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Friends of Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter

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A non-profit solely focused on supporting the success of the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter, the highest intake open-admission shelter in Virginia.

11/04/2026

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FREE Drive-Through Rabies Vaccination Clinic! 🐾
We’re excited to offer **free rabies vaccinations** for dogs and cats ages 12 weeks and older! Supplies are limited!

📅 **Saturday, November 7**
⏰ **8 AM – 11 AM**
📍 **Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter**
5843 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23605

✔ Rabies 1-year vaccine only
✔ Pre‑registration preferred (walk‑ups accepted as time and supplies allow)
✔ All cats must be in carriers & all dogs must be on leash
✔ Animals are not fully protected until 28 days after vaccination

🔗 Register here: https://redcap.link/jb8prmeq

Help keep your pets and community safe—see you at the clinic! 🐶🐱

10/25/2026

10/20/2026

A big thank you to Nicole! 🐾

LVT Week Fact #1: Nicole is a crucial part of our medical team.

Licensed Veterinary Technicians play a major role in shelter medicine by performing diagnostics, administering treatments, monitoring recovery, and ensuring animals receive consistent, high‑quality care.

At PRAS, Nicole excels in this essential work. From evaluating medical needs to carrying out treatment plans, Nicole ensures each animal gets the attention and care required to thrive. Her technical skill and commitment to detail help our team provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to every animal who comes through our doors.

We’re grateful for Nicole’s dedication and expertise as we continue celebrating LVT Week!

10/17/2026

Join us tomorrow! 🐾 Thank you Casey Subaru!

🎉 Tomorrow’s the Day! Join Us for Casey Subaru's “Make a Dog’s Day” Adoption Event! 🐶💙

We’ll be on-site at Casey Subaru (13101 Jefferson Ave, Newport News) tomorrow, Saturday, October 17th from 11 AM–2 PM with adorable pets ready to find their forever homes! 🐾

Remember:

Casey Subaru and the ASPCA are sponsoring ALL adoptions tomorrow and Sunday — both at the shelter and at the event location. 🎊

Plus, don’t miss out on:

• FREE professional pet portraits 📸
• Prizes and giveaways with BOB FM 🎁
• Pet Costume Contest — dress to impress! 👗🐕✨

Adoptions at PRAS will also be sponsored, but all the festivities will be happening at Casey Subaru! Come see us! 💛

10/13/2026

Please contact us if you would like to purchase and we will also be selling these items at upcoming PRAS events. 🐾

09/19/2026

Come out for Blessing of the Pets! 🌟

🌟 Blessing of the Pets – September 26th! 🌟

Bring your pets, bring your family, and get ready for a pawsitively blessed day at Grafton Christian Church in Yorktown!

📍 109 Brick Church Rd, Yorktown, VA 23692
⏰ 9 AM – 1 PM
🐾 All pets welcome
👨‍👩‍👧 Families encouraged
🙏 A joyful, heartwarming community event awaits!

Whether your buddy is furry, feathered, or scaly, come celebrate the special bond you share. It’s bound to be a blessed time — we can’t wait to see you there! 💛🐶🐱✨

09/19/2026

Come by and meet Peggy! 🐾

09/18/2026

Empty the Shelters has started! 🐾

🎉 Today’s the Day — EMPTY THE SHELTERS Begins! 🎉

The Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter is officially kicking off BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters event, running September 18–30!

🐶🐱 All dogs and cats have reduced adoption fees, thanks to Bissell sponsoring:

• $10 toward every cat adoption
• $20 toward every dog adoption

💙 Event Adoption Fees:

• Adult Large Breed Dogs: $30
• Small Dogs & Puppies: $70
• Adult Cats: $40
• Kittens: $50
• Seniors: NO FEE!

Please note: Pocket pets are not included in this promotion.

Come visit us TODAY at 12pm and help us Empty the Shelters — your new best friend is waiting! 💛🐾

09/08/2026

Hiring! Please share!

WE’RE HIRING!

Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter is looking for a PT administrative assistant to join our team!

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Organized and dependable
• Comfortable working with the public
• Able to handle phones and a variety of questions
• Detail-oriented and able to manage administrative tasks
• Passionate about helping animals and our community

What will you do?

You’ll greet visitors, answer phones, assist the public, handle paperwork and data entry, process fees, and provide general administrative support to keep the shelter running smoothly.

Interested in joining the PRAS team?

Apply today!

https://www.nnva.gov/193/Apply-for-a-Job

Act now! This position will close on 9/15/26.

09/08/2026

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Address

5843 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA
23605

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 5pm
Wednesday	12pm - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 5pm
Friday	12pm - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Website

https://www.friendsofpras.org/

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