Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA

Category: Animal shelter in Charlottesville, Virginia

Address: 3355 Berkmar Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901, USA

Phone: +14349735959

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–6PM

Monday: 12–6PM

Tuesday: 12–6PM

Wednesday: 12–6PM

Thursday: 12–6PM

Friday: 12–6PM

Saturday: 12–6PM

Reviews

Donald Smith

Oct 6, 2022

Want to Albemarle SPCA for a rabies clinic. It was very well run.

Lucielle Parkway

Sep 27, 2022

I stood there for at least 15 minutes while others were helped before and even behind me and were asked if they needed help. They never once asked if I did. I feel as though these employees that work here are prejudice and need help on ethics and proper etiquette towards EVERYONE.

Tyral Crowe

Sep 25, 2022

The animals are well taken care of. Many pets to choose from. A lot of cats. Very nice people.

Jamar Yates

Sep 24, 2022

Honestly, the animals are precious but the staff has absolutely no customers service skills. Out of all the times I've been there I've never been acknowledged the staff members literally will look at me and continue to do what ever they were doing; keep in mind that I will be standing in line waiting to be assisted but they won't even acknowledge my presence. At first I thought it was a lack of customer service but after experiencing this with multiple employees it seems racist because they treat the white customers completely different. Overall I believe their racist. It is appalling that people can devote their time to helping animals and lack common courtesy with their human counter parts. Improvement is a must.

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Questions & Answers

i live in a neighboring county and i dont like our spca. can i still adopt from this location?

Asen Atlam | Oct 7, 2018
Chelsea Mitchell | Oct 7, 2018

Yes you can!

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Have filled out application twice to have pet fixed and No call to confirm why

Babe Randolph | Oct 7, 2019
Alicia Lilly | Oct 7, 2019

Call them

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Do you accept dog food, toys and/or dog bed? Mary Ann Leeper May 2022

A Google User | May 9, 2022
Angelina S. | May 9, 2022

Yes the donation bin usually sits outside

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Is there any free puppies available ? If not how much is it to adopt a puppy

India Taylor | Oct 6, 2020
Jean Kaufman | Oct 6, 2020

Never free, you are paying the cost of spay/neuter, shots and housing. Price depends on size and age. Larger adult dogs are cheapest.

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Do y’all got dogs of for adoption

Brii Powell:3 | Oct 7, 2018
Chelle P | Oct 7, 2018

You can see all the animals that they have for adoption at their website

Are you a no kill shelter?

Linda Taylor | Oct 7, 2017
Judith Shearer | Oct 7, 2017

Yes, they are no kill

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Do I get free supplies when I foster a dog/puppy?

Clara Otto | Mar 10, 2022
Tanner Dellett-Wion | Mar 10, 2022

The SPCA will provide supplies as long as you are fostering

My kindergarten class did a readathon to raise money and voted to donate it to the SPCA. We would like to set up a time on a Saturday to come and give you the check and possibly read to the animals. How do I set this up?

Kathryn DeAtley | Mar 10, 2022
Kim Wimer | Mar 10, 2022

I would call them. They are extremely helpful.

Where can I donate food pet

Nancy Sage | Oct 6, 2021
Melissa Kehl | Oct 6, 2021

I am not certain, but when I went there just at opening they had a table full of stuff, which so.eone came out and brought into the shelter. Food, crates etc. I assume that was stuff that had been left as donations since they were last open

Are you currently taking animals?

Christina Cooper | Oct 6, 2021
Hannah Meanor | Oct 6, 2021

Yes we are 😊 feel free to call us for more information if you need to surrender a pet or if you have found a stray and we will be more than happy to help!

Is it open to see the animals?

Trevor Grooms | Oct 6, 2020
Julie Spencer | Oct 6, 2020

When I went a month ago, it was only open by appointment

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If I live in a different county can I get our spayed there?

Roberta Mann | Oct 6, 2020
Kenny Yates | Oct 6, 2020

Good question , they did my pit , and I live in a different county . Just depends on the situation .

Can I go there to get stray kittens shots and I want to keep them Is it free???

