March 2026
The Fairfax County Animal Services (FCAS) community is remembering Michael R. Frey, whose influence is woven into how FCAS operates today. Through decades of public service, first as Sully District supervisor from 1991 to 2015 and later as a Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter board member beginning in 2015, he helped build the long-term support we depend on to serve the community.
Frey championed the renovation of the West Ox Road shelter and supported the bond referendum and construction that made the Lorton Campus possible. In March 2017, the West Ox shelter was renamed the Michael R. Frey Campus in recognition of his leadership and commitment to animal welfare.
His dedication was personal as well. Over the years, Frey adopted 13 animals from FCAS, including four cats, four dogs, and five guinea pigs.
A celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035.
When a pet goes missing, the first and most important step is notifying FCAS. Social media posts can help spread the word, but FCAS is where stray pets are brought, reports are logged, and matches are made across both shelter campuses. Clear photos and accurate details in those reports help us make matches much more quickly.
Our staff reviews lost and found information every morning and continue checking throughout the day, comparing reports with pets arriving at the shelters and with posts shared online. This steady, coordinated process has led to successful reunifications in our community.
The goal is simple: keep pets with their families.
When we first met Goggles, she didn’t rush forward for attention. She walked up slowly, stood close, and watched us with a gentle but uncertain curiosity.
Once she settled into her foster home, her caregiver quickly saw what we’d hoped was there all along. She’s a sweet, affectionate girl who melts into the comfort of home, nudges gently for attention, plays with her toys, and is happiest simply being close to her person. Foster homes give dogs like Goggles the room to exhale and be themselves.
Goggles is ready to meet a patient adopter who’ll let her settle in at her own pace. And if you can foster for a weekend or a few weeks, even a short stay can make a big difference for a dog like her.
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The Pet Resource Center offers affordable, no‑exam vaccination and microchip clinics for Fairfax County residents. Clinics are first‑come, first‑served and cash only.
Upcoming Clinics
Friday, March 20, 9 to 11 a.m.
Animal Services Lorton Campus
8875 Lorton Road, Lorton, VA 22079
Wednesday, April 1, 9 to 11 a.m.
Fairfax Center Fire Station 40
4621 Legato Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
March is when FCAS begins gearing up for the busy spring season, when supplies move quickly across our shelter campuses and community programs. To make it easier for people who want to help in a practical way, we keep our Amazon wish lists updated with items our teams use most often.
What’s included on our Amazon wish list pages:
- Foster and volunteer supply lists
- Shelter supply lists for the Michael R. Frey Campus and the Lorton Campus
- Pet Pantry item lists at both locations
Pet Pantry items help Fairfax County families keep their pets at home, while foster and shelter supplies support daily care, enrichment, and smooth transitions into adoptive homes.
Fresa’s journey toward adoption was made easier thanks to support from Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. After arriving as a stray in January, this small senior dog received needed veterinary care, including a dental procedure funded by Friends, which helped address an important medical issue.
Now settled into a foster home, Fresa is showing the affectionate and playful personality her foster family quickly noticed. That support helped her stay comfortable as she continues on her way toward finding a home.
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