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Monday 11am - 6pm Tuesday 11am - 6pm Wednesday 11am - 6pm Thursday 11am - 6pm Friday 11am - 6pm Saturday 11am - 6pm Sunday 11am - 6pm

Almost Home: Nelson Co SPCA

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Almost Home: Nelson Co SPCA

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We are open to the public from 11a.m. to 6p.m. daily! Strays continue to go through the Animal Control Facility until their "stray hold" is up.

As a 501(c)3 "No-Kill" facility, our mission is to improve animal welfare by providing care and adoption of "unwanted" companion animals in Nelson County, Virginia. The Humane Society/SPCA of Nelson County (HS/SPCA) strives to improve animal welfare by providing care and adoption of "unwanted" companion animals through: our "no-kill" adoption center, foster care networks, satellite adoption venues, and Kitten & Puppy Rescue/Transport Programs; by funding veterinary services and education programs; and, by controlling over-population through low-cost Spay-Neuter-Vaccinate and Feral Cat Trap/Neuter/Release programs. Our goal is to extend the no-kill philosophy throughout our county, so that no healthy, non-aggressive animal is euthanized. Animals being surrendered by their owners are accepted on a space available basis, if they are judged to be adoptable. Animals are also selected from unclaimed or unwanted animals at the Nelson County Animal Control Facility after they are evaluated by the SPCA and judged to be adoptable. No animal will be put down unless it is judged to be dangerously aggressive or untreatably ill. The HS/SPCA (also known as the Almost Home Pet Adoption Center) now has several part-time employees but still relies heavily on volunteer help. Because of our efforts here at Almost Home, thousands of animals have been saved and are now living in permanent homes.

11/07/2026

We are at Basic Necessities today with Beau and Arrow. Stop by to meet them and enjoy some wonderful food.

11/07/2026

Adoptable dog, Aki, says: "Thank you, Vera Jones, for the donated benches for our walking trails!

Volunteer, Helen, snapped this awesome photo of handsome Aki while walking our trails last week.

Want to adopt? Want to volunteer? Just want to visit?

Come on in! 7 days a week 11:00 to 6:00.

Or visit our website: nelsonspca.org

11/06/2026

Torque is adopted! His Dad is a combat veteran and adopted Torque through our Veterans Companion Animal Program.

Congratulations, Don, Jenny & Torque.

11/05/2026

We're adding to our Jingle & Mingle at Montebello! We'll be collecting food, supplies, and monetary donations during the course of the day for the Almost Home Pet Adoption Center in Lovingston! This tie in event has been named: Howling for the Holidays!

If you're coming by the Montebello Country Store on November 28th, please consider helping us help our fur friends for the holidays!

11/02/2026

In 2019 Nelson County SPCA developed the Veteran’s Pet Adoption Program in collaboration with Coming Home Well. Coming Home Well is a nonprofit organization and media platform dedicated to helping Unified Service Families find personal stability, mental clarity, and strong community through accessible information, resources, and programs. Coming Home Well is an 18-podcast network, operating a 24/7 Global Rock streaming station, with active outreach programs in both San Antonio, TX, and Charlottesville, VA.

Since 2019 Coming Home Well expanded its program to include first responders and their families. For more information on their programs and nonprofit go to: cominghomewell.org

Effective November 1, 2026, our program will also include qualifying first responders. Below are details of our program.

1. Identification of appropriate companion animals and managing the application process will be handled by our staff at the Almost Home Pet Adoption Facility. Contact them directly at [email protected] or 434-263-7722.

2. All branches of the military are eligible for the program and include National Guard and Reserves members. Veteran status will need to provide proof of status and a valid ID (driver’s license, state issued ID card, etc.).

First Responders include Fire, Police, and EMS members with proof of status and a valid ID.

3. Veterans and First Responders are encouraged to visit our shelter and meet all our animals. All adoptable animals are eligible for the program. Staff will assess if the chosen animal is an appropriate fit for the applicant.

4. Veterans and First Responders interested in adopting an animal will fill out the standard Nelson SPCA application and will be assessed in the same process as other applicants. Shelter staff will handle the adoption process.

5. Adoption fees for veterans and first responders who adopt through the Veterans & First Responders Pet Adoption Program are waived.

For additional information contact Nelson SPCA at [email protected] or 434-263-7722.

11/02/2026

🎃 Halloween may be over, but our black cats are still waiting for their happily ever afters! 🐈‍⬛🖤

The good news? You don’t need a little Halloween magic to find your perfect match. We’ve got plenty of beautiful black kitties looking for loving homes, and each one has a little magic of their own to share.

Skip the superstitions and fall in love with a black cat! 🖤

Come meet your new best friend!

10/30/2026

Former President, Bette Grahame, stops in to check on things and help out. Today she is touching up some of the artwork in one of our dog rooms.

This artwork was done by Tad Dejarnette, formerly of Shipman, Virginia.

Our dog rooms have different artwork to help them feel more like home... they are "Almost Home".

We are so fortunate to have the facility we have. And we are grateful Bette still has time to stop in and help.

10/30/2026

10/27/2026

Don't forget to tune in this Friday, October 30th for our next Live Shelter Tour. We have lots of new animals to share with you!

Join us Friday, October 30th at Noon for our next Live Shelter Tour!

Address

29 Stagebridge Road
Lovingston, VA
22949

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 6pm
Tuesday	11am - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 6pm
Sunday	11am - 6pm

Telephone

+14342637722

Website

http://www.nelsonspca.org/

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