Lilly R | Oct 7, 2019
Ruth Branger | Oct 7, 2019

They will also fix them. One cat that is not fixed can result in 60000 kittens over its life and the livea of its offspring. They will fix feral cats as well and even provide a trap to catch them so u can bring them in, get them fixed and then release them again. Please call and ask about the services they provide

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Do you take down filled pillows, to be used in animal beds, as a donation?

wayne schnitger | Oct 7, 2019
Ruth Branger | Oct 7, 2019

I would call and ask. Mostly i think these questions are answered by people who do not work there.

Can i bring an unregistered dog to get shots?

Tamthasaint | Oct 7, 2019
Karen Kocik | Oct 7, 2019

If you mean unlicensed, yes. If you have no shot records, or a vet to call for them, you'll start at ground zero. Try to hit the monthly clinic that does rabies, microchip, spay and neuter. Also, they sell the licenses there. Cheap!

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When playing with your cat and the cat bites you hard one time then lick the spot, what does that mean?

David Brown | Oct 7, 2019
David Abraham | Oct 7, 2019

He is probably showing his affection for you. Also when cats play together they bite each other playfully, which can be hard since they have a thick fur. We don't so it was can be pretty painfully. Also when a cat had had enough attention, they sometimes bite and walk or run away. Remember, you do not own your cat, he owns you ;-)

I'm looking for a kitten or young cat, can you please help me out?

Tmobile 502d | Oct 7, 2019
Ruth Branger | Oct 7, 2019

They have tons of both. Also don't hesitate to give an older or adult cat a chance. They need love too

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What age would you have to be do be in the summer camps?

Saturn Edwards | Oct 7, 2019
Ruth Branger | Oct 7, 2019

The camp is for rising 3rd to 6th graders. I had to look as I don't work there. Go to caspca.org and it's under services.

I just found out that both me and my son are allergic to cats. Not dogs. If I surrender my cat. Can I still adopt a dog?

Jessica Bost | Oct 7, 2019
Mariah Peavy | Oct 7, 2019

That's something you'd need to discuss with the adoption coordinator. I'd ask for an opportunity for foster to adopt.

What all does the adoption fee cover

Kathy Gordon | Oct 7, 2019
Lee Collier | Oct 7, 2019

The things as said and usually one free vet check

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Why my yorkie she is 12yrs old has started with this like a barf sound continuously all the time endless we outside she dont fo it

ty thomas | Oct 7, 2019
Lee Collier | Oct 7, 2019

Check to see if she has something in her throat if not take her to the vet.

Can I please bring the dog to spca to be put for adoption.

Elly arvizu | Oct 7, 2019
Daniel Martino | Oct 7, 2019

You can surrender that dog to them. Hopefully it's not a pitbull mix because they have so many of those already.

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Yesterday she replied.? She has no record off the dog and the the persone the she was fostering is not longer talking to her . The I needed to star from the beginning whit All of his shots like the dogs is mine . I was just fostering!

Elly arvizu | Oct 7, 2019
Madison Stocks | Oct 7, 2019

What are you trying to say? Your sentences don't make much sense.

How much is it to spade a dog?

Sabrina Wilson | Oct 7, 2019
Sabrina Wilson | Oct 7, 2019

Thank U

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When is a dog no longer considered a puppy

Daniel Martino | Oct 7, 2019
june | Oct 7, 2019

When they turn 1 year old

Are there any Golden retrievers that we're rescued from hurricane Florence and brought to CSPCA?

Janine Utz | Oct 7, 2018
Lee Collier | Oct 7, 2018

They may sometimes they don't have it on their website but can call or go by. Also if they where brought in from another shelter may be able to adopt now. They can really be not so helpful at times and straight out rude. At times they seem like they don't won't to be bothered with helping saw this first hand the other day was very disappointed in them.

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Do you guys take in Guinea pigs?

Madison Cash | Oct 7, 2018
Kira Nolan | Oct 7, 2018

Yes, they do

I live in Albermarle/Charlottesville and just had my newborn and won’t be able to keep my other fur baby (cat) with me.. do you take 1 year old cats? This is the only safe place I can think of for my baby.. no one else is able to take him for us..

