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Powhatan Animal Control

Certified Partner

Animal shelter in Powhatan, VA

We strive to find these loving animal's their forever homes. Please consider taking a peek at our animals when you are ready to add a new furry friend to your family! We would love to hear from you if you have any questions about our animals or what we do as the Powhatan Sheriff's Office Animal Control Division. We do recommend calling ahead and letting us know when you would like to come, but if you come in between 9am and 4pm, that will be perfectly fine! We look forward to meeting you and helping you find the perfect fit for your family.

Contact —
Email animalcontrol@powhatanva.gov
Phone (804) 598-5672
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Address
4000 Old Plantation Rd
Powhatan, VA 23139
Donation We have a medical fund at our shelter vet, Claws and Paws. You can donate to this fund by calling (804) 598-8030 and asking to donate to the animal control fund. Thank you!
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Meet their adoptable pets

4000 Old Plantation Rd

Powhatan, VA 23139

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: Closed

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Powhatan Animal Control

We'll also keep you updated on Tony The Tiger's adoption status with email updates.
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Tony The Tiger

American Pit Bull Terrier/Plott Hound

Male, Young
Powhatan, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Boone's adoption status with email updates.
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Boone

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 6 yrs
Powhatan, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Dottie's adoption status with email updates.
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Dottie

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Powhatan, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Suzie's adoption status with email updates.
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Suzie

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs
Powhatan, VA
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Shelter FAQs

Powhatan VA

  • 1. Meet the Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

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We do not do same day adoptions.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Powhatan Animal Control

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Young
Petersburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Artie's adoption status with email updates.
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Artie

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Senior
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Mariah's adoption status with email updates.
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Mariah

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 3 yrs
Midlothian, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Clarke's adoption status with email updates.
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Clarke

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Providence Forge, VA
We'll also keep you updated on ANNA PUGGLE's adoption status with email updates.
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ANNA PUGGLE

Chihuahua/Pug

Female, Adult
richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Skelly's adoption status with email updates.
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Skelly

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Amelia, VA

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