuring every potential owner is matched with the best pet and to finding pets forever homes.

I have adopted two cats from the Virginia Beach SPCA, and have been mostly satisfied with my experience. The shelter is very clean and inviting, and the animals are obviously well socialized and cared for.
They have a low-​cost clinic as well, but it is very hard to get an appointment there. Apparently, it is in such high demand that if you call, you just have to leave a message and have someone call you back to set up the appointment.
One of our cats was adopted to us with major health problems, which the SPCA had overlooked. She is blind, and had multiple abscesses. However, she had only been in their care one day before we adopted her, so I don’t fully blame them. The other cat is entirely healthy.
Their prices are very reasonable. Cats go for $ 80, and this includes neutering, microchipping, initial vaccinations, deworming, flea treatment, ear cleaning, and nail trimming. Dogs are $ 150, and they get the same deal.
Overall, it is a very pleasant place to go, and every person I’ve met on the staff has been a joy to deal with. I would recommend anyone in the area to check out VBSPCA if they are thinking of adopting a pet.