Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center
Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center
MISSION — To support the Norfolk Animal Care Center in sheltering and caring for Norfolk’s stray and homeless animals, to promote and facilitate adoptions, to assist with special needs medical care, to promote and support spay/neuter in the community and to educate the public about responsible pet ownership.
Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center (FNACC) gives Hampton Roads residents the ability to make a positive difference in the lives of homeless pets. We are a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit created to support the important work of the Norfolk Animal Care Center. Learn more about our mission, what we do, and the many ways you can help.
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Please mark your calendars and join us in this noble cause. Visit givelocal757.org and consider supporting Friends of NACC by donating. Dreamlawns VB is generously offering to match every dollar you donate up to $1,000! The match will kick off at 8:00 am and end at 9:00 am on Tuesday, April 23. Dreamlawns VB encourages you to "Get Up and Give" and help make the 2024 Give Local 757 the best ever for our beloved animals in Hampton Roads! Visit our Events & Fundraisers page for more information.
NACC's Pet Pantry
NACC, along with Friends of NACC run the area's only free pet food pantry.
Do you have some spare unopened bags of cat and/or dog kibble? We are more than happy to take them! Our pet pantry serves as a free resource to help those in need of temporary assistance feeding their pets. Sometimes our stock gets a little low. Drop your donations off at NACC - 5585 Sabre Road, Norfolk, VA 23502. Call ahead for shelter hours (757) 441-5505.
NOTE: Only unopened bags of food can be accepted. If you have opened bags of pet food, consider reaching out to area dog and cat rescue's. They may gladly accept and appreciate them.
If you are struggling to feed your pets, we can help! Click here to get more information about NACC's mobile pet pantry and how you can obtain free food to help get you and your pets through tough times.
Senior Dogs at Norfolk
Animal Care & Adoption Center Fetch Grant
Norfolk, VA – Old dogs have something to wag about this summer!
The Grey Muzzle Organization just announced the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at Norfolk Animal Care Center are among the winners. We are thrilled that Friends of NACC is one of 90 animal welfare groups chosen from 370 applicants to receive a grant to help local senior dogs. “This grant will help us keep senior dogs in their homes with their families, by creating a fund that can be distributed to pet owners who are struggling to afford medical care, behavior help, or pet deposits. Eligible pet owners will participate in a consultation with a Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center team member to determine their need for assistance and the likelihood that such assistance will result in the pet staying in the home. Once qualified, funds will be distributed directly to the veterinary care provider, trainer, or landlord. The intended outcome is a reduction in senior dogs surrendered due to cost of medical care, behavior concerns, or pet deposits.
The national nonprofit, The Grey Muzzle Organization, improves the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding and resources to animal shelters, rescue organizations, sanctuaries, and other nonprofit groups nationwide. For details, please visit www.greymuzzle.org
Greetings,
The Friends of the Norfolk Animal Care Center Board is pleased to share with you our Annual Report for 2022. The programs we support reflect our mission:
“To support the Norfolk Animal Care Center in sheltering and caring for Norfolk’s stray and homeless animals, to promote and facilitate adoptions, to assist with special needs medical care, to promote and support spay/neuter in the community, and to educate the public about responsible pet ownership.”
As we emerged from COVID, we adjusted some of our approaches to continue our programs to care for Norfolk’s stray and homeless animals and to provide funds for improvements to the Center. To increase communication with the community we started a monthly newsletter about our activities and the animals. Financial support to animals with medical emergencies is a primary focus. To meet the immediate emergency needs we streamlined and enhanced the process for financially supporting medical emergencies. We welcomed the new Operations Manager and the new NACC Bureau Manager, working closely with them on joint concerns and projects. Our specific programs to support the animals are highlighted in the Annual Report.
We are proud of our contributions to the community and our actions to permanently and positively affect the lives of the many animals in need in Norfolk. We thank those who have provided support to us and welcome those who would like to volunteer to support our programs and Norfolk’s animals.
Friends of the Norfolk Animal Care Center Board
2022 Annual Report