National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day: Help Fairfax Animals Find Homes

Each year, around 6.5 million pets end up in animal shelters in the U.S. as they wait for new homes. The wait, however, is often deadly for the critters. Around 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized annually, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Monday, April 30 is National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day, which means that there's no better time to remember the heaps of animals in our region looking for forever homes. The Fairfax County Animal Shelter has many animals available for adoption. Could you offer a loving home?

Here are some animals from the Fairfax County Animal Shelter that need forever homes:

Jojo will literally dance her way into your heart.

Boo isn't really scary; he just wants to cuddle and play.

Gentle Ruca loves to people watch— or squirrel watch.

If you prefer a smaller pet, Pepsi the guinea pig is a great choice.

You could also cuddle with Tropius or Frillish.

The Fairfax County Animal Shelter, 4500 West Ox Road, is open Tuesday through Friday noon-7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and is closed Sunday and Monday. Find out about the adoption process here.

Images via Fairfax County Animal Shelter