This is the spot for animal resources in Fluvanna and surrounding Counties. Learn all about available classes, parks, and events. Click on Local Events below to find out the latest happening for you and your pet in and around Fluvanna County.
Events for Dogs all around Fluvanna and surrounding Counties
Looking for a fun place to take your dog? Click above for a listing of local animal events in Fluvanna County. Please contact Cheryl if you have an upcoming event you would like listed.
The Fluvanna Dog Spot
The Fluvanna Dog Spot at the Fork Union Community Center is a great place to find training classes for your dogs. Puppy, Beginning, and Confidence classes are held throughout the year along with a variety of special classes such as the Pet First Aid class.
The Fluvanna County Dog Park
The Fluvanna Dog Park is a fun place to exercise and socialize your dog. Located less than a mile west of the intersection of Route 15 and 53, the Fluvanna County Dog Park is conveniently located for the many residents of Fluvanna County and their dogs. The park is open from dawn to dusk and is free. There is a small dog section and a large dog section. Please use the bags provided and clean up after your dog. No water is available, so be sure to bring fresh water for your dog to enjoy after running and playing with other doggie friends. Please review the rules posted at the park prior to entering. For more information call Parks and Rec at 434-842-3150.
Animal Information Resources
PIRC (Pet
Information and Resource Center)
This site is a great source of information
for resources on how to care for animals, what to do about stray and ill-tended animals, and to learn about a
host of other issues relating to animal welfare and living well in the
company of animals. This resource does not attempt to replicate the wide
array of information available on the internet. Rather it aims to list local
resources and to organize easy access to web information relevant
specifically to residents of Louisa and surrounding counties. Anything you may want to find related to animals in the area can be found here. Know of something local that may be of interest that isn't listed? Please contact the list administrator on the website and let them know. The list is always evolving to help animals lovers in the area locate needed resources.
Animal Adoptions and Rescues
Caring For Creatures
A great place to find a special furry friend to add to your family.
Animal Connections
A wonderful place to find your next furry canine companion. Dogs stay in foster homes until they find their forever home.
Fluvanna SPCA
Numerous animals are awaiting a forever home at the local SPCA.
Project Perry, Central Virginia Parrot Sanctuary
This is a great place to volunteer and learn more about parrots. Still considered a wild animal, parrots should not be a companion animal unless a great deal of education about living with them is obtained. Project Perry can help you learn, and then if you are up to the task, possibly adopt a parrot into your forever home.
Various Animal Businesses
One Heart Healing Center
Sandy Rakowitz is a Holistic Health Practitioner who owns and operates One Heart healing Center for People and Animals in Charlottesville, Virginia. The center is dedicated to providing services with an integrated approach to healing on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels for people and animals. Sandy weaves together 25 years of training and teaching experiences to create a unique and very effective holistic approach. Sandy is a Brennan Healing Science Practitioner who uses energy healing-medicine, a certified TTouch Practitioner for Companion Animals, TTEAM Practitioner for Horses, and Centered Riding Instructor. Animal Communication, Therapeutic grade essential oils and Flower Essences are also integrated into her practice. This is a highly effective combination of services which offer profoundly deep human and animal healing, perspectives, and empowering wellness resources. Individual sessions, telephone consults, classes and workshops are offered.
Peaceful Passings
A resource for people with elderly or ailing pets to help them through difficult times.
Venable Run Boarding Kennel 434-589-8942
Located in Kents Store near Palmyra, VA, Venable Run Boarding Kennel is a great place to leave your dog while you are on vacation. With 10 cozy indoor/outdoor runs, 1/2 acre fenced area for exercise and playtime, central heat and air, and lots of tender loving care, your pet will enjoy a visit to Venable Run Boarding Kennel. Located at 4608 Veneble Road, Kent Store, VA 23084. Call Christy at 434-589-8942 for more information and to make a reservation. Visitors are welcome. Please call ahead so we can be sure to have someone available to show you around.
Training in Charlottesville
All Things Pawssible
Canine Campus
Golden Rule Dog Training
Animal Connections
