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.

Through your support, Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center (FNACC) funds critical programs, including:

A free monthly spay/neuter clinic for the Norfolk community
Free pet food through our on-site and mobile pet pantries
Subsidized adoptions through events and initiatives like the Golden Paws program for senior pets
Special needs medical care for homeless animals

We invite you to be part of our shelter family by making a donation. Your gift will help bring love, comfort, and care to the animals that need it most. We are truly thankful for your support!

Events

March Matchness

Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center is excited to launch March Matchness in partnership with Joshua Wilborne of Arena Real Estate to help senior dogs find loving homes!

After recently losing his first rescue dog to cancer after 14 years together, Joshua wanted to honor his best friend in a meaningful way. He reached out to FNACC with a generous offer—to fully sponsor adoption fees for senior dogs and give them the second chance they deserve.

Through March Matchness, Joshua is matching FNACC’s Golden Paws program, which already reduces adoption fees for dogs over 7 years old to just $35. Thanks to his support, all Golden Paws senior dog adoptions are now fully covered while funds last!

FNACC will also continue to support senior adoptions for all pets at NACC, ensuring that:

Senior cats over 7 years old have a reduced adoption fee of $35
Senior adopters over 65 can adopt any pet for just $25
Senior adopters who adopt a senior pet (7 years and older) will have their adoption fee fully covered

If you’ve been thinking about adopting a senior pet, now is the perfect time. Visit Norfolk Animal Care Center and give a senior pet the loving home they deserve—at little to no cost to you!

Peer to Peer Pizza Party

Join us for a Pizza Party and learn how to fundraise for Norfolk Animal Care Center on Give Local 757!

Where: Maker’s Craft Brewery

When: Tuesday, April 8th, 5-7 pm

Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center invites you to a fun and informative evening at Maker's Craft Brewery on Tuesday, April 8th, from 5-7 pm. Enjoy free pizza while learning how to become a fundraising champion for NACC during Give Local 757!

Can't make it to the party? You can still become a fundraiser! Here’s how it works:

Become a Champion – sign up on givelocal757.org and choose Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center
Tell Your Story – Customize your page with photos, videos, and why NACC matters to you
Spread the Word – Share your fundraiser with friends and family to rally support

Learn more: www.givelocal757.org/info/fundraiser-guide

File, Feast & Give Back

Join us at Baker’s Crust's Ghent location in Norfolk on Tuesday, April 15th for Tax Day Relief Night – “File, Feast & Give Back.”

Date: Tuesday, April 15th
Time: 11 AM - 9 PM
Location: Baker’s Crust, Norfolk

Why stress about Tax Day when you can celebrate with great food and furry friends?

10% of the sale of your meal will be donated to Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center through Baker’s Crust Dough-Raiser program, helping to support Norfolk Animal Care Center.

Meet an adoptable dog from NACC on the patio from 4 PM - 6 PM (weather permitting).

Visit the FNACC booth from 4 PM - 7 PM to shop merchandise, learn more about our work, and find out how you can get involved.

IMPORTANT: Guests must turn in an invitation to their server or bartender, either in printed or digital form, for their purchase to be credited toward the total funds raised.

Dine in, make a difference, and enjoy a stress-free Tax Day. Bring your friends, family, and fellow animal lovers—every meal helps a pet in need.

Shelter Star

Every month, we highlight a special pet who has faced unique challenges, been a long-term resident, or won the hearts of our shelter staff. Our Shelter Star of the Month program is dedicated to showcasing these incredible animals and giving them a second chance. To help them find their perfect family, Friends of NACC sponsors their full adoption fee.

Sam the Snowman was our January Shelter Star, and he’s still searching for his perfect home!

Sam has been at Norfolk Animal Care Center since November after being found as a stray on North Military Highway. This playful 5-year-old has a big personality—he loves chasing balls (though bringing them back is still a work in progress), zooming around, and curling up for cozy snuggles. He’s all about kisses, treats, and the pure joy of shredding stuffies!

A favorite among staff and volunteers, Sam recently joined other adoptable dogs for a walk in the Ocean View St. Patrick’s Day Parade and made a special visit to the Norfolk Public Library for storytime.

Sam would thrive in a home with older kids and may do well with other pets—a meet-and-greet with potential dog siblings is recommended. Could you be the one to give this sweet boy the loving home he deserves?

Meet Sam

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.

Greetings,

The Friends of the Norfolk Animal Care Center Board (FNACC) is pleased to share with you our Annual Report for 2023. 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 reflect on the past year at FNACC, we are filled with gratitude for the unwavering support and dedication of our community. Our annual report is a testament to the collective efforts that have made a significant impact on the lives of so many of Norfolk’s homeless and stray animals.

This year’s report highlights the accomplishments we’ve achieved together, from successful adoption events, various fundraisers, and medical assistance. We’ve seen our family of supporters grow not only in numbers but also in financial support and commitment to animal welfare.

This year we celebrate our 10th annual Octoberfest fundraising event and continue our partnership with IKEA. We welcomed a new NACC Bureau Manager and are excited to work closely with her and her dedicated staff on joint concerns and projects. We also launched our mobile pet pantry program with a gift in memory of our friend and fellow board member, Tammy Dodson.

We invite you to read the stories of resilience and compassion that define our organization. Your support has been the cornerstone of our success, and it is with great pride that we share these accomplishments with you.

Sign up for our monthly newsletter to stay informed of our various activities and stories about the many animals we help.

Thank you for being a part of our journey. Together we are creating a brighter future for Norfolk’s homeless animals.

With warm regards,

Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Board

2023 Annual Report