06/05/2026
The heartbreaking reality is that there are far more dogs and cats in need of homes than there are people willing or able to adopt them. Shelters across the country are overflowing and struggling to keep up with the constant influx of animals. Every day, local pounds take in strays, owner surrenders, and animals rescued from neglect and hoarding situations, often with nowhere left to place them.
We understand that life can sometimes present circumstances that make pet ownership impossible. In some cases, surrendering a beloved pet truly is the only option. But before making that difficult decision, please be certain that every possible avenue has been explored to keep your pet safely at home. If you are struggling, reach out for help. Resources, assistance programs, and supportive communities do exist—you may simply need to ask and do a little research to find them.
These animals did not choose this life. They did not ask to be abandoned, displaced, or forgotten. As humans, we created their dependence on us, and with that comes a responsibility to care for them. Every dog and cat deserves safety, compassion, and the chance to be loved. Adoption doesn't just change an animal's life—it saves it.
Adoptions are slow right now and we are trying our best to move dogs and cats out to homes so that we can help pull animals from Henry County and Martinsville City.
Please help where ever you can, if you can not adopt please volunteer with us or Henry County, Donate or help Educate others on the importance of Spay and Neuter.
For more information on the pets listed below please reach out to Henry County, VA Animal Shelter
