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Amelia County Public Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Amelia, VA

Amelia County Animal Shelter is located in Amelia County, Virginia. We are a government run facility operated by the Amelia County Animal Control. Our mission is to provide animal control as well as animal protection for the County of Amelia. By doing so we hope to bridge the gap between humans and animals, making it a better place for all to live.

Contact —
Email ameliaanimalshelter@ameliacova.com
Phone (804) 561-3878
Website
Address
16565 Five Forks Rd
Amelia, VA 23002
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16565 Five Forks Rd

Amelia, VA 23002

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Adoptable pets at Amelia County Public Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on Jolly's adoption status with email updates.
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Jolly

Beagle

Male, 5 mos
Amelia, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 mos
Amelia, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Mistletoe's adoption status with email updates.
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Mistletoe

Beagle

Female, 5 mos
Amelia, VA
We'll also keep you updated on St. Nick's adoption status with email updates.
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St. Nick

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs
Amelia, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Jingle's adoption status with email updates.
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Jingle

Beagle

Male, 2 yrs
Amelia, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Dexter's adoption status with email updates.
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Dexter

Beagle

Male, 3 yrs
Amelia, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Holly's adoption status with email updates.
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Holly

Beagle

Female, 5 mos
Amelia, VA
We'll also keep you updated on wade's adoption status with email updates.
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wade

Boxer

Male, 1 mo
Amelia, VA
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Amelia, VA

Additional adoption info

If you are over 18 yrs of age with a valid Identification card and can provide a loving forver home, then you are in the right place. All owners are required to spay/neuter their new pet within 30 days of the adoption. Pets adopted out of the area must be sterilized prior to leaving the county. There is an adoption fee of $10.00 per animal when picked up.

Our local humane organization (A.P.A.W.) Amelia Patrons for Animal Welfare provides low cost, spay/neuter assistance for Amelia residents and anyone adopting a pet from the Amelia shelter.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Amelia County Public Animal Shelter

Saint Rocco's Hound Rescue

402 West Main Street, PO BOX 1801,
Louisa, VA 23093

Yorkie Haven Rescue - VA

Richmond, VA 23221

Beacon of Hope Dog Rescue, Inc.

11613 Bundle Road,
Chesterfield, VA 23838

We'll also keep you updated on Dobby's adoption status with email updates.
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Dobby

Beagle

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
Jetersville, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Andy's adoption status with email updates.
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Andy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Petersburg, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Mariah Carey's adoption status with email updates.
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Mariah Carey

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Hope's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Hope

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 8 mos
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on KITTEN DISTINGUISHED DERRICK's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTEN DISTINGUISHED DERRICK

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Little Owl's adoption status with email updates.
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Little Owl

Scottish Fold

Male, 6 mos
Fork Union, VA

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