Fayette County Animal Shelter, Adoption & Pets 2026

Address

513 Shelter Road, Fayetteville, WV 25840.

Use the map section below for directions before leaving.

Phone

304-574-2722.

Use this for adoption, visit, volunteer, foster, donation and general shelter questions.

Hours

Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM.

Confirm before holiday-week visits or special events.

Pet types

Dogs, puppies, cats and kittens are the main adoption focus.

Pet availability changes often, so check frequently.

Kittens

$110 listed adoption fee.

Ask about age, vaccine schedule and spay/neuter timing.

Adult cats

$95 listed adoption fee.

Ask about litter habits, temperament and indoor transition.

Puppies

$200 listed adoption fee.

Prepare for training, vet follow-up, teething and socialization.

Adult dogs

$175 listed adoption fee.

Ask about leash behavior, energy, introductions and home fit.

Prepare these answers

• Your correct phone number and email address.
• The pet name or type you are interested in.
• Whether you rent or own your home.
• Current pets in your household.
• Veterinary care plan and vaccine history for current pets.
• How the pet will be contained, exercised and introduced.

Avoid these mistakes

• Do not submit with an unreachable phone number.
• Do not hide landlord restrictions or pet limits.
• Do not choose by looks only.
• Do not ignore medical or behavior notes.
• Do not assume an application guarantees a pet is held for you.
• Do not arrive without a safe transport plan.

If your pet is missing

• Call the shelter and ask if a similar pet has arrived.
• Check online pet listings and the shelter’s Facebook updates.
• Visit in person if a pet could be a match.
• Bring proof of ownership such as photos, vet records, microchip details and adoption papers.
• Post clear lost-pet notices with location, date, photo and contact method.
• Update your microchip contact information immediately.

If you found a pet

• Keep yourself safe; do not handle a scared, injured or aggressive animal if unsafe.
• Check for a collar or tag.
• Have the pet scanned for a microchip if possible.
• Post a found-pet notice with general location and photo.
• Call the shelter for the correct local next step.
• Do not permanently rehome a found pet without proper lost/found steps.

Call before transporting

If you found a stray dog or cat, call before transporting if the animal is injured, aggressive, trapped, in traffic or unsafe to handle.

Use urgent help

For active attacks, severe injuries, bite emergencies, dangerous animals or immediate public-safety issues, use emergency services or the correct local emergency route.

Document carefully

Write the address, date, time, animal description and what you observed. Share facts, not guesses, when reporting.

Before surrendering

• Call 304-574-2722 before bringing the pet.
• Ask whether surrender appointments, space limits or forms apply.
• Prepare the pet’s age, sex, breed/type, medical history and vaccine status.
• Be honest about bites, aggression, fear, escaping, medications and illness.
• Ask whether food help, foster help, rehoming, training or spay/neuter support could prevent surrender.

Do not do this

• Do not leave a pet outside the shelter.
• Do not hide medical or behavior history.
• Do not assume same-day surrender is always available.
• Do not bring a pet without safe transport.
• Do not wait until the pet is in crisis before calling for options.

Volunteer

Volunteer work may include dog walking, cleaning kennels, helping with paperwork, comforting nervous cats and helping with shelter tasks.

Foster a pet

Fosters give pets temporary home care so they can grow, heal, decompress or become adoption-ready outside the shelter environment.

Event support

Adoption event helpers can assist with setup, greeting visitors, handling simple tasks and helping pets meet potential adopters.

Food and supplies

Ask what food, litter, cleaning supplies, bedding, towels, leashes, collars, toys or enrichment items are most needed before dropping off items.

Medical support

Donations can help with vaccines, testing, spay/neuter, microchips and other medical care for animals waiting for homes.

Spay/neuter support

Ask the shelter what spay/neuter assistance is currently available and whether income, residency or appointment rules apply.

Photo ID

Bring a driver’s license or state ID for adoption, reclaim, volunteer or official records.

Housing approval

If renting, check landlord rules, pet limits, size limits, deposits and breed restrictions before adopting.

Payment method

Bring the payment method the shelter currently accepts and confirm fees before checkout.

Dog transport plan

Bring or plan for a leash, collar, harness, crate or secure vehicle setup.

Cat carrier

Bring a secure cat carrier. A loose cat in a car is unsafe and stressful.

Questions list

Write down questions about behavior, medical care, vaccines, microchip, spay/neuter and first-week adjustment.

First 24 hours

• Keep the new pet in a calm starter space.
• Do not introduce every person and pet immediately.
• Use a leash, carrier, crate or safe room as needed.
• Expect hiding, barking, pacing, whining, reduced appetite or nervous behavior.
• Keep adoption paperwork, microchip details and medical notes together.

Days 2–7

• Set predictable feeding, potty, walk and rest routines.
• Introduce resident pets slowly and safely.
• Schedule vet follow-up if recommended.
• Watch for coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, limping or refusal to eat.
• Ask for behavior help early if the pet is struggling.

Arrive early

Give yourself enough time to meet pets, ask questions and complete paperwork before closing.

Call first

Call before driving for one specific pet or before bringing donations, found animals or surrender questions.

Transport safely

Use a secure leash, crate or carrier before leaving the shelter with a pet.