About Us
Animal Control is supervised by the Sheriff's Office. It operates a shelter that impounds or harbors seized, stray, homeless, abandoned or unwanted animals. The shelter is operated under the guidelines of the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services at the direction of the state veterinarian, pursuant to § 3.2-6500. Additionally, Animal Control is responsible for limiting the spread of rabies within the county.
When to Call
Shelter policy requires all found animals to be reported as soon as possible. Animal Control can often reunite a lost animal with its owner by checking the division's lost and found log. If you have lost your pet, please call us at 540-775-2120 to report. One of the best ways to ensure your pet is returned is to have them microchipped. Microchipping is a safe, permanent way to protect your pet and is relatively inexpensive.
It is against the law to abandon an animal. Pets cannot survive on their own. Many animals are turning up loose or abandoned in remote areas. If you need to give up your pet, call King George Animal Control.
Call the shelter or the Sheriff's Office immediately if you find an injured animal. An officer can be dispatched 24 hours a day for emergencies—just dial 911.
Our Purpose
KGAC began operating at its current location in July 2010. On average, the Animal Control officers investigate and handle 600 calls for service per year related to livestock, dogs & cats. The shelter handles an average of 750 dogs, cats & livestock per year. While Animal Control responds to wildlife emergencies, we do not handle wildlife nuisance calls or the removal of dead wildlife.
The number of animals coming in fluctuates over time. The loss of homes or jobs often causes many to surrender their family pets. Animals that are not spayed or neutered may cause many homeless animals to end up at the shelter. Spaying or neutering your pet is a safe and standard way to reduce the number of stray, abandoned, or homeless animals.