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Furry Friends of Ferry Farm Tour Set for June 7

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Ferry Farm will host its first “Furry Friends of Ferry Farm” guided pet tour on June 7, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. at Ferry Farm Elementary School. Participants will stroll a 1.3-mile loop to meet neighborhood pets, vote for a “Crowd Favorite,” and support the Stafford County Animal Shelter. The event is free and open to the public, with adoptable pets also on site.

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Dax Finds a Forever Home After 68 Days at the Stafford County Animal Shelter

By Uriah Kiser

The Stafford County Animal Shelter is celebrating another heartwarming adoption story. Dax, a tri-colored Beagle, arrived at the shelter as a stray in September 2024. Despite his friendly demeanor and gentle nature, Dax spent 68 days waiting for someone to notice him. No one came forward to claim him, and potential adopters often passed him by.

Throughout his stay, shelter volunteers ensured Dax received plenty of care, exercise, and socialization. They took him on outdoor adventures and showered him with affection, but Dax’s longing for a forever home remained.

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Deputy Rescues Kitten from Engine Compartment

By Uriah Kiser

A Stafford County driver discovered an unexpected stowaway, a kitten named “Kitty Purry,” in the engine compartment of his Toyota RAV4 after stopping at a 7-Eleven on Solomon Road.

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Stafford Shelter Hosts Sixth Annual Clear the Shelter Adoption Event

By Kelly Sienkowski
Dasher, a male husky

On Saturday, Aug. 10, the Stafford County Animal Shelter will host its sixth annual “Clear the Shelter” adoption event.

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Stafford County Animal Shelter Faces Surge in Pet Surrenders Due to Rising Costs

By Uriah Kiser

The Stafford County Animal Shelter is experiencing a significant increase in pet surrenders as residents struggle with rising pet care costs. The shelter has seen unprecedented number of animals, leading to capacity issues.

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Stafford County Animal Shelter reaches capacity, encourages adoptions and fosters

By Kelly Sienkowski
Stafford County Animal Shelter keeps an active list of adoptable animals online. Maximus is a Dutch Shepherd.

Stafford County Animal Shelter has once again reached capacity and is pleading for adoptions and fosters.

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Stafford appeals for dog adoptions amid overcrowding crisis

By Potomac Local News
Zion, a resilient Boxer mix, who was faced with Parvovirus shortly after his arrival to the animal shelter. Now, he is in desperate need of a loving home.

Stafford County’s Animal Shelter is facing a dire situation as it grapples with an unprecedented number of dogs in its care. Animal Captain Joe Bice revealed that the shelter has far exceeded its capacity.

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