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No-kill sanctuary serving Fluvanna County, typically home to around 200 animals at a time, roughly 145 cats and 55 dogs. Cats are housed in two separate buildings by need. Every animal is examined, tested, vaccinated, and treated as needed on arrival.

Hours Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Areas served Palmyra and the surrounding area, Virginia
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (434) 842-2404 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Contact Caring for Creatures at (434) 842-2404 to ask which cats are currently available and how to arrange a visit.

Location

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The area

Fluvanna County at a glance

Population 28,092
Housing units 11,495
Est. households with a cat 3,316

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau. It is a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where are you located?

Caring for Creatures is at 352 Sanctuary Ln in Palmyra, Virginia.

How does the adoption process work?

Contact Caring for Creatures at (434) 842-2404 to ask which cats are currently available and how to arrange a visit.

I need to rehome my cat. Can you help?

Contact Caring for Creatures at (434) 842-2404 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Caring for Creatures at (434) 842-2404 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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