Loo Lucks | Oct 7, 2018
Taz Marie | Oct 7, 2018

yes ... the SPCA will take in animals of any age ... I believe there are restrictions on the type of animals ... but cats qualify for sure ... and they are a NO KILL shelter

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How old do you have to be to volunteer

Morgan Ascoli | Oct 7, 2018
Colm Reynolds | Oct 7, 2018

16 sounds right to me. (I don't really know) But I do know that anyone can make a big difference just by spending time with some lonely dogs and cats! Im sure if you aren't old enough you could still walk with someone (maybe your parent) who has signed up to walk dogs, or hang out with some cats when they let them out into the cat room. I'd recommend calling the shelter or just stopping by. (if you can) They should be able to tell you about all the options they have!

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How long has this facility existed?

Wendy Wang | Oct 7, 2018
nATHAN | Oct 7, 2018

Long enough. Nice facility. Not old enough to try to sell them windows or a new roof. :)

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when do you have low cost clinic for shots? or you don’t do this?

ROSEMARIE SHAW | Oct 7, 2018
terry marshall | Oct 7, 2018

They are the best

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When are they doing the spaying again?

Tabitha Ford | Oct 7, 2018
Kimberly Miller | Oct 7, 2018

If you go to the website and look under the section for spaying & neutering, it will explain the process. You sign up for it & they will contact you for further instructions.

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I need to rehome a dog but I don’t live in Charottesville. All of the other SPCAs are full. Can I bring the dog to this one?

Ashley Coblentz | Oct 7, 2018
Chelle P | Oct 7, 2018

You have to be a resident of Albemarle County or Charlottesville to surrender a animal to the Charlottesville SPCA

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How are the abandoned pups going

Karen Crosby | Oct 7, 2018
peggy oconnor | Oct 7, 2018

Chelle's got the answer

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Im looking for a very small chihuahua. Do you have any in your shelter?

Patricia Ritchie | Oct 7, 2018
Amanda McPhee | Oct 7, 2018

I have 2 female chihuahuas I need to rehome, 1 year old, spayed, chipped and shots up to date

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Are there any programs that may offer financial help for low income people that have pets that are in need of vaccines?

jenniferlee hawkins smith | Oct 7, 2018
Cnd Graff-Peck | Oct 7, 2018

Spca took care of all neutering spayding and vaccines on a sliding scale !!!

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Does the shelter accept donations for things like unused kitty liter, food and other supplies as we no longer have a need for them....thanks.

Dave Opper | Oct 7, 2018
Dwane Jones | Oct 7, 2018

I'm pretty sure they would be grateful ..

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I have a small kitten I rescued,how much will it cost to spay her?

Eric Clark | Oct 7, 2018
Chelle P | Oct 7, 2018

If you live in Albemarle County, it is about $60

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Is there any dogs there that are named poochie Blondie and littleman

Patricia Morris | Oct 7, 2018
Lisa Greene | Oct 7, 2018

Oh yes!

Do y'all have any free little dogs please say yes so I can get one

Patricia Morris | Oct 7, 2018
Lisa Greene | Oct 7, 2018

Unless you're a senior citizen (who get discounts) no dogs of any size are free. Also, Patricia, you should call the SPCA and see what they have. This is Google maps, not the SPCA, so we have no way of knowing what they have for adoption. Good luck!

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I found a missing dog. He is red with some white on him. Is anyone missing A dog?

Jason Clark | Oct 7, 2018
peggy oconnor | Oct 7, 2018

Also call the county shelters an let them know, post on Facebook if you have an account.

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Do you keep dogs with a fee until owner come back to get them without adopting them out.

Velvet Crosby | Oct 7, 2018
Lisa Greene | Oct 7, 2018

I don't work at the SPCA, but i do know they hold all animals for a period of time before they are put up for adoption.

"No kill" typically means 'no kill' if the animal is deemed unadoptable due to some behavioral or other major problem. So some small number do get killed. I learned the hard way that animals in some instances can be euthanized at a 'no kill' shelter.

Pete Gibbes | Oct 7, 2018
Lisa Greene | Oct 7, 2018

What is your question? Or were you making a statement? I do know that even in no kill shelters, there are cases where they have to put an animal down. Besides serious disease, some animals have been so abused that they will never be adoptable, and they must be humanely euthanized.

Is this an open admission shelter?

Marie mccauley | Oct 7, 2017
Laura Duke | Oct 7, 2018

yes if you would like to volunteer go to there website and see if they can help.

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