Our Story
Friends of Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center was formed back in July 2019 with the mission of providing funds for medical care for animals in need, as well as, community outreach, and pet retention. Friends of SVASC is a private organization, independent from the governments of the City of Waynesboro, City of Staunton, and Augusta County Virginia.
Board of Directors
President - Kelly Jackson
Treasurer - Sheri Laubach
Secretary - Betina Dunbrack
Our Mission
The Friends of the Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization located in Waynesboro, Virginia. With the priority of funding medical and behavioral care for the shelter animals, the Friends join in SVASC's effort to help lost and abandoned animals in our community and ensure every shelter pet is offered the best opportunity to find and remain in a loving forever home.
Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center is an open admissions animal shelter and municipal pound for Augusta County, Staunton, and Waynesboro. They take in all strays, abandoned animals, and owner surrenders which can lead to overcrowding quickly.
Our mission is to support and enhance the general operation of our local animal shelter, SVASC, and other organizations supporting companion animals in our community. This includes but is not limited to assistance with medical treatment and behavioral training for animals with special needs, financial support of organizations devoted to promoting the adoption and care of companion animals, and humane education in the community that enhances the well-being of companion animals.