Chesterfield Shelter Waives Adoption Fees Saturday
TL;DR: Chesterfield County Animal Services is waiving all adoption fees on Saturday, August 1, as part of DOGust, the universal birthday celebration for shelter dogs.
Quick facts
- Who: Chesterfield County Animal Services
- What: Waived-fee adoption event for DOGust (universal birthday for shelter dogs)
- When: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: 9300 Public Works Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832
The story
Chesterfield County Animal Services will waive adoption fees Saturday, August 1, from noon to 4 p.m., marking DOGust, the universal birthday for shelter dogs.
August 1 is recognized nationally as DOGust 1st, a celebration of shelter dogs whose actual birthdates are unknown. The tradition provides shelters with an opportunity to promote adoption and connect available dogs with families in their communities.
All animals available for adoption through Chesterfield County Animal Services arrive at the shelter already spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and tested for heartworm (dogs) and feline leukemia/FIV (cats). Regular adoption fees are $60, though senior citizens age 62 and older and animals with special needs due to age or treatable health conditions can be adopted for a reduced fee of $10.
Dogs like Pep, described as a gentle hound with affection to give, are among the animals available for adoption at Saturday's event.
The shelter is located at 9300 Public Works Road. For more information, call 804-748-1683, option 2, to schedule an adoption appointment or learn about available animals.
Key players
- Chesterfield County Animal Services: Operating the adoption event and hosting available dogs for adoption
Key dates
- 2026-08-01: DOGust adoption event with waived fees, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Why it matters: Waived adoption fees reduce barriers for families interested in adopting from the shelter, potentially increasing the number of animals placed in homes on a day when the county is actively promoting adoption awareness.
Places
Development timeline
- 2026-08-01DOGust adoption event at Chesterfield County Animal Services: Adoption fees waived from noon to 4 p.m. at 9300 Public Works Road [source]
Related links
- Adopt a Pet - Chesterfield County, VA
- Animal Services - Chesterfield County, VA
- DOGust - Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
Read the original at Chesterfield County (YouTube) →
Sources
- Chesterfield County Animal Services - Animal Services page
- DOGust 1st: Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
- Chesterfield County Animal Services adoption event