Adoption. Spay/Neuter. Humane Education
About Augusta Regional SPCA
Compassion in Every Pawprint Since 1970
For over five decades, the Augusta Regional SPCA has been the trusted local animal shelter serving Augusta County, Staunton, Waynesboro, and surrounding Virginia communities. We’re dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming adoptable dogs, cats, and rabbits while providing affordable spay and neuter clinic services to reduce pet overpopulation.
Our Mission
We advocate for the humane treatment of companion animals through:
🐾Adoptions – Connecting pets with loving homes through compassionate animal shelter adoption services
🐾Spay/Neuter Efforts – Offering affordable spay and neuter clinics for cats and dogs to control overpopulation
🐾Education & Outreach – Promoting responsible pet care in schools and the community
Every decision we make puts animal welfare first, ensuring pets and people build lifelong, happy connections.
Our Background
The Augusta Regional SPCA provides:
A year-round adoption facility for Augusta County, Staunton, Waynesboro, and beyond
A low-cost spay and neuter clinic for cats and dogs
Animal education programs for families, schools, and organizations
Pet cremation services with compassion and dignity
We serve as a rescue center for cats, dogs, rabbits, and other companion animals, ensuring every pet receives medical care, vaccinations, and love before finding their forever home.
Our History
1970: Three compassionate residents — Martha M. Wray, D.C. Wray, Jr., and Josephine J. Marcus — incorporated what would become Augusta Regional SPCA.
1973: The first shelter opened on Van Fossen Lane in Staunton, VA with 16 runs and limited space for animal care.
1985–1986: After a severe outbreak of distemper highlighted the need for better facilities, a community-driven fundraising campaign raised $142,800 from 528 families and 71 businesses.
1986–1987: The shelter moved to a 17-acre property on Archery Lane, providing 34 kennels, cat housing, medical areas, and offices.
1999–2003: Expanded to include livestock paddock, animal isolation, crematory services, and a dog recreation area.
2011: Opened our state-of-the-art spay/neuter clinic, making affordable pet sterilization accessible to the entire community.
Through every challenge and expansion, our commitment to saving lives and preventing animal suffering has never wavered.
Join Our Mission
From volunteering and donating to adopting a pet or using our SPCA neuter clinic, there are many ways to help us continue our work for future generations of animals.
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