Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Animal Shelter & Adoption Services in Charlottesville, VA
Founded in 1914, the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA has served as a cornerstone of our community for over a century, dedicated to the compassionate care and protection of animals. As a designated no-kill shelter since 2006 with a 90% live release rate, we provide comprehensive sheltering, medical care, and behavioral support while prioritizing community education and outreach. Our team of experienced professionals delivers spay/neuter services, Compassionate Care Clinics, and community cat programs, impacting over 7,100 lives through our initiatives in 2023 alone. We maintain strict adherence to industry best practices in animal welfare, with transparent policies on euthanasia, adoption, and community engagement.Our commitment to equity ensures accessible services for all pet owners, including those receiving public assistance, while our partnerships with local shelters amplify our regional impact. Through strategic programs like our Community Cat initiativewhich reduced feline stray intake by 46% since 2011we demonstrate measurable expertise in animal welfare. Our financial transparency, evidenced by annual audited statements and 990 filings, reinforces our position as a trusted leader in humane animal care.
Services
Pet Adoption
Spay/Neuter Services
Community Cat Program
Compassionate Care Clinics
Pet Cremation Services
Behavior Resources
Pet Food Pantry
Foster Programs
Lost & Found Assistance
Animal Control
Details
- Year established: 1914
Highlights and features
- Founded in 1914, we bring over a century of animal welfare expertise
- No-kill shelter since 2006 with 90% live release rate
- Community Cat program reduced feline stray intake by 46% since 2011
- Comprehensive services including spay/neuter, adoption, and medical care
- Financial transparency with annual audited statements and 990 filings
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
What people say
Lifesaving care
Compassionate staff
Successful adoptions
Community-focused programs
Transparent policies
Services
Pet Adoption
We provide comprehensive pet adoption services connecting homeless animals with loving families. Our program includes behavioral assessments, medical care, and post-adoption support. With over 2,300 animals finding homes through foster programs in 2023, we ensure each pet receives personalized attention. Our adoption process balances compassion with responsibility, maintaining community safety while maximizing successful placements.
Spay/Neuter Services
Our low-cost spay/neuter clinic serves both public assistance recipients and general clients. Services include pre-anesthetic exams, pain management, and post-operative care instructions. With pricing starting at $75 for community cats and $150 for dogs, we prioritize population control while maintaining surgical excellence. All procedures follow strict veterinary protocols with licensed professionals.
Community Cat Program
This Trap-Neuter-Return initiative humanely manages outdoor cat populations. Free services for local residents include sterilization, vaccinations, and ear-tipping. Since 2011, we've sterilized 487 community cats annually, reducing stray intake by 46%. Our program follows scientific best practices to improve cat welfare while addressing community concerns about free-roaming felines.
Compassionate Care Clinics
These clinics offer reduced-cost veterinary services for qualifying pet owners. Services include vaccinations, deworming, and basic exams starting at $15. Available to Charlottesville and Albemarle residents receiving public assistance, the program ensures equitable access to essential pet healthcare while promoting long-term animal retention in homes.
Pet Cremation Services
We provide dignified pet cremation options with compassionate support for grieving owners. Choose private cremation with remains return ($326) or communal cremation ($110). Additional memorial services include paw prints ($90). Our partnership with Agape Pet Services ensures respectful handling of over 30 years of experience in pet aftercare.
People
Libby Jones
Executive Director
With over a decade in animal welfare leadership roles at organizations like Seattle Humane and Humane Society of Charlotte, Libby brings extensive experience in shelter operations and veterinary medicine to her role as Executive Director.
Taylor Reinson
Director of Animal Operations
Leading adoptions and animal care since 2023, Taylor has held key roles at Lynchburg Humane Society and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, bringing expertise in shelter management and animal rehabilitation programs.
Heather Sullivan
Director of Finance & Facility
With 18 years at CASPCA, Heather oversees business operations and developed the Community Cat program that reduced feline stray intake by 46% since its implementation, while maintaining a 90% live release rate.
Sara Stone
Director of Philanthropy
With a decade in partnership management, Sara builds community connections to support animal welfare initiatives, ensuring every shelter animal receives necessary care through strategic donor relationships and fundraising campaigns.
Deborah Whalen
Director of Human Resources & Retail Operations
A 15-year HR veteran specializing in nonprofit talent development, Deborah focuses on staff well-being and volunteer engagement, recognizing the emotional demands of animal shelter work while maintaining operational excellence.
Questions
What adoption services do you offer?
We provide pet adoption services with over 2,300 animals finding homes through our programs in 2023, including behavioral assessments and post-adoption support.
Do you offer spay/neuter services for all pets?
We offer spay/neuter services for cats of all genders and male dogs up to 90 lbs, with pricing starting at $75 for community cats.
What community cat programs are available?
Our TNR program provides free sterilization, vaccinations, and ear-tipping for community cats in Charlottesville and Albemarle County residents.
How can I get help with lost or found pets?
We offer lost pet reporting, found animal registration, and 11-day/6-day stray hold policies to help reunite pets with owners.
What financial assistance options exist?
We provide Compassionate Care Clinics for public assistance recipients, pet food pantry services, and subsidized spay/neuter programs for qualifying individuals.
Do you accept out-of-county surrenders?
We only accept pet surrenders from Charlottesville or Albemarle County residents through scheduled appointments with prior authorization.
Reviews (5)
Evelyn Reid
Jun 22, 2022
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I have adopted multiple dogs and cats from CASPCA and have been super pleased with their support. I have found lost animals & unfortunately had to give back animals that weren't the right fit with my other animals. I have fostered and found the foster care people amazing. The vet clinic is also awesome. I also love that they save so many animal lives from Texas and the Buckingham County animal shelter. They are all angels for what they do!
Lexy H.
May 31, 2022
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Very pleased with the CSPCA! This group is definitely on top of things. They are very professional, courteous, and love your animals like their own. They neutered our puppy and kept us updated every step of the way and took great care of our little guy. Highly recommend!
Cady Bolling
May 12, 2022
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I think this shelter is amazing. All of the adoptions counselors, foster coordinators, and volunteers are extremely hard working. A lot of people don't get to see the behind the scenes work. Everyone assumes you can just pick and choose animals and that's not the case. So many rescue animals need love and care and medical attention before they can become available for adoption. The employees are under huge scrutinity a lot of the time because people don't see the other side of things.
They don't see the stress and fear that some of the incoming animals have experienced and how much love and compassion the employees put in to making sure they find a good home. Please think about how much work the employees and volunteers do everyday and what they have to witness on a daily basis before leaving a bad review and scrutinizing them.
They don't see the stress and fear that some of the incoming animals have experienced and how much love and compassion the employees put in to making sure they find a good home. Please think about how much work the employees and volunteers do everyday and what they have to witness on a daily basis before leaving a bad review and scrutinizing them.
Susan C.
May 10, 2022
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This is not about the dogs and other animals at the shelter, but the staff - specifically at the front desk. How can someone be so, so short, rude, and evidently bothered by someone coming in (on their busy schedule) to offer volunteer services. I hope other volunteers are at least treated with respect.
Sami Clary
Apr 16, 2022
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They were really great about making my pup comfortable and keeping her safe. I would definitely recommend adopting from there they have so many beautiful friendly dogs that desperately need homes.
